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Lafayette Hotel & Club

4.0 star property

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Relax by the pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a bar area nearby.
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of The LaSayette Hotel & Casino, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a classic brick facade.
Two single beds with canopies, ornate metal frames, and a classic chandelier adorn this traditional bedroom.
Enjoy dining al fresco in this charming outdoor space with round tables and comfortable seating.
Relax in a stylish space with plush seating, ornate lighting, and a marble fireplace.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92104
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Balboa Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Poolside

Relax in a stylish room with a four-poster bed, bench, and wooden chair, surrounded by vibrant wallpaper and a mural.

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Poolside

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Restful retreat with a four-poster bed, adorned with a white bedspread and throw blanket, complemented by a bedside table and wooden chair.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Balcony, Poolside

Classic design room with two double beds, a seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

Room, Balcony, Poolside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Relax in a classic bedroom with a four-poster bed, clawfoot bathtub, and plush armchairs.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Two single beds with canopies, ornate metal frames, and a classic chandelier adorn this traditional bedroom.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Suite

Rest in style with a traditional four-poster bed, adorned with a zebra-patterned bedspread and matching pillows.

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

Two beds with patterned bedding, a chandelier, and a chair with a patterned cushion.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

Relax in a stylish room with a four-poster bed, bench, and wooden chair, surrounded by vibrant wallpaper and a mural.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

Relax in a serene bedroom with a four-poster bed, clawfoot bathtub, and vintage-style lamp.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, canopy, and striped drapes, featuring a dresser, nightstand, and decorative umbrella.

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Room

Cozy retreat with a wooden bunk bed, single bed, and vintage-inspired decor.

Junior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

Relax in a classic room with a vintage flair, featuring a zebra-patterned sofa and a wooden cabinet with brass handles.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Two single beds with canopies, ornate metal frames, and a classic chandelier adorn this traditional bedroom.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at Lafayette Hotel & Club in San Diego (University Heights), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of San Diego Zoo and Hotel Circle. .This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Balboa Park and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Balboa Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Mission Valley Center Station - 4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Colima's Mexican Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lestat's on Park - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near San Diego Zoo
Lafayette Hotel & Club offers 139 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include slippers and hair dryers. This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 139 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Grab a bite at Quixote, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 5000 square feet (465 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and noon.
Quixote - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Beginner's Diner - This diner serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
LaFayette Lobby Bar - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
LaFayette Pool Bar - This cocktail bar is located by the pool. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
The Gutter - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 7 to 38 for adults and USD 7 to 38 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Beginner's Diner
  • LaFayette Lobby Bar
  • LaFayette Pool Bar
  • Quixote
  • The Gutter

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 5,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (86 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 45 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 38 for adults, and USD 7 to 38 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 38 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Lafayette Hotel
Lafayette Hotel Club
Lafayette Hotel & Club Hotel
Lafayette Hotel & Club San Diego
Lafayette Hotel & Club Hotel San Diego

Lafayette Hotel & Club Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 817 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1042 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1042 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rowena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alondra

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathia

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Haley

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unusual design. Helpful staff. Had a pleasant stay. Will return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kyla nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

8/10 Good

Donald, San Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A visually fun place to stay. The room was a little cramped, but certainly entertaining to look around. The staff were really terrific.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

lolita

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The pool music was non stop and too loud
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine O'Bryan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lafayette Hotel & Swim Club is the most fun hotel we have ever stayed at. Every detail is carefully designed with eye candy everywhere you look. We enjoyed the food, drinks, and had a great time by the pool. All the staff were personable & fun. We will definitely go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome hotel. Staff is gracious and welcoming. Rooms are lovely. Loulou’s and the restaurants are great. Will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great from valet to check in to bartenders. Room was just what inexpected.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

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

Exceptional stay

That was the best hotel I've ever stayed in in my life! Excellent customer service and so much to do with such beautiful details everywhere. I would fly back to San Diego just to stay here. Truly exceptional and unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

So good I almost don’t want to tell you

Next level amazing. I’ll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025