In the heart of Lafayette, Discovery Inn is within a 5-minute drive of University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Girard Park. .This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Vermilionville and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Cajundome.
What's nearby
Acadian Village Shopping Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Frem Boustany Convention Center at The Heymann Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Heymann Memorial Park - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
University of Louisiana at Lafayette - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
Girard Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
Getting around
Lafayette Station - 8 min drive
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) - 2 min drive
Restaurants
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 4 min walk
Circle K - 14 min walk
Whataburger - 3 min walk
Waffle House - 10 min walk
Starbucks - 5 min walk
About this property
Discovery Inn
Discovery Inn offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a ballroom, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Discovery Inn.
Featured amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Separate bedroom
Conveniences
ATM
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
2 buildings
2 floors
Ballroom
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free local calls
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Discovery Inn Lafayette
Discovery Lafayette
Discovery Inn Hotel
Discovery Inn Lafayette
Discovery Inn Hotel Lafayette
Discovery Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 770 reviews
10 - Excellent
239
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 770 reviews
8 - Good
245
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 770 reviews
6 - Okay
145
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 770 reviews
4 - Poor
64
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 770 reviews
2 - Terrible
77
7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John
Jan 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean
Front desk was very polite
Great place for a great price
John
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stacy
Feb 26, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was courteous. You can tell it is an older motel, but it was clean and comfortable.
It’s not fancy, but it’s affordable, quiet, and clean. Stayed there a week. Housekeeping took out the trash and made the bed every day. Staff is friendly and attentive. It looks like some people may use the hotel (it’s really like a motel instead) as long term housing, but there were no disturbances or other issues. I’d stay there again.
The rooms weren’t dirty but quite aged. The beds were not comfortable at all and made a loud sound with any slight move. The staff was friendly. If you need a place to stop for the night, it’s not bad but u don’t recommend staying more than a day.
Jacob
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Monica
Mar 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was okay. Pretty clean. Mattress was old but soft and comfortable. Air conditioner worked very well. None of the furniture matched, which is not a big deal. Staff was nice. Pool was filled in with dirt and looked like they may be planting flowers.