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The Flamingo Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near SAP Center at San Jose

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Room amenity
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Property grounds
The Flamingo Motel sits in central San Jose, offering travelers a practical home base with free in-room WiFi and self parking. The helpful staff enhances stays at this property, which places guests conveniently close to SAP Center at San Jose.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1084 The Alameda, San Jose, CA, 95126

What's nearby

  • SAP Center at San Jose - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Jose McEnery Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • CSU San Jose State University - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • PayPal Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Santana Row Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Diridon Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • San Jose Diridon Station - 13 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luna Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sunright Tea Studio - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Uncle John’s Pancake House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hannah Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crema Coffee Roasting Company - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Flamingo Motel

Motel near SAP Center at San Jose
Located close to San Jose McEnery Convention Center, The Flamingo Motel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Flamingo Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Flamingo Motel San Jose
Flamingo San Jose
The Flamingo Motel Motel
The Flamingo Motel San Jose
The Flamingo Motel Motel San Jose

Frequently asked questions

Is The Flamingo Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Flamingo Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Flamingo Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Flamingo Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Flamingo Motel located?

Located in St. Leo's, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and SAP Center at San Jose. San Jose McEnery Convention Center and Santa Clara University are also within 3 mi (5 km). San Jose Diridon Tram Stop is 12 minutes by foot and San Fernando Station is 17 minutes.

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The Flamingo Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 385 out of 869 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 869 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 869 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 869 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 869 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maricela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've been booking rooms here for years and have never had any issues.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff and a nice hotel with little hassle
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very responsive and helpful front desk. The exterior of the motel is a little dated, but the interior seems freshly renovated and very clean, room has a nice clean laundry smell when we entered, and it seemed to be generally quiet. A lot of great restaurants were walking distance including breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. A few bodegas were just down the street as well. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a motel. Loved the older feel with newer amenities perfect for walking to the SAP Center
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine. Located on busy road but other than that no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a quick place to stay after White water rafting. Needed a spot close to the Winchester house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adiel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean convenient rooms, good choice for a budget motel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer or Refugio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, bed was comfortable. Staff was very nice, easy check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Disliked: Amenities
This property had been recommended to me as a nice place to stay near the San Jose airport. But the room and the bed didn’t meet my standards and I actually got bitten by bedbugs!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old-school motel in a good walkable location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little motel. Older but upgraded. Plenty of dining options nearby. Walkable neighborhood. Whole Foods a 10 minute walk away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
needed a room a block away from a job. otherwise I would not stay here. good price though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

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

Good stay!

Inexpensive stay in a clean motel with good service from staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on a street full of vibrant daytime activities. Great restaurants (highly recommend Zona Rosa), coffeehouses, and cute shops. Our room was very clean, well stocked, quiet, and comfortable. The staff, especially the proprietor, was friendly, kind, and accommodating. Hands down the best motor inn/motel I've stayed at in my years of traveling. Don't forget to check out the neon flamingos on the signage in the evening!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gardiner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice 60s era motel. Pretty good condition.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, reasonable price, close to San Jose Civic and walkable to restaurants and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is quiet & clean. Great location with many restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unique, retro motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is close to the San Jose train station and the Sharks' hockey arena.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cheap motel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice people own and operate
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was pleasant and the room was clean and comfortable It was easy to get to the sharks game Unfortunately, our TV didn’t work, but we were not in the room to even watch it The coffee could be better I always enjoy a decent cup of coffee
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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