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LiA Hotel

2.5 star property
Travelers find a practical retreat near San Francisco Bay where express check-in, multilingual staff, and convenient location make exploring the city effortless

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LiA Hotel, in the heart of San Francisco Bay, offers essentials for a smooth visit. Enjoy WiFi, parking, and express check-in/checkout to ease travel hassles. Multilingual staff helps guests navigate their stay confidently.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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
(111 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

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)

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(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

About the neighborhood

Located in San Carlos, LiA Hotel is near a train station. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Shoreline Amphitheatre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Stanford Stadium, or consider a night out at Frost Amplitheater. Visit our San Carlos travel guide
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950 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA, 94070

What's nearby

  • 0_170096217
    Stanford University
    14 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Levi's Stadium
    Levi's Stadium
    30 min drive - 21.6 miles
  • California's Great America
    California's Great America
    31 min drive - 21.6 miles
  • Burton Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Museum of San Carlos History
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Jack in the Box
    5 min walk
  • Sushi Kazoku
    7 min walk
  • Town
    7 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is LiA Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at LiA Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at LiA Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is LiA Hotel located?

Situated in San Carlos, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hiller Aviation Museum, Fox Theatre, and Sequoia Hospital. Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away. San Carlos Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

LiA Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 677 out of 1084 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1084 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1084 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1084 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1084 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

David

I can’t believe how wonderful this room was that I had here. It was quiet cool the bed was comfortable. The TV was crystal. Clear plenty of closet. Space I was more than impressed and in fact, I just booked another room for tonight. Thank you LIA HOTEL‼️
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

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

8/10 Good

Tristen

Liked: Staff & service
Bed clean, pillows clean, shower and towels clean, everything was good for the price. I travel for work, need cheap hotels. good for price. only con, floor was dirty. so make sure to keep something for your feet like house shoes or slippers unless you want whatever bacteria is on that hard floor all over your feet. But seaside from what i would advise them to do and clean the floor. Was a 10/10 spot for the price and would 100 percent stay again when i need it location wise. Staff was very friendly, the bed was comfy, and the shower was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is close to the restaurant row. The property is ok to get in and out of. The room is very average. Beds are uncomfortable. Room had an odor, bathroom had mildew and mold.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's clean and met what I needed. It's definitely loud. There's some sort of workshop behind the hotel that was running a grinder well past midnight.
Stayed 1 night 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

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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, small, family run motel. I've stayed twice in king rooms. The rooms are quite small but comfortable and clean enough for an overnight night place to sleep. Not a lot of counter space in the bathroom. Plenty of hot water and nice pressure in the shower Small fridge and small microwave. Short 5 min walk to great dining options. And a couple of nice looking places right behind that I haven't tried yet. The price is often right and I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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
Verified

8/10 Good

ALICE

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend the LiA Hotel, nice location, great helpful staff, clean quiet rooms. It's a no brainer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne and Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and. competent staff, easy check in and check out, clean room, great location. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Management (Bobby) is great. Excellent location for shops, restaurants, transportation. Easy free parking. I love it here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick, the room was clean and the bed was soft. I’d definitely stay there again. Parking was crowded, but still a good quality stay especially for the price in that area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bobby, the Manager is wonderful. The room is clean and comfortable. Easy parking. Great location. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Iris

Tired hotel, in need of renovation. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at LiA Hotel are wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Very nice all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is not a hotel; it is a motel. It has the door and window to the outside walk way. If you want natural light you loose privacy. And the curtains don't close at all although there is a shade to pull down. The room was very noisy, you could people in the surrounding rooms and the traffic from the street. On the Sunday that I stayed, there were piles of dirty laundry outside the door. I understand that many guests check out on Sunday but I really don't want see their dirty sheets sitting outside the window and every time I leave or return to the room. There were some nice things like it is location with many good restaurants and a great grocery store in walking distance. The rooms were clean and the shampoo, conditioner and body wash were very nice. I like that they were kind that were attached to the wall instead of the small, disposable bottles. It had the potential to be very good but was just okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026