San Carlos Inn
About this property
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- Until 11:00
- Parking
- Free
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Languages
- English
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Room types
- 4
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 6 Standard Double room
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- fridge
- iron
- microwave
- private-bathroom
- shower
- telephone
- towels
- tv
- wi-fi
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1 / 5 Standard Quadruple room
- 4 guests
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- fridge
- iron
- microwave
- private-bathroom
- shower
- telephone
- towels
- tv
- wi-fi
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1 / 1 Standard Quadruple room
- 4 guests
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- fridge
- iron
- microwave
- private-bathroom
- shower
- telephone
- towels
- tv
- wi-fi
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1 / 1 Deluxe Double room
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- Private bathroom
- air-conditioning
- private-bathroom
- tv
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Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Robert S.
The manager was so kind and worked around my crazy schedule while I went to the VA Hospital in Palo Alto every day. This simple, clean, well-run little motel just off the main street traffic was a lifesaver for me last week. Thanks to everyone at the San Carlos Inn for making my trip much less stressful. I'd happily stay there again if we have to go back to the VA.
Kevin M.
It's only 10 rooms behind a gas station, a no-frills motel for sleeping and showering. The person at the front was friendly, but parking is limited, the rooms are small, and they hand out the shampoo up front. It wasn't bad, though I wouldn't call it great. I wouldn't choose it first if I went back down there, but I wouldn't mind if it were my only option.
Andrew J.
Cozy, acceptable rooms in an old-school place. It's not luxurious and the service isn't great, but it's fine if you just need a cheap place to sleep. They still use physical keys, and the decor looks like it hasn't changed since the '70s.
Linda P.
I arrived at 1 in the morning with my spouse and 5-month-old, hoping to get some uninterrupted sleep. By 7 am, the front desk was hounding me to find out if I was staying over. Then, after they said they'd rented to someone else, they kept pushing us to leave before checkout time. The people were incredibly rude, with no hospitality at all. The room was disgusting too. Tiny critters were crawling around, and the toilet overflowed badly. It kept coming out like a scene from one of the Poltergeist films. This was the most terrible experience ever. The place and the people running it are utterly disgusting. Avoid this place at all costs. It doesn't even deserve the one star I have to give it.
Mateo R.
This place is the worst. Our room was filthy. I don't recommend it. Save your money 💰.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
General Services
9 available- 24 Hour Reception
- Smoke Free Property
- Express Check Out
- No elevators
- Contactless Check In And/Or Check Out
- Total number of rooms
- motel
- Check In Hour
- Check Out Hour
Accessibility
2 available- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
Internet
2 available- Free Wi Fi
- Wi Fi
Parking
1 available- Free parking
Pets
1 available- Pets Not Allowed
Languages
1 available- English
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
141 m 2 min walk
800 m 10 min walk
324 m 4 min walk
76 m 1 min walk
Attractions
20- Little Free Library324 m 4 min walk
- Centennial Street Mural543 m 7 min walk
- Burton Park575 m 7 min walk
- San Carlos Christmas Tree Lane863 m 11 min walk
- San Carlos Museum of History920 m 12 min walk
Restaurants
20- The Refuge76 m 1 min walk
- BrewBird92 m 1 min walk
- Rustic House Oyster Bar And Grill/san Carlos121 m 2 min walk
- Coyotes Mexican Cantina122 m 2 min walk
- Cinco De Mayo122 m 2 min walk
Transit
20- San Francisco International AirportAirport17.5 km
- Oakland International AirportAirport24.6 km
- El Camino Real & Arroyo AvenueBus141 m 2 min walk
- El Camino Real & Brittan AvenueBus164 m 2 min walk
- Brittan Avenue & Laurel StreetBus226 m 3 min walk

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