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Sterling Inn

2.0 star property
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.
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Wardrobe
Reception
A wooden cabinet with a microwave, a Danby refrigerator, and a Samsung TV displaying a program guide.
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 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, Mission Santa Clara de Asis
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • 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
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(127 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
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Santa Clara

Close to airport.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this motel, you'll find SAP Center at San Jose and PayPal Park. Santana Row Shopping Center 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
  • Mission Santa Clara de Asis - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Civic Center Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • San Jose Municipal Rose Garden - 3 min drive - 1.8 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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bill's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shawarmaji - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬7 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

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 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sterling Inn on Jul 3, 2026 start from CA $136, 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. 745 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1010 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

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

Robert

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

Harjender

Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here a few times. The owner and all the staff are incredibly nice and welcoming. Stay here any chance i can..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is nearby, groceries, food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Parking good and secure. Stores and restaurants close by. Room quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Lavar

Rooms are great here for the price and customer care is A+
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very friendly and welcoming. He made sure we had everything we needed. The room was clean and comfortable. The area was very safe and close to coffee shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is amazing close to SCU
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was simply but clean and comfortable. Very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elitania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of parking. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room & friendly check in experience at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

vicki

Parking easy. Walking distance to restaurants. Clean but no extras. A basic room with clean linens
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean,Ed was great at check in,good parking,will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is my to go place when I need a room in the Bay Area. The staff is amazing and very helpful, the rooms are really clean and it’s at a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025