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Buena Vista Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room
Lobby sitting area
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
  • Place, Van Ness Avenue
    ‪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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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King Room with Sofa Bed

King Room with Sofa Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 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 Presidio of San Francisco. Pier 39 and Moscone Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 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
  • Pier 39 - 3 min drive - 1.8 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
  • ‪Tadaima - ‬7 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 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
  • 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 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

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 May 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buena Vista Motor Inn on May 27, 2026 start from CA $168, 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. 450 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good hotel. Classic San Francisco layout. Don’t expect luxury. But the room was big enough, and SPOTLESS. The mattress was firm and comfortable. Housekeeping always pendant and very efficient. I arrived a little bit early and they checked me in with no problems at all. Great stay. Oh and parking included which it was a huge add on.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hector

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

8/10 Good

Jesse

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adryanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, staff was very kind. The video check in was different but all the same very quickly done. The room was good, not much around to walk but parking was free and the parking garage was very tight many orher guest were squeezing in with their vehicles. Overall I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was impeccable, rates were reasonable, a bit of road nice but I slept well in the comfortable bed. It is an interesting, older building that was refurbished tastefully.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always great easy and smooth check-in and check-out. Always a 5 star
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Deb

It was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Scottsdale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location; near some local stores and restaurants. Room had a full-size refrigerator.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Meh
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff were super friendly. Clean and is located near transit station. Will definitely be returning the next time I’m in San Francisco!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

2/10 Terrible

FERNANDO N

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mark ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

greg, Morro bay

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before, we had business at the Greek Consulate and we were able to walk there from the hotel. Nice to have secure parking. The only issue was that they didn't offer a microwave in the room, it shows in the listing that for $10 you could get a microwave which we requested but they weren't able to provide one.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Yannick

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel is not worth $160/night, nor is it worth an 8 points... It is a very ran down old motel 6, with doors damaged, half a.s fixed bathroom, with painted over mold ceiling and walls. The carpet both in room and hallway was over a decade old... Very ran down... Not worth anything over $60/night and less than a 5 points
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

kayleigh

Travelled with partner
good for the price, there was a weird virtual check in thing that took a long time to check in but overall staff was nice a s location was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

jialin

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is the worst hotel I’ve stayed at in the U.S. The cleanliness was very poor. I found a hair on the bedsheet, which was unacceptable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Rooms need to be more updated
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stale smell and the sink didn’t drain. Very basic inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026