Opelousas Hotels: Where to Stay in Louisiana

Opelousas is a Cajun Country city in St. Landry Parish with a longer lodging list than most small Louisiana towns. You can book a Hampton Inn, a Holiday Inn Express, a casino hotel, a Hilton brand hotel, or a classic roadside motel. This guide covers the hotels in Opelousas, Louisiana we could confirm from the city tourism list, a regional travel list, and the brands. We flag every gap and drop places we could not verify. Rates change daily, so we do not quote them.

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Hotels in Opelousas, Louisiana: What We Confirmed

Where to Stay in Opelousas, Louisiana

The City of Opelousas publishes a visitor list with ten hotels and motels, two bed and breakfasts, and six RV parks or campgrounds. A second regional list from Cajun Travel overlaps with the city list and adds a few names. Most hotels sit along Interstate 49 and Highway 190, the two roads which cross at Opelousas.

We give full details for the properties where two sources agree. We give shorter notes for the rest and ask you to call before you book.

Hampton Inn Opelousas

The Hampton Inn stands at 1700 Commerce Boulevard, Opelousas, LA 70570. Call 337-284-3428. The city list and the Cajun Travel list show the same address and phone.

The Explore Louisiana listing describes 80 non-smoking guest rooms and suites. Rooms have a flat-screen TV, coffee maker, iron and board, microwave, refrigerator, and Wi-Fi. The hotel has an outdoor pool, a fitness facility, free breakfast, and meeting space with audiovisual equipment.

We could not confirm check-in and check-out times, so ask at booking. Pick the Hampton Inn if you want a Hilton brand hotel with a pool and breakfast.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Opelousas

The hotel stands at 5696 I-49 North Service Road, Opelousas, LA 70570. Call 337-948-3300. The city list and the IHG site show the same phone. The city list calls the property Holiday Inn and Suites, so check the brand name on your booking.

The IHG page lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM. The minimum check-in age is 21. An indoor pool is open from 8 AM to 11 PM. A free breakfast runs from 5:30 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and from 7 AM to 10 AM on weekends. The fitness center stays open around the clock.

Pets are welcome. IHG lists a fee per stay for up to two pets with no weight limit, so confirm the current fee by phone. Free parking fits cars, trucks, trailers, buses, and RVs. Pick this hotel if you tow a trailer, travel with a dog, or want an indoor pool.

Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The hotel stands at 2235 Creswell Lane Extension, Lot B, Opelousas, LA 70570. The Evangeline Downs Racetrack, Casino and Hotel site lists 866-472-2466 as the main number. The city list and the Choice Hotels page show different direct hotel numbers, so use the main line if one does not connect.

Choice Hotels lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. Rooms have a pillow-top mattress, a recliner, a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker, a refrigerator, and a microwave. Guests get free Wi-Fi, an exercise room, laundry, grab and go breakfast, and an on-site restaurant. Choice Hotels did not list a pool, so ask before you pack swim gear.

Choice Hotels allows dogs only, with a per night fee and a limit of two pets up to 25 pounds per room. Service animals stay free. The casino site lists more than 990 slot machines, a sportsbook, live horse racing, and an event center on the grounds. Pick this hotel if you want casino entertainment steps from your room.

Spark by Hilton Opelousas

Spark by Hilton stands at 5454 I-49 Frontage Road, Opelousas, LA 70570. The city list shows 337-942-4900 and the Cajun Travel list shows the same number. Both lists place the hotel on the Interstate 49 corridor.

We could not reach the Hilton page, so we cannot confirm amenities, breakfast, or check-in times. Treat this as a confirmed hotel with unconfirmed details. Call and ask before you book.

Days Inn and Suites and Studio 6

The city list and the Cajun Travel list both show Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham at 5761 I-49 South Service Road. The two lists give different phone numbers, 337-381-0529 and 337-407-0004, so we do not choose one. Search the address on a booking site and confirm the number.

Cajun Travel also lists Studio 6 at 5791 I-49 South Frontage Road, phone 337-942-6250. The city list does not carry Studio 6, so we count this as a single source listing. We could not confirm amenities for either property.

Motels in Opelousas for Simple Stays

Several older motels remain on both local lists. Details are thin, so call each one before you commit. We found no official amenity lists and no check-in times for these motels.

Motel 6 Opelousas

Both lists place Motel 6 on the Interstate 49 service road at 4165 I-49 South Service Road or Frontage Road. The lists give different phone numbers, 337-453-2712 and 337-948-9500. Confirm the number and the exact address on the Motel 6 site before you drive there.

Budget Inn and Cardinal Inn

Budget Inn stands at 1125 North Main Street. The phone is 337-942-9762 on both lists. Cardinal Inn stands at 12012 Highway 190. The phone is 337-942-5624 on both lists. We could not confirm room types, amenities, or current condition for either property.

Townhouse Motel and Ranch Motel

Townhouse Motel stands at 337 West Landry Street. Both lists show 337-948-4488. West Landry Street runs through the historic part of town, which suits guests who want to walk to local sights.

Ranch Motel lists 337-942-9775 on both lists, but the two lists give different street addresses. The city list says 711 East Vine Street and Cajun Travel says 315 South Cane Street. Confirm the location by phone before you go.

Bed and Breakfasts and Guesthouses Near Opelousas

Travelers who want a home setting have a few choices. All four listings below come from one list each, so we count them as unconfirmed. Call to confirm availability, rules, and the exact address.

Local Cottages and Guesthouses

The city list names La Bellevue Cottage at 234 South Court Street, phone 337-678-1168, and Opelousas Retreat at 107 North Court Street, phone 225-202-7612.

Cajun Travel names Bayou Oaks by Experience Louisiana at 4780 LA-31, phone 337-344-6859, and The Rustic Retreat Guesthouse at 1208 Highway 357, phone 337-344-1554. We found no details about rooms or policies for any of the four.

RV Parks and Campgrounds in Opelousas

Six RV options appear on the city list. Alice’s RV Park at 631 Desiree Road, phone 337-288-9633, appears on both lists. Dale White’s RV Park at 7829 Highway 31, phone 337-652-8353, appears on both lists. Evangeline Oaks RV Park at 808 Highway 742, phone 337-288-0032, appears on both lists. The Silos RV Resort at 5931 Highway 31, phone 337-290-7999, appears on both lists.

The city list also names Caribbean RV Park at 12178 Highway 190, phone 337-678-1500, and South City Park Campground at 1524 South Market Street, phone 337-948-2562. We could not confirm hookups, season dates, or fees for any park. Call first.

Hotels Near Evangeline Downs and Interstate 49

Most hotels in Opelousas cluster near Interstate 49. Evangeline Downs sits less than two minutes east of the interstate on Creswell Lane, according to Wikivoyage. Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Spark by Hilton, Days Inn, and Motel 6 all list addresses on or near the interstate corridor.

This location suits travelers who want quick highway access. The downtown motels suit guests who want to be near Main Street and Landry Street instead. Ask each property for directions, because service road names vary between sources.

Things to Do Near Your Opelousas Hotel

Opelousas calls itself the center of zydeco music and the spice capital of the world, according to Wikipedia. Louisiana named the city its temporary capital for nine months in 1862. Frontier figure Jim Bowie and his family settled in the area around 1813, per Wikipedia.

Le Vieux Village and the Tourist Center

Le Vieux Village du Poste des Opelousas and the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum stand at 828 East Landry Street. Call 337-948-6263. Wikivoyage describes historic buildings from 19th century Opelousas, a schoolhouse, a chapel, homes, and Jim Bowie artifacts. Entry is free. Frommers reports the Tourist Center at the same address opens Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM and on weekends from 10 AM to 4 PM. Hours may have changed, so call first.

Downtown Walking Tours and the Opelousas Museum

The city offers historic walking tours, including a downtown tour with the old federal building and a north Opelousas tour with Holy Ghost Catholic Church. The city site links an interactive walking map. Frommers lists the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center at 329 North Main Street. Confirm current hours by phone.

Zydeco Music and the Yambilee Festival

Frommers calls Slim’s Y Ki-Ki at 8393 Highway 182 a top zydeco spot and lists the Zydeco Hall of Fame in nearby Lawtell. Frommers also lists the Yambilee Festival for the last weekend in October. Festival weekends fill local rooms, so book early and check festival dates for the current year.

Getting to Opelousas and Where Else to Stay

Interstate 49 and US Route 190 meet at Opelousas. Louisiana Highway 31 and Highway 182 also serve the city, according to Wikivoyage. Greyhound serves the city several times a day, with buses north to Alexandria and Shreveport and south to Lafayette.

Lafayette Regional Airport lies about 26 miles south, according to Wikipedia. Rent a car if you fly in, because the sights and hotels sit miles apart. Check a map for current drive times and road work.

How to Choose a Hotel in Opelousas

Families do best at the Holiday Inn Express. The indoor pool, the free breakfast, and the pet policy give parents room to plan.

Travelers who want a Hilton stay can choose between the Hampton Inn and Spark by Hilton. The Hampton Inn has confirmed amenities. For Spark by Hilton, call and ask.

Casino fans should look at Evangeline Downs Hotel. Gaming, racing, and dining sit on the grounds.

Pet owners should compare two policies. The Holiday Inn Express accepts dogs and cats. Evangeline Downs Hotel accepts dogs only with a weight limit.

Budget travelers should call the motels and compare the total with taxes and fees. Ask about parking, payment methods, and late arrivals.

RV and trailer travelers can use the Holiday Inn Express parking, which fits trailers and RVs, or call an RV park from the list above.

Before you pay, confirm the brand name on the building, the cancellation policy, breakfast hours, and the total price with taxes. Compare the total on two booking sites and by phone.

Old Listings We Left Out

An older Frommers guide lists Regency Inn and Suites, Comfort Inn, Country Ridge Bed and Breakfast, and a Holiday Inn. The first three do not appear on the current city list, so we left them out. The Holiday Inn entry matches the Holiday Inn Express above.

The old version of this post listed Best Western Ville Platte. Ville Platte is a separate town, not Opelousas. We could not verify the property or any drive time, so we dropped the listing.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked hotel names, addresses, and phones against the City of Opelousas where to stay list and the Cajun Travel list. We took Holiday Inn Express details from IHG and Evangeline Downs Hotel details from Choice Hotels and the casino site. We took Hampton Inn details from Explore Louisiana. We took history and getting there details from Wikipedia and Wikivoyage, and attraction hours from Frommers.

We could not confirm current rates, Spark by Hilton amenities, the correct phone for several hotels, or the condition of the older motels. Phone numbers and policies change. Confirm each detail with the property before you travel.

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Conclusion

Opelousas offers a solid lodging list for a small city. The Hampton Inn, the Holiday Inn Express, and Evangeline Downs Hotel have the best confirmed details. Spark by Hilton, Days Inn and Suites, and the older motels need a phone call first. Book early for the Yambilee Festival, confirm the property name and policies, and enjoy your stay in Opelousas, Louisiana.

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