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Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property

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Casino
Lobby
Exterior
Lobby
Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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2235 Creswell Ln Ext, Lot B, Opelousas, LA, 70570
  • Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • St. Landry Catholic Church
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rural African American Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Smoking

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Opelousas

With a stay at Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Opelousas, you'll be 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from Pelican Park and 23.3 mi (37.6 km) from University of Louisiana at Lafayette. .This casino hotel is 23.9 mi (38.4 km) from Cajundome and 24.4 mi (39.2 km) from Vermilionville.

What's nearby

  • Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St. Landry Catholic Church - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Rural African American Museum - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette - 30 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Cajundome - 31 min drive - 42.0 km

Getting around

  • Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mama's Fried Chicken - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel in Opelousas with 3 restaurants and a casino
Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 117 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Opelousas hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 117 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities including a nightclub and an indoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite at Spotted Horse, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Opelousas? This hotel has 800 square feet (74 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10 AM.
Spotted Horse - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
EVD Express - This café serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • EVD Express
  • Spotted Horse

Things to do

  • Casino
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (800 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Evangeline Downs Hotel
Evangeline Downs Hotel Opelousas
Evangeline Downs Opelousas
Evangeline Hotel
Evangeline Downs Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
Evangeline Downs Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Opelousas
Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Opelousas

Reviews

Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 698 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 698 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 698 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 698 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 698 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms are fabulous, casino is fun, but restaurants need to stay open later.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

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

6/10 Okay

Marcia

Disliked: Staff & service
I was really excited to finally get a room at the casino hotel, was disappointed. Has no smile and of course important. But most of all human room, I tried everything to get the humidity out. Even a damp rid to try!! So uncomfortable at night!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean with friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

annette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service Renetta was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caneisha

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

DONNA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

It’s a really nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stanley

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
TV did not work in first room was moved to another it was fine. When I went to get ice the machine was out of service. The racing venue was not good and casino not much better a total second rate rinky dink operation all the way around was not worth going.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ted

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

Horrible

No water to shower. Bathroom door stuck couldn’t get out . Tiles loose . Dirty everywhere. Smelled of smoke .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025