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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 415 reviews
10 - Excellent
197
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 415 reviews
8 - Good
110
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 415 reviews
6 - Okay
41
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 415 reviews
4 - Poor
25
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 415 reviews
2 - Terrible
42
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
14 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service
It was quite and very close to I-10 like I wanted it to be.
Teresa
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
James, Whitesboro
14 May 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
James
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
William
13 May 2025
William
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Laura
11 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room but property is run down/neglected on the outside.
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.
Stephanie
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Derix
Travelled with family
7 May 2025
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Gary
Travelled with family
23 Apr 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Noisy,bathroom had wallpaper and ceiling falling down