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Sterling Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Clara University

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Two beds with matching headboards and nightstands, a small table with a lamp, and a bathroom door through a glass door.
Compact hotel room with a desk, flat-screen TV, and microwave.
Stylish corridor with a potted plant and a door leading to a window.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a stylish desk with a unique back panel and decorative accents, including a clock, certificate, and potted plant, adjacent to a large window with a view of the street.
Stunning building with balconies and potted plants at the entrance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(93 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
2234 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA, 95050-6034

What's nearby

  • Santa Clara University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • PayPal Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Winchester Mystery House - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Santana Row Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • SAP Center at San Jose - 4 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Gish Station - 4 min drive
  • Santa Clara Station - 15 min walk
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smoking Pig BBQ - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sterling Inn

Motel near Santa Clara University
Close to PayPal Park, Sterling Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Sterling Inn include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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 and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Sterling Inn Santa Clara
Sterling Santa Clara
Sterling Inn Motel
Sterling Inn Santa Clara
Sterling Inn Motel Santa Clara

Frequently asked questions

Is Sterling Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sterling Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sterling Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sterling Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Sterling Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Santa Clara University and within 3 miles (5 km) of Santana Row Shopping Center and SAP Center at San Jose. Winchester Mystery House and San Jose McEnery Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Santa Clara Station is 15 minutes by foot and San Jose College Park Station is 23 minutes.

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Sterling Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 666 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two nights and will definitely stay again if we are in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean and well maintained motel with an excellent staff. Good value. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful place with a charming owner—I’ve had multiple stays and will always come back here when in San Jose area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very personable and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, and nice little spot. Had everything needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean quiet neigborhood
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and location is great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The manager of this hotel is so kind, and professional. Would always stay here for Santa Clara visits!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is clean and neat, better than many more higher rank hotels
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay and the enormous avocado tree on site was quite the tree! Ed and staff are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super quick,courteous check in. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is across the street from Santa Clara University, which allows one to walk to the campus for events like graduation. The rates are less expensive than other surrounding properties. The owner is very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ed and his staff are amazing. Only meant to stay one night but ended up staying 4, great stay. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, lovely people working at Sterling Inn, clean and simple rooms, beautiful landscaping with trees and flowers. Lots of great restaurants and cafes right near by :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ed and staff are great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacki

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the bed was a bit hard on the back but it was clean, in a good location and nice people
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very clean room, though the beds are not the softest. Great overnight stay for a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prasad

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and smelly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Leonida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay for a simple night visting Santa Clara Univ. It is nice to walk to see my kids and owner is super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value hotel ! Perfect just to spend the night. Clean and great service. A little out dated but that’s where the value comes in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025