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Our top choices for San Carlos motels

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1. LiA Hotel

LiA Hotel
2.5 star property
San Carlos
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,121 reviews)
"Great place for the night stay!"
United States
David
The price is ￥12,235
￥14,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
LiA Hotel
Exterior

2. San Carlos Inn

San Carlos Inn
2.0 star property
San Carlos
7.2 out of 10, Good, (391 reviews)
"happy remodeled recently . staff always friendly , being respectful wherever we go is not a secret . happy with 2pm check in , also ."
United States
KIM
The price is ￥13,282
￥15,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
San Carlos Inn
Exterior

3. The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
3.0 star property
Palo Alto Orchards
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great spot"
United States
RuthAnn
The price is ￥12,995
￥15,010 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
The Palo Alto Inn
Exterior

4. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
Green Acres
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,461 reviews)
"It was great for our stay, I would recommend this hotel."
United States
Kelly
The price is ￥16,608
￥19,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Interior entrance

5. Wittle Inn

Wittle Inn
2.5 star property
Heritage District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (311 reviews)
"It was very spacious. the staff are very helpful and friendly!"
United States
Cennuo
The price is ￥19,338
￥21,755 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Wittle Inn
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

6. Hotel Belmont

Hotel Belmont
2.5 star property
Belmont
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (279 reviews)
"Amazing stay."
United States
Mario
The price is ￥15,898
￥18,243 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hotel Belmont
Interior

7. Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto

Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto
2.5 star property
Ventura
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (469 reviews)
"A charming little spot with wonderful staff."
United States
Jake
The price is ￥12,751
￥14,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto
Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

8. Ritz Inn San Francisco SFO Airport

Ritz Inn San Francisco SFO Airport
2.5 star property
San Bruno
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (931 reviews)
"Kindly staffs and had a good time staying!"
United States
Hiroshi
The price is ￥13,437
￥15,419 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Ritz Inn San Francisco SFO Airport
Exterior

9. Deluxe Inn

Deluxe Inn
2.0 star property
Cherryland
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (155 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥10,878
￥11,966 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Deluxe Inn
Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

10. Travel Inn

Travel Inn
2.5 star property
Sunnyvale
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Good location"
Canada
George
The price is ￥11,110
￥12,499 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Travel Inn
Breakfast area

11. Americas Best Value Inn Hayward

Americas Best Value Inn Hayward
2.5 star property
Longwood - Winton Grove
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Good value for money."
United States
Sri Harsha
The price is ￥13,083
￥15,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Americas Best Value Inn Hayward
Courtyard

12. Redwood Creek Inn

Redwood Creek Inn
2.5 star property
Roosevelt
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (686 reviews)
"nice"
Canada
Abhinav
The price is ￥16,096
￥18,179 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Redwood Creek Inn
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

13. Deluxe Inn

Deluxe Inn
2.5 star property
South San Francisco
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (298 reviews)
"Good"
United States
Jose
The price is ￥18,188
￥21,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Deluxe Inn
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

14. Americana Inn

Americana Inn
2.5 star property
South San Francisco
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (326 reviews)
"Awesome little hotel, thoroughly enjoyed my stay."
United States
Lowell
The price is ￥17,769
￥20,780 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Americana Inn
Pool

15. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mountain View

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mountain View
3.0 star property
North Whisman
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great clean room for simple overnight stay!"
United States
Allan
The price is ￥14,176
￥15,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mountain View
Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

16. Mylo Hotel

Mylo Hotel
2.5 star property
Daly City
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Comfortable stay, clean, slept thru the night, ill be back thank you for the stay"
United States
Derek
The price is ￥11,119
￥12,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Mylo Hotel
Lobby

17. Harris Motel

Harris Motel
2.0 star property
Foothill Square
7.2 out of 10, Good, (552 reviews)
"It’s location was very convenient."
United States
Mark
The price is ￥10,807
￥12,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Harris Motel
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

18. Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City

Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City
2.0 star property
Belmont
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,694 reviews)
"It’s a great, no-nonsense, no frills place to stay for work"
United States
kirk
The price is ￥13,172
￥15,453 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City
Reception

19. Granada Hotel Santa Clara

Granada Hotel Santa Clara
2.0 star property
Santa Clara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,034 reviews)
"Great stay!!!"
United States
Issael
The price is ￥13,784
￥15,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Granada Hotel Santa Clara
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

20. Hotel Parmani

Hotel Parmani
2.0 star property
Palo Alto
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"I like the location, it was a plus"
United States
Claudia
The price is ￥13,212
￥16,361 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Hotel Parmani
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Top San Carlos Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

8/10 Good
"Very nice place and beautiful view. Love the place."
Julie 1-night trip
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Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Find out more about San Carlos

San Carlos Motels information

Number of reviews
7,219
Accommodation
69 Motels
Lowest Price
￥11,966
Highest Price
￥21,755

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to San Carlos?
Because you'll save on your room, you can experience more of the activities in San Carlos. In the area, favorite places to visit include San Francisco Bay.
What are motels like?
Motels often have free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. Motels began in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the tired traveler taking a road trip along the major roadways of America.
What are the best motels in San Carlos?
Here are some of our customers' top motels to book in the larger area. LiA Hotel: Stay within a short 9-minute drive of Silicon Valley. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North: Free WiFi and a free airport shuttle are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Central San Carlos is 12.4 mi (20 km) away. Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from the heart of San Carlos. Granada Hotel Santa Clara: Central San Carlos is 19.1 mi (30.8 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto: 9.9 mi (16 km) from the heart of San Carlos. Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast and WiFi.
What can I do in San Carlos?
Enjoy the restaurants and coffeehouses in this family-friendly area while you're sightseeing. People visiting San Carlos like its shops and bars. Some outdoorsy places nearby include San Francisco Bay, Coyote Point Park, and Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: NASA Ames Visitor Center, NASA Ames Research, and JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. Other places worth a visit include Hiller Aviation Museum and Museum of San Carlos History.
What's the seasonal weather like in San Carlos?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in San Carlos to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for San Carlos is 18 inches.
What are my options for getting around San Carlos when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in San Carlos to help you navigate your stay: Fly into San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) away. If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at San Carlos Station.