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Highest rated hotelHoliday Inn Express & Suites Opelousas by IHG – 4.8

How to find the best hotel deals in Opelousas

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How to find the best hotel deal in Opelousas

  • You already use our search engine to find top flight deals. Now you can use the same magic to uncover incredible offers on Opelousas hotels. These tips will help you book a great stay for less.

  • Score the best Opelousas hotel prices by planning well before you travel. Hotels sometimes offer early booking discounts to fill rooms well in advance.

  • That being said, booking at the last minute can pay off. Some places cut their rates a day or two ahead of check-in to keep rooms from sitting empty.

  • Be flexible with your dates to land better rates. Search for hotels in different months or seasons. Even going during the week (instead of weekends) can lead to bigger savings.

  • Save yourself from extra fees by searching for stays with free cancellation. If your travel dates shift or a better deal pops up, you can easily cancel your booking.

Where to stay in Opelousas

Central Opelousas

  • To get the most out of central Opelousas, you'll want to be near the attractions you came all this way to see. Here are a few standout stays close to the highlights.

  • If you're searching for hotels near Rural African American Museum, consider Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Opelousas. This 2-star Opelousas hotel is about 3 kilometres from this sight and tends to attract families.

  • Want to be near Opelousas Museum And Interpretive centre? Holiday Inn Express & Suites Opelousas by IHG is roughly 3 kilometres away. This hotel in Opelousas nails the combo of comfort and location.

  • Hotels near Louisiana Orphan Train Museum/ Musée du train orphelin de Louisiane are also worth checking out. Hampton Inn Opelousas is 2 kilometres or so from this sight. It's a great starting point for discovering the city.

When to go to Opelousas

  • Good weather can make all the difference when choosing travel dates. If you prefer warmer conditions, August tends to deliver with temperatures reaching up to 39ºC (102ºF).

  • The coolest time of year here is January. You can expect lows of 1ºC (34ºF).

  • For a lower chance of grey skies, search for Opelousas hotels during November. With an average of five days of rain, this is the driest month.

  • July has the wettest weather. You can expect around 17 days of rainfall.

Best hotels in Opelousas

Best budget hotels

  • Why pay more? Budget Opelousas hotels come with the basics so you can spend your cash where it really counts: having adventures and filling your bag with souvenirs. Often equipped with money-saving amenities like laundry rooms and luggage lockers, you'll find at least seven of these affordable stays across the city.

  • Hampton Inn Opelousas offers comfort that's easy on the wallet. Make use of a lobby bar, a microwave and more at this 3-star accommodation option.

Best hotels with a pool

  • Turn up the fun on your trip with a pool. If you choose a city hotel, expect rooftop and indoor options. Resorts? They usually go big with sprawling outdoor setups and maybe even a swim-up bar. There are at least seven pool hotels in Opelousas ready for your next adventure.

  • Unwinding by the water is part of the experience at Hotel Klaus. With a children's pool, a teahouse and air conditioning, this Opelousas hotel has all the perks to make your visit enjoyable.

  • Pack your swimsuit and head for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Opelousas by IHG. An indoor swimming pool, express check-out and a 24-hour front desk are only the start of what this place packs in.

  • Or find your fun at Hampton Inn Opelousas. An outdoor swimming pool, this hotel comes with a 24-hour front desk and express check-in.

Finding cheap hotels in Opelousas: FAQs

In Opelousas, the expected average temperature in September is 27°C. The warmest month is typically July, which averages 33°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 6°C. The rainiest month is May, and the driest month is October.

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Opelousas with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $95 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $95 per night.

The average price of a hotel during the week is $164 per night, and the average price on weekends is $167. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Opelousas could be Thursday.

The nearest airport to Opelousas is Lafayette Airport (LFT), which is 37.7km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Baton Rouge Ryan Airport, which is 89.2km from the city centre.

We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Thursday is the cheapest day to stay in Opelousas. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Opelousas is currently around $252 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $186 per night.

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Opelousas is March, with an average price of $132 per night. The most expensive month is September, when the average room rate can rise to $260 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.

The average price of a hotel in September is $260 per night, which is around 31% higher than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Opelousas with kids in tow, try Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Opelousas.