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Best Western University Inn Santa Clara

2.5 star property
Hotel near Winchester Mystery House in Santa Clara

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Room amenity
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1655 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, 95050
  • Santa Clara University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • California's Great America
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Levi's Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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

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

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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

  • Santa Clara University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Winchester Mystery House - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • California's Great America - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Levi's Stadium - 8 min drive - 4.5 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
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tay Ho - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mission City Grill - ‬5 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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

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

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 Jun 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western University Inn Santa Clara on Jun 28, 2025 start from $143.11, 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.

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. 494 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. Shopping and food just down the road. Near airport.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Winchester Mystery House
Night Sky
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, delicious breakfast, clean and safe room. Quiet. 😃
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

2/10 Terrible

Dawn R

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are really rundown and the place is understaffed. There is no manager on duty and no one else available. The first room #4 I was the key pad on the door didn't work, after them giving me 3 different keys to try again, it only opened with the Master Key. The second room #5 they gave me the air conditioning stopped working in the middle of the night and there were no screens on the windows. It was hot, and loud and noisy without the air on. The next night I requested help with the air conditioning to see if they could show me how it works but they said they couldn't do anything about it because there was no one else but the front desk person. The night staff person was lovely but couldn't leave her post to help so she changed my room. I changed rooms ( which was a hassle) but the bathtub didn't drain. . The day staff person should not be in the hospitality business. She has an attitude and does not know how to effectively handle issues that arise. She was unkind and not helpful at all. I have asked for a refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ted

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zu Qiang

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Staff & service
the vibe was weird when I checked in
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yoisy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unacceptable Security & Poor Customer Service I had a terrible experience at this hotel. I checked in around 6 PM, and shortly after, my daughter and I went out for dinner. When we returned, I realized that the door to our room wasn’t locking properly, leaving our room completely accessible to anyone from the street. Concerned for our safety, I immediately informed the front desk. The response I got was that "someone would probably come to fix it," and I was told to wait inside the room. Feeling unsafe, I had to call a friend to stay with us while we waited. It took five hours—until 11 PM—for someone to finally arrive and attempt to fix the lock. At that point, I was completely exhausted, so I was relieved when it seemed like the issue was resolved. However, at 5 AM, when my friend left, I realized that the door lock was once again not working. I was supposed to check out at 11 AM, but due to the security risk and my tight schedule, I had no choice but to pack up all my belongings, load them into my car, and check out at 7 AM. I informed the front desk again, but at that point, my frustration had already peaked. This experience was completely unacceptable. A properly functioning door lock is a basic expectation at any hotel. The lack of urgency in addressing such a serious security concern left me feeling unsafe the entire night. I will not be returning to this hotel, and I would strongly advise others to think twice before staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nafees

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No variety of breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sheldon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value for the money. Plumping in the shower was suspect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dae, San Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is so close to the San Jise Airport and convenient to anywhere you're traveling in the Silicone Valley
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAMON

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Olivia

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

Pleasant place

The TV did not work and after the front desk clerk tried to fix it, we were moved to another room. This was a slight inconvenience as we'd already unpacked. Coil boxspring was odd and a little noisy but we must have gotten used to it. The mattress was comfortable. The washclothes looked worn, these should all be replaced. Breakfast was ok. Given all of this, i would stay here again as it was a quiet place to rest.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyunglim

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyunglim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyunglim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staffs and good services with good environment.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reza

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025