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LiA Hotel

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | In-room dining
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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950 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA, 94070
  • Place, Burton Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of San Carlos History
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiller Aviation Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(107 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Carlos

At LiA Hotel you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Hiller Aviation Museum and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Fox Theatre. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. Other amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff and luggage storage. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this San Carlos motel include San Mateo County Event Center and Silicon Valley.

What's nearby

  • Burton Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Museum of San Carlos History - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hiller Aviation Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Twin Pines Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Stanford University - 17 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos Station - 11 min walk
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Kazoku - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Town - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard - ‬6 min walk

About this property

LiA Hotel

LiA Hotel offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. LiA Hotel also features express check-out and a front desk safe. Self parking is free.

This San Carlos motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • No smoking on site
LiA Hotel offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

  • 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:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at LiA Hotel?

LiA Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at LiA Hotel?

Yep, LiA Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to LiA Hotel?

The closest beach to LiA Hotel is Half Moon Bay State Beach (17.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at LiA Hotel?

No, LiA Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at LiA Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at LiA Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

LiA Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 643 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1023 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker. Comfortable bed. Plumbing okay. Bobby, the Manager, is great. Parking is easy. Many, many restaurants within walking distance. Public transportation is very close.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bobby, the Manager is wonderful. The room is clean and comfortable. Easy parking. Great location. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amun-Ra

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room plenty of parking nice and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mareta

Travelled with family
AC worked fine. They do not clean rooms or refill toilet paper, or provide new towels if you stay less than a week.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Dated room. It’s a motel not a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zeqi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean new rooms. Quite. Great tv and service. In room coffee maker, fridge and microwave.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

HSIN MIN

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tessie

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, personable staff and good value for the room rate
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Very nice all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

vladimir

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025