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San Carlos Inn

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

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

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, Hiller Aviation Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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).
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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
  • Hiller Aviation Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Twin Pines Park - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Stanford University - 17 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sushi Kazoku - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Town - ‬7 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 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

  • 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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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 Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Carlos Inn on Apr 28, 2026 start from $107, 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: 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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 369 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

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

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

2/10 Terrible

LILY

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Joseph

It’s good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wall heater did not work, had to use an electric table top heater for the entire room. Couldn't use both the microwave and heater at the same time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

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

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

4/10 Poor

Alfonso

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heater did'nt work for 2 nigjts
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the inn is not a chain and is staff is always friendly . i support local business . I am happy for on site parking near rooms . Glad rooms are street level and no need for stairs/elevator . local motel in downtown dining shopping san carlos area . Am lucky dec 6 last minute reservation . I sheltered here , my job nearby .the inn is small , fits right in the downtown plan ? Bed and pillows above average for me .so is the mini fridge-microwave / heater-ac / cable ,too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandrs

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

8/10 Good

Douglas C

Traveled with family
Good if your looking for under $70
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Douglas C

Traveled with family
room could have been cleaner fridge and micro wave were not spotless
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveler
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

4/10 Poor

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

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

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025