Buena Vista Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Ghirardelli Square

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Sun deck
Meeting facility
Lift
Interior entrance
Suite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan

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1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
  • Place, Union Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ghirardelli Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lombard Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room with Sofa Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Single Murphy Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Francisco

At Buena Vista Motor Inn you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Ghirardelli Square and Presidio of San Francisco. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking and a 24-hour business centre. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Plus you'll find a garden, a computer station and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this Cow Hollow hotel, you'll be 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Pier 39 and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Moscone Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Union Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Van Ness Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ghirardelli Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lombard Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pier 39 - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 6 min drive
  • Hyde St & Lombard St Stop - 9 min walk
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Berry - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Komeya No Bento - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Motoring Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ly's Vietnamese Cuisine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roam Artisan Burgers - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Buena Vista Motor Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Ghirardelli Square
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and coworking spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Buena Vista Motor Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Buena Vista Motor Inn offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation is furnished with desks and desk chairs. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (92 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • In-room microwave fee: USD 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Buena Vista Inn
Buena Vista Motor
Buena Vista Motor Inn
Buena Vista Motor Inn San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor Hotel San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor Inn Hotel
Buena Vista Motor Inn San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor Inn Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

Buena Vista Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

As of 14 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buena Vista Motor Inn on 30 Jan 2026 start from AU$189.05, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

Yep, Buena Vista Motor Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Buena Vista Motor Inn?

The closest beach to Buena Vista Motor Inn is Ocean Beach (8.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

No, Buena Vista Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Buena Vista Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Orlando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will always stay here when visiting the city. Very clean and easy safe parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a cozy stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a tad small and first come first serve. Besides that laction was great and felt safe. Room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love staying here! It’s convenient to everything, super clean and welcoming. It’s our home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay, very clean and staff helpful. Only issue is the noise and parking is a bit tight.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

April

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilia, Carmichael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean. Good location. Ample parking. Basic . Good value for cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel, Langley

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property rated as 8.2. no way! Room we got had sink outside bathroom and you could touch all 4 walls inside bathroom without moving your feet. photos showed a couch, no room for one in our room. Not a single photo showed a room like ours was possible. I had Expedia on the fone to move hotel as not what was represented but it was already late at night and we had driven 12 hours to get there. Toughed it out. I was very worried about losing the parking spot as it was VERY VERY limited for the number of rooms and no nearby parking for any amount of money!.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , okay couch , okay beed , great hotel staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was pretty spacious and clean. The ice maker on our floor wasn't working so we had to go to another floor for ice. Parking is tight and limited but we were happy to find a spot and used ride share so we didnt lose the space. They claimed there was a communal microwave but we got told otherwise when we asked to use one. It was an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great property to stay at. We kept our vehicle safely parked for a couple of days while we checked out San Francisco. The virtual check in lady was so great, I wasn’t sure if she was AI at first and she had a good chuckle with me. We will stay here again when we come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and has outside area with view of Golden Gate Bridge. Free parking is a plus and walkable to pier 39.
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthit

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good e
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayle, Springfield

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here as a family of three for work and fun. There was a nice desk and chair for me to work on my laptop. Staff was very nice. Food and coffee options close by. Quiet area and felt safe. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Celeste

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

joel

Liked: Staff & service
The traffic noise on the side of the building was loud there were several disturbances during the night in the hallways you can pretty much hear through the walls
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, helpful staff. I was able to walk (25 mins) to a business event near Fisherman's wharf and back each day. Also good for getting to the Marina area for walks. Old hotel but clean and good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex J

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

Would recommend

For a budget stay, with secure free parking, I’m not sure what more you can ask for. Minutes from Marina District and a few blocks from Union St.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, San Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very friendly and helpful! Rooms could have more comfortable seats or places to sit and rest. It's nothing fancy but very nice place to stay Highly recommend for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025