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LiA Hotel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this San Carlos motel

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | In-room dining
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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950 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA, 94070
  • Place, Burton Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of San Carlos History
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Pines Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(111 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

San Carlos

In San Carlos .You'll find Hiller Aviation Museum and Fox Theatre within 3 miles (5 km) of this motel. Sequoia Hospital and Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Burton Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Museum of San Carlos History - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Twin Pines Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Filoli - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Stanford University - 14 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos Station - 11 min walk
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Kazoku - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Town - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard - ‬6 min walk

About this property

LiA Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this San Carlos motel
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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • No smoking on site
LiA Hotel offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 available

Express 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

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:

  • 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 fire extinguisher, 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 guestroom 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each 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

How close is LiA Hotel to the airport?

LiA Hotel is 1.7 mi (8-min drive) away from the San Carlos, CA (SQL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at LiA Hotel?

As of May 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LiA Hotel on May 24, 2026 start from CA $132, 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 LiA Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at LiA Hotel.

How close is LiA Hotel to the beach?

This motel is 18.4 mi (41-min drive) from Half Moon Bay State Beach and 18.4 mi (42-min drive) from Poplar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does LiA Hotel offer free breakfast?

LiA Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at LiA Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Artichoke Joe's Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at LiA Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at LiA Hotel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does LiA Hotel have a pool?

LiA Hotel does not have a pool.

Does LiA Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is LiA Hotel to downtown San Carlos?

LiA Hotel is 0.5 mi away from San Carlos.

LiA Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 675 out of 1079 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1079 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1079 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1079 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1079 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed at the Lia hotel and loved it. We were here for the S.F. Giant’s game and it was a perfect walk to and from the park. It also is so close to Chinatown, Union Square, and downtown. The front desk manager, Vincent was awesome and we look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL, Yuba City

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and ok place to stay on a budget
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaran

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC is cool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Guangting, Tempe

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy near the railroad. Old but expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Seth

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was mean and condescending. No place to park. Noisy and unpleasant. Smells like weed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Jerardo

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The key door badge wouldn’t work can’t let it be near any electronics & the room had an odd Odor to it. The picture are misleading.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rivera

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ankith

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Quinn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassnae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very kind and professional
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great decor for an older motel-style place. Easy parking. Right around the corner from downtown San Carlos with great restaurants and bars. I will stay again when in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alexzandra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lowell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes easy to find parking .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend the LiA Hotel, nice location, great helpful staff, clean quiet rooms. It's a no brainer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hassnae

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Joan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026