Lafayette Hotel & Club

2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104 US near Exit 16 on I-805 (~0.9mi)

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4.0 Star Property In San Diego (University Heights)

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4.0/5

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Pool umbrellas
Free WiFi
Number of poolside bars - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Pool sun loungers
Fence around pool

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07/27/2026 - 07/28/2026

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Verified Reviews of Lafayette Hotel & Club

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:

"Fun busy comfortable"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Great stay. Nice staff great food!

Brandon M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

17-Jan-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jan 14 to Sun Jan 18 2026 at a $317.96 average nightly rate.

"So far excellent"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Place is amazing, the staff is amazing everything is amazing.

Steven R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

07-Jan-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jan 06 to Thu Jan 08 2026 at a $229.70 average nightly rate.

"Fantastic fantastic fantastic"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

What a wonderful, beautiful hotel you have provided. The Holiday season made real! Thank you!

Thomas C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

06-Dec-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Dec 01 to Wed Dec 03 2025 at a $320.49 average nightly rate.

"I'll be back again."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Great ambience, excellent amenities, terrific service and the heated pool made my stay awesome.

Olivia C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

25-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 21 to Tue Jul 22 2025 at a $222.99 average nightly rate.

"Husbands birthday getaway."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

An Unforgettable Stay – Every Detail Was Perfection From the moment I arrived, I knew this hotel was something special. The décor throughout the property was absolutely stunning—every corner was thoughtfully designed with rich textures, elegant lighting and a perfect blend of modern luxury and timeless charm. You can tell no detail was overlooked. One of my favorite aspects was the variety of bars on site, each with its own unique vibe and curated drink menu. Whether I was in the mood for a quiet, intimate cocktail or a lively social atmosphere, there was always the perfect spot just steps away. And the pool—truly a masterpiece. Its design was nothing short of perfection. The layout, the lighting, the serene ambiance… it felt like stepping into a private oasis. I spent hours relaxing by the water, completely immersed in the atmosphere. This hotel delivered on every level—style, service and experience. I can’t wait to come back.

Jamie P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

05-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jul 02 to Fri Jul 04 2025 at a $333.99 average nightly rate.

"Great Stay!"

Overall Score4.0/ 5

The ambiance, the pool, the gardens, the food, the service, consistently above and beyond. The only thing I will keep in mind for future visits is the very close quarters of the Junior Suite. There was no place to hang or store folded clothing in our gorgeously appointed room. I will be back and I will get the larger suite.

Valerie V. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

06-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue May 27 to Mon Jun 02 2025 at a $280.63 average nightly rate.

"The Best!"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Everything about this hotel is the best! From the pool area to the coffee bar and the food! It’s all great!

Kathy K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

09-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 07 to Sun Mar 09 2025 at a $479.76 average nightly rate.

"Delightful Experience"

Overall Score5.0/ 5

The decor leads one to believe they have transformed to another area.

Barbara D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

21-Feb-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Feb 20 to Sat Feb 22 2025 at a $247.50 average nightly rate.

"No room service and poor attitude of employees."

Overall Score1.0/ 5

Will never recommend the hotel.

James M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

01-Feb-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jan 29 to Sat Feb 01 2025 at a $258.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Lafayette Hotel & Club in San Diego (University Heights), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. This hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Hotel Circle and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Petco Park.

Grab a bite at Quixote, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to noon for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 139 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Balboa Park - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Mission Valley Mall - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
San Diego Zoo - 3 km / 1.8 mi
San Diego Natural History Museum - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Old Globe Theater - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
San Diego Museum of Art - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
UC San Diego Health - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Japanese Friendship Garden - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
San Diego Air and Space Museum - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Balboa Naval Medical Center - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
San Diego City College - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Fashion Valley Mall - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Snapdragon Stadium - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Hotel Circle - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Riverwalk Golf Club - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 25.2 km / 15.6 mi
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 42.1 km / 26.1 mi
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 52 km / 32.3 mi

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 5000 square feet (465 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.

Green Sustainability

Certification via the Green Lodging Program: Environmentalist Level.This is the highest level of program participation. Environmentalist Level hotels achieved a field survey score of 351 or more points.

Amenities / Features

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Gift shops or newsstand
Outdoor furniture
Front entrance ramp
Pool umbrellas
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Number of meeting rooms - 4
Meeting rooms
Conference space size (meters) - 465
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 3
Number of poolside bars - 1
Well-lit path to entrance
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Change of towels (on request)
Wedding services
Elevator door width (inches) - 34
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 86
Wheelchair accessible – no

Total number of rooms - 139

Professional property host/manager

Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Multilingual staff
24-hour front desk
Electric car charging station
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Number of restaurants - 2
Housekeeping on request
Smoke-free property
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Elevator
Conference space
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Valet parking (surcharge)
Pool sun loungers
Conference space size (feet) - 5000
Fence around pool
Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

Lindbergh Field is approx 5 miles away. Convention Center is approx. 5 miles away. One way taxi expense approx $13.00

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Full Breakfast available in Hope 46 restaurant. Price starting at $12.95 per person a la cart and continental $21.00.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 45

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 20

Service animals are allowed

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

Pets are not allowed. Service animals are permitted.

Parking Info

Overnight indoor parking is $22.00 per night.

Internet / WiFI

Free High-Speed Wi-Fi Internet (About 10MBPS) in entire hotel, including meeting spaces.

Misc Fees / Policies

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.

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Cleaning Policies

Guest rooms are deep cleaned in between each guest's stay. Hand sanitizing stations have been added in the lobby. All staff are required to wear protective masks and gloves while cleaning in guest rooms and public areas.