Smart Stay Inn is a warm retreat near University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy extended parking, and unwind knowing the premises are smoke-free. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Non-smoking
Pet-friendly
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (5)
Housekeeping (on request)
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Vending machine
Multilingual staff
Feel at home (6)
Microwave
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
LCD TV
Free self-parking
Mini fridge
The current price is NZ$133
NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Room options
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
Cajundome - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
Girard Park - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
Cajun Field - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
Getting around
Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional) - 8 min drive
Lafayette Station - 5 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
Smart Stay Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Cajundome. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Hindi
At a glance
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Hotel size
122 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, up to 18 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
10 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Handrails in stairwells
Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 76
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Thin carpet in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
423-inch LCD TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
Food and drink
Mini fridge
Microwave
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 40.00 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 60.00 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 83-3598430
Also known as
Smart Stay Inn Hotel
1620 N University Ave
Smart Stay Inn Lafayette
Smart Stay Inn Hotel Lafayette
Frequently asked questions
Does Smart Stay Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Smart Stay Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Smart Stay Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a maximum weight of 18 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Smart Stay Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Smart Stay Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. There's a charge of USD 40.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 60.00 (subject to availability).
What's the area around Smart Stay Inn like?
Smart Stay Inn is a short 11-minute walk from Dorsey Park and 15 minutes' walk from Donlon Park.
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Smart Stay Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Bed
Shower
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
29 March 2025
Perfect for one night stay, newly renovated and very comfortable.
Lanora
Lanora, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 April 2025
Good stay.
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.
Deanna
Deanna, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 April 2025
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
Jennifer, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
28 April 2025
Don’t recommend
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.
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
4 April 2025
DON’T FALL FOR PICS OR REVIEWS
The trash had not been emptied, the floors were filthy and the wallpaper and ceiling were falling down in the bathroom.
Wayne
Wayne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 February 2025
No complaints on this place. While it is basic, it is reasonably priced and suitable for one night. Bed was comfortable and the room is a good size.
STEPHEN
STEPHEN, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 January 2025
GREAT VALUE close to hwy
Great value too much noise to sleep
TV Kind of funky low resolution big screen
Bob
Bob, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2024
Second time we've stayed here, and may be our new go-to stay when visiting family in Lafayette. In a neighborhood right off of the highway, so it's very easy to get places while still offering cleanliness, simplicity, quiet and seclusion
Breannah
Breannah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 December 2024
The rooms and bathrooms are excellent, no blocked drains in the shower.
Hank
Hank, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 November 2024
Good choice for overnight stopover
It was a good hotel for the price especially being rught by the freeway.
Beds were comfortable.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
23 February 2025
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.
Nell
Nell, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 October 2024
I’ll stay here again!
Comfortable bed & room was clean!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2024
Loved my stay at this hotel. Truly a hidden Gem
Rodney
Rodney, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2024
Great accommodations. Great place to stop sleep and go would recommend to anyone that is in this area and looking for a great hotel for a great price.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 November 2024
Nice clean place
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 January 2025
Would stay again
Great price. Comfortable clean beds and clean room. Rough neighborhood but had no problems and the property was quiet.
Bath tub was painted. Poorly and said paint was peeling off as I showered.
Alek
Alek, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 December 2024
The only thing I was disappointed about was the tub had a lil rust but the room was nice
Veronica
Veronica, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 February 2025
Could you in the future make sure the remote control to the TV works.
Marcus
Marcus, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
16 February 2025
Potato chip and hair in one of the beds.
Shower didn’t wasn’t sealed so it was peeling but that was okay but finding hair and a potato chip in one of the beds was disheartening for feeling the place was clean.
Lance
Lance, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2024
The front desk was very friendly.
Toni
Toni, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 December 2024
The staff went out of their way to allow early check in without extra charge
Alicia
Alicia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
Great stay...
It was a great stay i enjoyed the hotel very much.
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
22 March 2025
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.
Ralph
Ralph, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 December 2024
The room was very clean with a remodeled bathroom. The sheets were clean and the bed was comfortable. A lot of space for parking. Truck parking for Truckers that is passing through.
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 February 2025
Never again
The bathroom smelled of wet mop, the bedsheets and comforter had what looked like blood on them and really no place to sit things. The area was sketchy with lots of people walking around and sitting in parked cars in the parking lot.