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Sterling Inn

2.0 star property
A comfortable base near Santana Row Shopping Center with round-the-clock front desk service to assist travelers whenever they need help

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Sterling Inn sits in central San Jose, offering guests WiFi in their rooms and self parking on site. Travelers appreciate its convenient location near Santa Clara University and PayPal Park, while the staff consistently earns positive reviews from those who have stayed here.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(109 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Santa Clara, Sterling Inn is near the airport and near a train station. Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall and Santana Row Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit California's Great America. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at PayPal Park or SAP Center at San Jose. Visit our Santa Clara travel guide
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2234 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA, 95050-6034

What's nearby

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    Santa Clara University
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
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    Mission Santa Clara de Asis
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • One of locals favorite park in San Jose, Calif.
    San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • PayPal Park
    3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall
    3 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Gish Station
    4 min drive
  • Santa Clara Station
    15 min walk
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Voyager Craft Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    5 min walk
  • Bill's Cafe
    6 min walk
  • Mission Bakery & Café
    10 min walk
  • CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara
    3 min walk

About this property

Sterling Inn

Motel near Santa Clara University
Close to Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall, Sterling Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Sterling Inn include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 at the property

Important information

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 and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Sterling Inn Motel
Sterling Inn Santa Clara
Sterling Inn Motel Santa Clara

Frequently asked questions

Is Sterling Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sterling Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sterling Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sterling Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Sterling Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Silicon Valley and Santa Clara University. SAP Center at San Jose and Santana Row Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Santa Clara Station is 15 minutes by foot and San Jose College Park Station is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

Sterling Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 707 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elitania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of parking. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lavar

Rooms are great here for the price and customer care is A+
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is my to go place when I need a room in the Bay Area. The staff is amazing and very helpful, the rooms are really clean and it’s at a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room & friendly check in experience at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When you book an affordable stay, you always worry about sacrificing cleanliness and safety. I am pleased to report that our stay was characterized by friendly service, a spotless room, and a quiet, restful sleep. I would stay here again and again! Owner was so kind and really made us feel at home
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leonor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience! I arrived early and I was able to check in, clean and peaceful room, kind and welcoming staff. If you need to stay close to the airport, this is the place you must choose. I cannot thank them enough for their hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danny A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of parking and friendly front desk staff. The area around the property is very nice and walkable and near a lot of stores. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. I would return to stay here in the future
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoughtfully updated and very clean. Pleasing and just right. Very good value and kind staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhoselin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice area, not noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, professional, clean, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful little hotel for the price. Clean and quiet, staff was nice. Pillows are a little hard, but overall very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, great service and a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place! The proprietor is kind and welcoming, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and the location can’t be beat—just steps from Santa Clara University. It’s also a great deal for the area, making it perfect for parents visiting their kids.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy. Staff was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a safe area. Owner Ed was so sweet and kind. Room was clean and spacious. Plenty of food options within walking distance. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Service is great, rooms are small but updated and clean. Coffee makers in rooms would be nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room. Great location. Inadequate shades on windows. Toilet was not secured properly to the floor. No tissues in room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect place to stay before an early flight the next morning. Was able to park directly in front of my room. The room was modest but comfortable and very clean. Ed at the front desk was super sweet. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No frills, but very clean everywhere. Refrigerator and microwave are handy. Bed was firm (which I prefer). A number of good food and coffee places right across the street. Excellent value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

hagos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. Super comfy pillows and blankets. Front desk was kind and friendly. Parking lot is clean and quiet. Abundance of fruit trees. Overall will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safe, clean, quiet, and centrally located for my needs. The owner was super friendly. I will definitely return here if I have a need to when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Francisca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
bed was lobsided as the room had slant ,,,perhaps because corner room. ..I would suggest adjustment of bed because it affected my rest and sleep.... property was very clean and check in was easy and excellent. Friendly and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025