San Carlos Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this San Carlos motel

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Exterior
Lobby
Shower, towels
Free self parking
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1140 Morse Blvd, San Carlos, CA, 94070
  • Place, Museum of San Carlos History
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiller Aviation Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Carlos

In San Carlos .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Museum of San Carlos History and 2 miles (3 km) of Hiller Aviation Museum with a stay here. Fox Theatre and Sequoia Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Museum of San Carlos History - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hiller Aviation Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Stanford University - 15 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 15 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Levi's Stadium - 22 min drive - 22.3 miles

Getting around

  • San Carlos Station - 11 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Kazoku - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Crepe Stop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Isarn Garden - ‬2 min walk

About this property

San Carlos Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this San Carlos motel
San Carlos Inn offers its guests express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This San Carlos motel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
San Carlos Inn offers 10 accommodations with air conditioning. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This San Carlos motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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San Carlos Inn Motel
San Carlos Inn San Carlos
San Carlos Inn Motel San Carlos

Frequently asked questions

How close is San Carlos Inn to the airport?

San Carlos Inn is 1.7 mi (9-min drive) away from the San Carlos, CA (SQL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at San Carlos Inn?

As of Jan 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Carlos Inn on Jan 15, 2026 start from $100.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does San Carlos Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at San Carlos Inn.

How close is San Carlos Inn to the beach?

This motel is 14.5 mi (24-min drive) from Half Moon Bay State Beach and 14.6 mi (24-min drive) from Poplar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does San Carlos Inn offer free breakfast?

San Carlos Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at San Carlos Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Artichoke Joe's Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at San Carlos Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at San Carlos Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does San Carlos Inn have a pool?

San Carlos Inn does not have a pool.

Does San Carlos Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is San Carlos Inn to downtown San Carlos?

San Carlos Inn is 0.5 mi away from San Carlos.

San Carlos Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 335 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Frank

Disliked: Cleanliness
The towels and washcloths looked dirty and stained ! Not a clan place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, parking was easy and felt safe here, theres also a shopping center just around the block. Simple room had everything we needed for a comfortable overnight stay and staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nupur

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was filthy. The microwave had food splatters, and fridge door had food gunk. Did not microwave after seeing the condition. One towel’s corner was literally shredded with worn. I had to put towels on carpet floor to walk around. Carpet felt so cringe. Only space I was comfortable to touch was bed. Left without even the shower as the whole room felt so dirty, dusty and musty. Probably the worst ever motel I have stayed. Couldn’t give any lower than 1 star
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan, Stockton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All worked in the room. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rude proprietor. Trash place. To be expected for the price, but even so… yuck
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arazheli

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok

Room was fair not the best but alright
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jiakai

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ervin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i love the friendly staff . the value includes the internet,cable, microwave,mini fridge, (markets and dinning) nearby downtown
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Quinn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Win

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

eric

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aj

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice Place but they need to take better care of it

This place needs a lot of work, the staff are friendly place is nice on the outside, but this place needs an upgrade. And a deep clean. As soon as I opened the door the room had a damp feeling, and I instantly knew bugs. Moved the microwave a layer of dust not a big deal but showed the cleaning effort of the place, moved on to the refrigerator and under it as infestation of cockroachs. That too not a big deal but if i was going to stay three nights I would need to treat the room. Went to home depot got some bug treatment and cleaning spray and a tarp to sleep on. Cleaned everything doors bathroom, and table scrubed every nook sprayed should have got a discount for the amount of work i did, but whatever, after the deep clean I felt comfortable enough to sleep and had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sam

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad motel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winstead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
quite room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025