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Best Western University Inn Santa Clara

2.5 star property
Travelers can start their day with a workout followed by a complimentary full breakfast, all within easy reach of the area's most exciting attractions

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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)
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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)
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Located near California's Great America and SAP Center, Best Western University Inn Santa Clara offers a comfortable retreat with free breakfast, fitness center, outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Room options

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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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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), alarm clocks

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
(80 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a window.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

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. San Jose Civic Auditorium and Shoreline Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Santana Row Shopping Center and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall. 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 building with a red-tiled roof and arched windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and palm trees.
    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
  • Denny's
    2 min walk
  • Panera Bread
    7 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    12 min walk
  • Tay Ho
    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. 521 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Chang Bum

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria Del Pilar

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, rooms were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my go to hotel when working in Santa Clara! Everything is wonderful at this hotel. The location is perfect, the staff is so nice and kind. Clearly the best staff I have encountered at a hotel by far. The price per night is exceptionally fair. The breakfast is fabulous. Good quality hot and cold food. The rooms are clean, updated, comfortable and roomy. The grounds were pleasant and the parking was great. They don't charge for parking which is an added plus. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and quiet. Good breakfast choices
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sheila

The room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a good option for the price range in that area. Location is good. Still I can’t understand they serve breakfast with plastic cutlery. Please add a dish washer and silverware. The amount of plastic going to the landfill is enormous. Please don’t serve breakfast with plastic forks, knives and spoon anymore. That’s the reason I don’t give 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Masahiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot breakfast and no carbet in the room is very confortable!! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is very clean, great location, close to NVidia, AMD, Whole Foods.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025