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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
Exterior
Front of property
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Bathroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar

Explore the area

Map
1620 N University Ave, Lafayette, LA, 70506
  • Northgate Mall Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Moore Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Lafayette hotel include University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Cajundome.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of St John - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Moore Park - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Cajundome - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Cajun Field - 8 min drive - 8.7 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

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

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 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smart Stay Inn on 18 Mar 2025 start from NZ$112.86, 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 302 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Desk person was very nice. Bathtub peeling. No outside trah cans.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good choice for overnight stopover
It was a good hotel for the price especially being rught by the freeway. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
no no no no
This hotel is recently renovated so I was told. It had been shut down for a while and just reopened. I think they opened a little prematurely. My room looked fine at 1st glance, not a 5 star by any means just good enough for quick 2 night stay until I went to shower. The bottom was peeling and the material was rusty. I would have never put my bare feet into this tub. I could have gotten tetanus from this rust! How they could ever put someone in this room and expect them to shower or bathe comfortably is beyond me. And I do not consider myself high maintenance. I asked for a new room and was placed in a room that smelled so heavily of smoke that it gave me a headache. I was told there are no smoking rooms but the previous hotel must have because it was obvious. I took a shower here before asking for another room because at least the bathroom was better. Not all the way clean (hair in the shower curtain, stained shower curtain, stain on towels) but at least good enough for a quick wash off. I then asked for a third room and I am glad I took a shower in the last one because this tub was peeling here too but at least not rusty. Not to mention in the second room, there was no deadbolt lock, however the first and third rooms did have one. The second room also had things missing off of the walls as compared to first and third rooms. The final and third room was good enough to lay my head. Overall not filthy but did not meet basic needs. They opened way too soon. Still needs work.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ciara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alfredo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Yamekia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

OMER

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New furniture
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eleanore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The first room all redone very nice but the bathtub is just painted and all painted is remove with rust change for another room is like the same with paint of the bathtub but no rust …
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big puddle in parking lot after Rain storm
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Erik

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
A lot of prostitution going on there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay at this hotel. Truly a hidden Gem
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

JENNY

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

farees

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It is good place, if you are looking for a stay, for a night or two,if you are passing by. Not luxurious but decent. Not sure about the area around. Room was neat and clean, good parking spots. Only thing it needs a new bath tub. Paint in bath tub was peeling. That the reason I would rate 4 out of 5.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at the Smart Stay on several occasions. The price is very affordable and I’ve never had any problems with my stays. Plus the rooms are very clean and kept up. I will stay there again. 😁
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Polite staff. Nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast would have been nice! I was told I needed to tell them that I wanted my room cleaned ahead of time so I couldn't get my room cleaned. The pictures are very deceiving however the staff was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jed

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms looked clean and smell was good. Unfortunately the bed sheets on both beds were full of crumbs and dark hairs. We ended up sleeping on top of the duvets. Didn’t notice until midnight and office was closed. Very easy to hear talking in nearby rooms. Price was cheap and now I know why. Management seemed unconcerned at checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yulieth

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Horrible bathroom and Limens where dirty…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
average
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024