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LiA Hotel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May

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, Twin Pines Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(110 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 15-minute drive of this San Carlos motel include San Francisco Bay and Stanford University.
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What's nearby

  • Burton Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Museum of San Carlos History - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Twin Pines Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Stanford University - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Levi's Stadium - 30 min drive - 34.4 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 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.

Property is also known as

LiA Hotel San Carlos

LiA Hotel

LiA San Carlos

LiA Hotel Motel

LiA Hotel San Carlos

LiA Hotel Motel San Carlos

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.

How much does it cost to stay at LiA Hotel?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LiA Hotel on 24 May 2026 start from AU$155, 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 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 678 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1082 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Cyn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms, not worth what I paid for. Not clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Guangting, Tempe

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy near the railroad. Old but expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Seth

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was mean and condescending. No place to park. Noisy and unpleasant. Smells like weed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Jerardo

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The key door badge wouldn’t work can’t let it be near any electronics & the room had an odd Odor to it. The picture are misleading.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rivera

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ankith

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassnae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very kind and professional
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great decor for an older motel-style place. Easy parking. Right around the corner from downtown San Carlos with great restaurants and bars. I will stay again when in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alexzandra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lowell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes easy to find parking .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend the LiA Hotel, nice location, great helpful staff, clean quiet rooms. It's a no brainer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hassnae

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Joan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Brandon

It was clean… more motel but fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was decent, seemed clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025