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Best San Mateo hotels

Most recommended San Mateo hotels

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Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/San Mateo - San Mateo - Front desk
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Extended Stay America Suites - San Francisco - San Mateo - Sfo - San Mateo - Bedroom
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
8.5 Very Good
R4 413+
R4 413+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Best Western Coyote Point Inn
8.4 Very Good
R3 457+
R3 457+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R5 155+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Hotel Aura Sfo
8.3 Very Good
R3 012+
R3 012+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
R4 548+
Airport shuttle
Pool
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

Top San Mateo hotels with parking

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Vagabond Inn Executive Sfo - Burlingame - Building
R2 426+
Parking
Airport shuttle
The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel - Millbrae - Building
The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel
8.6 Very Good
R4 144+
R4 144+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
The Dylan Hotel at SFO
8.3 Very Good
R3 238+
R3 238+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Bay Landing Hotel
8.6 Very Good
R3 544+
R3 544+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Inn by the sfo
5.4 Fair
R2 740+
R2 740+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi

How much is a San Mateo hotel?

Here are our most popular & best value hotels

2 stars and below

3 stars

Good to know

Low season

December

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

R3 249

Average price (weekend night)

R2 482
Cheapest month to stay with an average 18% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 16% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a hotel in San Mateo

Price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
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Top tips for finding San Mateo hotel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in San Mateo, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in San Mateo in December and April.
  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in San Mateo if you stay on a Friday. The opposite is true for, Tuesday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • Book at least 14 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your San Mateo accommodation.
  • Every businessman will be happy to hear of a hotel with a business center such as San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport. The hotel has beautiful conference rooms, high-end meeting/banquet facilities, a safety deposit box for your valuables, an ATM on-site, classy valet parking, and excellent room service.
  • Out for a family vacation? It would be best to consider lodging at Hillsdale Inn, which offers good services at a reasonable rate. The hotel has a flat-screen television with children's television networks and amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a picnic area where kids can play, complimentary breakfast, and free parking.
  • Any engaged love birds will be happy to hear about a hotel offering wedding services, such as Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport. You'll get to enjoy amenities such as effective concierge services that will ease your planning burden, a classy restaurant with yummy delicacies, valet parking, and free shuttle services.
  • Avid tennis players and sports enthusiasts will be pleased to lodge in a hotel that offers tennis as an amenity, such as Hyatt House Belmont Redwood Shores. The hotel has an outdoor pool, a fully equipped kitchen, and a hot tub to relax your muscles after an intense sporting day.
  • Newlyweds will be delighted to know of a luxurious hotel perfect for their honeymoon, for example, the Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront, where you get to enjoy air-conditioned rooms, an indoor pool, excellent room service, and valet parking.

FAQs when booking a hotel in San Mateo

  • Where should I go to stay in particularly scenic parts of the Ocean Shores area?

    The newly San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront offers breathtaking bay views in a serene and secure environment. Your health and safety are prioritized: amenities and features such as a carbon monoxide detector, emergency exit, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, and deadbolt locks give you that extra feeling of safety.

  • Which choices are better if I am trying to avoid walking too far for dining options?

    Most dinners are in the Central San Mateo area, offering local cuisines, Filipino meals, Italian, and seafood. To quickly access the site, consider lodging at Stone Villa Inn. The Inn has comfy rooms with amenities such as friendly room service, flat-screen television, free Wi-Fi available in all areas, a coffee/tea maker to spice up your mornings, and a coffee shop for your favorite coffee and tasty pastry.

  • What hotels are near convenient public transport?

    If you are looking to lodge near the public transport system, it would be best if you stayed along Bayshore Freeway as most bus stops near the freeway. A hotel such as America's Best Value Inn San Mateo/San Francisco should be on your priority list. The hotel has a reliable 24hr front desk and room service, and for your entertainment, you get to enjoy free Wi-Fi available in all areas, cable/satellite television, and a radio. At your stay, you get to have a safety deposit box for your valuables and perfect laundry services.

  • What hotels in San Mateo are best to stay in with kids?

    The San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront is the preferred destination with kids around. Apart from the beautiful waterfront view, the hotel offers friendly babysitting services that keep your children safe and entertained if you need to step out for adult time. The hotel has a friendly room service that is quick to respond to your children's needs, and it also has a comfortable crib designed for them.

  • How do I find a hotel in central San Mateo?

    After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central San Mateo districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like San Mateo city centre

  • How can I find hotels near me?

    Take a look at our extensive hotel map to find the best hotels near you.

  • Are there San Mateo hotels with free parking?

    There are many hotels in San Mateo that offer both parking and free parking. Popular choices among KAYAK users include Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo, Best Western Coyote Point Inn and Hotel Aura Sfo.

Where to stay in San Mateo?

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