Smart Stay Inn

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
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Front of property
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Bathroom

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1620 N University Ave, Lafayette, LA, 70506
  • Moore Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cajundome
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Lafayette

With a stay at Smart Stay Inn in Lafayette, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Cajundome. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Northgate Mall Shopping Center and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from City Park.

What's nearby

  • Moore Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Cajundome - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Cajun Field - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Girard Park - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Lafayette Station - 5 min drive
  • Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kevin's Seafood - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Smart Stay Inn

Hotel in Lafayette with free parking
Smart Stay Inn offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 423-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Lafayette hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 122 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways (76 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Renovated entire property - August 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 423-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 60.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 40 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 60.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 83-3598430

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Smart Stay Inn Hotel
1620 N University Ave
Smart Stay Inn Lafayette
Smart Stay Inn Hotel Lafayette

Smart Stay Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 415 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Staff & service
It was quite and very close to I-10 like I wanted it to be.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

James, Whitesboro

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room but property is run down/neglected on the outside.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

SandyBob

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Crackheads in parking lot. Do not go here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie, Peachtree City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was sufficient for us since we were passing through, but the area was questionable. The pool was a disaster. We didn't have hot water, but the helpful desk mgr told us the hot and cold controls were probably switched and, thankfully, that solved the issue.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Derix

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not bad for a motel

We were on a weekend ball trip with my daughter. It was good for one night and very clean and remodeled rooms. Outside environment was a bit sketchy but we didn’t have any issues
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
no comment
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Seymour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was front desk personnel available 24/7. I have no complaints with the facility.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fnu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good stay.

The room was very comfortable for a 1 night. Dont expect holiday inn express people. Its a motel. Somewhere to lay your head and go. The room was very clean, area was safe, and well lit at night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Katherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t recommend

Check in was easy. Staff was nice. Not in the greatest part of town. The back part of the building that you can see from the highway looks super sketchy. The floor on the tub was peeling, vents were rusted. Picture on the tv was not good. I wouldn’t stay with kids but it was just my husband and I that needed a place to sleep after a concert.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Room was clean, bed was very comfortable and it was quiet during the night. Rooms had been recently remodeled.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kandice

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Black Mold was found on the ceiling all over. I did tell the front desk, I wasn’t going to write a review, but I have to warn others. Only booked it because it was fairly cheap. I stayed for one night out of nine.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Megan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place is sketch. Started with being greeted by the staff behind bullet proof glass. Walked into the room which stunk and the top sheet had a burn hole right on top. That’s as far as we made it in the room and then we left and booked a different spot elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Got a room here after I left another hotel because I did not feel safe at the other. The guy came out to my car to give me my room key and he was nice. The area seemed safe. The beds were comfortable The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Noisy,bathroom had wallpaper and ceiling falling down
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms have been recently updated, room was clean and beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025