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LiA Hotel

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

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A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a checkered floor, and framed pictures on the wall.
A breakfast table with scrambled eggs, croquettes, and a bottle of Chobani yogurt.
A reception desk with a red curtain backdrop, a chandelier, and a motivational sign on the wall.
A room with two leather chairs, a small table with jars, and a window with a view of the street.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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950 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA, 94070
  • Place, Burton Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of San Carlos History
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(113 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a checkered floor, and framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a grey armchair, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Filoli - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Stanford University - 14 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Levi's Stadium - 30 min drive - 21.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Carlos Station - 11 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Town - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Kazoku - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard - ‬6 min walk

About this property

LiA Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this San Carlos motel
LiA Hotel offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. LiA Hotel also features express check-out and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.

This San Carlos motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • No smoking on site
LiA Hotel offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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
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

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

LiA Hotel San Carlos
LiA Hotel
LiA San Carlos
LiA Hotel Motel
LiA Hotel San Carlos
LiA Hotel Motel San Carlos

Frequently asked questions

How close is LiA Hotel to the airport?

LiA Hotel is 1.7 mi (8-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 LiA Hotel?

As of Jul 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LiA Hotel on Aug 16, 2026 start from $99, 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 LiA Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at LiA Hotel.

How close is LiA Hotel to the beach?

This motel is 18.4 mi (41-min drive) from Half Moon Bay State Beach and 18.4 mi (42-min drive) from Francis Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does LiA Hotel offer free breakfast?

LiA Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at LiA Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Artichoke Joe's Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at LiA Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at LiA Hotel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does LiA Hotel have a pool?

LiA Hotel does not have a pool.

Does LiA Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is LiA Hotel to downtown San Carlos?

LiA Hotel is 0.5 mi away from San Carlos.

LiA Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 688 out of 1094 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1094 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1094 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1094 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1094 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very things Very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arpine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay for a price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and ok place to stay on a budget
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas

Good not great a reasonable place to stay for a short time. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

JILLIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and happy with the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed at the Lia hotel and loved it. We were here for the S.F. Giant’s game and it was a perfect walk to and from the park. It also is so close to Chinatown, Union Square, and downtown. The front desk manager, Vincent was awesome and we look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stairs to upstairs rooms loved the kitchen area Simple and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Louie

Womderful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable..And that’s all I needed. San Carlos is a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, quiet, comfy , easy parking and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms are nice and clean, front desk staff needs to be a little nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lowell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes easy to find parking .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money and the location is a 5 min walk to the heart of downtown San Carlos and all the amazing restaurants and cool stores!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room plenty of parking nice and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Fritz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disgusting and dirty room. Didn’t even bother staying the second night. Wouldn’t stay here if they were paying me.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great decor for an older motel-style place. Easy parking. Right around the corner from downtown San Carlos with great restaurants and bars. I will stay again when in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is not a hotel, it's a motel. And though there are some cute photos in the rooms, it is very basic, a little shabby, and loud due to low sound-proofing. The internet was fine, but not fast enough for a Zoom call.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Everything was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hassnae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very kind and professional
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, hotel and rooms at a price that’s actually affordable and won’t hit the bank.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, personable staff and good value for the room rate
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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