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Sfo El Rancho Inn

Property class: 3
Enjoy the 24-hour gym at this 3-star Millbrae hotel

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Exterior
Dining
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1100 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA, 94030
  • Place, Millbrae Square Shopping Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Millbrae Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Two Queen Suite with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

King Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 3

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

King Suite with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Mobility Accessible Queen and Single Room

  • Sleeps 3

Mobility Accessible Three Queen and Single Suite with Roll In Shower

  • Sleeps 7

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Queen Suite - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Vinyl Flooring, Work Desk, Mini Fridge, Wi-Fi, Full Breakfast

  • Sleeps 4

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Vinyl Flooring, Work Desk, Mini Fridge, Wi-Fi, Full Breakfast

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Junior King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Millbrae

Near the airport.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Millbrae Square Shopping Center and 2 miles (3 km) of Mills-Peninsula Medical Center with a stay here. Bayfront Park and Artichoke Joe's Casino are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Millbrae Square Shopping Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Millbrae Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Central Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Oracle Park - 21 min drive - 15.3 miles

Getting around

  • San Bruno Station - 5 min drive
  • Millbrae Station - 19 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gott's Roadside - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Valencia St. Station - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Paris Baguette - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Sfo El Rancho Inn

Enjoy the 24-hour gym at this 3-star Millbrae hotel
Sfo El Rancho Inn offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 6000 square feet (557 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Sfo El Rancho Inn. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Millbrae hotel is smoke free.

  • 219 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 6000 sq ft of conference space
  • 557 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1948
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Sfo El Rancho Inn offers 219 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat (36 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per night

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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

This property does not provide bus parking.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open February 01 and close November 01.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sfo El Rancho Inn to the airport?

Sfo El Rancho Inn is 4 mi (16-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sfo El Rancho Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sfo El Rancho Inn.

How close is Sfo El Rancho Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 13 mi (27-min drive) from Ocean Beach and 13.4 mi (25-min drive) from Rockaway Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sfo El Rancho Inn offer free breakfast?

Sfo El Rancho Inn offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Sfo El Rancho Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Artichoke Joe's Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sfo El Rancho Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Sfo El Rancho Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 15 per night.

Does Sfo El Rancho Inn have a pool?

Sfo El Rancho Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Sfo El Rancho Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sfo El Rancho Inn to downtown Millbrae?

Sfo El Rancho Inn is 0.8 mi away from Millbrae.

Sfo El Rancho Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1633 out of 3089 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 746 out of 3089 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 408 out of 3089 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 158 out of 3089 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 144 out of 3089 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emely

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this stay was awesome. The food, the hosts, the room. 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Riazul

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Roxana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was neat and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel generally needs a refresh and the room smelled a little musty but the worst part was that the heater did not work. I reported it in the morning and was told that it would be fixed during the day while I was out but it was never fixed so I woke up freezing on both mornings of my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Vineet

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jeffrey, Elk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Biljana

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the rooms are dated
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Iliyas

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Rancho is an okay stopover hotel if you just need a place to sleep for a night, but I wouldn’t recommend it for families or longer stays. The reception staff were courteous and helpful, which was the highlight of our stay. The breakfast was disappointing — no basic options like cereal or milk, and the selection was limited to apples, bananas, yogurt, scrambled eggs, potatoes, and muffins. The rooms were reasonably clean and decent in size, but they had a peculiar smell and no proper exhaust/ventilation. The property itself feels very dated, with old infrastructure that badly needs renovation. On top of that, the hotel charges $15 for parking, which feels steep given the overall quality. If you’re just passing through for one night, it works — but I wouldn’t stay here again with kids or for a planned trip to San Francisco.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wilbur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Same breakfast choice for the past 3 days
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Julia

Overpriced,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyef staying here. It is a big property! Staff was nice. I liked the late check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Suck you have to write something here. Stars should be enough. Ugh!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Shane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Brendon

Disliked: Cleanliness
I did not stay. Cockroaches in the room. I left after 1 minute. Clean this place up!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Natong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo, Valley Village

Liked: Cleanliness
T
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janethe, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, kind and helpful staff, convenient location near the airport and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ilaitia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, check in was easy. No problems when I extended my stay. Breakfast buffet was good, enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Aishwarya

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk person was not at all helpful and the bathroom had no shower curtain and smelly walls room didn’t look fresh either but for one night it didn’t matter much but I wouldn’t come back here even if I got a discount!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jafari

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