BORN ON THE BAYOU
Baits Motel is no ordinary place to stay. Created by Mickey and Tiffany Bellott inside a restored downtown building along Bayou Teche, it blends Cajun humor, local art, themed rooms, and the unmistakable character of New Iberia. Step outside to restaurants, shops, festivals, and bayou adventures—or stay awhile and see why things happen here… sometimes. Come curious. Leave hooked.
Bayou Whispers
Experience the Teche from the banks of the Baits Motel. Alligator spotting or midnight rowing—the water is deep and the secrets are many.
The Baits Motel Experience
Deep in the heart of the Teche, legacy meets the fringe. Immerse yourself in a boutique bayou stay where the Spanish moss whispers and the hospitality has a bite.
Our Other Properties
Just steps away from Baits Motel, Bayou Chateau and Chateau Royale continue the one-of-a-kind Cajun experience along Bayou Teche in historic downtown New Iberia, Louisiana.
Culture Deep
Welcome to some of the best cuisine in the world. Get ready to enjoy the bold flavors of Cajun cooking—and don’t forget to pack your “fat pants!”
Tales from the Bayou Edge
Baits Motel is a place where things happen sometimes. Our guests share their stories from the waterfront.
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The perfect mix of eerie and elegant. The Bayou Teche is literally right outside your door.
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They said things happen sometimes... and usually what happens is a great night's sleep and better coffee.
Mara V., Lafayette
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A visual masterpiece. Every corner of the motel tells a quirky, slightly spooky Louisiana story.
Leo K., Baton Rouge
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Authentic bayou vibes with a sharp, modern edge. Highly recommended for the bold traveler.
Sarah W., Houston
Jack R., New Orleans
James "Mickey" Bellott
Chief Bait & Switch Officer. Mickey spent thirty years wrestling gators before realizing motels are much easier to handle. Usually.
The Souls of the Motel
Meet the folks who keep the crawfish boiling, the gators fed, and the zydeco music just right.
Tiffany "Mimi" Bellott
Tiffany (Chaos Coordinator) thought wrangling gators might be easier than wrangling a motel, vacation rentals, Mickey and seven grandkids- but she wouldn't trade the wild ride for anything.
Thibodeaux 'T-Bone' T.
Night Watch & Groundskeeper. He claims he knows every square inch of the Bayou Teche. He also claims he's already seen you in a dream.