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Lafayette Hotel & Club

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near San Diego Zoo

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
View from room
View from room
Bowling
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$403
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May

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2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92104
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Balboa Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Poolside

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Balcony, Poolside

Room, Balcony, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room, 1 King Bed

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room

Junior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, desk

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Diego

At Lafayette Hotel & Club you'll be 3 km (1.8 mi) from San Diego Zoo and 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from Balboa Park. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Quixote, is open for lunch and dinner. LaFayette Lobby Bar is the hotel's own lobby lounge. Enjoy the pool cabanas and pool loungers. 5000 square feet (465 square metres) of event facilities include 4 meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class University Heights hotel include Hotel Circle and Petco Park.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Hotel Circle - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Petco Park - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Balboa Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 7 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Mission Valley Center Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Colima's Mexican Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lestat's on Park - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near San Diego Zoo
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 5000 square feet (465 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Lafayette Hotel & Club. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 139 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • 5000 sq ft of conference space
  • 465 sq. m of conference space
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Lafayette Hotel & Club offers 139 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include slippers and hairdryers. This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 7 to 38 for adults and USD 7 to 38 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Beginner's Diner
  • LaFayette Lobby Bar
  • LaFayette Pool Bar
  • Quixote
  • The Gutter

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 5,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (86 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 45 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 38 for adults and USD 7 to 38 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 38 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay plus a one-off USD 100 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
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, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Lafayette Hotel
Lafayette Hotel Club
Lafayette Hotel & Club Hotel
Lafayette Hotel & Club San Diego
Lafayette Hotel & Club Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lafayette Hotel & Club?

Lafayette Hotel & Club offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lafayette Hotel & Club?

As of 4 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lafayette Hotel & Club on 6 May 2025 start from AU$403.09, 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 Lafayette Hotel & Club?

Yep, Lafayette Hotel & Club has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 38 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Lafayette Hotel & Club?

The closest beach to Lafayette Hotel & Club is Coronado Beach (9 km).

Does Lafayette Hotel & Club have a pool?

Lafayette Hotel & Club has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a cabana and under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Lafayette Hotel & Club?

Lafayette Hotel & Club features an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and 3 bars. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds and premium bedding.

What makes Lafayette Hotel & Club a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a champagne service, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Lafayette Hotel & Club.

Does Lafayette Hotel & Club serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lafayette Hotel & Club?

No, Lafayette Hotel & Club does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lafayette Hotel & Club?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Lafayette Hotel & Club?

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

Lafayette Hotel & Club Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 610 out of 788 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 788 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 788 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 788 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 788 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay and beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing attention to detail.. great place to enjoy drinks! Wonderful service! When it’s busy it is busy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nunavik

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go for drinks, don't stay for the hotel

The Lafayette is nightlife masquerading as a hotel. Their priority is clearly their bars, restaurants and pool. Rooms are poorly laid out, smell, and are dimly lit. I arrived late and was just excited to get to sleep. The first room I was assigned had a massive hole in the center of the comforter. The second room I was moved to had a constantly running toilet that wouldn't stop making noise and didn't flush properly. I had 2 nights scheduled at the hotel but left after how disappointed I was with the first night. Despite communicating this to the hotel and Hotels.com immediately (as soon as I realized room 2 was no better than room 1), neither party was able to connect to actually get me a refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for my wedding. They had champagne waiting for us!! Highly recommend. We stayed in a suite with a dang bathtub at the foot of our bed! Beautifully kitschy rooms and a 24 hr diner baby ;)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stay for the hotel not for the rooms

The hotel itself is amazing!! So unique, fun, and really an experience. The room itself I would give a 3 out of five, especially because of the price. We had two queen beds and the room was very tiny. A veryyyy difficult space for four girls to get ready in due to space, mirrors, & lighting. Also we were celebrating a birthday and I made note of that and we did not walk in to complimentary champagne in the room (if seen others get that for celebrations). My rating for the room is low for a big reason being the price. You’re really getting your moneys worth from the hotel decorations, bars, and experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love it

Amazing! The Lafayette is just an iconic fun place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Lafayette nails it with esthetics and fails at hospitality. They have become a party hotel where the place is packed out by people not staying there which makes it challenging for paying guests to eat at the restaurants or get drinks at the bar. 1am at the diner was an hour wait, most of the staff was rude or dismissive. Super disappointing for the price you pay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
VERY HONEST REVIEW: 1. Safety: the area around the hotel is nice. On busy nights there, you have to show your room key to enter. However, during the day, and slower (normal) nights, no one checked if we stayed there, and you can easily enter the hotel AND go up the stairs to the rooms WITHOUT a room key. 2. Noise: I could hear every single conversation, door close and bathroom use. On Friday and Saturday night, we had people BLASTING music at 12-1:30am. We did alert the front desk concierge via text who responded swiftly stating they would look into it. Unsure if they did, as they continued to blast music. The hotel does provide earplugs 3. Hotel room: we got the larger standard queen bedroom, which was still incredibly small. It also felt less spacious with the bar taking up nearly 1/3 of the room. It looks great and its convenient but would rather pay for the space to actually use it than a bar. The bathroom was very poorly lit, no fan to get rid of the moisture after taking a shower (water pressure was fantastic). The bed was TERRIBLE. I was so uncomfortable on my final night (we stayed 3), that I had to put one of the long (flimsy and very thin) pillows between me and the bed for extra cushion. I could feel the springs digging into my upper back and hips. You are paying for the vibe, not the comfort or safety. Choose wisely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Honeymoon Spot

Absolutely loved our stay at The Lafayette! It was a quick little honeymoon trip for my new husband and I, and it was worth the money. We will definitely stay longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025