Pros (+) Cool vibe
3 stars
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
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Overview
The Lafayette Hotel Swim Club & Bungalows offers 3-star accommodation, plus free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and an express check-in and check-out feature. This charming hotel is situated in University Heights.
There are a range of amenities on offer to guests of The Lafayette Hotel Swim Club & Bungalows, including a 24-hour business centre, a sun deck and meeting facilities. Additionally, the multilingual staff are on hand to offer assistance.
The hotel's 131 chic rooms offer an iPod docking station, a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV, plus all the essentials required for an enjoyable stay. Each provides a private bathroom with a hair dryer.
During their stay, guests can enjoy breakfast at HOPE 46, which offers American dishes. For those who would like to enjoy a drink of an afternoon, the on-site bar provides the ideal spot.
The Lafayette Hotel Swim Club & Bungalows provides an ideal base to explore SeaWorld San Diego and San Diego Zoo, as well as everything the local area has to offer. Guests can also easily discover nearby attractions, such as Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.
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Amenities at The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
- Snorkelling
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Valet parking
- Business centre
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
Services and conveniences
- Conference rooms
- ATM on-site
- Business centre
- Express check-out
- Concierge service
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Mini-market on site
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Kettle
- Refrigerator
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Microwave
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Air-conditioned
- Heating
Accessibility and suitability
- No smoking
- Disabled access
- Lift
- Designated smoking area
Things to do
- Gift shop
- Windsurfing
- Snorkelling
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Valet parking
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobe
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing service
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Desk
General
- Solarium
- Storage available
Pool
- Pool bar
- Outdoor pool
Media and entertainment
- Cable or satellite TV
Health and safety
- Safe
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Reviews of The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
7.6
Good
814 verified ratings
Wonderful
319
Very good
142
Good
127
Okay
52
Fair
66
Mediocre
44
Poor
64
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's unique atmosphere and friendly service, but many expressed dissatisfaction with cleanliness, room conditions, and service speed. The location was also a concern for some, and noise levels were mentioned as problematic in several reviews.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) Proximity to restaurants/bars.froendly service - good room service.
Cons (-) Beds didn’t have real comforters and mattress was a little hard. Walls are thin and you can hea people in the halls - but it’s old so expected.
Pros (+) Fairly nice place. Could use some updating as far as room and bathrooms in room. Staff was very attentive and helpful. We did enjoy the pool but it was a bit crowded due to it having a private party of non hotel guests.
Cons (-) Dated room and bathrooms.
Pros (+) I loved everything about this hotel. I felt like I stepped back in time the minute I walked in. The staff was super friendly and very attentive!
Cons (-) If you're looking for a quiet place to crash for a business trip, this probably isn't the place for you. It's a pretty hip place so people in their 20's and 30's love it. And with that being said it's a party hotel. Which I thought was great but don't go in expecting to get any solid sleep.
Pros (+) It has a great authentic retro look and the lobby and cafe (good food) were great places to hang out. Staff was friendly.
Cons (-) The walls were thin and there was a noisy family in the room next door. However, the staff spoke to them and they quieted down so sleeping was not a problem.
Pros (+) We LOVED our time at The Lafayette. It has such a cool vibe and the staff was so kind. We had our toddler with us and he had a great time in the pool and getting stickers from the front desk staff. We can't wait to go back!
Cons (-) There are weddings and events on Saturday which was loud, but they stopped right at 10pm. It looked so fun! So we didn't mind.
Pros (+) I loved the huge bed and linens were nice. Staff was very friendly and the bar was cayuuuute!
Cons (-) My room had dusty lampshades, and picture frames. The corners of the bathroom floor were dirty with debris and some hair from the previous guest.
Pros (+) The hotel was 15 minutes from a bunch of places, so it wasn't too bad as far as convenience.
Cons (-) The description said free wifi, but wifi was only available in the lobby. We'd called for desk service and they were so slow to respond and bring what we requested to our room. The suite itself was mediocre at best, but at least it was clean. Really, really small bathrooms though and the windows were so awkwardly placed. If you opened the bathroom window, people passing by got a direct view of you...
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Pros (+) Friendly knowledgeable staff. Good location. Quiet and clean.
Pros (+) Most of the staff was very friendly, and the decor was nice.
Cons (-) The walls were paper thin and you could hear absolutely everything. Our first room was over the parking garage entrance, and would shake like a small earthquake each time the garage door would open. After requesting a change, we were put directly over the lounge, which pumped loud music into our (2nd story) room all night. The rooms were filthy, with mold growing in the bathroom, and years of filt...
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Location
2223 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92104
What's nearby
- San Diego Zoo2.8 km
- San Diego Air and Space Museum3.3 km
- University of San Diego4.8 km
- Gaslamp Quarter5.2 km
- Old Town San Diego State Historic Park5.4 km
- PETCO Park5.5 km
- Marine Corps Recruit Depot5.6 km
- San Diego Convention Center5.7 km
- San Diego State University6.9 km
- Naval Training Center San Diego7 km
- SeaWorld San Diego8 km
- Shelter Island9.4 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
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Value for money | 7.4 |
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Distance to city centre | 4.7 km |
Nearest airport | San Diego |
Distance to airport | 5.9 km |