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Lafayette Hotel & Club

4.0 star property

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

Popular amenities

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

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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

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Poolside

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

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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
(22 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(30 reviews)
  • 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
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

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

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About this property

Lafayette Hotel & Club

4-star hotel in University Heights
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and 3 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and valet parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 5000 square feet (465 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers an outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Lafayette Hotel & Club is a smoke-free property.

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 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

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.
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

Property 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. 809 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1034 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rowena

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Genesis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Juan was syper
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025