Lafayette Hotel & Club

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Poolside

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Poolside

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Poolside

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

Room, Balcony, Poolside

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Patio

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

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

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Junior Room

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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 this property

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near San Diego Zoo
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 complimentary bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include slippers and hairdryers. 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lafayette Hotel & Club. During your stay, you'll be close to San Diego Zoo. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and 3 bars.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • Just a 4-minute drive from San Diego Zoo and a few minutes from Hotel Circle
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. 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 metres) 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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 – On-site lobby lounge. Open daily.
LaFayette Pool Bar – This cocktail bar is located by the pool. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
The Gutter – On-site cocktail bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • 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 a one-off USD 100 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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

  • 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

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. 987 out of 1258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 1258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1258 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alliyah, Los Angeles

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

10/10 Excellent

Lacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a unique and beautiful Hotel, lots to do on property and close enough to many other attractions , the pool was warm and plenty of room to swim and enjoy! Thanks for a great time in San Diego!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked as a gift for daughter. They loved the hotel and all its amenities!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

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

Beautiful place to stay

Beautiful hotel! And the staff was very sweet and helpful! I really can’t complain about much. We did stay in the most affordable room so it was probably too small for 4 people but a couple would be fine. Only other issue was TV glitching a lot. Other then those two minor things all was good!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raquel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was Fab
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

betty

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a swanky and chic property. From the time you enter the lobby you are taken back with the old world decor. It has such an eclectic vibe and nostalgic feel. The decor is stunning and there is so much history here. It’s a must stay and play hotel. The rooms take you back in time but are very well kept and comfortable. The pool has an adult day party vibe with great music and attentive servers. There are plenty of bars, a 24 hr diner plus a separate yet onsite bowling alley with pool tables, basketball games and another bar. The lobby bar is a must with bar tenders that can make you any kind of drink you want! It’s a great place to sit, drink and people watch. We had a great time and will be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvyra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Every corner was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025