Guests lounge by the palm-fringed outdoor pool or savor fine dining on the property, while the multilingual staff stands ready to help plan daily adventures.
Lafayette Hotel & Club in San Diego offers a poolside bar, cabanas, dry cleaning, al fresco dining at two restaurants, and an on-site cafe. Near the San Diego Zoo, it features high-speed WiFi and a multilingual team that impresses guests.
Located in University Heights, a neighbourhood in San Diego, Lafayette Hotel & Club is near the airport. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Balboa Park and Old Town San Diego State Park. Check out an event or a game at Snapdragon Stadium, and consider making time for San Diego Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our San Diego travel guide
2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92104
What's nearby
San Diego Zoo
4 min drive - 3.0 km
San Diego Natural History Museum
4 min drive - 3.8 km
Kindred Hospital San Diego
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
3 min drive - 2.7 km
Adams Avenue Park
3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Mission Valley Center Station
4 min drive
Old Town Transit Center
13 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
17 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
2 min walk
Starbucks
7 min walk
Taco Bell
7 min walk
Denny's
3 min walk
Wendy's
10 min walk
About this property
Lafayette Hotel & Club
Upscale hotel near San Diego Zoo
Consider a stay at Lafayette Hotel & Club and take advantage of a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to 3 bars and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool along with cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
Outdoor furniture, 4 meeting rooms and concierge services
A 24-hour front desk, wedding services and a lift
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 139 rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Valet parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site valet parking
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Lafayette Hotel & Club have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Lafayette Hotel & Club?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lafayette Hotel & Club on 9 Mar 2026 start from HK$1,790, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Lafayette Hotel & Club pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 100 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Lafayette Hotel & Club?
Valet parking is available for USD 38 per night.
What time is check-in at Lafayette Hotel & Club?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Lafayette Hotel & Club?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lafayette Hotel & Club located?
Located in University Heights, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mission Valley Mall, San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. Adams Avenue Park and San Diego Natural History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km). Rio Vista Station is 29 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Lafayette Hotel & Club Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Stellar experience all around! Great service, incredible ambience, fantastic music, food, drinks, amenities, and fine touches that made our stay memorable and a new favorite on our list.
Beautiful eclectic room, good water pressure and comfy bathrobes. Great bar -or use the fully stocked bar in the room! Great pool area also, just didn’t have time to enjoy it
Would happily stay again
Overall great hotel. All staff were very friendly and the Christmas decorations were beautiful. Had a great experience. Would love to come back in the future!!
This hotel was so unique it transported me to another place, which was just what I needed after a long work day. The restaurants were also very different and delicious. My room was beautifully decorated and I marveled at who the designer might have been. I will stay there again when in San Diego.
my best friend and i stay here annually for her birthday and it's ALWAYS the best time! we love EVERYTHING from the vibes to the food and delicious poolside drinks + hanging at the lobby bar. also - COMFIEST BEDS AND BEDDING EVER
Staff were professional and friendly. Hotel was beautifully decorated and attention to detail and service was amazing. Every bar was a must see and drinks were delicious .We will definitely be coming back.
My favorite hotel in San Diego. Staff is always helpful, kind and professional.
The rooms are comfortable, clean, eclectic and possibly the best minibar selection of top shelf products anywhere.
The property invites you to discover and play and socialize. The bar and food programs are superb.
The hotel is beautiful art deco and was already wonderfully decorated for Xmas. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The food is delicious and LuLu's club is a fantastic venue. This is a must stay in San Diego and great for a staycation like we did.
It was during xmas season, so it was crazy busy. Lot of so called influencers taking pics all over the place, which was annoying. Couldn't check in til after 4pm, but staff were all friendly and the place was beautifully decorated. Rooms are good size with an incredible mini-bar, never seen one like it. Would likely stay again, we are local so don't stay in hotels in SD much.
Ray
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul
16 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Lafayette is a great spot to stay or even just visit. It’s got its own unique vibe. The rooms are unique, the staff is great, and the food and drinks are top notch. I highly recommend the Lafayette.
Such a beautiful hotel. It was my first time and it was such an aesthetically pleasing hotel lobby & room. I did have some minor issues but not enough to rate it low. The conditioner and body wash bottles were empty. There was hair left behind from someone else on the towels and I felt as though the bathroom could’ve been cleaned a lot better. There was no do not disturb sign in our room, but not a huge deal. Definitely an older hotel so that is definitely the vibe. I would stay here again.