Best Western University Inn Santa Clara

2.5 star property
Hotel near Winchester Mystery House in Santa Clara

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Room amenity
Free daily full breakfast
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1655 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, 95050
  • Place, Civic Center Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Triton Museum of Art
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Clara University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Roll in Shower, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible Room, Roll-in Shower, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Wifi, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Wi-Fi, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Wi-Fi, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Santa Clara

Heart of Santa Clara.At this Santa Clara hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Winchester Mystery House and 6 miles (10 km) of SAP Center at San Jose. California's Great America and Levi's Stadium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Civic Center Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Statue of Saint Clare - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Triton Museum of Art - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Clara University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mission Santa Clara de Asis - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Clara Station - 5 min drive
  • Bonaventura Station - 6 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tay Ho - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Western University Inn Santa Clara

Hotel near Winchester Mystery House in Santa Clara
Best Western University Inn Santa Clara offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western University Inn Santa Clara. Free self parking is available.
  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
Best Western University Inn Santa Clara offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

This Santa Clara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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
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.
  • 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.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western University Inn Santa Clara to the airport?

Best Western University Inn Santa Clara is 4.7 mi (13-min drive) away from the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western University Inn Santa Clara?

As of Jan 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western University Inn Santa Clara on Jan 30, 2026 start from $118.8, 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 Best Western University Inn Santa Clara have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western University Inn Santa Clara.

Does Best Western University Inn Santa Clara offer free breakfast?

Best Western University Inn Santa Clara offers free full breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western University Inn Santa Clara?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino M8trix (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Best Western University Inn Santa Clara?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs USD 15 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Best Western University Inn Santa Clara?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western University Inn Santa Clara have a pool?

Best Western University Inn Santa Clara features an outdoor pool.

Does Best Western University Inn Santa Clara have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western University Inn Santa Clara to downtown Santa Clara?

Best Western University Inn Santa Clara is 0.1 mi away from Santa Clara.

Best Western University Inn Santa Clara Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 514 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Makoto

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Room was clean. Staff is wonderful. Breakfast is 😋
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choices, room was comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymundo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All appliances worked well. Room clean. Breakfast could not be better. Had elevator to 2 nd level. Personally I found the bed too hard. That was me.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Staff was great…..nice room….quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very nice stay they even let us check in early.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lari and Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Place us remodeled and clean. Good price for the area. Food was good. Parking felt safe. Over all good got stay. Two down side. Squeaky bed and we were on we Camino side so a bit noisy but still slept ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel. Breakfast is open at 6am everyday!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had television programs. Marisol and Jazz were there to help!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Rooms were clean and orderly. Breakfast was amazing! will definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUANWEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is very clean and comfortable. Staff is so kind and
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel. Room faced onto the parking lot, but felt safe. Breakfast was ok. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service

Well done!

The room was quiet and comfortable. The outdoor patio on the second floor was delightful. Breakfast was ample and tasty. All questions were answered satisfactorily. Staff were friendly and attended our needs. Other guests were friendly. Proximity to Santa Clara University was advantageous.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Veeraparn

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N a
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAUSHIK

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

Home away from home

Very good experience, will stay again. Lots of parking space. Room was big and clean. Daily house keeping facility. Breakfast was good with lots of option. Wi-Fi and AC worked very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yassine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xue

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for a few days and the staff were friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed my stay here and would stay here again when I come back to San Jose.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mandi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony, Rowland Heights

Traveled with family
Motel like, but for the money in San Jose, still good choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025