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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

6474 El Cajon Blvd College East, San Diego, CA 92115-2645
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#29 of 263 hotels in San Diego
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Thank you to all of our wonderful guests who continue to choose us from among the many hotel choices in San Diego. We're a family-owned and operated independent hotel in San Diego for three generations. We are built in the classic roadside inn style with exterior corridors, 2 stories, no elevator. We're next to a residential neighborhood known as Rolando/College Area and about 2 miles from SDSU and Viejas Arena. We are walking distance of many delicious, family-owned restaurants. We have a wide selection of room types, including large apartments with kitchens.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Game room
Kids stay free
Books, DVDs, music for children
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fence around pool
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary tea
Vending machine
Children's television networks
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
First aid kit
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
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Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Safe
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Telephone
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
2.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
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Quiet
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish

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6474 El Cajon Blvd College East, San Diego, CA 92115-2645
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
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valeria a wrote a review Feb 2024
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The whole stuff at the Lamplighter Inn in San Diego is amazing and friendly. And the manager at the desk , Elisabeth was so patient and helpful and helped me to solve some bill issue ! I highly recommend this hotel !! And I hope to come back again in the future
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Room Tip: It’s a very nice hotel and the free breakfast worth it a lot
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binnies2mail wrote a review Jan 2024
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The cleanest motel we ever stayed in. Beds are good. Superfriendly staff. Good wifi. Well equipped kitchenette. Across the street the best wings voted sportsbar with good beer is an extra. Would book here again.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Responded 5 Jan 2024
Dear Binnies2mail, Thank you for your sharing your wonderful review with us! Were glad we were able to deliver exactly what we strive to deliver to all of our guest quality, affordability and great customer service. Our housekeeping team do a phenomenal job daily ensuring our rooms are spotless for our guests. They will be so pleased to hear this review! Our property offers many free amenities you may end up paying more elsewhere such as complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, outdoor heated pool, and DVD library! As you mentioned we have a variety of great restaurants within walking distance from us including a variety of food choices. Our front desk team would be more than happy to provide you with a list to some of our favorite in the area! Again, thank you for taking the time to share your review with us! We look forward to serving you again in the near future. Yours in Hospitality, Front Desk Team
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WestCoastNative35 wrote a review Dec 2023
San Francisco, California1 contribution
Clean, quiet hotel, with outstanding, friendly service. The bed was really comfortable, and we enjoyed the complementary breakfast. The location was perfect. We'll definitely stay here the next time we're in San Diego!
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Gilda Prado, General Manager at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
Responded 5 Jan 2024
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your lovely review with our TripAdvisor community. Were delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Our company culture is to provide quality, affordability and great customer service to our guests. We are glad you had a peaceful night’s rest on our comfy beds. Our housekeeping team ensures to leave the rooms spotless for our current and incoming guest. On your next stay with us stop by the front desk to get an insider's tip on a great list of things to do in San Diego and great restaurants within walking distance from us. Again, thank you for sharing your review with us, we look forward to seeing you again! Yours in Hospitality, Front Desk Team
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RValentine wrote a review Dec 2023
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I came to San Diego from Colorado on a sad family emergency. I made a reservation at the Lamplighter Inn because of the reviews that it had online. What a wonderful and comforting experience this has been! The hotel is clean, the staff is kind, and the facility itself, though older, is charming, warm, and comfortable. There is a pretty little fountain and beautiful flowers planted everywhere. The lobby was calm and clean and very pretty. I felt immediately at home. Every single employee that I have spoken with her has been kind and helpful. My room was comfortable and spotless, and it was obvious that staff had taken extra care and preparing it to be inviting. I give this a little inn five stars and would recommend it highly to anyone.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Room Tip: If you’re visiting, SDSU, this is the place to stay. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
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Responded 5 Jan 2024
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your wonderful review with us! Your kind words are what encourages our staff to continue delivering exceptional customer service and spotless rooms. We are happy that your experience staying here was wonderful and comforting, we take great pride in making our guest feel home away from home for everyone to enjoy. I agree our outdoor patio and rose gardens are beautiful. Our wonderful landscaping team does a wonderful job weekly ensuring they are well taken care of and blooming! Our rating is an indication of our team’s dedication to give the best of themselves to each and every guest. From the front desk staff who welcome our guests, to our housekeepers who keep our rooms spotless. Again, thank you for sharing your review with us. We hope to serve you again soon! Yours in Hospitality, Front Desk Team
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William I wrote a review Dec 2023
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The room was very clean and affordable. The breakfast was good. Staff was excellent, friendly, very helpful and accommodating. The pool was clean and open late. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good deal.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Responded 5 Jan 2024
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your review with us! Our company culture is to provide quality, affordability and great customer service to our guests. Were glad you enjoyed our complimentary continental breakfast offered daily 6am-10am. It's filled with a great variety of options to get your morning started. We have seating available for you to enjoy breakfast inside our breakfast room, outdoor patio area or poolside! We have an outdoor heated pool heated up to 80 degrees year-round, a BBQ grill is available in the pool area for guest to use during their stay with us! On your next visit stop by the front desk to check out our DVD movie library collection. We have great movie options available for guest to enjoy after a long day out in town. All of our rooms are equipped with a DVD in the rooms! Again, thank you for taking the time to review us! We look forward to serving you again in the near future. Yours in Hospitality, Front Desk Team
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Mikaela W wrote a review Dec 2023
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The room was nice and clean it was spacious, the water was clean. They had soap dispensers for your hair and body , and they did a very good job with the room. We loved it , we definitely will be back.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Responded 5 Jan 2024
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for our kind review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us during your recent stay with us. I agree, our housekeeping team does a wonderful job ensuring our rooms are spotless for all in house and incoming guest. On your next stay with us, stop by the front desk for a list of restaurants we recommend in the area. We have many great restaurants within walking distance making it convenient for guest to grab a quick lunch or dinner. Again, thank you for sharing your review with us, we look forward to serving you again in the future! Yours in Hospitality, Front Desk Team
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Megan P wrote a review Oct 2023
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I love it here. It’s close to SDSU (walking distance if you’re able and interested) and they take a lot of pride in the property. The breakfast is wonderful and well maintained. Walk up the street to Fattoush for a delicious and inexpensive meal.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Responded 5 Jan 2024
Dear MeganP2357, Thank you for sharing your review with our TripAdvisor community! As you mentioned our location is within walking distance to SDSU, we are approximately a mile away making it a 20–25-minute walk and a short 3-minute drive. We have many SDSU friends, family and parents that come to visit their college students throughout the year and find the location to be ideal for their needs. We are a small hotel with a single-minded dedication to consistent service, quality, and value. We believe our AAA 2-diamond hotel is well located, friendly and very clean. Book directly with us for the best rate and availability for SDSU families. We look forward to serving you again in the near future! Yours in Hospitality, Front Desk Team
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Brian V wrote a review Oct 2023
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The room was spacious and comfortable and would definitely return back. It was close to many destinations. The continental breakfast had many options to pick from. The location was very neat and clean. The outdoor pool was spacious and also kept very clean.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 9 Jan 2024
Dear Valued Guest, We at Lamplighter Inn are glad you enjoyed our spacious rooms. We love that our guests will be able to experience the convenience of being 15 mins from the Downtown Airport, the Beaches, Old Town, the Convention Center, Sea World, and the San Diego Zoo. Our House Keepers run a tight ship to ensure that our rooms stay up to standard. We appreciate your kind words and lovely review. For your next stay here at Lamplighter Inn, you can book directly with us to receive the best rate and availability! Again, thank you for reviewing us, we hope to serve you again soon. Yours in Hospitality, Front Desk Team
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Navigate20601229351 wrote a review Oct 2023
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Convenient, comfortable, and pleasant stay as always! A shout out to Gilda, who noticed I had incorrectly booked a room with two queen beds (rather than my usual king) for a forthcoming stay, and fixed it. Much appreciated!!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Responded 7 Nov 2023
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your review with our TripAdvisor community. We strive to provide our guest with the best experience during their stay with us. As with any small business like ours, we understand that the greatest advertising we have is through word of mouth from our satisfied customers. I'm glad we were able to make that change for you. Our team has an opportunity to grow with our repeated guest and want to make sure your stay is just right for you! We look forward to serving you for your upcoming stay with us! Yours in Hospitality, Front Desk Team
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David B wrote a review Sept 2023
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When I saw this place I wasn't necessarily sure what to expect but I was extremely surprised. The room I had was very clean and put together. The bed was hands down the best I have slept in at a hotel. The breakfast provided was decent and had fresh hard boiled eggs. All in all would stay again.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 3 Oct 2023
Dear valued Guest, THANK YOU for giving us the opportunity to serve you during your recent visit to San Diego. We are a small hotel with a single-minded dedication to consistent service, quality, and value. We believe our AAA 2-diamond hotel is well located, friendly and very clean. Were delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and found our beds to be very comfortable. Our complimentary continental breakfast offered daily has just the right things to get your morning started. We offer Belgium Waffles, bagels with cream cheese, pastries, cereal, yogurt, steel cut oatmeal made fresh nightly, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, water & Orange Juice. On your next visit, check out our lovely outdoor heated pool. We have a BBQ in the pool area for families to enjoy! Again, thank you for staying with us and sharing your wonderful review with our TripAdvisor community. We hope to serve you again in the near future! Yours in Hospitality, Front Desk Team
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PRICE RANGE
AU$256 - AU$329 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
Which popular attractions are close to Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?
Nearby attractions include San Diego Police Museum (0.8 km), Moxie Theatre (0.4 km), and R&R Hookah Lounge (0.10 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?
Conveniently located restaurants include Alforon, Trujillo's Taco Shop, and Woodstock's Pizza.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Mormon Battalion Historic Site (12.6 km), Whaley House Museum (12.7 km), and The Homecoming Statue (12.1 km).