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The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows

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Gym
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Overview of The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows

The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows

3.5 star property
3.5-star aparthotel with outdoor pool, near Balboa Park

7.8/10 Good

1,107 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathtub
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2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92104

Guests rated this location 8.5/10 - Very Good

Main amenities
  • 133 apartments
  • 24-hour business center
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Self parking
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television
  • Terrace

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • In University Heights
  • Balboa Park - 20 min walk
  • San Diego Zoo - 35 min walk
  • Port of San Diego - 13 min drive
  • B Street Cruise Ship Terminal - 13 min drive
  • USS Midway Museum - 16 min drive
  • Seaport Village - 17 min drive
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 14 min drive
  • Hotel Circle - 11 min drive
  • Petco Park - 13 min drive
  • University of San Diego - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 22 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 37 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 40 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 14 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 15 min drive
  • Rio Vista Station - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 7 min walk
  • McDonald's - 2 min walk
  • Colima's Mexican Food - 10 min walk
  • Wendy's - 10 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 7 min walk
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About this property

The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows

When you stay at The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at HOPE 46, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar and a fitness center are offered, and apartments get the details right with iPod docks and rainfall showerheads. Fellow travelers say good things about the pool and helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for lunch and dinner
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Limited onsite parking

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • HOPE 46

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:30 AM: USD 11.00-16.00 for adults and USD 7-7 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: USD 10 per day

Bathrooms

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod docking station
  • Piano
  • TV in a common area
  • 37-inch LCD TV with cable service

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (15000 square feet of space)
  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a train station
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector

General

  • 133 rooms
  • 5 buildings
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Built in 1946
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms avaliable

Special features

Dining

HOPE 46 - This poolside restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 11.00–16.00 for adults, and USD 7–7 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 13 2023 to April 1 2023 (dates subject to change).
This property will be closed from October 25 2022 to April 1 2023 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10 per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 25 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

Contactless check-out is available.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch and dinner.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).

Policies

<p>The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. </p><p>Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. </p><p>Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. </p> <p>Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation. </p><p>Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site. </p><p>The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. </p><p>This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.</p>

Also known as

Club Bungalows
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Hotel Swim
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The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows Aparthotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows currently open?
This property is closed from January 13 2023 to April 1 2023 (dates subject to change).
Does The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, social distancing measures are in place, and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 25 per night. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows?
You can check in from 3 PM - 11:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 25.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the aparthotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows?
Yes, HOPE 46 offers American cuisine, pool views, and poolside dining.
What's the area around The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows like?
The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows puts you in University Heights, in the heart of San Diego. Popular attractions include Balboa Park, which is 3 minutes away by car. Travelers say this aparthotel is in a good location.

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.9/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.5/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.3/10

Eco-friendliness

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2/10 Poor

Dustin, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Kim, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Layla, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Nicholas, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

amalia, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Julia, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Dan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alexandra, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Eugenia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

amy, 1-night trip
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