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LiA Hotel

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | In-room dining
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 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, Museum of San Carlos History
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiller Aviation Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanford University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

  • Museum of San Carlos History - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hiller Aviation Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Stanford University - 14 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 16 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Levi's Stadium - 22 min drive - 22.5 miles

Getting around

  • Millbrae Station - 23 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Kazoku - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Town - ‬7 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 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 smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

LiA Hotel San Carlos
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LiA Hotel Motel
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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 Jan 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LiA Hotel on Feb 13, 2026 start from $123.79, 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 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 14.5 mi (24-min drive) from Half Moon Bay State Beach and 14.5 mi (24-min drive) from Poplar 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 635 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1010 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALICE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

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

8/10 Good

ALICE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking easy Staff friendly room clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is easy. Air conditioning is ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mykyta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a rating of 8.6 out of 10, which is considered excellent, but it didn’t quite meet my expectations. It felt old and a bit cheap. I’d give it a 6 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

vladimir

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was fine for an older motel, better than a motel 6. The location in San Carlos is surrounded by silicon valley so you got Menlo Park is a few minutes away Palo Alto isn't far San Jose and it's really cute Little Saigon district is lots far at all. I had pho in Little Saigon and then headed to the motel and got a good night's sleep. The shower was by good temperature and water pressure and for the money it was great value. The level of service by the family of managers was just great. I arrived a little late, perhaps a little after 11:00, and they weren't cranky.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really love it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As advertised. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is just a block away from the start of Downtown San Carlos
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

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

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was really friendly and easy to check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I made reservations and paid whole amount . When I arrived the manager of hotel said that they don’t have any available rooms. This was terrible time for me. Because I have never had the same experience. I hope the hotel. come will return my money back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025