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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2 1/2 star hotel
Kids stay free
9/10 Excellent
(1004 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
See verified family reviews (23)

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Overview

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU is a great option for families visiting the San Diego area. Families appreciate the spacious rooms, including junior suites, and the convenient location near SDSU campus and restaurants. The free breakfast, with a waffle maker, is a hit with kids. While some guests note that the property shows its age, many praise the friendly and accommodating staff.

Guest highlights

Spacious rooms, including junior suites
Convenient location near SDSU and restaurants
Free breakfast with a waffle maker
Friendly and accommodating staff

About the hotel

An outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an arcade/game room, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance.

Nearby attractions

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU is located in College East, a neighborhood in San Diego. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by USS Midway Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Old Town San Diego State Park. Don't miss out on a visit to San Diego Zoo.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Dvd player
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Stair-free path to entrance
This property does not have elevators
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Outdoor pool

Outdoor

Bbq grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas

Conveniences

Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe

More

Smoke-free property

Nearest Airports

Airplane
San Diego International Airport
13 km from this hotel
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
26 km from this hotel
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Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

for Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
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4 out of 5 stars

23 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

61%

4 star reviews

22%

3 star reviews

4%

2 star reviews

4%

1 star reviews

9%

We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

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Latest reviews (23)

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Denise

14 Sept 2024 - 15 Sept 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Pleasantly surprised by the quality of the property, convenience to a few restaurants & SDSU campus, breakfast in the morning, size of our room (junior suite, I believe). Enjoyed a better than expected dinner right across the street at Dirty Birds sports bar too.
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Mary Shannon

19 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024
reviewed on hcom

4 out of 5 stars

The Lamplighter is convenient for families with kids at SDSU. It is a bit worn, but kept clean. The room above my room was noisy past midnight, so sleep did not come easy.
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Paige

9 May 2024 - 10 May 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

got a room for a night for my family for graduation, very nice people, rooms are pretty spacious and was quick trip from campus. definitely would come back if in the area!
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Alobrian

16 Mar 2024 - 17 Mar 2024
reviewed on expedia

1 out of 5 stars

I paid for 6 people to sleep in a family suite and all I got is 1 bed I drove over 6 hrs to get here
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robin

7 Dec 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Stefanie and Gilda was very accommodating! I spoke with them before arriving and needed a from from Wednesday until Sunday they kept us on the same room for the two days it was two different reservations! They only had a room available for two nights! They said just keep checking for availability! By Friday we was ready to leave and there was a room available but it was a family suite we took it . We had a different reservation for Sunday because at the time Friday there was no rooms available. When Saturday came they allowed us to stay in the same room!! These ladies gave great service! The hotel and grounds was very beautiful! The Continental breakfast was great ! There was no homeless people around! That was that I was reading a lot of other reviews at other hotels! This stay was great and we would come back! The beds was comfortable!! Very clean and friendly!! We were here for a funeral and they was very nice!
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Chip

2 Dec 2023 - 3 Dec 2023
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Affordable family suite (separate living room and bedroom w Kitchen), and the free breakfast was a hit with the kids. They got to make their own waffles.
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Christelyn

27 Nov 2023 - 28 Nov 2023
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

Nice family run place we were told. It's an older property on a busy street. Our room was pretty clean. I don't think they could control the large spider hanging in the shower. I really noticed the dirty grout in between the bathroom floor tiles. So that was a turn off. The front desk staff was so nice, I could have cleaned it for them. The room door didn't close all the way, but we didn't feel unsafe. The grounds were clean. Breakfast was basic boiled eggs, waffle maker and bread stuffs, hot cereal and yogurt with choice of coffee or tea. Lots of free parking at your unit. I am surprised they don't say park head first so as not to send carbon monoxide in your unit. We were on our way out of town and picked this place to extend our trip. We would probably come back here again when in town.
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Candace Dorene

21 Nov 2023 - 27 Nov 2023
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Room slightly small, offered a 2nd floor that was slightly bigger but had little ones ground floor was better! Staff was awesome and extremely nice!! Very helpful with any questions or issues!! Will come back!
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Philip

3 Nov 2023 - 5 Nov 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful to look at from the outside. The place was clean and comfortable. This will be my families forever stay in San Diego
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Catherine

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reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

I had to take a trip to San Diego unexpectedly for a family emergency, and this place served as a great home away from home. The staff work diligently to make your stay comfortable, and there is a nice ambiance to the property. I swam in the pool every day, and the foliage on property is beautiful. You can walk to restaurants and other amenities nearby and it was convenient to SDSU campus.
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