At Carmel Inn & Suites, close to Laurel Valley Village and Nicholls State University, indulge in the free breakfast buffet or savor Cajun/Creole cuisine at Cheniere restaurant. Unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas or stay connected with free WiFi.
New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 58 min drive
Schriever Station - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 11 min walk
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 9 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min walk
Burger King - 3 min walk
About this property
Carmel Inn & Suites
When visiting Thibodaux, Carmel Inn & Suites is a great choice to consider. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Cheniere, which serves Cajun/Creole cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a fitness centre are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
94 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 18 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served on site
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (5100 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 1973
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Raised toilet seat
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
27-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free long-distance and local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Dining
Cheniere – This poolside fine-dining restaurant specialises in Cajun/Creole cuisine and serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 45.00
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
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 and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 40 mi (64 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.
Also known as
Carmel Inn
Carmel Inn Thibodaux
Carmel Thibodaux
Carmel Hotel Thibodaux
Carmel Inn And Suites
Carmel Inn & Suites Hotel
Carmel Inn & Suites Thibodaux
Carmel Inn & Suites Hotel Thibodaux
Frequently asked questions
Does Carmel Inn & Suites offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Carmel Inn & Suites does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Carmel Inn & Suites?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Carmel Inn & Suites?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 18 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Carmel Inn & Suites?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Carmel Inn & Suites?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 45.00. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Carmel Inn & Suites and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness centre and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Carmel Inn & Suites?
Yes, Cheniere offers Cajun/Creole cuisine, pool views and poolside dining.
What's the area around Carmel Inn & Suites like?
Carmel Inn & Suites is a short 12-minute walk from Acadian Cultural Center and 18 minutes' walk from Cherry Books.
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Carmel Inn & Suites Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
13 Feb 2025
Didn’t get to have breakfast due to no staff both days we stayed
Verified traveller
2-night trip
2/10 Poor
7 Mar 2025
Worst stay ever.
Room was filthy, had to ask for a cleaner room. No wifi even though it was advertised on their web site, breakfast was suppose to start at 6:30 am. Wasnt even ready by 7 am.
Towels in my room werent even clean. Disgusting i would not recommend this place.
Cole
Cole, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2024
Tucked discretely within a main artery of Thibodaux
Derwin
Derwin, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
3 Mar 2025
Oops
I’ll never stay here again. Let’s see, I could smell the marijuana from the room next to me. They didn’t even have an actual comforter. They ran out of clean towels and had none to offer. When I actually got towels they were paper thin and sized for a toddler. The shower water went from blazing skin burning hot to ice cube cold about 19 times while showering. Let see, besides those things and the black model and all hours of the night street noise and overall trashy/nasty appearance and feel, yeah, I made do.
Jared
Jared, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
4 Feb 2025
Won’t be staying there again
This place was not great. The ceiling in the room was actively leaking/dripping in multiple places, there was a large, weird rust stain on the sheets of one of the beds, and the floor was coated in some kind of oil or something that made it very slick. Overall, not clean or well maintained.
The only positive thing was that the staff were all extremely friendly and responsive.
Verified traveller
5-night trip
2/10 Poor
3 Jan 2025
Too many things wrong to right about. Just know that if you want to stay in a place that is dirty and in ill repair Carmel Inn is for you!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
23 Nov 2024
Carmel Inn is a lovely local place to stay if you don't want somewhere fancy. It definitely is "antique." The faucets are leaky and the floor is grimey, but you won't find better service or a cheaper room anywhere else in town.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Oct 2024
Was not too bad
Jalex
Jalex, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
23 Sep 2024
This place was absolutely disgusting! Food and trash under the bed, pubic hair everywhere, dirty towels. Did not stay! Left after an hour of checking in.
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
17 Nov 2024
Me and my daughter felt unsafe, our door wouldn't close right from the outside. But seem to close ok front inside.. ODD! but we ended up propping the chair in our room against the door. The bed was terrible, neither of us slept mattress was horrible, the pillow were flat and tiny. The carpet did not look clean and the tub looked dirty. Not a fan and won't stay here again.
Shana
Shana, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Aug 2024
Weekend Stay In Town.
It kept having a strange loud noise every time I try to flush the toilet in the bathroom in the ceiling.
Keronta
Keronta, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Aug 2024
It was average for the price. Only complaint was there was only 2 small pillows.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jul 2024
Any time I needed something they were always there and I got items within in minutes not hours
Renisha
Renisha, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
24 Sep 2024
Rats running around outside , mice and roaches running around inside room. Room was so dirty underwear , clothes , food left at room . Towels where dirty .. Sheets and pillow cases where dirty .. Don’t stay at this location .. Anywhere but here is better . We left after being there 15 minutes .
Valentin
Valentin, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
30 Jun 2024
Close to Nichols State University.
Floor in the room was dirty, everything else was fine
Christine
Christine, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Mar 2024
Thumbs up
Great hotel for people on limited budget.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
14 Jul 2024
Needs a remodel!
Room needs the bathroom sink and tub replaced.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
25 Sep 2024
They did not let us check in due to hotel being full. I still have not received a refund
Ryan
Ryan, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
22 Sep 2024
You get what you pay for
Bathtub had soap residue and I neatly slipped getting in. Floor was the same. King bed sinks in the middle. Free breakfast was a joke. Cereal with no milk, packaged danish sticks, no juice, dry looking sandwiches. You get what you pay for. Spend a little extra and go elsewhere.
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 May 2024
The place is good to stay.
The breakfast wasn't there.
They give baby towels for adult use.
Constance
Constance, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
13 Oct 2024
Our Experience
The rooms are run down, the bath and shower were disgusting. The floors are black from dirt, don't walk barefoot! The tub handles were broken and did't shut off all the way, so for our entire stay the water ran. We had to ask for towels most of the days we were there. Ours were picked up but not left. The front desk people are also the cleaning people. Apparently they can't get help.
The one good thing, and i don't know how this happened, there is a wonderful Italia/Greek restaurant inside the hotel.
Sue
Sue, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2022
Convenient location in a charming small city.
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Aug 2023
Stayed 12 days and would come back whenever I visit again
Christina
Christina, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jun 2023
Nice place
Kerri
Kerri, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
24 Jun 2024
Building needed repainted in rooms needed to be redone. I guess the buildings 80 years old.