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Smart Stay Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Lafayette with free parking

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June

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

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

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Lafayette

At Smart Stay Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Dorsey Park and Donlon Park. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff. Added amenities include a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Near this Lafayette hotel, you'll find University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

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, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Charlies Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kevin's Seafood - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Smart Stay Inn

Hotel in Lafayette with free parking
As a guest of Smart Stay Inn, you'll find a vending machine and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Smart Stay Inn was completed in August 2023.

This Lafayette hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 122 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • No smoking on site
Smart Stay Inn offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 423-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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.

Languages

English, Hindi

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  • Parking included
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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: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 40 lb per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 83-3598430

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Smart Stay Inn?

Smart Stay Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Smart Stay Inn?

As of 23 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smart Stay Inn on 25 June 2025 start from AU$116.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Smart Stay Inn?

Yep, Smart Stay Inn has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Smart Stay Inn?

No, Smart Stay Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Smart Stay Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Smart Stay Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 392 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tayaporn, Woodside

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom towels were filthy. Large water stain with paint peeling off on the ceiling. Good thing the floor is not carpet. First room given to us smell horrible even-though it was non-smoking room. Staff was helpful and switched the room for us. The star given is solely for service and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice newly renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cleotis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ralph

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

Unacceptable

My wife walked in to the bathroom and said, this is disgusting! There was a huge rusted out area on the bathtub. Bad enough that you could scratch yourself and break the skin. Also, the bath mat had hair all on it. My wife didn’t even wash her hair or brushed it. Also, once we laid in bed, her feet got caught in the sheet, only to find out it had a big tear on the sheet. The bed itself was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stacie

Disliked: Staff & service
Upon arriving there was a plumbing issue, so I canceled immediately. Manager contacted me at 12:30 AM for us to return, and still charged my account. Kevin and/or Expedia have returned my calls, chats or inquired via account. Poor service from both entities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Renovations underway. Not complete. This is a motel. No elevator to the upper level where king bed room located.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Travelled with family
The motel was better than expected. The room was affordable and appeared clean. It wasnt fancy and could use some work. The area doesnt seem to be the best. More ran down than anything. The motel parking lot is very lit up and the guest consisted of families and the elderly no one was loitering and the grounds felt safe. There could be someone in the office and the person running the business did come out and check us in but we needed towels at some point and werent able to get them. Overall a very affordable decent stay and I would stay here again in the future .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were traveling with a trailer and it has a lot of parking and truck parking on the back so it was very convenient. For the price was perfect we just wanted to have a bed to sleep. The guy at the front desk was very service oriented and kind, he answered all my questions and help another customer who had a phone from Canada and couldn’t make a phone called. The hotel as a stop to rest is perfect and quiet and clean. But that’s all, no fancy but remodeled to a more clean look. No breakfast and few options to go and eat but we got late so maybe on the day time you can find more.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ac was cold, plenty of space in the parking lot, and great price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Danna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The toilet was not correctly bolted down , the ceiling had previously leaked and was peeling paint
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy but a great bargain! Very comfortable bed and clean bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SARA

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Unique
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great except the shower/tub was peeling away with huge metal rust spots on the bottom that kept us from using it during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary, opelousas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Smart Stay Inn in Lafayette, LA, and I must say, it exceeded my expectations. The newly renovated rooms are both modern and comfortable, providing a welcoming atmosphere after a long day. The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive, ensuring that all my needs were met promptly. The hotel's convenient location, just off I-10, made it easy to explore local attractions like the Cajundome and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Additionally, being within walking distance to dining options such as Cracker Barrel was a delightful bonus. For travelers seeking quality accommodations at an affordable price, Smart Stay Inn Lafayette is an excellent choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first room did not feel clean. Bed sheets looked like they were not changed and counters were dirty as well as the door. Kindly asked the front desk to change rooms and he was able to do so. Our second room was a little better however floors felt dirty. Bed sheets had cigarette hole burns and spiderwebs were formed around the bed frame.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nell

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Smartstay

No hot water in shower, bottom of tub peeling badly and had not been cleaned, hair stuck in the peeling paint on bottom of tub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Dghgc
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025