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Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property

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Casino
Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Indoor pool
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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2235 Creswell Ln Ext, Lot B, Opelousas, LA, 70570
  • Place, Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Cajundome
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Smoking | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Along with 3 restaurants, this hotel has a casino and an indoor pool. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a nightclub, 2 bars/lounges and a fitness centre are on-site.
Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 117 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at one of the 3 restaurants, or stop for a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from Pelican Park and 23.3 mi (37.6 km) from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 800 square feet (74 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A casino, a nightclub, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Opelousas hotel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10 AM.
Spotted Horse – This restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
EVD Express – This café serves lunch and dinner. Open selected 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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

Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 797 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 797 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 797 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 797 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 797 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for the night. Nice clean hotel with good breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert

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Clean, comfortable, and a great staff !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff was great (shout out to Teresa). Remarkably comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All i can say is we are satisfied and will be back soon real soon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Randall P

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The rooms were clean and the sraff was kind and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great as usual.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The morning staff, especially for the breakfast, were especially friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best sleep everytime I visit love the beds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was grest
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

la Trenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff at front desk & cleanious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Can be better for the rate of hotel room prices
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband I had a great experience. Friendly staff, great room, and very clean! Quick to respond: our fire alarm started to chirp. They were quick to fix it and stated that if we needed to switch rooms that we could. We opted to stay in the room we were in. Awesome staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Timothy

It’s a really nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
As expected. Housekeeping was nice when we needed something
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for concert & had a really great time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roselie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay the beds were very comfortable rooms were really clean. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Shemica

Rude staff. Nasty rooms. Took forever 1wns1
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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