See all properties

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board
Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Reception
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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking

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
$161 nightly
The total price is $182
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 5 - Sep 6
Check availability for tonight Sep 5 - Sep 6

Tomorrow

Sep 6 - Sep 7
Check availability for tomorrow Sep 6 - Sep 7
Available filters for rooms
Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(93 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Suite w/ Kitchen

Family Suite w/ Kitchen | Living area | 43-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Family Suite w/ Kitchen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Sofa bed - double
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Single King Room w/ Kitchen

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

Single King Room w/ Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Roll-In Shower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Suite

King Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board

King Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 3,260 reviews
$113 nightly
The price is $124
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Map
6474 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92115

What's nearby

  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • San Diego State University - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Viejas Arena - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Snapdragon Stadium - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 12 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 19 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 26 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 42 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 43 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 19 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 25 min drive
  • Alvarado Station - 20 min walk
  • SDSU Transit Center Station - 22 min walk
  • 70th St. Trolley Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's Taco Shop - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

When you stay 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 Hotel Circle are within a short drive. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

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

Children

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

Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

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

Best Western Lamplighter
Best Western Lamplighter Inn
Best Western Lamplighter Inn Sdsu
Best Western Lamplighter Inn Sdsu San Diego
Best Western Lamplighter Sdsu
Best Western Lamplighter Sdsu San Diego
Lamplighter Best Western
Best Western Lamplighter Hotel
Best Western Lamplighter Inn And Suites At Sdsu Hotel San Diego
Lamplighter & Suites At Sdsu
Lamplighter Inn Suites at SDSU
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU Hotel
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU San Diego
Best Western Lamplighter Inn Suites at SDSU
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU Hotel San Diego

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 (20-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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Bed
Restaurant
Parking
Family friendly
Shower
Food

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were varied and replenished, with many guests enjoying the included yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, waffles, and pastries. (87 reviews)
  • Convenient parking was available right outside rooms, with some guests appreciating the free parking and easy access. (12 reviews)
AI Sparkle IconFrom real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay
Brenda, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Always a great stay

Perfect location for SDSU move in. Service is amazing. Price in line with accommodations.
Kira, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A sure thing!

This has been are go to hotel for 6 years! Always clean, friendly and affordable.
Kellie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. It is clean and close to SDSU.
Veronica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Happy

Very quiet and relaxing
Gilbert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location near SDSU.
Robert, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Recommended for quick trips!

This hotel is great for a quick trip. The room was decent and clean but the water pressure in the shower was super low. That’s my only complaint. The location is super convenient and the check in process was very easy!
Amanda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very happy with our stay at the Lamplighter. Conveniently located for what we had planned. Very quiet on a busy street. Friendly staff.
Cynthia, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and friendly

We’ve always enjoyed our stays here. The variety of rooms available is always appreciated. Rooms are clean, quiet, front desk is always friendly. Thanks for another great stay!
Dawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Visiting family who live close up, we found the lamplighter both comfortable and convenient. Nice room, lovely pool, pleasant staff,
Diane, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a very nice motel for the price. Particularly if you need something close to SDSU, this is an excellent choice. Good customer service, clean amenities.
Tashauna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good value, great location, friendly staff

Great place to stay if you are visiting SDSU. It’s only 5 minutes drive from the campus. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The grounds and rooms/bathrooms are clean. The free breakfast is more than adequate. Good value for the price. Will definitely stay here again.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place. Convenient, clean place.
Aurelio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located, clean, comfortable rooms, decent breakfast options, friendly staff
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Affordable and clean! Older hotel for sure, but we didn't mind. Breakfast was a nice perk and staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again!
Stephanie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Great location in san diego. Close to SDSU. Nice pool area. Great free breakfast. Nice staff.
Lori, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean quiet room for a reasonable price. Love San Diego
Brian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable and convenient!

Very clean and comfortable basic room. Very tasty breakfast. Cute landscaping and pool area. My only complaint was the walls were on the thinner side. Would stay here again! Extremely close to SDSU campus.
Matt, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close to sdsu. Clean room but the smell is very musty and mildewy
Erica, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love staying at the Lamplighter! Super close to SDSU!
Julie, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Basic motel close to SDSU

It's convenient to SDSU, the bed was comfy, it was clean and quiet. It's a doors-face-the-outside-world type of motel though. The rooms face the sun most of the day and they (understanably) don't run the AC units in unoccupied rooms, so it took several hours for the poor unit to cool the room down. It meets the minimum requirements for a hotel stay.
Daniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean, good hotel, nice pool no hot tub. I would go again.
mark, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and Quiet!

I had a wonderful stay. The kitchen area with stove, sink, microwave and refrigerator was spotless, as was the rest of the unit. It was quiet at night and I couldn't ask for a better experience.
Laurie, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Have a nice rest

Check-in was fast, rooms were clean, beds were comfortable. Breakfast was varied and always replenished. The pool was clean and the water temperature was comfortable.
Andrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place! Clean, comfortable and friendly service! Thank you!
Lisa, 2-night trip