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LiA Hotel

2.5 star property
Motel in San Carlos with free parking

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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Lobby sitting area
Bathroom sink
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
950 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA, 94070
  • Hiller Aviation Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • San Mateo County Event Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Filoli
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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 15-minute drive of this San Carlos motel include San Francisco Bay and Shoreline Amphitheatre.
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What's nearby

  • Hiller Aviation Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • San Mateo County Event Center - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Filoli - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Stanford University - 16 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos Station - 12 min walk
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Town - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Plantation Coffee Roastery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬8 min walk

About this property

LiA Hotel

Motel in San Carlos with free parking
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.

Languages

English

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Free 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

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 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 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.

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 Venice Beach in Half Moon Bay (17.5 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. 612 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Miss the former front desk staff. Always felt welcome and they made sure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The LiA hotel is conveniently located near the San Carlos city center/walk street…parking in the courtyard is easy and usually available. Those are the good things. The bad things are that the walls are very thin and you can hear your neighbors and the people above you if you’re on ground level. We were there for a week and there was loud music most nights. Probably won’t be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Russell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about the LiA hotel. The proprietors were pleasant and personable. The price was reasonable, especially for the area. The room had a coffee maker, a microwave oven, and a refrigerator. Lots of hot water in the shower. There were many restaurants within a short walk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Curt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first room I got had a super loud heater (I mean louder than a car engine, it was clearly broke) and the guy at the front gave me a bit of an attitude, but I shut it down quick by telling him "I'm not here to argue. You just give me a different room. And you should've had that fixed before you gave anybody the room". Other than that, it's pretty good. The new room they gave me is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Leonida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property located in a great area & essy parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice staff helpful , but the rooms were filthy. The floors need some serious cleaning and conditioning, I had to keep my shoes on the whole time. Light switches tables all dusty and dirty. Shower was clogged. Although the staff was nice this was enough for mento never come here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

mandana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff are kind and helpful. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Thought, there was an strong indian incense sticks aroma in the room. The roon window's blind opens to the path way so it can not be leave open without being seen from outside and if you close it, the room becom very dark. Also, this is a motel not a hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lanaya

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Theives

Stayed for my son’s football tournament, left at 6am and accidentally left my favorite water bottle. Called 10 times throughout the day and they never answered once!!! I drove back to the hotel when the tournament ended so I could go ask if the housekeeping had found anything in my room and they said nothing was found and they couldn’t (wouldn’t) be able to ask them till the housekeeping came in the next day???
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great option for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. Near bus a nd train and downtown is a two block walk to bars and retauraunts and a groceryy store that has a great deli
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

cecilio

Disliked: Amenities
The owner is not good 😐 terrible place to stay you got to think 3 times to staying here the owner is a monster don't know how to treat people whit respect nasty place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

SUZANNE, Truckee

Business traveller
I love this place because the price is right! It’s old, somewhat dumpy, but very inexpensive. I am comfortable (except when it’s garbage day and the trucks in the alley wake me up before 6). But that inconvenience is worth paying $100/night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025