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Lafayette Hotel & Club

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near San Diego Zoo

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Poolside

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

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

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Room, Balcony, Poolside | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, Balcony, Poolside

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

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

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

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

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

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Petite Room, 1 King Bed | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Petite Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Petite Room, Bunk Beds | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Petite Room, Bunk Beds

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

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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Family Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Family Suite

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

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

University Heights stay.Your stay at this University Heights hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. Mission Valley Mall and San Diego Natural History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Balboa Park - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beginner’s Diner - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lafayette Hotel & Club

4-star hotel near San Diego Zoo
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 5000 square feet (465 square meters) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Lafayette Hotel & Club. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 139 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 5000 sq ft of conference space
  • 465 sq m of conference space
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 45 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lafayette Hotel & Club to the airport?

Lafayette Hotel & Club is 5.8 mi (17-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lafayette Hotel & Club have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lafayette Hotel & Club.

How close is Lafayette Hotel & Club to the beach?

This hotel is 9 mi (18-min drive) from Mission Beach and 11 mi (20-min drive) from Coronado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lafayette Hotel & Club offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Lafayette Hotel & Club, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 7 and 38 for adults, USD 7 and 38 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Lafayette Hotel & Club?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Lafayette Hotel & Club?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Lafayette Hotel & Club?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 38 per night.

Does Lafayette Hotel & Club have a pool?

Lafayette Hotel & Club features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Lafayette Hotel & Club have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like a poolside location, pool views, and al fresco dining.

Does Lafayette Hotel & Club have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lafayette Hotel & Club to downtown San Diego?

Lafayette Hotel & Club is 3 mi away from San Diego.

Reviews

Lafayette Hotel & Club Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 968 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1233 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Briana

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Very cool design and they were helpful when I asked to change rooms. But be prepared for a party hotel, probably my fault for not realizing that. Even after moving rooms the noise was really loud late into the night but at least we didn't hear the bowling. My main issue was the amenities, they are
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came for girlfriend's birthday and was one of the best stays we have ever had. Room was beautiful and clean, property was gorgeous, staff was very kind and helpful, and the dining options on-site were amazing snd surprisingly affordable. My personal favorite aspect was easily Beginner's diner's banana pudding French toast. As a diner and French toast fan, it was exactly what I was looking for. Make sure to get to the pool early to get a chair if thats your plan for the day. Check-in and check-out was incredibly easy and stress-free. Highly recommend for any occasion or just a simple overnight stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bar and pool!!! perfect for waiting for an early check in. Really cool vibe around the hotel and the room was awesome. Great mini bar options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Very California Hotel

The hotel spaces are amazing. The 24 hour diner might be one of the best in SoCal. The tapas restaurant was stellar, and like all things at this hotel a lot for the eye to take in. The maximalism of the hotel & rooms might be too much for some, others will find this a utopia. Also best assortment of alcohol in the mini bar was probably ever regardless of the price. Not a party hotel by any means, but definitely on the younger side/energy. Overall a great stay in a very California hotel away from the hustle & bustle of downtown or gas lamp.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Just okay

The area around the hotel is not great. We paid almost $500 for one night in a pool side room and found out that pool loungers are not included with the room. You can hear EVERYTHING while in the room. Neighbor showering, you can hear it, someone outside you’ll hear it. That’s why I am guessing they had earplugs on the night stand. The room and hotel itself are very poorly lit. When we were at the pool, my husband moved one of the umbrellas that was not lined with all the others and a waiter that was short with green hair came up to him screaming “don’t touch that! That’s how they get broken and it’s not fair to everyone else if you move the umbrella!” There was no one next to us and my husband it by far a small man that cannot use the wheels to move an umbrella that was crowding the patio area and if the guy must say something, there is a definite better way to say it. He was so rude and stormed off, didn’t even ask us if we wanted to order something. The female wait staff were a thousand times nicer than him. There was also a constant sewer smell by the pool that was super unpleasant. I have a feeling the building in general has plumbing problems. The hotel may have been renovated (mostly re-decorated) but the pool is the same as it was 15 years ago. Also be prepared to share your pool time with people buying pool passes but not actually staying there. Finding a chair to sit in is cut throat. The pool was crowded and dirty both days we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
My six year old loves it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

brenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

6/10 Okay

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
They did a beautiful job renovating the Hotel for about 30 million dollars.. it’s beautiful and well appointed especially if you have a maximalist style like me. It’s too bad they spent zero dollars educating & training the staff! The Concierge upon check in was not friendly or welcoming at all! She never smiled once. When we arrived in the room I texted the Concierge for ice.. they took forever so we gave up and went to the pool. The pool was packed and they ran out of towels. I requested an iron/board to the room.. they stated they don’t have one. They said that there is a steamer in the closet.. there was but it didn’t work! I have never stayed in a hotel that didn’t have an iron/ board available. We had dinner at Quixote and it was excellent. Our waiter, Sean was lovely, very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu… he was friendly and smiled often unlike the Concierge. We went to Lou Lou’s to see the band.. bar staff there were not friendly or welcoming either. The room was clean and bed was comfortable but it was very loud & not conducive to sleep. We had breakfast the next morning at the Diner and our server, Taylor was excellent, friendly, welcoming and attentive. We checked out by 11:00 and again were treated like we didn’t matter! When I got home, I realized that I left my silk robe there.. I have called 10 times to retrieve it… no answer! They have not answered the phone all day!!! I spent a lot of $$$ so disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

perry

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
They don’t have a cleaning service for your room. They don’t make your beds however they will send you towels and take your trash. I found this inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Garvin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Their are no phones in room to call the desk for service. No service for room valet bags service. No amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Parmis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is super nice and pretty the only downsides are the fact that you can only access the front desk through text and the fact that the hotel gives soooo many day passes for the pool that the people staying at the hotel can never actually get a chair and it’s super crowded. We would come down for breakfast at 10:30 and the pool would be packed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful and fun hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tabitha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The two queen bed room was very small. Our room was by the courtyard next to the gutter room. Very loud and noisy at night. They provided ear plugs which were needed every night. The bathroom didn’t have a place to put your things while getting ready. Outlets were limited for charging phones, etc. They allow anyone to have access to the pool, so get down there early if you want to hang out by the pool. The bar area turns into a night club every night. The food was great. The service was amazing and the hotel was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing experience at the Lafayette. Being a native San Diegan, I would recommend this hotel to all my friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

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

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

karapet

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely beautiful and unique boutique hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place

Room was thankfully very quiet and pretty comfortable. Staff was very friendly. Location is excellent. Room could use a few more amenities: full-length mirror, coffee pot or pot to boil water, luggage rack, box of tissues. Diner is fun and central bar is pretty and lively. Pretty much a big party, but again, was happy to have gotten a quiet room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025