Lafayette Hotel Guide

The Juliet Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Lafayette, right on Jefferson Street, near acclaimed restaurants, boutique shopping, art galleries, and nightlife. It is also directly across from the famous Rock ’n’ Bowl, where bowling takes on a decidedly hot turn. Juliet’s boutique hotel features 20 rooms, seating/meeting areas, a conference room, an event center, a pool, and a hot tub.

The only AAA 4-Diamond luxury hotel in Lafayette, the Carriage House offers one and two-bedroom luxury guest suites inside the planned community of River Ranch. Each of the 21 suites contains private covered parking and 24-hour security, plus access to the City Club, River Ranch’s premier fitness club, spa, and sports resort with amenities such as pickleball, swimming, and dining at the City Club Grill & Bar.

There are numerous budget-friendly hotels to choose from in Lafayette, including America’s Best Value Inn and Fairfield Inn & Suites on Evangeline Thruway, conveniently located near Interstate 10, and Home 2 Suites by Hilton at Park Lafayette that’s within walking distance of River Ranch. There are also several spots for RVs and campers, such as the woodsy Acadiana Park Campground in the northeastern corner of Lafayette, including the Nature Station and its six miles of hiking trails.

Lafayette loves its families, and many accommodations offer the perfect stay for them. Our comprehensive list includes everything from campgrounds and Cajun Country Cottages to national favorites and bed and breakfasts. Check out our list here.

Numerous hotels in Lafayette and its surrounding areas welcome pets. These include chain motels, hotels like the Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette South, campgrounds, RV sites, and boutique accommodations such as the Maison Mouton. For a complete list of accommodations that welcome our four-legged family members, visit here.

Lafayette’s European history dates to the arrival of Acadians (Cajuns) between 1765 and 1785, followed by other immigrants and African-Americans settling in the area. Naturally, there are many historic homes in the region, several of which open their doors to visitors as bed and breakfasts.

Eight lovely guest rooms await visitors to the turn-of-the-20th-century T-Frere’s House Boutique Bed & Breakfast on the west side of town, while Maison Mouton in the Sterling Grove neighborhood dates to 1820 and named for plantation owner Charles Mouton, son of Lafayette founder Jean Mouton. Louisiana Cajun Mansion Bed & Breakfast is elegance in nearby Youngsville, and the owners speak French!

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The Blue Moon Guesthouse is an affordable European-styled hostel with shared and private rooms and a separate bungalow-style house in the heart of downtown. That alone makes Blue Moon accommodations unique, but there’s so much more! Bands routinely play the Blue Moon Saloon, which is part of the experience, and the hostel is within walking distance of downtown’s world-renowned music venues. Visitors can even learn how to Cajun dance! Let’s Go USA named it “One of the best lodging experiences in the South.”

Visit to enjoy the three guest rooms inside the circa-1903 Crawfish Haven/Mrs. Rose’s Bed and Breakfast located on a crawfish farm north of nearby Kaplan, but don’t miss owner Barry Toups’ tour of his crawfish ponds followed by a crawfish boil. Visitors may retrieve what will be their supper.

The 10-acre Bonne Terre Farm in neighboring Breaux Bridge contains two residences for overnight stays, each filled with regional music to play, artwork to view, and products to enjoy. Owner Jennifer Gray loves sharing Acadiana culture, and you might even find fresh eggs and other local culinary goodies in the fridge.

Nearby Opelousas is home to Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino, which offers an extensive racing schedule. Adjacent lies the pet and family-friendly Evangeline Downs Hotel, a 117-room Ascent Hotel Collection accommodation with a pool, exercise room, expanded continental breakfast, wireless internet, and a business center.