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4.5 of 5 stars 97 reviews
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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#4 of 241 hotels in San Diego
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  • Hotel class: 2 of 5
  • Rooms: 61
Description: The grounds of the Best Western Lamplighter Inn & Suites are lushly landscaped, creating a very peaceful setting. Many of the rooms include kitchen... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
6474 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92115-2645
Check Rates: $115 Avg. Price
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Reviews of Best Western Lamplighter Inn and Suites

( 11-15 of 97 )
“Very overrated on Trip advisor”

Best Western Lamplighter Inn and Suites

2 of 5 stars
Surrey, BC
May 20, 2008
2/4 found this review helpful

I basically put all my eggs in one basket and booked based on trip advisor reviews. Hotel or should I say motel was VERY average. Nothing great nothing horrible.

The Good
- Clean rooms
- Helpful/friendly staff
- Cheap

The Bad
- Beds are quite uncomfortable
- rooms are small
- no amenities
- very far from beach/good dining
- in college district (not very nice area)

If you are looking for a very no frills place to stay this is it. Given its popularity I had expected much more. Just want to give fair warning.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Price
    • Disliked — Location and beds
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
SimsBurton's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: March 19, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Theme / Amusement park, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Management Response
HotelGuySanDiego, owner
(Management representative)
May 22, 2008
Dear Valued Guest,

Thank you for your review.

It is clearly displayed on TripAdvisor that our hotel class is 2-star (we’re a AAA 2-diamond property), with amenities and prices that reflect that rating. Our rate is a fraction of what you would pay to stay at the #1 or #3 hotels in San Diego. My staff is very good but we can't provide a $500 experience at a $115 rate.

TripAdvisor measures only one thing, guest satisfaction. It is not a measure of luxury or location. On TripAdvisor, an economy hotel can score very well and a luxury hotel can score poorly.

Our rating on TripAdvisor is a byproduct of our single-minded dedication to consistent friendly service, quality, and value. We are proud of the ambiance we have created with the space we have available to us. Our company culture is focused on providing outstanding customer service, quality and value to our guests. We manage two hotels in San Diego, we are proud that both are in the top 15 on TripAdvisor.

Thank you again for your review. We do appreciate the comments.


Sincerely,

John Lyon
Proud Owner, Best Western Lamplighter Inn

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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“Great”

Best Western Lamplighter Inn and Suites

May 12, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Fabulous. This is a simple and no frills inn (look at the price). But it over delivers in every way.

The room was immaculate. Impecibly clean. The staff very friendly and helpful. Choose a room near the back of the property which is delightfuly quiet.

Review the location as it is not in the center of San Diego, but if you have a car there is nothing to fault this motel.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
sebage's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 12, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $115 (year-round)
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“Should be #1 hotel for the area”

Best Western Lamplighter Inn and Suites

5 of 5 stars
Sacramento, California
May 9, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

The staff are VERY accomodating and helpful. Any questions we had they had answers. The pool was very comfortable and we were able to take in our 7 month old baby. David was GREAT. We had questions about places to go to plan for a wedding and he was very helpful. The rooms are good size with a kitchen that made life so easy when you are traveling with an infant.They have totes that have everything that you need to cook. We will definitely stay there again and would easily recommend this hotel to everyone!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything
    • Disliked — nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
robo1940's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 09, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Business meeting / Event, Other
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Average price*: $115 (year-round)
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“nice, affordable, and clean”

Best Western Lamplighter Inn and Suites

4 of 5 stars
Salt Lake City, UT
May 8, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

We just returned from our trip to San Diego. I booked this hotel because it had great reviews and also great prices. It is located a little ways away from the freeway, in a little older part of town. It was close to a couple grocery stores and eating places.
While the location was the only thing that I didn't love, everything else about this hotel is great. The staff is very kind and friendly. Our rooms were large and the beds were comfy to sleep in. There was always plenty of free parking (other places we've stayed in near San Diego make you pay for parking). The breakfast was wonderful (we usually ended up taking breakfast to our room or over to the pool area to eat).
This is a great place if you are looking for an affordable, quiet stay in San Diego.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — price
    • Disliked — location
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
DeeLou's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 25-34
Member since: March 11, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Theme / Amusement park, Shopping
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Average price*: $115 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-733-5916 from Orbitz
“Clean, quiet, and safe”

Best Western Lamplighter Inn and Suites

4 of 5 stars
Roseville,CA
Apr 27, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed here the nights before and after our Carnival cruise to Mexico last week. We chose the hotel because we like Best Western, the reviews were good, and the price was right.

Well, the reviews were all correct. The hotel is pretty no-frills, but we felt safe, it was quiet, the hotel was clean, and the staff was nice and accommodating.

The first time we stayed, we took advantage of the continental breakfast provided, which was pretty nice. At that breakfast, we were told we could stay past the 11am checkout if we wanted to, since that was pretty early to leave for the cruise.

Upon our return 5 days later, we wanted to check in early, around 10am. I called to make sure they'd have a room ready that early. They did not have an upper floor room available, as we prefer, but they did have a lower one available for us when we arrived.

I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for an affordable, clean, comfortable place to stay while in town.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Clean, quiet, excellent wifi, helpful and nice staff, good rates.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Candycanerica's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: October 07, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Other
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Management Response
David Birt, General Manager
(Management representative)
May 6, 2008
Dear Valued Guest,

Thank you for your review. I was glad to read what a nice stay you had at our hotel. The staff here really goes out of their way to accomodate our guest and was happy to read that they were able to get you into your room on your return stay with us upon your early arrival.

We look forward to you staying with us again if ever your in San Diego.

Sincerely - David Birt/General Manager
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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Average price*: $115 (year-round)
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6474 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115-2645