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8.4

2,007 reviews

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

6474 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, 92115, California, United States

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Welcome to Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU, a delightful 3-star hotel located in the sunny city of San Diego, California. Our hotel is conveniently situated just 7mi from the bustling city center, offering a perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. With over 2007 glowing reviews, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service and ensuring a memorable stay for all our guests.

At Lamplighter Inn & Suites, your comfort is our top priority. Start your day off right with our complimentary breakfast, fueling you up for a day of exploring the city. Take a refreshing dip in our outdoor swimming pool, relax on our beach chairs, or enjoy a picnic in our charming garden. We offer a range of amenities including air conditioning, kitchen facilities, and free Wi-Fi to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Plus, we're pet-friendly, so your furry friends can join in on the fun too!

With prices starting from just $226, Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU provides excellent value for money. Conveniently located near popular attractions, restaurants, and shops, our hotel offers the perfect base for your San Diego adventure. Book your stay with us today and experience all that our wonderful hotel has to offer.

After a day of exploring the beautiful city of San Diego, head back to Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU and unwind by taking a refreshing dip in our heated outdoor swimming pool. Whether you prefer to lounge on our beach chairs or go for a swim, our pool area provides the perfect spot to relax and soak up the California sunshine. Plus, our pool is exclusively for adults, ensuring a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere for your enjoyment.

When it comes to payment options, we accept a variety of methods to make your stay as convenient as possible. From Discover to Visa, Diners Club to JCB, and Mastercard to American Express, we have you covered. You can rest assured that your preferred payment method will be accepted when you stay with us at Lamplighter Inn & Suites.

Our rooms are designed with your comfort in mind. From our spacious Large King Rooms to our cozy Queen Rooms with Kitchen, we have a variety of options to suit your needs. Each room is tastefully decorated and equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Rest well on our plush beds and wake up refreshed to take on another day of adventures in San Diego.

Book your stay with us at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU today and experience the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and affordability. With exceptional service, a range of amenities, and an ideal location, our hotel is the ideal choice for your San Diego adventure. Don't miss out on the chance to create lasting memories at our delightful 3-star hotel.

Closest airports

San Diego International Airport

8.4mi

General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport

16.2mi

McClellan–Palomar Airport

28.1mi

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenware

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

King Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access in Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

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King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

290 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Enjoy a comfortable and spacious King Room with Roll-In Shower, specifically designed for guests with disabilities. This fully accessible room features a King size bed, a private bathroom, and modern amenities including a flat-screen TV and refrigerator. Perfect for a couple or a small family, this room ensures a relaxing and inclusive stay.

Queen Suite with Queen Beds - Non-Smoking in Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

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Suite, Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

290 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Kitchenware

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Offering free WiFi, this air-conditioned suite includes a kitchen, a TV with premium cable channels, ironing facilities and a coffee machine.

King Room with Kitchen - Non-Smoking in Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

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King Room, Kitchen

1 King Size Bed

290 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Kitchenware

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Offering free WiFi, this air-conditioned deluxe room features a TV with premium cable channels, ironing facilities and a coffee machine.

Queen Room with Roll-In Shower - Disability Access in Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

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Queen Room, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

290 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Enjoy a comfortable stay in our Queen Room with Roll-In Shower, specially designed for guests with disabilities. This spacious double room includes a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning, ensuring a relaxing and convenient stay for up to 2 adults and 1 child.

Queen Room with Kitchen - Non-Smoking in Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

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Queen Room, Kitchen

1 Queen Size Bed

290 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Kitchenware

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Our Queen Room with Kitchen is the perfect choice for a couple or small family, with a spacious design and plenty of amenities including a private bathroom, kitchen with all the essentials, and a comfortable queen-size bed. Stay entertained with the flat-screen TV and DVD player, and feel at home with the walk-in closet and sitting area.

Large King Room - Non-Smoking in Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

290 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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x3

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Offering free WiFi, this air-conditioned mini suite features a TV with premium cable channels, a microwave and a coffee machine.

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

Kitchen

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Suite, 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

Kitchen

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds in Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

290 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Suite, Kitchen

1 Queen Size Bed

Kitchen

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Queen Room, Accessible, Single Use, Kitchen

1 Queen Size Bed

Kitchen

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Suite, King

1 King Size Bed

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Guest reviews

8.4

2,007 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Tom

8.2

September 2023

The hotel lot and room itself were very clean and in good repair. Nothing fancy. Beds were very comfortable and clean with multiple variety of pillows. A/C worked well, with one caveat. The price was quite good, compared to other options. Staff was friendly, available, and helpful. Very basic included breakfast — waffles, fruit, yogurt, cereal, boiled eggs, OJ, coffee, etc. Dining room was very clean. Nothing fancy, but good enough to get on the road without being hungry. Coffee was very good. WiFi streaming speed was quite impressive for a hotel. No delays for me, and excellent bandwidth the whole stay. The hotel business is tough, but I loved the conspicuous cleanliness, repair, and bright colors of this place. Nice. If you don't require luxury, this is a solid choice.

Time lock on dining room was delayed. Had to get help to gain entry at 6am. The breakfast didn't seem to be very popular (I only saw one other person there), so I won't complain about lack of offerings. There were plenty of options, if you were starving. The only protein items were hard boiled eggs (like other hotels I like — in the fridge, FYI). OJ was limited, but probably more than enough for the amount of guests attending. Overall, a solid variety for a family to eat in the morning. Room A/C needed to have the dark drapes pulled away from the vents to cool the room at night. Not a deal-breaker, but FYI. WiFi login needed to be renewed every day — again, not a deal-breaker, but FYI. Room coffee not impressive, but dining room had very good coffee @ 6am.

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Ashley

8.2

May 2023

I liked that the suites had doors separating the living area from the sitting area, made it easy when we put the kids to bed

Unfortunately even though the space was acceptable we won’t be staying again. We checked out 17 days ago and they still have a hold on our card for the incidental charge. They said it would take 5-10 days (which is excessive anyways to be honest) but 17 days is outrageous. My bank says they don’t even see a pending release on the hold. It’s really unacceptable and inconvenient that over 2 weeks later that charge is still in my pendings.

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Beth

8.2

February 2023

The breakfast was great because I love homemade oatmeal and usually this level of hotel just offers instant oatmeal. The oatmeal was homemade and delicious. I brought my own toppings because my experience has been that healthy toppings to oatmeal aren't usually provided. I am glad I did. To increase value, I would add more healthy topping choices for the oatmeal like cranberries, nuts, coconut, etc. The coffee was good but I like mine hot. If you didn't get the coffee first thing, then it was just warm. The property seemed well-maintained. The bed was very comfortable.

I managed to get a parking spot fairly close to my room, but I am a walker so I didn't mind walking. It would be nice to have numbered spaces so you can count on being close to your room.

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Cathy

8.2

September 2023

The location was good. Lots of places to eat nearby. The bed was comfortable, pillows a little lumpy. The refrigerator never did get cold. The free breakfast was OK there was a waffle maker, they had hot oatmeal and a few cold cereals. There had boiled eggs,yogurt ,apple's and a few pastries. It would have been nice to have raisins for the oatmeal or granola for the yogurt. The staff were friendly.

The only negative was that the refrigerator didn't get cold but we just used ice for our ice chest.

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Stephen

9.1

November 2022

Lamplighter is a beautiful, well-maintained property overall. I was upgraded to a one-bedroom suite, which can accommodate up to 6 people - two queen beds in the separate bedroom, and a sofa bed in the living room. The beds are quite comfy. The bathroom is off the living room, with a door that separates the toiled and tub/shower from the sink, and there is a tiny but serviceable kitchen off the living room as well. The breakfast included is substantially beyond merely "continental" - with hard boiled eggs, yogurt, prepared oatmeal, and waffle/pancake maker, etc.

The size of the living area in the suite is a bit tight compared to some other properties, and the fixtures are not quite as modern, but overall very nice.

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Ivy

9.1

August 2022

Our room had a comfy bed and comfy sofa/living area. We REALLY appreciate all the good lighting in every area of our room, too. The fridge kept our food/drinks nice and cold and was roomy. The a/c did an excellent job, as well! Good tv with an hdmi port if we wanted to attach our laptop to watch programming that the tv did not access. We really appreciate that!

Our Booking.com confirmation says that our room includes a microwave. However there was no microwave. When I inquired in person at the front desk, the receptionist said that that information is not accurate. Also, that they had no extra microwaves to provide one for us. We asked about this on Booking.com messaging in which I attached a screenshot of Booking.com confirmation info that shows the words "microwave" for the room (not just facilities), the answer just said that there were no extras to provide us with one. Also, in these covid times, we do wish that the breakfast room were not so cramped. We wore our face masks every time we were inside that small room and many times we were quite crowded in there while getting our food & drinks.

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S

8.2

February 2023

I enjoyed the kitchenette, and the bed was comfortable. I was lucky to have a room away from most other neighbors, too, because I chose the upgrade to include the kitchenette. The room was huge! I felt very comfortable there and wish I could have been able to stay more than two nights there. Next time! This was definitely a great value for those of us who travel on a budget.

There was a little noise from other neighboring rooms. The parking lot and location of the rooms felt safe, but the neighborhood was a bit sketchy at night when I drove back to the room. Otherwise, I would stay here again.

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B

8.2

September 2022

Cleanest rooms we have found in a long time. Motel is old but generally in good order and decoration.

Poorly run booking system and reception. We extended our stay twice as we liked the place and on each occasion had problems despite going through this with reception. We had a "your car will be towed" notice our first morning as reception failed to tell us we needed a sticker and forgot to provide it. Final booking was lost and only accepted when we showed booking receipt on phone. The following afternoon we received an email advising our booking was cancelled..... Sorted by Gilda (manager) after a long and heated phone call interrupting our SeaWorld outing. Staff were friendly but seemed to struggle to understand or sort out basic check in processes. First (119) and third rooms (111) we were in had noisy a/c units so avoid these.

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George

8.2

August 2023

Breakfast was adequate. Rooms were clean with a stocked kitchen. The décor was clean but straight out of the 1960's. ALL of the staff were friendly and helpful with any need or question.

We had to check out a day early, per our reservation we were not entitled to any refund. No issue with this as I agreed to it much earlier when I booked the property. I was not able to finalize the billing when I left the hotel. I still have not received the promised statement via email.

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Krzysiek

8.2

August 2022

Good location, friendly staff.

When booking room for 4 adults I would expect 4 single beds ( 3 at least)

Points of Interest Around Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Attractions

Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

5.5mi

Spanish Village Art Center

5.6mi

El Prado

5.8mi

Mingei International Museum

5.8mi

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

5.9mi

Old Globe Theater

5.9mi

Embarcadero

7.2mi

Liberty Station

9.2mi

Point Loma

10.9mi

Mission Beach

11.3mi

Pacific Beach

11.5mi

Sunny Jim Sea Cave

13.5mi

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)

13.8mi

Heritage Park

15.3mi

Carlsbad Village

31mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Kitchenware

Picnic area

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Is Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU pet-friendly?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU. Pets are allowed on request, although charges may apply.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?

At Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU, we have arranged the check-in post 03:00 PM and the room should be vacated by 11:00 AM.

Does Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU provide parking options?

Yes, parking is available at the Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU. The hotel provides free, private, on-site parking. However, it is not possible to make a reservation specifically for parking.

What are the rates at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU offers accommodations starting at $226. Keep in mind, room types and dates might affect the final price. For specific rates, input your stay dates.

What are the room types available at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?

The Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU offers a variety of room types including large king rooms, queen rooms, king rooms with roll-in showers, queen rooms with kitchens, king rooms with mobility accessible tubs, queen rooms with two queen beds, and queen suites with queen beds. All rooms are non-smoking and have a room size of 291 sqft. The occupancy ranges from 2 adults and 1 child to 6 adults and 4 children, depending on the room type. The bed sizes vary between king and queen size beds.

What activities does Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU offer?

Guests at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU can spend their time taking advantage of the hotel's outdoor swimming pool. This pool is available to use all year round and is located outdoors. It features a heated setting, offering guests a comfortable swimming experience regardless of the weather.

In addition to the pool, guests can also enjoy the beach chairs and loungers provided by the hotel. These amenities allow guests to relax and soak up the sun poolside.

For those looking for some outdoor fun, the hotel also offers BBQ facilities. Guests can gather with friends or family and enjoy a delicious BBQ meal.

Indoor activities include board games and puzzles, providing guests with entertainment options during their stay at the hotel.

Overall, Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU offers a range of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy during their time at the hotel.

Does Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU have a pool for guests?

The Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU has one pool available. It is an outdoor pool that can be used all year round. The pool is heated and there are age restrictions, as it is for adults only.

What methods of payment does Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU accept?

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU accepts a variety of payment methods, including Discover, Visa, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, American Express, and Carte Blanche. However, please note that cash is not accepted as a form of payment.