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LiA Hotel

2.5 star property
Motel in San Carlos with free parking

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | In-room dining
Lobby sitting area
Exterior detail

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(93 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
950 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA, 94070

What's nearby

  • Hiller Aviation Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • San Mateo County Event Center - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Filoli - 13 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Stanford University - 16 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

  • San Carlos Station - 12 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Town - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Plantation Coffee Roastery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬8 min walk

About this property

LiA Hotel

Motel near San Francisco Bay
LiA Hotel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at LiA Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

Languages

English

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

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 smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is LiA Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at LiA Hotel?

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, Peninsula Museum of Art, and Fox Theatre. Sequoia Hospital and Marlin Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). San Carlos Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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LiA Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xochilt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My boyfriend and I planned for this trip and this hotel was very affordable and nice for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, quite but close to everything - comfortable king bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very good, walking distance to many restaurants. Nice, accommodating staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great small hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Property! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at LiA! Everything about the trip was smooth and stress-free. The hotel was easy to find, check-in was quick, and the room was clean and comfortable. No issues at all—just a super easy, pleasant experience. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lia Hotel delivers every time! Clean, good shower pressure, microwave, fridge, and parking included.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed somewhere to stay while visiting my baby brother at Stanford. I had accidently reserved for 3 nights instead of 1 and the property manager saw that we had just come from the hospital and did everything he could to help. The room was very clean and the staff were extremely kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply an amazing place to stay yet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great experience, each and every time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay property for the area. Price seemed a bit high for the quality, but the location was good and price was okay for the zip code.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davaa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it’s comfortable and so clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here several times and they deliver each time! The place is clean, check-in is quick, staff is friendly. TV provides channel options, iron, fridge, microwave, coffee maker. Bed is comfortable. LOVE Lia!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danyal

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirinda

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bohdan

All great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniele F

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

Great value clean and easy access to freeway resta

Spacious rooms, clean minimal look plenty of parking conveniently located if you’re looking for a clean place to sleep and shower without robbing the bank is this the place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maximum cleanliness. Easy check in and out. New fixtures and furnitures. Good linens. What else could one look for
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025