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.
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 - 10 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 3 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 9 min walk
McDonald's - 13 min walk
About this property
Smart Stay Inn
When you stay at Smart Stay Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Cajundome. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
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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Smart Stay Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
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.
Duwayne
Duwayne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 24, 2025
Shirt trip
Quick stop while visiting the area
Alene
Alene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2025
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.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
It was a nice place to stay
Jay
Jay, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2025
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.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 3, 2025
Overall it was a good stay
Ariel
Ariel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2025
This hotel was amazing! Reasonable pricing! Nice people!
Jasmine
Jasmine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2025
Great stay!
Daria
Daria, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2025
Room was very clean. Bed was very comfortable. Conveniently located. Good bang for your buck!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 16, 2025
Todo bien de acuerdo al precio, no llega el wi fi al cuarto, en general bien
Bladimir
Bladimir, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Good experience
Samuel
Samuel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
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.
Christeen
Christeen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
Cheap and comfy
Marcus
Marcus, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2025
Great stay
Erika
Erika, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 28, 2025
Dump
The property was so outdated. And the ppl loitering around all nite is scary as hell
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
It was quite and very close to I-10 like I wanted it to be.
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Awsome
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2025
Perfect for one night stay, newly renovated and very comfortable.
Lanora
Lanora, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 21, 2025
Rooms have been recently updated, room was clean and beds were comfortable
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 30, 2025
Room was dirty and the bathroom have hair on the floor
Khaled
Khaled, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 21, 2025
Staff was polite
Georgeanna
Georgeanna, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 3, 2025
Will stay again
Glen
Glen, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 2, 2025
Family trip
Clean rooms, but, no pool and very shady people around parking area. No security fencing so...
Ruben
Ruben, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Perfect
Fnu
Fnu, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 15, 2025
Besser meiden
Die Decke war zur Hälfte mit Schimmel bedeckt. Es war insgesamt sehr unsauber. Die Bilder waren ggf. Von der Eröffnung oder der Fotograf ist jeden Cent wert….