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Our top choices for San Carlos motels

A room with two leather chairs, a small table with jars, and a window with a view of the street.

1. LiA Hotel

LiA Hotel
2.5 star property
San Carlos
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,158 reviews)
"The price was very reasonable, the rooms were very clean and comfortable."
United States
Joy
The price is HK$648
HK$757 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
LiA Hotel
A covered walkway with potted plants and a view of a street.

2. San Carlos Inn

San Carlos Inn
2.0 star property
San Carlos
7.2 out of 10, Good, (404 reviews)
"That only thing that I like it. was they have Parking But it wasn't clean And didn't provide any shampoo or soap."
United States
Leonel Jimenez
The price is HK$622
HK$715 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
San Carlos Inn
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a swimming pool, and a building with a white facade.

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

Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City
2.0 star property
Belmont
7.6 out of 10, Good, (2,710 reviews)
"Amazing place"
United States
Stephanie
The price is HK$649
HK$770 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City
A staircase leading to a building with a white railing, surrounded by greenery and a playground.

4. Studio 6 Belmont, CA – San Francisco - Redwood

Studio 6 Belmont, CA – San Francisco - Redwood
2.0 star property
Belmont
7.6 out of 10, Good, (480 reviews)
"Nice property"
United States
Howard
The price is HK$692
HK$818 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Studio 6 Belmont, CA – San Francisco - Redwood
A patio area with outdoor seating and blue umbrellas.

5. Redwood Creek Inn

Redwood Creek Inn
2.5 star property
Roosevelt
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (715 reviews)
"Nice stay."
United States
Cassidy
The price is HK$854
HK$964 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Redwood Creek Inn
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

6. Silicon Valley Inn

Silicon Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Belmont
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (741 reviews)
"Very nice and calm, recommend this location to anyone that needs a place to stay!"
United States
Alejandro
The price is HK$949
HK$1,089 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Silicon Valley Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a microwave, a hanging coat rack, and a painting of the Golden Gate Bridge.

7. Hotel Belmont

Hotel Belmont
2.5 star property
Belmont
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (291 reviews)
"Not too close, but close enough to the SFO airport that getting to and from there is easy."
United States
Richard
The price is HK$832
HK$954 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Belmont
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a door.

8. Sequoia Inn

Sequoia Inn
2.0 star property
Oak Knoll - Redwood Park
6.8 out of 10, (750 reviews)
"Clean room aircon parking staff good"
United States
Ruth
The price is HK$628
HK$729 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Sequoia Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, and artwork on the walls.

9. Budget Inn Redwood City

Budget Inn Redwood City
2.0 star property
Redwood Oaks
6.4 out of 10, (613 reviews)
"Good value for money. Room was very spacious and very very clean. Nice and hot shower. Excellent location. Free parking. You cannot get a better deal for that price."
United States
Leoni
The price is HK$820
HK$926 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Budget Inn Redwood City
A landscaped garden with a palm tree, bamboo fence, and a small shrub.

10. The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
Green Acres
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,485 reviews)
"Clean room, ok breakfast buffet choices, easy parking, convenient location, perfect for a quick or few night stay."
United States
Klaus
The price is HK$699
HK$809 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and surrounding tall trees.

11. The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
3.0 star property
Palo Alto Orchards
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice place and peaceful and clean"
United States
Rafael
The price is HK$604
HK$697 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The Palo Alto Inn
A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a glass coffee table, two wooden chairs, a patterned rug, and a potted plant.

12. Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
2.0 star property
South San Francisco
6.0 out of 10, (4,306 reviews)
"Excellent and cheap for the stay"
United States
TULUKINGA
The price is HK$477
HK$570 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
A television set on a wooden cabinet with a microwave on top.

13. Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Redwood Oaks
5.6 out of 10, (45 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay. Perfect for solo trips where you need to sleep somewhere. "
United States
Carlos
The price is HK$902
HK$1,017 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Capri Motel
A room with a wooden floor, a round mirror with a decorative frame, and a light switch on the wall.

14. Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto

Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto
2.5 star property
Ventura
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (503 reviews)
"Great"
United States
Hunter
The price is HK$667
HK$770 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto
A parking area with a tree in bloom, a yellow car, and a building in the background.

15. Oak Motel Palo Alto

Oak Motel Palo Alto
2.0 star property
Palo Alto
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"very affordable and clean good for solo travel"
United States
violet
The price is HK$668
HK$772 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Oak Motel Palo Alto
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a television, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

16. Hotel Parmani

Hotel Parmani
2.0 star property
Palo Alto
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The overall stay was nice, clean bathroom, nice service and not expensive"
United States
Cristyn
The price is HK$663
HK$821 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Parmani
A building with a large tree in front, a mailbox, and a well-maintained garden with flowers.

17. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Athindran
The price is HK$653
HK$719 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mountain View
A parking lot with a white pickup truck, a building with a solar panel, and a clear sky with clouds.

18. Deluxe Inn

Deluxe Inn
2.0 star property
Cherryland
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (224 reviews)
"Parking was good."
United States
Linda
The price is HK$600
HK$660 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Deluxe Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a mirror.

19. Vagabond Inn Sunnyvale

Vagabond Inn Sunnyvale
2.0 star property
Sunnyvale
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"I was unsure about this place but it proved to be just fine. It felt like an old school motel without coming off as absolutely old. Some appreciated amenities and attempts at upgrades sets it apart from other nearby budget motels where I’ve stayed. I’ll be back for sure."
United States
Donald
The price is HK$591
HK$673 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Vagabond Inn Sunnyvale
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

20. Regency Inn SFO Airport

Regency Inn SFO Airport
2.0 star property
San Bruno
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Very close and convenient to the airport."
United States
Alison
The price is HK$697
HK$800 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Regency Inn SFO Airport
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Learn more about San Carlos

Nestled between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, this charming suburb offers a peaceful escape from bustling city life. Stroll through Burton Park's lush gardens, then head to Laurel Street for boutique shopping and farm-to-table dining at local favourites.

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A historic building with ornate architecture and a clock tower, located at the intersection of San Carlos Ave.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to San Carlos?

When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what San Carlos has to offer. In the area, popular places to visit include San Francisco Bay.

What are motels like?

Motel properties often offer free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motels usually have exterior corridors overlooking the car park or an outdoor pool. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the tired traveller driving along America's major roadways.

What are the best motels in San Carlos?

These are some of our customers’ favourite 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 self-parking. Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North: Free WiFi and a free airport shuttle are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as climate control. Central San Carlos is 12.4 mi (20 km) away. Granada Hotel Santa Clara: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from the heart of San Carlos. Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City: Central San Carlos is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as air conditioning. Motel 6 Hayward, CA – Silicon Valley Gateway: 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from the heart of San Carlos. Enjoy access to the 2 restaurants, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

What can I do in San Carlos?

Enjoy the restaurants and coffee shops 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 Bayfront Park. 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 road trip, 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 temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for San Carlos is 466 mm.

What are my options for getting around San Carlos while staying in a motel?

We’ve gathered some information about getting around San Carlos to help you navigate your stay: Fly into San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from the city centre. Otherwise, look for flights into San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) away. To see more of the larger area, hop on a train at San Carlos Station.

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