Felt a little nervous when we approached the El Cajon area but it was an unessary worry. The hotel was very well run, clean, well kept and the staff were so helpful with the odd problems we had. There are shops nearby and a few useful restaurants. Access to the Freeway is close and therefore useful. Highly recommended. more

After spending 5 nights at this location I can honestly say that we were really happy with our stay . We had relatives with us from England and needed to book 2 rooms . We had checked out some of the reviews on Tripadvisor and decided to make the booking . The rooms were really clean , the grounds well... more

We stayed for 2 nights here, our room was right over the breakfast room but we had no noise. Ths room is a little dated and the bed kind of hard and lumpy but not the worst I have had. The room was very clean. The best thing about this place is the breakfast, you get to make you own... more

This was a wonderful place to stay in SD. This was our first trip to SD and we will definitely stay at the Lamplighter again. It was very clean and the grounds were well kept. It was very quiet and within 15-20 minutes of all of the attractions. The continental breakfast was good. Always stocked well. Friendly staff. We got... more

if you are looking for a cheap and decent place to stay in san diego then i would highly recommend this Inn/motel. the concierge serice was good. our room had a musty smell but overall it was well kept. it had all the basic amenities including a microwave oven. the locality was not that great- in the midst of a... more

We, two adults and a nine years old child, stayed at the Lamplighter Inn on the 8th of July for two nights. Very nice Motel. Clean and on a street with little traffic. That means quiet a good condition for sleeping after a hard day of exploring San Diego. Very friendly staff. The guy at the reception gave us a... more

A really friendly hotel and fantastic value for money. The reception staff and manager were very chatty and helpful both when we checked in and throughout our stay. The hotel is not centrally located but, in the university area, it is within easy reach of downtown (15 minutes drive?). The plus here is that the area is quiet and well-equipped... more

We stayed for two nights at the Lamplighter Inn on the way to a wedding in Ensenada. I had read the good reviews of this hotel and wondered whether it would live up to them. I'm pleased to say that it did in every sense. From the time we arrived till the time we left, the staff could not have... more

This place was better than most Best Western hotels. We stayed for two nights and thought the whole property looked pretty nice. The room was updated, the service was good, and we actually liked the location. The pool was a little small, but then so was the whole property. It wasn't next to anything exciting, but it was easy to... more