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 CA $91
CA $91
CA $108 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Room options
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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 Regional Airport (LFT) - 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 like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers 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 cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, up to 40 lbs 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 onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck 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 stairways
Stairway handrail height (inches): 30
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/tub combination
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
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 check-out 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 elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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 to 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 40 lbs 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 RV/bus/truck 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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Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Highways
Bed
Value
Shower
Reviews
2/10 Poor
May 20, 2025
Super filthy
Me and my wife had to buy our own towels and rags when ask they said they didn’t have anymore roaches was present, crackheads and dude doing circles in the parking lot with a hand gun. Me and wife came to see our child graduate. Service and staff are trash even the outside was super dirty. Me and my family will never stay on this company property again.
Eric
Eric, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
May 18, 2025
The cleanliness of the room wasn't great, The there was hair in the tub, And on the toilet, And there was dead insects on the floor.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
May 16, 2025
Great room for the price!
Valerie
Valerie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
May 7, 2025
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
Derix
Derix, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Apr 30, 2025
MICHAEL
MICHAEL, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Apr 28, 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Apr 23, 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 family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
Angel
Angel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Apr 20, 2025
Dirty Room
The only pro, besides the cost, was the AC worked but that’s it.
The room wasn’t cleaned properly since the last guest. There was long hair on the sink counter and the bathroom floor. I’m guessing they brought their dog/animal, because there was kibble bits (or some dry food) on the floor. Also the sheets looked/smelled clean but when I got into bed it had a gritty texture like they were dirty.
The WiFi was also slow. I normally don’t care since I use my data but I struggled to get a reliable single in my room (on T-Mobile).
And worse - the toilet wasn’t clean! There was left over “dirt” on the back of the toilet seat from somewhere sitting on it before.
If I didn’t check in late and wasn’t exhausted I would have complained but I just knocked out and took a thorough shower before leaving.
Brandon
Brandon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Apr 15, 2025
Employees stole all of my belongings
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Apr 14, 2025
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Apr 12, 2025
Bartek
Bartek, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Apr 5, 2025
Joel
Joel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Apr 4, 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 business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2025
Perfect for one night stay, newly renovated and very comfortable.
Lanora
Lanora, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Mar 27, 2025
Kristin
Kristin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 22, 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Mar 12, 2025
Danna
Danna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 1, 2025
Tammy
Tammy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Feb 23, 2025
Our first room did not feel clean. Bed sheets looked like they were not changed and counters were dirty as well as the door. Kindly asked the front desk to change rooms and he was able to do so. Our second room was a little better however floors felt dirty. Bed sheets had cigarette hole burns and spiderwebs were formed around the bed frame.
Ally
Ally, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 23, 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.