A 24-hour front desk, express check-in and express check-out are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a front desk safe, multilingual staff assistance and a vending machine are on-site.
LiA Hotel offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at LiA Hotel. During your stay, you'll be close to San Mateo County Event Center. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include a front desk safe, multilingual staff and a vending machine
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
9 minutes by car from San Francisco Bay and 8 minutes from San Mateo County Event Center
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.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Family friendly
In-room cot
In-room kitchenette
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
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
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1 building
2 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Down comforter
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
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
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 cots (infant beds)!
Payment types at the property
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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 smoke detector and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Property is also known as
LiA Hotel San Carlos
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LiA Hotel Motel San Carlos
LiA Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Did not feel safe staying here with my toddler. Hotel does not look like the pictures online. Room was dirty. Very loud location. Can hear cars driving constantly. Hotel is run down. Lamp shad was dirty. Floors were dirty. Table was dirty. Shower looked dirty. Very disappointed. We ended up leaving and not staying the night. We went to another hotel. We asked for a refund but we were told there’s no refunds even though we weren’t in the room for more than 5 minutes. There are plenty of better hotels in the surrounding area. Don’t go here.
Great location. Clean.
This isn’t a fancy hotel (gym, cafe, etc), but it checks all the boxes for a nice clean safe place at a reasonable price.
Tony
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Linda
Travelled with family
8 Aug 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Choose another, if you can
Sink was falling off the wall, poorly maintained. Sheets and bed linens appeared to be clean...this is about the best I can say about this place.
Linda
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Sonja
Business traveller, Travelled with partner
7 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was our first time here (visits to Stanford Medical). We chose this hotel because it was $100 cheaper than the place we normally stay. It was very basic but suited our needs.
Sonja
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey
7 Aug 2025
Jeffrey
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elias, San Diego
6 Aug 2025
Clean and comfortable
Elias
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Julie
5 Aug 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location but not too clean
I found this hotel on a travel website. The location was great with easy walking to food, entertainment and shopping. The beds and bathroom were clean, but the floors are filthy. The floors appear to be linoleum and had not been mopped with a clean mop. My room had a kitchenette, but the table had something dried on it. I had to buy disinfectant wipes to wipe the table and floors off. It was a disappointment for sure. The parking lot was also full on a Friday night, and we had to create our own parking spot one evening. I was not happy with the security as the deadbolt on the door was all that kept the door secured and could easily be breached. The lack of cleanliness and security would prevent me from staying again.