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Best Western University Inn Santa Clara

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and two windows with blinds. - Best Western University Inn Santa Clara (Santa Clara)
A swimming pool with tiled edges, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background. - Best Western University Inn Santa Clara (Santa Clara)
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area in the background, and a view of the outside through large windows. - Best Western University Inn Santa Clara (Santa Clara)
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Located close to Winchester Mystery House and California's Great America, Best Western University Inn Santa Clara provides free full breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted heater.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light.

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a desk.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and two windows with blinds.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bedside table.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Clara, Best Western University Inn Santa Clara is in the city center and near the airport. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at SAP Center at San Jose or Levi's Stadium. Visit our Santa Clara travel guide
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1655 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, 95050

What's nearby

  • A church with a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
    Santa Clara University
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A fountain in a landscaped garden with a building in the background.
    Mission Santa Clara de Asis
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • A park with a gazebo, trees, a brick pathway, and a grassy area.
    Central Park
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Civic Center Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Triton Museum of Art
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Clara Station
    3 min drive
  • Bonaventura Station
    6 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    4 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    12 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    6 min walk
  • Tay Ho
    6 min walk
  • Peet's Coffee
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western University Inn Santa Clara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Best Western University Inn Santa Clara 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 Best Western University Inn Santa Clara?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 15 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Best Western University Inn Santa Clara?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western University Inn Santa Clara located?

Located in the heart of Santa Clara, this hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Winchester Mystery House and within 6 mi (10 km) of SAP Center at San Jose and California's Great America. Levi's Stadium is 5.7 mi (9.3 km) away. Santa Clara Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Best Western University Inn Santa Clara Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable beds. Breakfast was good
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice large comfortable room. Breakfast had good choices, but hot food quality was average.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! The king-size bed was large, comfortable, and came with soft bedding. Breakfast was delicious, and the whole place was clean and tidy. The swimming pool water was crystal clear as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Kennedy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very spacious. Staff were friendly. The hot breakfast a plus. Easy parking. The hotel is very near many of the sites we wanted to visit, such as the Santa Clara Mission and Santana Row.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Chang Bum

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I like this hotel because it’s comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the cleanliness; the breakfast was excellent, in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing so professional and helpful during my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, well-laid out, and very attractive. Staff were helpful and efficient. Not the most amazing breakfast but it was hot and decent for value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, breakfast was better than expected and managed well. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, nice helpful staff, nice pool, good breakfast, comfortable bed and nice bathroom and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sri Satya Sai Bhargav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and decently big room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Maria Del Pilar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, self parking, clean rooms. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beds were superb—very comfortable with smooth soothing sheets and perfect pillows—not too hard, not too soft. Good bedside lighting. Parking good—wide spots not tiny cramped spots.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had a hair on the toilet and the alarm went off at 6am when we were hoping to sleep in (no one bothered to check it before we got there). Staff seemed to appreciate the annoyance of this(everyone was there getting in late from the AC/DC show), but we didn’t get anything off our bill. At 6am we decided to just go get breakfast, which was nicely done - for what it is. Don't expect a lot and you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I were just passing through town and needed a place to rest before hitting the road the next morning. Check in was a breeze, the room and beds were nice and tidy. The only thing I found odd was the placement of the vanity sink in the room. I’ve never stayed in a room with the sink right next to the entrance, but that doesn’t take away for the overall stay. Breakfast in the morning really surprised us with a wide variety of food to choose from. I would definitely stay here again if I ever happen to be in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

horace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the property was very clean also loved all the brightness in the room. Clean sheets and towels was a happy moment
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean, and the staff are nice as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria Del Pilar

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, rooms were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Haruka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and well-maintained, and the location was extremely convenient for everything I needed. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout my stay, which made the experience even better. Overall, I had a great stay and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern room with good amenities and large TV. Above average breakfast choices with 6-10 AM time window. Would prefer shower rather than shower over tub. Would definitely stay there again and recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Masayuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room itself was spacious enough for my needs but here is a list of issues that I had: The drain from the bath tub was very weak. The bed/ mattress was pretty shot It was noisy until 10pm ish as the room was facing a major road. The outdoor spool looked nice and the staff was helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quite, even though my room faced El Camino. Breakfast was plentiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, rooms are pretty spacious and very clean. Towels and sheets are clean as well
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and bathroom. Quiet area. And, the breakfast provided had quite a few good options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026