San Carlos Inn

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

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1140 Morse Blvd, San Carlos, CA, 94070
  • Place, Burton Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of San Carlos History
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Pines Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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. San Mateo County History Museum and Fox Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Burton Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Museum of San Carlos History - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Twin Pines Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Stanford University - 14 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Levi's Stadium - 30 min drive - 21.4 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
  • ‪Town - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard - ‬7 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 on request 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

  • 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: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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
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. 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 Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Carlos Inn on Jun 7, 2026 start from $120, including 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 16.6 mi (40-min drive) from Half Moon Bay State Beach and 18.3 mi (44-min drive) from Miramar 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: 11:00 PM.

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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 377 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

KIM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms economical stay on-site parking mini fridge microwave amenities friendly very friendly staff quiet evenings local local business nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in, big spacious room, good location, friendly staff, really goood price !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good amenities, great location. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, courteous staff, great location. Nice amenities. Great low price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, accommodating staff, great location. I stayed for over a month looking for an apartment. I was very comfortable. I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location, amenities. Good for low price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school little quite place great staff and location cant be beat
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Small but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was polite. Room is "no frills" but very clean. Parking was easy and right in front of my room. Quiet, clean and comfortable for those not looking for extras.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Terry

Clean neat room. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and owner was curteous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandrs

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lucas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's a cheap place to crash, but probably the dirtiest motel I've stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Miguel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking easy ac smelt bad blood on the walls a bandage on the bed stains on the sheets
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas C

Good if your looking for under $70
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent, clean room, good location, inexpensive. I am upset that I have been told I have to leave for 3 hours for housekeeping. I have been here a week. They dont want to do housekeeping. It is an inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Motel is all I need. Clean bed and towels, friendly staff, super quiet and plenty of restaurants in walking distance. Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are always nice and accommodating, and you get what you pay for. It is not extravagant, it may or may not be to your liking as it is not new or newly decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025