Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Property class: 2.5
Hotel with outdoor pool, near San Diego State University

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When you stay at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU, you'll be a short five-minute drive from San Diego State University and Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily. Also, Balboa Park and Snapdragon Stadium are within a short drive. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the walls.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(123 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A living room with a red sofa, a patterned armchair, a wooden coffee table, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Family Suite w/ Kitchen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

A hotel room with a bed, a kitchenette, a dining area with chairs, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, a chair, and two framed artworks on the walls.

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a red sofa, a bed with white linens, a wooden desk with a telephone, and two lamps.

King Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Single King Room, Accessible w/ Roll-In Shower

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, a chair, and two framed artworks on the walls.

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Roll-In Shower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a kitchenette in the background.

Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a desk, a bathroom with a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Single King Room w/ Kitchen

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a kitchenette in the background.

Single King Room w/ Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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6474 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92115

What's nearby

  • San Diego State University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Diego State University Art Gallery - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Viejas Arena - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 19 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 20 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 28 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 45 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 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
  • ‪Majorette - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yogurtland - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

  • When you stay at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU, you'll be a short five-minute drive from San Diego State University and Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self-parking and continental breakfast daily. Also, Balboa Park and Snapdragon Stadium are within a short drive. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.

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 aged 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 23 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were excellent with a wide variety of choices, including warm food and pastries. (162 reviews)
  • The pool area was clean, pleasant, and well-maintained with comfortable chairs and lounges. (67 reviews)
  • Parking was easy, safe, and free, with many guests appreciating the convenient location. (45 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome stay nice location
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was clean and I felt safe
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10/10 Exceptional

Super helpful staff that secured us a room for a second night and stored our luggage after checkout. Pillows were awesome. Breakfast is simple but adequate. I'd go here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy access, nice rooms, yummy breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very polite and helpful staff. Comfortable beds and good water pressure in shower.
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8/10 Very good

The entire property was nice and clean, and it was pretty quiet during the evening and night. I enjoyed that there were a variety of nearby eateries.
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable beds, great shower water pressure, good size rooms, friendly staff, clean, nice breakfast selections.
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8/10 Very good

Very nice basic accomodation with sufficient parking and nice basic breakfast included.
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10/10 Exceptional

We were pleasantly surprised on how nice the hotel was and all the amenities. My husband appreciated having a bathtub to soak in. The room was clean we had a suite, so we could bring food in to cook if we wanted to. Breakfast was awesome.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed two nights to bring my son to SD State. The hotel and grounds are immaculate and the staff was very nice and helpful. Beds & pillows were comfortable. Will definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay clean rooms staff was very helpful didn't use laundry but it was nice I will go back if I go back that way 🙂
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8/10 Very good

Super clean and really comfortable sheets and bed. Great price, very comfortable lodging overall.
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10/10 Exceptional

The Inn was very comfortable. Rooms were clean and breakfast was enjoyable.
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast was free and good. There are no elevators so you must carry upstairs. Great free parking. Affordable rates. Good sushi restaurant next door. They have pool. No jacuzzi.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, great location near SDSU, close to good restaurants, will stay here again
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay in the SDSU district. Clean property with a very nice staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Property was clean and well maintained. Staff at check in was friendly and made great recommendations for dinner.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is our go to spot. The rooms are dated but always clean prices are economical and they do not charge for parking. Great location to be close to our daughters at sdsu Only wish they would get rid of carpet in rooms. There is a distinct smell in every room. An old musty smell that I assume is the carpet.
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10/10 Exceptional

Always comforatable and they now have smart tvs!
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location to move our daughter in to SDSU. Not luxury accommodations but clean, well maintained, and friendly staff. Always our first choice for college related activities.
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast was good
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great! Breakfast was perfect.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, beautiful landscaping, adequate breakfast, easy parking.
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8/10 Very good

We needed a last minute place to stay for 3 nights and didn't want to spend a ton of money. When I saw they has a room with a kitchen at a reasonable price I decided to give it a try. We had a very comfortable stay and we'll definitely stay again. The room was clean and the kitchen (although a bit tight) had almost everything you could need. The neighborhood isn't the best but not the worst.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property in a great location near SDSU. Walkable, clean rooms, classic style. Good breakfast and friendly staff.