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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)
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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, Kindred Hospital San Diego
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Natural History Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 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
(30 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
(35 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 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 Adams Avenue Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kindred Hospital San Diego - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Adams Avenue Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • San Diego Natural History Museum - 4 min drive - 2.4 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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 997 out of 1270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 1270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1270 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Genevieve

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is doing the bare minimum, looks unprofessional, and the bathroom in the room smells like pee. When I asked the staff if they could clean it, they said they only refresh the room when you leave, so you will not have clean towels or sheets anytime soon. Super noisy. You can hear the jazz band playing in your room, and hear every conversation with your plug in your ears, courtesy of the hotel. The lame AC sounds too. Only you can sleep there while drunk. To check in or out is an adventure. The staff do not know or have ever seen what white glove treatment is; they do not believe in it, and they are too jealous to care. I went for the interior design, and that will never disappoint you. Another cool thing is the speakers in the room. No phone in the room. You need to use your phone to call or text them. They overcharge you in advance. You have to say WTH is this? Like I say, the staff have zero education of any type.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cashae

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

10/10 Excellent

Raleigh, New York

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

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JJ

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brooke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Infestation at the Pool

The rooms are so neat and the hotel itself is awesome. This place used to be so fun and classy but it’s definitely gone south. They allow anyone from the street to come in with coolers and stake out all of the pool chairs. I was with my girlfriend and my daughter and we didn’t get to enjoy the pool either day of our stay because there wasn’t an inch to sit, not even on the concrete surrounding the pool. The hotel used to implement a wristband policy which was nice because the people spending $600 a night to stay there could actually use the pool. My friend spoke to the manager about the amount of people there that weren’t guests who were camped out, his response was “we’re doing our best.” If it means anything to you there’s no room service or ice machines but those things are easy to look past.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Janne

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

10/10 Excellent

rodney

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The staff were extremely helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

8/10 Good

Amber

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is geared to guests who want to party and not to tourists who want a quieter time. I knew the hotel had a ‘pool scene’ but I probably should have done my research to find out that tickets are sold to non guests to access the pool from 10am. At the weekend it’s rammed. This means if you check in on a Saturday you won’t get to your room till 4pm and there is no space by the pool. The partying goes on till around midnight on Saturday (they do provide ear plugs). As other reviews say the decor of the hotel is fabulous and the beds are comfy, the food is good and the service at the diner excellent. However they do not service the room and even when we asked they just replaced towels but not the water or the used coffee cups. Not a big deal except we’d paid over $500 pn. We requested a late check out for our last day so we could enjoy the pool as it was quieter on Monday morning, and even though their website says they will give these, we had to push hard to an extra hour. If you are staying Mon-Thurs the pool is lovely and the hotel scene is not overwhelming. But do not stay here at the weekend unless you are there to party. Expedia should make this clear in the description.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blas

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lafayette Hotel in San Diego is an absolute gem! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the beautiful amenities and attention to detail. Everything you could possibly want is right on site—an amazing bar, a gorgeous pool with its own pool bar, a fantastic restaurant, a fun arcade, a well-equipped gym, and even a 24-hour diner. The 24-hour coffee was a lifesaver (and delicious!). Every corner of this hotel is thoughtfully designed and simply stunning. My best friend and I had such a beautiful trip here. It was truly an unforgettable experience that will stay with us forever. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Byron, Chico

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bizarre decor, shower to hard, constant partying around the pool, pool over crowded
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
10/10
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025