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Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property

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Casino
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Exterior
Nightclub

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $109
$92 nightly
$109 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13

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2235 Creswell Ln Ext, Lot B, Opelousas, LA, 70570
  • Place, Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Cajundome
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Opelousas

With a stay at Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Opelousas, you'll be 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from Pelican Park and 23.3 mi (37.6 km) from University of Louisiana at Lafayette. .This casino hotel is 23.9 mi (38.4 km) from Cajundome and 24.4 mi (39.2 km) from Vermilionville.

What's nearby

  • Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette - 27 min drive - 28.8 miles
  • Cajundome - 28 min drive - 31.7 miles
  • Acadian Village - 34 min drive - 35.3 miles
  • CIty Club at River Ranch - 38 min drive - 33.3 miles

Getting around

  • Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mama's Fried Chicken - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 117 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Opelousas hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 117 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities including a nightclub and an indoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite at Spotted Horse, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Opelousas? This hotel has 800 square feet (74 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10 AM.
Spotted Horse - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
EVD Express - This café serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • EVD Express
  • Spotted Horse

Things to do

  • Casino
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (800 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 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
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of 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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Evangeline Downs Hotel
Evangeline Downs Hotel Opelousas
Evangeline Downs Opelousas
Evangeline Hotel
Evangeline Downs Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
Evangeline Downs Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Opelousas
Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Opelousas

Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 795 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 795 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 795 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 795 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 795 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, and a great staff !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff was great (shout out to Teresa). Remarkably comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Randall P

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and the sraff was kind and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great as usual.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The morning staff, especially for the breakfast, were especially friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best sleep everytime I visit love the beds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was grest
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

la Trenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff at front desk & cleanious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband I had a great experience. Friendly staff, great room, and very clean! Quick to respond: our fire alarm started to chirp. They were quick to fix it and stated that if we needed to switch rooms that we could. We opted to stay in the room we were in. Awesome staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Can be better for the rate of hotel room prices
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
As expected. Housekeeping was nice when we needed something
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Timothy

It’s a really nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for concert & had a really great time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roselie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay the beds were very comfortable rooms were really clean. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Shemica

Rude staff. Nasty rooms. Took forever 1wns1
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024