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Smart Stay Inn

2.0 star property
Travelers connect seamlessly with in-room WiFi while multilingual staff ensure a smooth experience at this smoke-free property near University of Louisiana

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Smart Stay Inn offers a welcoming atmosphere steps from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, extended parking, and reliable in-room WiFi. The smoke-free environment creates a comfortable base for exploring the area.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is SAR 194
SAR 234 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Lafayette is home to Smart Stay Inn. Sans Souci Fine Crafts Gallery and The Acadiana Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children's Museum of Acadiana and Thomas Park Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Moore Park or Cajundome. Visit our Lafayette travel guide
Map
1620 N University Ave, Lafayette, LA, 70506

What's nearby

  • Dorsey Park
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Moore Park
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Saint Anthony Park
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Northgate Mall Shopping Center
    2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • J W James Park
    3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Lafayette Station
    5 min drive
  • Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • RaceTrac
  • Whataburger
    11 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Little Caesars Pizza
    3 min drive

About this property

Smart Stay Inn

Hotel remodeled in 2023
Smart Stay Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 122 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 423-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 (30 inches 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 40 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 83-3598430

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Is Smart Stay Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 23 Muharram 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smart Stay Inn on 25 Muharram 2026 start from $62.51, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Smart Stay Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 40.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Smart Stay Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 60.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Smart Stay Inn located?

Situated in Lafayette, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Dorsey Park and Donlon Park. West End Park and Saint Anthony Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Smart Stay Inn Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 474 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tulsa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and smells good. Beds are very soft and pillows as well! The front desk was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

MIKE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, lots of parking for a trailer and staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duwayne

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

Business trip

Professional staff with clean rooms that are nice and modern. A plesant surprise and a good value for the price. Truck parking is available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

My 1st choice hotel

I stay at Smart Stay frequently. I never have any problems and I’m never disturbed by anyone or anything in or around the property. It is my 1st choice hotel whenever I come to Lafayette.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, broken down and no toilet paper!! No staff onsite to help either!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Mark

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

My 1st choice hotel

It’s much more cleaner than other hotels in the area. I stay at this hotel quite often. It’s always my first choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenyetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was very friendly and polite. Don't judge a book by its cover. The outside might look like it's ran down but the room was very clean. The covers were clean just stained. Other than that I would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Lanora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for one night stay, newly renovated and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms have been recently updated, room was clean and beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Staff & service
It was quite and very close to I-10 like I wanted it to be.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect staff was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christeen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent staff

This hotel exceeded my expectations, we were tired from a long drive in and booked this hotel for the night. We arrived a few hours prior to check in time and the gentleman at the front desk was kind enough to allow us to check in early. Overall the staff and room were to my liking, the area appeared questionable however, we had no problems at all. It was quiet and everyone was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Georgeanna

Liked: Amenities
Staff was polite
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Room was clean, bed was very comfortable and it was quiet during the night. Rooms had been recently remodeled.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They are well on their way to renovating the facilities. Our room was clean, the beds were firm, the sheets and comforter were quality products, and the AC had to be turned up so we weren’t too cold. This place is a great value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kereth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Adequate. The price was right and the staff were friendly and capable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

I’ll stay here again!

Comfortable bed & room was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Derix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not bad for a motel

We were on a weekend ball trip with my daughter. It was good for one night and very clean and remodeled rooms. Outside environment was a bit sketchy but we didn’t have any issues
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024