Sterling Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Clara University

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Front of property
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2234 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA, 95050-6034

What's nearby

  • Santa Clara University - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • PayPal Park - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Santana Row Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • SAP Center at San Jose - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gish Station - 4 min drive
  • Santa Clara Station - 15 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smoking Pig BBQ - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sterling Inn

Motel near Santa Clara University
Close to Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall, Sterling Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Sterling Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

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)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sterling Inn Santa Clara
Sterling Santa Clara
Sterling Inn Motel
Sterling Inn Santa Clara
Sterling Inn Motel Santa Clara

Frequently asked questions

Is Sterling Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sterling Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sterling Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sterling Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sterling Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Santa Clara University and within 3 mi (5 km) of Santana Row Shopping Center and SAP Center at San Jose. Winchester Mystery House and San Jose McEnery Convention Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). Santa Clara Station is 15 minutes by foot and San Jose College Park Station is 23 minutes.

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Sterling Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 660 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Absolutely wonderful place with a charming owner—I’ve had multiple stays and will always come back here when in San Jose area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The manager of this hotel is so kind, and professional. Would always stay here for Santa Clara visits!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Staff and location is great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The facility is clean and neat, better than many more higher rank hotels
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Amazing stay and the enormous avocado tree on site was quite the tree! Ed and staff are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Ed and his staff are amazing. Only meant to stay one night but ended up staying 4, great stay. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Really great stay here. Super clean and quiet, with great food options nearby.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Ed and staff are great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great service, lovely people working at Sterling Inn, clean and simple rooms, beautiful landscaping with trees and flowers. Lots of great restaurants and cafes right near by :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great value hotel ! Perfect just to spend the night. Clean and great service. A little out dated but that’s where the value comes in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Best place to stay for a simple night visting Santa Clara Univ. It is nice to walk to see my kids and owner is super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Great staff, very clean room, though the beds are not the softest. Great overnight stay for a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Awesome customer service he was very friendly, the property was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Excellent customer service and accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Very clean property and friendly stuff. Good value overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

Average motel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Everything Good ! No coffe ! Man at from desk asked everybpdy why u parked n where u go ! No private roms!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great and helpful staff, simple and clean rooms, easy parking, walkable location, and WiFi is better than an average hotel's.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

The property is new.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Check-in was easy, the gentleman was very courteous. The room was very clean. I needed a place to sleep next to the airport and this was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025