LiA Hotel

2.5 star property
Motel in San Carlos with free parking

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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.
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.
Traditional tiled roof and columned facade with a window.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(90 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Hiller Aviation Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • San Mateo County Event Center - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Filoli - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Stanford University - 16 min drive - 12.8 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
  • ‪Town - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Plantation Coffee Roastery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬8 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 vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property 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

Languages

English

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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

  • 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

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 within 3 miles (5 km) of Hiller Aviation Museum, Fox Theatre and Sequoia Hospital. Marlin Park and Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). San Carlos Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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LiA Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 618 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1007 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

My boyfriend and I planned for this trip and this hotel was very affordable and nice for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10

Had a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great hotel, quite but close to everything - comfortable king bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

The room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The location is very good, walking distance to many restaurants. Nice, accommodating staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great small hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great Property! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Had a great stay at LiA! Everything about the trip was smooth and stress-free. The hotel was easy to find, check-in was quick, and the room was clean and comfortable. No issues at all—just a super easy, pleasant experience. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Lia Hotel delivers every time! Clean, good shower pressure, microwave, fridge, and parking included.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice quiet and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

We needed somewhere to stay while visiting my baby brother at Stanford. I had accidently reserved for 3 nights instead of 1 and the property manager saw that we had just come from the hospital and did everything he could to help. The room was very clean and the staff were extremely kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

I had a great experience, each and every time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Simply an amazing place to stay yet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

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

it’s comfortable and so clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

All great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Maximum cleanliness. Easy check in and out. New fixtures and furnitures. Good linens. What else could one look for
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very nice property located in a great area & essy parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

good service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025