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Sterling Inn

Property class: 2
Motel near SAP Center at San Jose in Santa Clara

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a view of a bathroom through an open door.
A reception area with a wooden wall, a black reception desk, a clock, and a tall floor lamp.
A covered outdoor corridor with wooden ceiling, concrete pillars, and large windows.
A wooden cabinet with a microwave, a Danby refrigerator, and a Samsung TV displaying a program guide.
A closet with a hanging rack, an ironing board, and a bag labeled "HAIR DRYER".

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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, Silicon Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Clara University
    ‪1 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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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a television, a microwave, and a door with a number.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(142 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a small desk.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white and blue bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden desk with a chair.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Santa Clara

Close to airport.Within a 5-minute walk of this well-placed motel, you'll find Silicon Valley and Santa Clara University. SAP Center at San Jose and Santana Row Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Silicon Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 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
  • Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 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
  • ‪Normandy House Lounge - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Shawarmaji - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kirk's Steakburgers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sterling Inn

Motel near SAP Center at San Jose 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 Oct 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sterling Inn on Nov 1, 2026 start from CA $125, 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 761 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent clean place for a short stay in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our clean room and the front desk guy was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always hassle free when I stay at the Sterling inn. Friendly staff, and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean, remodeled and quaint rooms. Parking was a breeze. The inn is conveniently located with many restaurants, shopping and entertainment nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, coffee shop across the street and lots of little restaurants and eateries very close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I only stayed one night, but the owner is super kind, the room was clean and inviting, water was hot, it’s in a very convenient location, and we got to park right in front of our room. Definitely recommend staying here and will stay here when I’m ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a basic, no frills motel in a very convenient location. Room was very clean and Ed at the front desk could not have been more friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient to visit Santa Clara University. Owner is very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Food spots real close
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an anazing place stays and rates were so responsible.. the office manager was also very helpful and kind
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, love the location. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and fine. Not luxury, but overall just what I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location & great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff, clean room and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay for 2 days. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything we needed. They made us feel comfortable from check-in to check-out. The room was clean, comfortable, and everything went smoothly. We really appreciated the excellent customer service and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option in Santa Clara
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff, immaculate rooms, excellent property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Parking is convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great staff, clean rooms. Needs ice machine and a couple vending machines but overall a great place to stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and owner even called us by name without ever having met us! Greeted us in the parking lot. Beautiful grounds. Lots of attention goes into the property and the owner is proud. Food and coffee shops right across the street. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and affordable for a quick overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ed was fantastic! Loved my stay! Will definitely be coming back. Location was perfect. So many eateries so close to the inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026