LiA Hotel

2.5 star property
Motel in San Carlos with free parking

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LiA Hotel, in the heart of San Francisco Bay, offers essentials for a smooth visit. Enjoy WiFi, parking, and express check-in/checkout to ease travel hassles. Multilingual staff helps guests navigate their stay confidently.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(103 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

7.0 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
950 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA, 94070

What's nearby

  • Museum of San Carlos History - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hiller Aviation Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Filoli - 14 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Stanford University - 15 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 16 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos Station - 12 min walk
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Crepe Stop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Noelani's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

LiA Hotel

Motel near San Francisco Bay
LiA Hotel provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at LiA Hotel have thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, kitchenettes and fridges

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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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Is LiA Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at LiA Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at LiA Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at LiA Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is LiA Hotel located?

Situated in San Carlos, this motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Museum of San Carlos History and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hiller Aviation Museum and Fox Theatre. Sequoia Hospital and Marlin Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). San Carlos Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

LiA Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 619 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1011 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and the service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really love it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

judith

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s a pretty shoddy motel. Surprisingly clean though. I couldn’t stay. I found another hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location always a nice etay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As advertised. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had everything we needed for a quick overnight stop. If you’re a light sleeper, noise from other units might be bothersome. Recommend staying on second level so no one is above you. Clean and comfortable and felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Fayth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute room! Very soft sheets and good pillows. It’s also a safe area and the street behind has restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mykyta

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a rating of 8.6 out of 10, which is considered excellent, but it didn’t quite meet my expectations. It felt old and a bit cheap. I’d give it a 6 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

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

2/10 Terrible

Marina

The front DESK was very rude and their customer service is VERY POOR Not worth the money I paid
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only issue no one answered the front dexk many rimes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sonja

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
charged me after, even though i already paid on expedia?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lia Hotel delivers every time! Clean, good shower pressure, microwave, fridge, and parking included.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Tonya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got there and was told they had 1 room left.it must have been the last room standing. Air conditioner didn't work but the manager came and fixed it. The tv didn't work. And i went to get the extra blanket from the closet and there was bugs. Will not stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our check in was not late but the female staff seem irritated. Overall the room is clean and the bed is very comfortable. The area is quiet and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay property for the area. Price seemed a bit high for the quality, but the location was good and price was okay for the zip code.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay , and great staff as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived a bit earlier than the normal check in time, the staff dealt with it without any issue and quite quickly. Room was nicely arranged. No issue during the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniele F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value clean and easy access to freeway resta

Spacious rooms, clean minimal look plenty of parking conveniently located if you’re looking for a clean place to sleep and shower without robbing the bank is this the place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here several times and they deliver each time! The place is clean, check-in is quick, staff is friendly. TV provides channel options, iron, fridge, microwave, coffee maker. Bed is comfortable. LOVE Lia!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Staff & service
Good hotel at its price point.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s nice place to be safe and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here 3 different times and will he back. Very clean, bed is comfortable, shower has hot water with pressure. Iron is clean, microwave, refrigerator, good lighting and includes parking. Staff is nice and check-in is easy and quick. I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025