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Sterling Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Santana Row Shopping Center in Santa Clara

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Reception
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom shower

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2234 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA, 95050-6034
  • Place, Santa Clara University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Leavey Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Clara de Asis
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(118 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Santa Clara

Close to airport.At this Santa Clara motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Clara University and 3 miles (5 km) of Santana Row Shopping Center. SAP Center at San Jose and Winchester Mystery House are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Clara University - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Leavey Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mission Santa Clara de Asis - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • San Jose Municipal Rose Garden - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Civic Center Station - 4 min drive
  • Santa Clara Station - 15 min walk
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyager Craft Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bill's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shawarmaji - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sterling Inn

Motel near Santana Row Shopping Center in Santa Clara
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Clara motel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Sterling Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Clara motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Sterling Inn Santa Clara
Sterling Santa Clara
Sterling Inn Motel
Sterling Inn Santa Clara
Sterling Inn Motel Santa Clara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sterling Inn to the airport?

Sterling Inn is 5.2 mi (11-min drive) away from the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sterling Inn?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sterling Inn on Jun 27, 2026 start from CA $143, 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 Sterling Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sterling Inn.

Does Sterling Inn offer free breakfast?

Sterling Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sterling Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Casino M8trix (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sterling Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Sterling Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sterling Inn have a pool?

Sterling Inn does not have a pool.

Does Sterling Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sterling Inn to downtown Santa Clara?

Sterling Inn is 1.4 mi away from Santa Clara.

Sterling Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 732 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abelardo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, super well maintained, spotless rooms. Quiet and safe location to walk and dine. Could use a kettle or coffee machine.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
The Sterling Inn was not what I expected. It was OK, and for the most part clean and safe, which is the most important thing (except for the hair in the sink, but that was no big deal). The front desk clerk was friendly and I got my room right away, but with all the great reviews I suppose I expected better. I would not stay here again. Overall the place reminded me of a cheap motel.... While fairly clean, the bed and pillows were clearly far older than they should be, the towels were old and flimsy and needing to be replaced, the fixtures were loose and broken, the walls were painted over drywall cracks, the AC/Heater unit worked but was old, the sink clogged up, the shower door was loose and in danger of falling off, and the floors were sticky. I gave it 3 stars because, in spite of this review, it wasn't misleading. The pictures are fairly accurate, and everything else in the area was 3-4x the cost. If I could have planned it better or had a bigger budget or a longer stay I would have stayed somewhere else. I surely will next time. It's fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff, clean room and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff, immaculate rooms, excellent property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From my perspective, this place had a really cute, cozy, and home-like feeling especially being family-owned. The service was so kind and excellent. It was spotless, with lots of space and plenty of parking. Plus, the pricing was great for the quality. Overall, I’d definitely come back here! Go and support! Also! It's close by to a couple of restaurants and drinks!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is amazing close to SCU
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Francisco J

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice, clean, centrally located, and the manager Ed was a super nice guy!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Oswaldo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and affordable for a quick overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, love the location. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jae

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unassuming exterior, but spotless interior. Comfortable beds, very convenient to airport and Santa Clara.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was immaculate
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great! Service was easy. We enjoyed out stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bahaa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026