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Our top choices for San Mateo beach hotels

A modern dining area with a large table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of the city.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, hanging light fixtures, and framed artwork on the walls.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
East San Mateo
￥16,579
￥19,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and artwork on the walls.
A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by outdoor furniture and a building with large windows.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, a sink with a mirror, and wall-mounted lights.
A Hilton Garden Inn with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

2. Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
East San Mateo
￥19,166
￥22,030 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
A row of two-story townhouses with white railings, a central tree, and a flower bed in the foreground.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a large window overlooking a pool.
A hotel with a prominent entrance, a large chimney, and the name "Residence Inn by Marriott" on the facade.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a glass shower enclosure.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
East San Mateo
￥19,607
￥22,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
An outdoor patio area with a modern building in the background, featuring a glass door entrance, outdoor seating, and a variety of plants.
A modern hotel with a spacious courtyard, a sign for 'The Catalina Hotel', and a well-lit entrance.
A modern hotel bathroom with a white countertop, a mounted television, a Keurig coffee machine, and a sign prohibiting smoking.
A wooden facade of The Catalina Hotel with illuminated signage.

4. The Catrina Hotel

The Catrina Hotel
South San Mateo
￥15,516
￥17,834 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Catrina Hotel
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a curved wooden balcony, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
An outdoor patio with a tiled floor, a round table with chairs, and an umbrella.
A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a television, and large windows allowing natural light.

5. Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
East San Mateo
￥18,352
￥21,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
A Holiday Inn & Suites building with a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a shelf with various bottles.
A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a small table, and a nightstand with lamps.
A volleyball game in progress with players reaching for the ball.

6. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
East San Mateo
￥16,471
￥19,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a black brick wall, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.
A modern kitchen with a Coca-Cola Zero vending machine, a coffee machine, and a dining area with a wooden table and blue pendant lights.

7. Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO

Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO
East San Mateo
￥17,287
￥19,870 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO
A reception area with a granite counter, a clock, a security camera, and a coffee machine.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A hotel with a 'Welcome' sign, free WiFi, and a reservation phone number.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

8. Inn@Bayshore

Inn@Bayshore
East San Mateo
￥16,335
￥19,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Inn@Bayshore
A modern living room with a grey sofa, green chairs, and a marble coffee table.
A spacious living area with a large window, a grey sofa, a black armchair, and a dining table with chairs.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a window with curtains.
A modern house with a garage, surrounded by a landscaped garden with cacti and palm trees.

9. Mid Century Garden View Home Parking

Mid Century Garden View Home Parking
East San Mateo
￥24,865
￥60,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Mid Century Garden View Home Parking
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a window, and a patterned headboard.
A modern bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and glass shower enclosure.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a stone backsplash.

10. @ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home near SFO

@ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home near SFO
North Central
￥20,532
￥66,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
@ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home near SFO
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in San Mateo

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Beach hotels with free breakfast in San Mateo

A modern dining area with a large table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of the city.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, hanging light fixtures, and framed artwork on the walls.

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
East San Mateo
￥16,579
￥19,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and artwork on the walls.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a rack of dumbbells.
A Hilton Garden Inn with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a clear sky.
A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by outdoor furniture and a building with large windows.

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
East San Mateo
￥19,166
￥22,030 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
A Holiday Inn & Suites building with a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a shelf with various bottles.
A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a small table, and a nightstand with lamps.
A volleyball game in progress with players reaching for the ball.

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
East San Mateo
￥16,471
￥19,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
A row of two-story townhouses with white railings, a central tree, and a flower bed in the foreground.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a desk, a refrigerator, and a television.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a large window overlooking a pool.
A hotel with a prominent entrance, a large chimney, and the name "Residence Inn by Marriott" on the facade.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
East San Mateo
￥19,607
￥22,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a curved wooden balcony, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
An outdoor patio with a tiled floor, a round table with chairs, and an umbrella.
A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a television, and large windows allowing natural light.

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
East San Mateo
￥18,352
￥21,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a black brick wall, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.
A modern kitchen with a Coca-Cola Zero vending machine, a coffee machine, and a dining area with a wooden table and blue pendant lights.

Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO

Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO
East San Mateo
￥17,287
￥19,870 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO
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Top San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Room was clean, staff was friendly and the pool was awesome."
Eddie 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"The room was super clean and staff was friendly and helpful. There was an excellent bakery and a variety of restaurants within 1 block."
Amy 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent
"Nice room. Clean. CONVENIENT Location. Walk to pier 39. On site parking. Nice breakfast. Highly recommend"
Dianna 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was exceptional from the get-go on point with everything buffet was excellent nice quiet hotel with beautiful views of the Bay ample parking nice common areas I highly recommend this hotel you will definitely enjoy it and I would definitely be staying there again"
Peter 7-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Great location close to the BART station. Clean room, comfortable bed, nice shower pressure, free coffee, easy check-in and check-out. I recommend it!"
Christopher 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

What is San Mateo like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its festivals and shopping, San Mateo offers a lot for the traveler planning a getaway.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in San Mateo?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of weather throughout the year in San Mateo: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for San Mateo is 20 inches.
What is there to see and do around San Mateo?
After checking into your accommodation of choice, you'll probably want to venture out and explore. If you're eager to check out the beaches, head to Lakeshore Park Beach or Elmar Beach for some relaxation by the water. Experience the area's festivals and shopping, and make time for local attractions like San Francisco Bay and San Mateo County Event Center. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Hillsdale Shopping Center or Cinemark Century San Mateo 12.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in San Mateo?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in San Mateo more easily: To get to San Mateo, book a flight to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), the closest major airport, which is located 5 mi (8.1 km) from the city center. If you want to journey outside of the area, hop aboard a train from San Mateo Station, Hayward Park Station, or Hillsdale Station.

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