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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
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 NZ$119
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

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

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

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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

  • 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 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk

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.

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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 18 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smart Stay Inn on 26 Oct 2025 start from NZ$118.55, 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. 205 out of 442 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 442 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 442 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 442 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 442 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gerald, Smithville

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok. Priced about right for 3 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bryan

Disliked: Amenities
Worst property I’ve ever stayed at! Room was fine but very basic. Property looked like it was abandon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean. Bed was very comfortable. Conveniently located. Good bang for your buck!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing! Reasonable pricing! Nice people!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruben

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

Family trip

Clean rooms, but, no pool and very shady people around parking area. No security fencing so...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Khaled

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty and the bathroom have hair on the floor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Monte

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms was remodeled but the staff didn't bring towels nor clean daily
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mindy, Denham Springs

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bed linen was full of hair - I’m unsure if it were rodent hair or human. I checked out two hours after checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

lesley

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tennera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is very clean. Only critique is I have asthma and could tell there’s mold somewhere bc I wheezed within 10 minutes of being in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph, Punta Gorda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was not a pleasant experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bed was fine and felt clean. Bathmat was stained or not clean. Shower was very weak. Water pressure seemed fine coming out of tub or sink faucet so I think it's just a super restrictive or clogged showerhead, but very low flow. A/C worked fine and all, not a terrific area but didn't feel unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was supposed to be non-smoking, but had obviously been smoked in with a cigarette burn on the polyester sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Roaches in the rooms. Trash in the parking lot everywhere and the bed sheets had a stain on them.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awsome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ariel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mason

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelle

Travelled with family
👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2025