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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2.5 star property

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Photo gallery for Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Point of interest
Lobby
King Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Queen Suite w/ Kitchen | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
6474 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92115
  • San Diego State University
    3 min drive
  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater
    3 min drive
  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center
    3 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)
    18 min drive

Room options

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Queen Room, Accessible w/ Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single King Room w/ Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Suite w/ Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single King Room, Accessible w/ Roll-In Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Suite

King Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Exterior
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Pool
Hot Tub
Spa
Pet friendly
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (2938)
The price is $207
$188 per night
$207 total
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU in San Diego (Mid-City), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of San Diego State University and Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater. .This hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Snapdragon Stadium and 6.9 mi (11 km) from San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • San Diego State University - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Snapdragon Stadium - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Balboa Park - 10 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • Alvarado Station - 20 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Birds - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's Taco Shop - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Hotel with free breakfast, near Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 641 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1006 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Irene, Santa Clarita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ver clean, quiet area. Beds aren’t always very comfortable but for a few nights it’s not so bad.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great small hotel!
It was a nice place for the price. Very clean, included breakfast. Had a small pool area. Service was great! Very friendly. Very close to UCSD.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Aurelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed at the hotel because of is proximity to SDSU Viejas Arena. Hotel was clean and the staff was polite and friendly. Bed was comfortable. Showers water pressure was low. Parking was easily accessible from rooms. Free continental breakfast was adequate. Overall was a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool area was nice and shaded to sit around.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria Gisel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Doreen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay by SDSU campus
Very pleased with our stay. Room was quaint and clean. Front desk staff members were incredibly helpful and polite. Breakfast had several options to enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margarita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was happy with our stay. Will definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need more parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenay, Folsom

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a SDSU parent!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chen

Traveled with family and small children
Like the style of the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice, OSHAWA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria, Palo Alto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

emilio

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerrhon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Wonderful stay for a girls trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024