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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU – San Diego, CA
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU – San Diego, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

San Diego State University is just 4 minutes’ drive from this hotel, which features an outdoor pool and a game room. Every room offers a DVD player and cable TV with HBO film channels. Free Wi-Fi, ironing facilities, a coffee machine and a hairdryer are offered in each guest room at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU. All rooms a refrigerator and some rooms also include a microwave. Guest can enjoy a Free Deluxe continental breakfast from 6:00 am-10:00 am during their stay. They can also use the poolside barbecue grills at the Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU. San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld and San Diego International Airport are within 20 minutes’ drive away from this hotel.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 2814 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

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

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room was older, but very clean and conveniently located near a bunch of restaurants. Try the Daily Grind cafe! So good! Overall, this hotel is great for families. It has a full size fridge and stove for families looking to save a little money.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We hadn't noticed until we were about to leave there is and Ice machine, a vending machine and washer/dryer in a separate room, which was a nice surprise. Our only complaint was that we arrived late one night to find the only available parking spaces were to small due to other guests poor parking, but the night person was helpful in letting us use a different space where we wouldn't be towed.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Breakfast was good

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean safe room at a great price!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It is really clean and you can tell they take pride.. has an old Latin feel to it.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Super clean room, nice pool area and breakfast space. Comfy beds and pillows. Had to really push open the door as it was pretty stuck. Couldn't get the TV to work but not a big deal. For touring SDSU, this was a great place to stay.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The Lamplighter exceeded our expectations! The only issue was parking, the lot is small and we were in a minivan. The lot was also full by the time we arrived, which made sense as it was around midnight. Ended up parking on the street but it wasn’t bad — we could actually see our car from the hotel room window. Beds were very comfortable and continental breakfast was tasty. We would definitely stay here again. 10/10 recommend!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Don’t understand the high rating for this place. It is an old building, breakfast is not that great. Only value is the cost.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Pool was nice! AC did not work well

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Comfortable and clean. Good firm bed. Personable staff. There was a simple but decent breakfast. Proximity to SDSU a plus for me to visit son. Parking was terrible. Too tight. It's on a busy street but didn't notice any street noise.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Check in was helpful and friendly, thanks Oskar. Good location, lots of eateries and grocery close. Simple but nice breakfast it was well stocked. Nice pool. Wifi good.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Property clean, bed comfortable. People in room above us were very loud, kept us up late. Front office representative hard to understand, spoke fast and seemed like she needed a break from work as she was quick to just take our payment and dismiss us.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very friendly staff, very clean room, nice pool, room location perfect to pool and good continental breakfast. No Jacuzzi

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Quaint, cute accommodating. Breakfast wasnt very good but I”m not a breakfast person

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    TV didn’t work. Kind of outdated, but beds were comfortable.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very affordable. Heated pool. I like the look of the place. It was clean. I liked having a full kitchen in my room. My very first day, the lady I checked in with was not very friendly & short. I was annoyed there was no bath tub. I have a kid. Baths are easier. I researched & viewed pictures, it said there were bathtubs at the location. If the room with the full kitchens don’t, that needs to be made known when people book the room. The continental breakfast could be improved, a few more options…like bacon

Frequently asked questions about Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Does Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU offer parking?
Yes, Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU offers free parking on-site.
Does Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU have a fitness center?
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU located, and how walkable is the area?
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU is located at 6474 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115. With a Walk Score of 85, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
  • San Diego State University 0.9 mi
  • San Diego Stadium 3.7 mi
  • Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182 3.9 mi
  • San Diego Zoo 5.7 mi
  • 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup 7.0 mi
  • Petco Park 7.0 mi
  • San Diego Convention Center 7.2 mi

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