Best Western Bayou Inn & Suites offers a comfortable stay near the bayou with practical amenities. Enjoy the outdoor pool, high-speed WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour gym, all while staying close to area attractions.
Lake Charles is home to Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles. Sam Houston Jones State Park and Goosport Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Children's Museum Lake Charles and Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center. Petro Bowl and Southland Coins are also worth visiting. Visit our Lake Charles travel guide
1320 N Martin Luther King Highway, Lake Charles, LA, 70601
What's nearby
Golden Nugget
16 min drive - 14.6 km
Northgate Shopping Center
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Goosport Park
3 min drive - 2.2 km
McNeese State University
12 min drive - 11.0 km
Lauberge Casino Lake Charles
16 min drive - 14.3 km
Getting around
Lake Charles Station
5 min drive
Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional)
18 min drive
Restaurants
Lucky Wok
3 min drive
Steamboat Bill's
3 min drive
Biscuit & Jamz
11 min walk
McDonald's
3 min drive
Peking Garden
3 min drive
About this property
Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles
Property highlights
At Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles, you can look forward to free full breakfast, laundry facilities and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a business centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
Laundry services, a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
Smoke-free property, a lift and a computer station
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as WiFi.
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
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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2 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 150.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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
Property is also known as
Bayou Inn
Best Western Bayou
Best Western Bayou Inn Lake Charles
Best Western Bayou Lake Charles
Best Western Bayou Inn
Best & Suites Charles Charles
Best Western Bayou Inn Suites
Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles Hotel
Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles Lake Charles
Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles Hotel Lake Charles
Frequently asked questions
Does Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles?
As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles on 11 Mar 2026 start from AU$112, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles located?
Situated in Lake Charles, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Northgate Shopping Center and within 3 miles (5 km) of Goosport Park and Kayouche Coulee Golf Course. Eastown Shopping Center and Killen Stadium are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles Reviews
7.6
Good
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Beds were comfortable and a nice place to stay. Rosie (front desk clerk) was very welcoming. She was able to extend our stay for one more night, which we did not plan. All was nice, just would like to see a little more effort put into the complimentary breakfast. Also, hotel was not far from the Golden Nugget casino. Other than that, I would stay at this place again!
The rooms actually surprised me and my husband. We thiuggt it would be like a hotel deserving a score of 3.7 but much to our surptiy was VERY clean, super up to date, nice and cozy, COLD AC, and the staff was PHENOMENAL!!!! DEFINITELY WILL BE GOING BACK! GREAT BREAKFAST... andddd a big nice and CLEAN POOL!
Check-in staff were very friendly. We especially enjoyed breakfast. The food was good, and Deborah, the hostess, was incredibly friendly with a beautiful smile! Housekeeping staff were also friendly and polite when we met them in the hallway.
Bad experience checking in, and with the breakfast the next morning but VERY clean rooms and the housekeeping was very sweet!
Patsy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pamela
27 May 2025
Checking was good. We arrived a few minutes early and was able to get in our room. The commode handle was broken. Our door did not lock from the inside. The bab was pretty comfortable and everything was pretty clean. It was a musky smell. I guess it was due to the old carpet. Overall, it was okay, we just went there to sleep.
I felt that this location was upholding the traditional excellence of Best Western properties. IF I were to travel through Lake Charles again I'd put this motel as a "first choice" of places to book. The ONLY down-side (for me) was the breakfast choices. The breakfast was well prepared but just had limited choices. EVERY staff member we encountered was friendly and courteous.
RAY
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
23 Dec 2024
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Expected more
Bed was comfortable. Area and hotel were quiet. shower leaks all over bathroom floor. Only 1 tv by bed, none in sitting area. Lamps are rusted. No smart tv so no streaming services.
I had to get my room changed because I told front desk the air didn’t work . I booked a room with a microwave and didn’t get it til 3 days later . I stayed for a week and would never stay again. The bed isn’t even comfortable. Housekeeping was great when it came to cleaning our room !
Staff and check in were easy. Unfortunately the sheets were bad, rough feeling. Also, the bathtub handle was broken, fell right off ! They need new towels too, we got thin and dingy ones. Do better!!
Douglas
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
4/10 Poor
Philip
6 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The phone didnt work. The tv didnt work. I was only there 1 of ny 2 days. I was not reimbursed for anything. Facilities were clean. Room was clean.
Philip
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
8 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms nice, breakfast bad
The room was nice, roomy, comfortable and clean. The front desk and housekeeping staff were friendly and helpful. We stayed 2 nights. The first breakfast - every single item was depleted and the person working there was uninterested in restocking. Same story the next day - no milk, no coffee, no yogurt, etc...disappointed.