Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Hotel with outdoor pool, near Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater

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Nestled near San Diego State University, Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy free continental breakfast, unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, or stroll through the garden. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and location.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
$158 nightly
$178 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 9 of 9 rooms
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Family Suite w/ Kitchen | Living area | 43-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player
Family Suite w/ Kitchen | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Family Suite w/ Kitchen | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Family Suite w/ Kitchen

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
Bathroom shower
Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Bathroom shower

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
King Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
King Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
King Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
King Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

King Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Bathroom shower
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Roll-In Shower

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Coffee/tea maker

Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Coffee/tea maker

Single King Room w/ Kitchen

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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6474 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92115

What's nearby

  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Diego State University Art Gallery - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • San Diego State University - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Viejas Arena - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 19 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 20 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 28 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 45 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 48 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 20 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 25 min drive
  • Alvarado Station - 22 min walk
  • SDSU Transit Center Station - 22 min walk
  • 70th St. Trolley Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Majorette - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yogurtland - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

At Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of San Diego State University and Snapdragon Stadium. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily. Also, Balboa Park and Petco Park are within a short drive. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 60 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 50 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 43-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 11.28 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 16.91 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 22.55 per pet, per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Carte Blanche

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 22.55 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Jamul Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU and nearby?

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Generous and healthy breakfast options were available every morning. (98 reviews)
  • The pool area was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained with extra towels and amenities. (48 reviews)
  • Plenty of good places to eat within easy walking distance. (10 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, great staff.. overall great place to stay.
Claudette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean, updated, and staff was very friendly.
Chris, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They were able to accommodate us an extra night due to a family emergency. The room was clean and the lady at the front desk remembered us when we check out.
Madeline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was able to rest well; the bed was comfortable and there were quiet hours posted which guests adhered to. The ladies at the front desk were kind and helpful. The room was clean and the grounds were beautiful.
Maria Elena, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was fine for the price and location.
Jackie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff
Tobie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good healthy options for breakfast, great location!
Humberto, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, friendly check-in, very close to campus.
Nick, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a really nice motel. Grounds very clean, flowers are beautiful. Room much much bigger then I thought. Separate bedroom kitchenette living room area. We'll definitely stay here again.And actually, looking into staying for a month to get out of that Arizona heat. Close to attractions like the zoo.
DIANE, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Super comfy bed. Kitchen and full-sized fridge were very nice to have. Staff was friendly.
Paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The place is well taken care of. The bed is comfortable,
Roger, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff!
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Cyndi, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was awesome and the service was very nice people
brett, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel is modest: its property, the upkeep of it, the breakfast, etc. The staff is lovely: warm, helpful, very 'human'.
Tiffany L., 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Family friendly, great pool, great breakfast, staff is fantastic.
Casey, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very nice and the property is well maintained.
Jeffrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean & tidy. Stay there every time I’m in SD
richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean nice
Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very well run property!
PAULINE, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Another great stay

We continue to be loyal guests due to ease of check-in, friendliness, cleanliness, and amazing proximity to SDSU
Kira, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

room was old but clean. staff was great.
Greg, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This was a short stay but the property was wonderful
Melisa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location. Comfy
Julie, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

feel the mattress coils, which made the bed uncomfortable.
Selina, 2-night trip