2.5 Star Hotel
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
About
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.
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Very Good
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Room Options
Large King Room - Non-Smoking
291 sqft • 1 King
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Queen Room with Kitchen - Non-Smoking
291 sqft • 1 Queen
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Queen Suite with Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
291 sqft • 2 Queen and 1 Sofabed
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
291 sqft • 2 Queen
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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU - All Inclusive Reviews Rating
Very Good
Review summary
The hotel offers an impressive variety of breakfast options, including fresh waffles, fruit, and a selection of hot and cold items, which guests appreciated. Rooms are generally spacious and well-maintained, with most guests noting their cleanliness and comfort, despite some reports of moisture odors in a few areas. The staff is consistently described as friendly and helpful, contributing to a pleasant overall experience, complemented by a good location with ample parking.
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Bryan
•Posted on: 1-4-2026
Worth the price! It’s very clean and has a good place. No bad carpet smell. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Parking is also free. It was quiet and safe during our stay.
J
•Posted on: 12-30-2025
Free parking, good location if you have a car. The girl at the front desk was nice.
The room smelled odd and there’s a constant dripping sound. Housekeeping is incredibly loud in the morning, not great if you want to sleep in. Coin op laundry but they don’t have change. It’s 2025, who carries cash?
Gloria
•Posted on: 12-27-2025
Very clean property. Room very clean. Decent breakfast
Robert
•Posted on: 12-26-2025
Very clean. Tasty Breakfast. Plenty of parking.
Neighbors noises but some people check in late
Robert K.
•Posted on: 12-25-2025
Very clean. Tasty Breakfast. Plenty of parking.
Neighbors noises but some people check in late
Joy
•Posted on: 12-21-2025
Staff was exceptionally friendly. Rooms were spotlessly clean. Breakfast was delicious. Felt like a home away from home.
Ruth
•Posted on: 11-27-2025
Very clean. Very nice free Booking.com upgrade to suite. Breakfast (fresh waffles, oatmeal, HB eggs, fruit, yogurt, cereals, bagels, coffee, etc). Comfy pillows
Shocked to be charged $20/night per dog. Front desk staff was not even understanding that this was unexpected and excessive. Mattresses were not comfortable.
Jennifer
•Posted on: 10-14-2025
Very clean - very nice and accommodating staff. Great location and safe.
Taron
•Posted on: 10-13-2025
Rooms are clean but old and it smells moisture,they Need to clean the carpets.
Pamela
•Posted on: 9-24-2025
They maintain their high standards for cleanliness and comfort. Staff are courteous and helpful.
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Check-in:
After 03:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 11:00 AM
Pets:
Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
Important Info:
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A damage deposit of USD 100.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
6474 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA
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