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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star San Carlos hotel

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Lobby lounge
Free daily buffet breakfast
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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555 Skyway, San Carlos, CA, 94070
  • Place, Hiller Aviation Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of San Carlos History
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlin Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Carlos

Close to airport.Stay at this San Carlos hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hiller Aviation Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Museum of San Carlos History. Marlin Park and Bair Island Marina Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Hiller Aviation Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Museum of San Carlos History - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Peninsula Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Marlin Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Stanford University - 14 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos Station - 4 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nursel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Out of the Barrel San Carlos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Local Kitchens - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3-star San Carlos hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos was completed in August 2025.

This 3-star San Carlos hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1996
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos offers 121 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This San Carlos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 21 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 21 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Fairfield Inn Marriott Motel San Carlos
Fairfield Inn Marriott San Carlos
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos

Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 987 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 987 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 987 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 987 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 987 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jayaprakash

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was fas
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suet Ki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Loral P

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orville

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheyne

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. There were some minor water shutdowns during the day while the hotel undergors renovation but overall a good experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

TOM

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyne Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and easy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Uttiya

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
They disable room key cards 20 minutes before checkout time. This is not published in their policy and front desk could not provide any meaningful reason why this is so.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay with a great breakfast bar. Some place I would consider going to again. There was construction going on but outside of the protection in the elevator I wasn’t impacted.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and accessible location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Water was brown when we put of shower. Was very loud could hear the neighbors talking. Staff was nice breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fairfield Inn San Carlos

I was visiting the area for a family get together. The hotel was fabulous. Great, convenient location, clean, comfortable and staff was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, peaceful, a good breakfast, good beds, and overall a good place to be! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly but hotel is very basic. Breakfast was in a small room, not many tables and just basic. Not bad but I think there’s better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Great place for the price at the time of booking. Clean quiet and safe area for being next to a small airport
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tachen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and nice

Hotel is next to Starbucks. Clean and staff was helpful. The room had a microwave and mini fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family, Business traveller
The only issue was that they have to move us from one room to a different one because the tub was liking and water was everywhere in the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant change

Excellent hotel! We moved to this place after a bad experience with another and couldn't have been happier! Comfy beds, clean room, excellent staff, no airport noise. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025