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San Carlos Inn

Property class: 2
Enjoy the free WiFi at this San Carlos motel

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A covered walkway with potted plants and a view of a street.
A motel with a parking lot, a black pickup truck, and a building with a red-tiled roof.
A bathroom with a sink, toilet, mirror, and shower.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A reception area with a marble counter, a computer, and a plant.

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, Filoli
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, two framed pictures on the wall, a bedside lamp, and a door to another room.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A bedroom with a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a round table.

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 .Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Burton Park and Museum of San Carlos History. Hiller Aviation Museum and Fox Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Burton Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Museum of San Carlos History - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Filoli - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Stanford University - 14 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Levi's Stadium - 30 min drive - 21.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Town - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dumpling & Dough - ‬5 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
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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 Sep 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Carlos Inn on Sep 6, 2026 start from $111, 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 16.7 mi (41-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: 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. 151 out of 391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 391 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was available and close to shops
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derrall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to rest
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine Sunita Smith

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
LOTS OF STORES TO GO TO PLENTY OF PARKING
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeenchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good enough for an affordable stay. Midway between SFO airport and Palo Alto where Stanford U located. Very convenient with lots of shops around such as Trader Joe. I will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeenchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in; good room that has everything essential.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking very convenient. Staff friendly. Heater/air conditioning worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Chris

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

4/10 Poor

Apolinar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was good. Air was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Alison

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not stay here. The towels and sheets were not clean. I could not get my room changed because no one was answering at the front desk. Even for a budget motel this bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a small place and the furniture looked a little dated. But it was quite and next to some nice shopping areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

KIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I go their often ! its like home . I travel 80 miles for 40hrs work . So happy san carlos inn and their caretakers are there , when i shelter . Love them . local business , near downtown amenities , on site parking , rooms street level two bed rooms if required , apr 20, 2026
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

James

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

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 review

8/10 Good

Barbara A

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Terry

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

8/10 Good

Terry

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

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

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