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San Carlos Inn

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San Carlos Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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A bedroom with a bed, two framed pictures on the wall, a bedside lamp, and a door to another room.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a round table.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in San Carlos, San Carlos Inn is near a train station. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Shoreline Amphitheatre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Silicon Valley. Stanford University Arboretum and Cantor Arts Center are also worth visiting. Visit our San Carlos travel guide
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1140 Morse Blvd, San Carlos, CA, 94070

What's nearby

  • A garden with white tulips, a clock tower, and a pond.
    Filoli
    12 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • A historic building with arches and a tower, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
    Stanford University
    14 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • A large stadium with multiple levels of seating and a parking lot in front.
    Levi's Stadium
    30 min drive - 21.6 miles
  • Burton Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Museum of San Carlos History
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • San Carlos Station
    11 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    6 min walk
  • Town
    8 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    4 min walk
  • Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
    7 min walk
  • Dumpling & Dough
    5 min walk

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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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

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

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra 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 smoke detector and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is San Carlos Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at San Carlos Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at San Carlos Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is San Carlos Inn located?

Situated in San Carlos, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Burton Park and Museum of San Carlos History. Hiller Aviation Museum and Fox Theatre are also within 3 mi (5 km). San Carlos Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

San Carlos Inn Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 393 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 393 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 393 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

KIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
happy remodeled recently . staff always friendly , being respectful wherever we go is not a secret . happy with 2pm check in , also .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derrall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to rest
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeenchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in; good room that has everything essential.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in, big spacious room, good location, friendly staff, really goood price !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking very convenient. Staff friendly. Heater/air conditioning worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good amenities, great location. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a small place and the furniture looked a little dated. But it was quite and next to some nice shopping areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school little quite place great staff and location cant be beat
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, courteous staff, great location. Nice amenities. Great low price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location, amenities. Good for low price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I go their often ! its like home . I travel 80 miles for 40hrs work . So happy san carlos inn and their caretakers are there , when i shelter . Love them . local business , near downtown amenities , on site parking , rooms street level two bed rooms if required , apr 20, 2026
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, accommodating staff, great location. I stayed for over a month looking for an apartment. I was very comfortable. I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Barbara A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Small but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was polite. Room is "no frills" but very clean. Parking was easy and right in front of my room. Quiet, clean and comfortable for those not looking for extras.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, parking was easy and felt safe here, theres also a shopping center just around the block. Simple room had everything we needed for a comfortable overnight stay and staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very friendly, clean and cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent, clean room, good location, inexpensive. I am upset that I have been told I have to leave for 3 hours for housekeeping. I have been here a week. They dont want to do housekeeping. It is an inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, convenient and good parking space
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All worked in the room. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the inn is not a chain and is staff is always friendly . i support local business . I am happy for on site parking near rooms . Glad rooms are street level and no need for stairs/elevator . local motel in downtown dining shopping san carlos area . Am lucky dec 6 last minute reservation . I sheltered here , my job nearby .the inn is small , fits right in the downtown plan ? Bed and pillows above average for me .so is the mini fridge-microwave / heater-ac / cable ,too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
family operated , local business , i believe , means i feel great that i can support the community .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Winstead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
quite room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Ronald

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ll be honest, it is not the greatest place to stay. The staff is super nice, the location for me is super convenient, but other than that if you aren’t getting it for $65/70 a night… I’m not sure you would agree with the value. Again, staff is super nice and pleasant, I just wish it was a little nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I always enjoy my experience at San Carlos Inn. Management treats me like family.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024