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Buena Vista Motor Inn

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco

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A rooftop patio with a table and chairs, a trash bin, a potted plant, and a view of the city skyline.
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.
A hotel lobby with a curved carpet, seating area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering views.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, air conditioning unit, and curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a blue sofa.

King Room with Sofa Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, air conditioning unit, and curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.

Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Murphy Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Francisco

Cow Hollow stay.With a stay at this Cow Hollow hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ghirardelli Square and 2 miles (3 km) of San Francisco Bay. Presidio of San Francisco and Pier 39 are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Union Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Van Ness Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lombard Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ghirardelli Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Francisco Bay - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Berry - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Motoring Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Komeya No Bento - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roam Artisan Burgers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Buena Vista Motor Inn

Hotel near Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco
As a guest of Buena Vista Motor Inn, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Buena Vista Motor Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front-desk safe. 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
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Buena Vista Motor Inn offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

How close is Buena Vista Motor Inn to the airport?

Buena Vista Motor Inn is 15.7 mi (36-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buena Vista Motor Inn on Nov 2, 2026 start from CA $156, excluding 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.

Does Buena Vista Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Buena Vista Motor Inn.

How close is Buena Vista Motor Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 6.8 mi (23-min drive) from Ocean Beach.

Does Buena Vista Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Buena Vista Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (25-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Buena Vista Motor Inn have a pool?

Buena Vista Motor Inn does not have a pool.

Does Buena Vista Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Buena Vista Motor Inn to downtown San Francisco?

Buena Vista Motor Inn is 1.8 mi away from San Francisco.

Buena Vista Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, parking was free in a garage, and staff were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near many of the sights with a 1 mile walk. It was right on the BigBus line where you could hop on and off. It had on site parking which was a big plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location close to mai SFO attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always very clean and comfy, parking is so easy and walkable to so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is free, which is rare in the city. The front desk staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location free safe parking cozy room couch a plus
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location it is outdated but very clean has free parking has mini fridge would of been nice to have a microwave
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean, beds are comfy, staff is so kind! Really love how close everything is to walk - there’s a laundry mat right around the corner which is super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, kind staff and easy parking! Within walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Business trip room was clean quiet stay parking was a plus plus and the surrounding neighborhood were great. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Check in was weird doing it with someone on a camera. Place is okay. Main reason I booked was the free parking. They have tried to make the hotel updated which is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service rooms were clean loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was too comfortable, near all the hot spot and staff was helpful with directions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Parking onsite is nice but very tight for larger cars. A little noisy on street side.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Basic.. good location for buses
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The roof top deck was awesome and the room was clean and comfy. The on site parking was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Available parking.. Easy check in . Had handicap room so plenty of space. Was street side so loud until traffic calmed down. Traveled with wife and 12 year old twins.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room ,Good a location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Request a room on the backside of the hotel away from Lombard St. It can get noisy. Otherwise, it is conveniently located and having free parking is a pllus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check-in process and clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a savior. The staff was doing the best they could. Great location and lots of food options nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was totally not what I expected. In my opinion it needs some serious updating and remodeling.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026