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LiA Hotel

2.5 star property

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Two spacious beds with white linens and matching nightstands, set against a checkered floor and adorned with framed pictures.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast in the comfort of your room, complete with a microwave and coffee machine.
Traditional tiled roof and columned facade with a window.
Relax in a serene space with two comfortable armchairs, a small table, and a potted plant.
Relax in a stylish room with a large flat-screen TV, a desk with gold handles, and a comfortable chair.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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950 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA, 94070
  • Hiller Aviation Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • San Mateo County Event Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Filoli
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration) | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(93 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

LiA Hotel

Motel in San Carlos with free parking
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 clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 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.

Languages

English

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

  • Free 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

More

  • 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
LiA Hotel
LiA San Carlos
LiA Hotel Motel
LiA Hotel San Carlos
LiA Hotel Motel San Carlos

LiA Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 617 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1010 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply an amazing place to stay yet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

vladimir

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As someone who has traveled extensively across the globe--from boutique stays in Europe to luxury hotels in Asia--I can confidently say that Lia Hotel stands out as one of the cleanest, most well-maintained, and genuinely welcoming places l've ever stayed. Tucked away in the Bay Area, where affordable quality can be hard to come by, Lia Hotel is an absolute gem. The rooms are spotless--seriously, not a speck of dust in sight--and the attention to detail in cleanliness is unmatched anywhere l've been. It's clear the team here takes great pride in the guest experience. Beyond that, the rates are unbelievably reasonable, especially given the prime location. In a region where accommodations can easily break the bank, this hotel delivers top-tier comfort and service without the outrageous price tag. If you're traveling through the Bay Area and want a place that's clean, quiet, and feels like a true hidden treasure, Lia Hotel is it. I can't recommend it enough--and I don't say that lightly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT, Middlebury

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great quiet place to rest and good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything its wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

vladimir

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here multiple times and its always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at hotels all over the Bay Area, and LIA Hotel is my favorite. It’s a family run hotel near lots of dining options. It’s very safe and very walkable. Free parking. It’s very clean and I love the art theme and quotes that adorn the walls.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
It was okay they charged my moms card twice with 50 depoist
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quit rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tauna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nathanael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A place to sleep
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Georgia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Candy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was ok for the most part but when we were checking out they come to check room out for the return of my 50.00 deposit . We had went to a benefit concert on the train to SF and my friend tripped and busted her lip on the way back and was trying to get lip to stop bleeding with a wash cloth from room. It had been rinsed out but had traces of blood and they deducted 10 off of my 50 deposit for the one washcloth. I was appalled that they did that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniele F

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Miss the former front desk staff. Always felt welcome and they made sure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The LiA hotel is conveniently located near the San Carlos city center/walk street…parking in the courtyard is easy and usually available. Those are the good things. The bad things are that the walls are very thin and you can hear your neighbors and the people above you if you’re on ground level. We were there for a week and there was loud music most nights. Probably won’t be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Russell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about the LiA hotel. The proprietors were pleasant and personable. The price was reasonable, especially for the area. The room had a coffee maker, a microwave oven, and a refrigerator. Lots of hot water in the shower. There were many restaurants within a short walk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025