Our famiy and I booked this room based solely on the reviews. I couldn't believe a little motel could get such high ratings but I knew there had to be a good reason...trip advisor has always been good to us. First, let me start by saying their staff is great. They are very friendly and helpful. I booked with a... more

We stayed at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn and Suites for six nights in late June '08. Our choice was based solely on "Tripadvisor" ratings, following a very last minute change in our vacation plans (flying in from Vancouver BC). I can say unequivocally that we do not regret our decision. This is a small but well managed establishment. Rooms... more

Got a bum-steer from Trip Advisor on this one! Because it was rated #2 in San Diego, we decided to give it a try but were sorely disappointed. I would suggest to others contemplating a stay here to do so if saving $ is your ONLY and I mean ONLY criteria. The parking is extremely cramped. If you arrive late,... more

My family stayed here for 3 nights while in town for a basketball tournament at UC San Diego. We chose this hotel because of the location, the positive guest reviews, and the fact that they are pet friendly without the pet odor! Our room was comfortable and roomy, the breakfast had plenty of choices for everyone, and the pool area... more

We stayed for a week while taking the kids to the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Wild Animal Park and Lego Land. While it's not exactly next door to any of the attractions, it's close enough to all of them to make it convenient. We stayed in a family suite, which included a small but complete kitchen, (with what appeared... more

Stayed here while in San Diego for a trade show. Although it's an older Best Western, the Lamplighter is very clean and well-kept, and the staff is excellent. Traveling with 3 small dogs, we appreciated being able to stay somewhere that didn't consign us to a smelly pet room. In fact, they were shampooing the carpets in the room we... more

I found out about the Lamplighter through TripAdvisor and thought how could this little motel be rated #2 in San Diego. I decided to give them a call and spoke to someone at 2:00 a.m. their time. To my surprise the night clerk was very pleasant, knowledgeable and gave me a fantastic AARP rate. In less than 10 minutes I... more

Yes i booked a night at this hotel on the basis of trip adviser reviews - it is difficult to fault the hotel - it does everything well - clean rooms - reasonably big for the price - very friendly staff - OK breakfast - BUT Location is a bit out of the way - and I think I was... more

We were in S.D. for Legoland and SeaWorld, and my criteria was for low rates but clean. After searching T.A. many times I kept coming back to Lamplighter. As for the hotel, the reviews are accurate. Very clean, comfortable and updated rooms. The price really couldn't be beat. The pool was pleasant - we swam and ate dinner out there... more