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Our top choices for San Carlos motels

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
LiA Hotel

LiA Hotel

LiA Hotel
2.5 star property
San Carlos
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Clean rooms cmfy in bed great tv selection coffee fridge and micro"
United States
Douglas C
LiA Hotel
Exterior
San Carlos Inn

San Carlos Inn

San Carlos Inn
2.0 star property
San Carlos
7.0 out of 10, Good, (329)
"Old school little quite place great staff and location cant be beat"
United States
Matthew
San Carlos Inn
Outdoor banquet area
The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
3.0 star property
Palo Alto Orchards
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (984)
"room was nice and clean front desk person was super nice. "
United States
susan
The price is HK$472
HK$545 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
The Palo Alto Inn
Lobby
Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City

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, (2329)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Olivet
The price is HK$576
HK$685 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City
Exterior
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
Green Acres
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1295)
"Spotless room, wonderful staff, nice breakfast, and great location."
United States
Karen
The price is HK$657
HK$761 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Reception
Granada Inn

Granada Inn

Granada Inn
2.0 star property
Santa Clara
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Nice stay for the price."
United States
Madhana Gopal
Granada Inn
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Travel Inn

Travel Inn

Travel Inn
2.5 star property
Sunnyvale
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1008)
"All,good, nice , close to stores clean "
United States
Maria
Travel Inn
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto

Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto

Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto
2.5 star property
Ventura
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (384)
"Super clean, quiet, friendly. Excellent"
United States
Bruce
The price is HK$601
HK$695 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Glass Slipper Inn - Stanford Palo Alto
Property entrance
Mylo Hotel

Mylo Hotel

Mylo Hotel
2.5 star property
Daly City
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Clean room, kind staff, great location "
United States
Michael
Mylo Hotel
Front of property – evening/night
Hotel Parmani

Hotel Parmani

Hotel Parmani
2.0 star property
Palo Alto
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Amazing experience friendly staff. Clean room"
United States
Adrien
The price is HK$629
HK$766 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Hotel Parmani
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Rodeway Inn Santa Clara El Camino Real

Rodeway Inn Santa Clara El Camino Real

Rodeway Inn Santa Clara El Camino Real
2.0 star property
Santa Clara
7.0 out of 10, Good, (597)
"Staff was polite, room was clean & all amenities worked properly."
United States
Carlos
The price is HK$588
HK$668 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Rodeway Inn Santa Clara El Camino Real
Front of property
Ritz Inn San Francisco SFO Airport

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, (698)
"Great stay! "
United States
Mahesh Chander
Ritz Inn San Francisco SFO Airport
Lobby
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
2.0 star property
South San Francisco
5.8 out of 10, (2990)
"Friendly staff and clean rooms for a low budget motel."
United States
Anthony
The price is HK$482
HK$576 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Property entrance
Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - South

Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - South

Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - South
2.0 star property
Sunnyvale
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Lady at front counter was very nice "
United States
Juan
The price is HK$554
HK$624 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - South
Exterior
Parklane Motel

Parklane Motel

Parklane Motel
2.0 star property
Oakland
6.0 out of 10, (1)
"Small"
United States
Fuhua
The price is HK$544
HK$620 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Parklane Motel
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Vagabond Inn Sunnyvale

Vagabond Inn Sunnyvale

Vagabond Inn Sunnyvale
2.0 star property
Sunnyvale
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Great place to stay! "
United States
Sonya
The price is HK$618
HK$703 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Vagabond Inn Sunnyvale
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually furnished, desk
WAFER 450 Hotel

WAFER 450 Hotel

WAFER 450 Hotel
2.0 star property
Santa Clara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (595)
"We love this place; we are welcomed like family!"
United States
Katerina
The price is HK$692
HK$787 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
WAFER 450 Hotel
Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker
Studio 6 Hayward, Ca – Silicon Valley Gateway

Studio 6 Hayward, Ca – Silicon Valley Gateway

Studio 6 Hayward, Ca – Silicon Valley Gateway
2.0 star property
Hayward
7.0 out of 10, Good, (51)
"Great!"
United States
Jonathan
The price is HK$657
HK$750 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Studio 6 Hayward, Ca – Silicon Valley Gateway
Front of property
Sea Breeze Motel

Sea Breeze Motel

Sea Breeze Motel
2.0 star property
Rockaway Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (208)
"Nice little beachfront motel. Friendly staff, clean and quiet rooms. So convenient to walk across the parking lot to access the beach. Enjoyed a good dinner next door at Nick’s Rockaway restaurant. "
United States
Stephanie
Sea Breeze Motel
Front of property
Oak Motel Palo Alto

Oak Motel Palo Alto

Oak Motel Palo Alto
2.0 star property
Palo Alto
6.8 out of 10, (1002)
"Staff were very pleasant and helpful. "
United States
Joann
The price is HK$533
HK$616 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Oak Motel Palo Alto
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Top San Carlos Hotel Reviews

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean, staff was helpful and kind, and the breakfast was delicious. "
Suzanne 1-night trip
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Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

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San Carlos Motels information

Number of reviews
18,417
Accommodation
70 Motels
Lowest Price
HK$545
Highest Price
HK$787

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?
Here are some of our customers' favourite motels to book in the larger area. Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North is located 20 km from the heart of San Carlos. Enjoy access to the self-parking (surcharge), and freebies including WiFi and an airport shuttle. The Palo Alto Inn: Free WiFi, free parking and a snack bar/deli are available during your stay. Central San Carlos is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) away. Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - South: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 14.9 mi (24 km) from the heart of San Carlos. Ritz Inn San Francisco SFO Airport: Central San Carlos is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as air conditioning. Motel 6 Belmont, CA - San Francisco - Redwood City: 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from the heart of San Carlos. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, 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 Baylands Nature Preserve. 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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