Pros (+) Cool vibe
3 stars
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
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Overview
When looking for an iconic hotel in San Diego, the Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows provide a unique experience.
Located near Balboa Park, the Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows is one of the most popular boutique hotels in the area. It has been entertaining guests since 1946 and never disappoints.
are a variety of rooms available here. Guests can choose from the Manor made for four guests. The Poolside rooms can sleep up to four and are steps from the pool. The Suze suites are made for families and feature a kid’s room and separate bathrooms. Lastly, there are the Bungalows. They are two-story rooms that have two to three bedrooms in each bungalow. There is a full sized kitchen in each of them and a lot of space for entertaining.
All of the rooms and suites at the Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows feature Wi-Fi, room service, a lap top safe, charging ports, hair dryers, irons, coffee makers, pillow top mattresses, and convenient parking.
Located close to the San Diego zoo, Balboa Park, Sea World, Mission Beach, and Gas Lamp Quarter, the Lafayette Hotel has so much to offer its guests. For guests wanting to dine on site, they can enjoy Hope 46. It is open for dinner and hotel guests can enjoy the American cuisine inspired by the funky vibes of this hotel.
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows is a place like no other. Guests will enjoy the customer service here and the entertainment nearby.
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including GST, excluding local taxes and fees.
Amenities at The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
- Snorkeling
- 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
- 24hr 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
- Elevator
- Designated smoking area
Things to do
- Gift shop
- Windsurfing
- Snorkeling
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 o...
Cons (-) Dated room and bathrooms.
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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...
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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...
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.
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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 me...
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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. A...
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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 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows
Low season | October |
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High season | July |
Average price (weeknight) | C$ 342 |
Average price (weekend night) | C$ 699 |
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Value for money | 7.4 |
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Distance to downtown | 4.7 km |
Nearest Airport | San Diego |
Distance to airport | 5.9 km |