Sterling Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Santana Row Shopping Center in Santa Clara

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Room amenity
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
2234 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA, 95050-6034
  • Santa Clara University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • PayPal Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Santana Row Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(88 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Clara

Close to airport.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this motel, you'll find Santana Row Shopping Center and SAP Center at San Jose. Winchester Mystery House and San Jose McEnery Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Clara University - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • PayPal Park - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Winchester Mystery House - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Santana Row Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • SAP Center at San Jose - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gish Station - 4 min drive
  • Santa Clara Station - 15 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smoking Pig BBQ - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sterling Inn

Motel near Santana Row Shopping Center in Santa Clara
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Clara motel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Sterling Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Clara motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Sterling Inn Santa Clara
Sterling Santa Clara
Sterling Inn Motel
Sterling Inn Santa Clara
Sterling Inn Motel Santa Clara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sterling Inn to the airport?

Sterling Inn is 5.1 mi (8-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 Sterling Inn?

As of Jun 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sterling Inn on Jun 23, 2025 start from $110.0, 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 Sterling Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sterling Inn.

Does Sterling Inn offer free breakfast?

Sterling Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sterling Inn?

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

What time is check-in at Sterling Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Sterling Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sterling Inn have a pool?

Sterling Inn does not have a pool.

Does Sterling Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sterling Inn to downtown Santa Clara?

Sterling Inn is 1.4 mi away from Santa Clara.

Sterling Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria Leonida

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great stay here. Super clean and quiet, with great food options nearby.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Easy to visit students at SCU

Great place for a quick visit to kids at Santa Clara Univ.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Joonhwa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina, San Jose

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy, the gentleman was very courteous. The room was very clean. I needed a place to sleep next to the airport and this was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

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

Great front desk

Gentleman at front desk was very nice 5 stars .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Depeche

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very clean and roomy for the price.

I enjoy the price and easy to manage online the room superb cleanliness by Maria she’s very throughly thank you so much Maria-:)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

8/10 Good

Tony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hassle.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Arnel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable place to stay with great owner who was gracious enough to slow me to check in early. Great coffee shop across the street and walking distance to SCU campus
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davis

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

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

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivi

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my 2nd stay at the facility. Very close to Airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Auburn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and helpful staff, simple and clean rooms, easy parking, walkable location, and WiFi is better than an average hotel's.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025