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Buena Vista Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco

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Sundeck
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Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
  • Place, Ghirardelli Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier 39
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Moscone Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room with Sofa Bed | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

King Room with Sofa Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Murphy Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Cow Hollow stay.With a stay at this Cow Hollow hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ghirardelli Square and 2 miles (3 km) of Presidio of San Francisco. Pier 39 and Moscone Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ghirardelli Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pier 39 - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Moscone Convention Center - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Oracle Park - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Alcatraz Island - 24 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 6 min drive
  • Hyde St & Lombard St Stop - 9 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Berry - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Komeya No Bento - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Motoring Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ly's Vietnamese Cuisine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kopiku Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Buena Vista Motor Inn

Hotel near Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and coworking spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Buena Vista Motor Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Buena Vista Motor Inn offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • In-room microwave fee: USD 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Buena Vista Inn
Buena Vista Motor
Buena Vista Motor Inn
Buena Vista Motor Inn San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor Hotel San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor Inn Hotel
Buena Vista Motor Inn San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor Inn Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

How close is Buena Vista Motor Inn to the airport?

Buena Vista Motor Inn is 15.7 mi (36-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

As of Oct 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buena Vista Motor Inn on Oct 21, 2025 start from $112.23, 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 Buena Vista Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Buena Vista Motor Inn.

How close is Buena Vista Motor Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 6.8 mi (23-min drive) from Ocean Beach and 3.9 mi (8-min drive) from Baker Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Buena Vista Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Buena Vista Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (25-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Buena Vista Motor Inn have a pool?

Buena Vista Motor Inn does not have a pool.

Does Buena Vista Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Buena Vista Motor Inn to downtown San Francisco?

Buena Vista Motor Inn is 1.8 mi away from San Francisco.

Buena Vista Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 388 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1012 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel

Love this hotel! Close to everything, the room was huge and had a huge fridge. Shower pressure was nice and love the area!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mubassir

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location to visit SF tourist areas while avoiding crowd. Local and hop on busses are right outside the hotel. Safeway is 15 min walk. The hotel itself is old and amenities quite dated, however room service is provided every day. Front desk staff are also very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great location for our trip! We really enjoyed the rooftop patio, and with our room placement, we were able to watch the 4th of July fireworks without having to leave our room! We did have a little trouble with our key cards, but it wasn't a terrible inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilia, Carmichael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ShaRhonda, Phoenix

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly staff. Easy access to public transportation. Would definitely stay here again. Stayed with my teenagers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area, great property for price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Around lots of fun activities, restaurants, and coffee shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and good service, park early or you will have to park on the street
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent location

Quick family vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

8/10 Good

ELEANOR

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Megan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I chose a place with parking for 4th of July festivities. They did not have parking available. I found street parking and went into the room. Toenails and hair on the bed. Bed like concrete. No working wifi. Left immediately.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Perfect location to walk a lot of places. Nice room and spacious. Love the staff as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

FRAULEIN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall wonderful experience, would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George, dana point

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arpan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place!!

This is one of the best places to stay. Limited parking, but works well. Walking distance to places. AC in rooms and very clean place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elfandrani Yuanita

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!! ☺️☺️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Sink leaked everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

LINDA G.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smelled clean and looked clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laurie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025