Sfo El Rancho Inn

3.0 star property

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1100 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA, 94030
  • Place, Millbrae Square Shopping Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayfront Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Two Queen Suite with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 3

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible Queen and Single Room

  • Sleeps 3

Mobility Accessible Three Queen and Single Suite with Roll In Shower

  • Sleeps 7

Deluxe Queen Suite - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Vinyl Flooring, Work Desk, Mini Fridge, Wi-Fi, Full Breakfast

  • Sleeps 4

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Vinyl Flooring, Work Desk, Mini Fridge, Wi-Fi, Full Breakfast

  • Sleeps 2

Junior King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Sfo El Rancho Inn

3-star Millbrae hotel with free breakfast
A 24-hour fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a seasonal outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, conference space, and concierge services. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sfo El Rancho Inn offers 219 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations are furnished with desks and desk chairs. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Sfo El Rancho Inn features a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Event facilities measuring 6000 square feet (557 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Sfo El Rancho Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 6,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat (36 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 1948
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not provide bus parking.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from February 01 to November 01
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1632 out of 3100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 756 out of 3100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 409 out of 3100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 158 out of 3100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 145 out of 3100 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Natong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo, Valley Village

Liked: Cleanliness
T
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janethe, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, kind and helpful staff, convenient location near the airport and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ilaitia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, check in was easy. No problems when I extended my stay. Breakfast buffet was good, enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Aishwarya

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk person was not at all helpful and the bathroom had no shower curtain and smelly walls room didn’t look fresh either but for one night it didn’t matter much but I wouldn’t come back here even if I got a discount!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jafari

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was normal buffet, eggs bacon potatoes etc. coffee was out of a machine. The restaurant is closed after 9:30AM, but Yelp still shows it open and Expedia makes no mention of it being closed. Also parking price if any should be in the price when you make the reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Komera

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and comfortable. Staff friendly and prompt.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

LaToyla

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
WiFi is a lil shaky & $15 to park but over all a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John Aldrane, Naic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lakesh

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Faith Noelle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Syed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, Inn, staff....
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Isabel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room keys desactive it daily, every night I had call or go to front desk to get them fix, I stayed 3 nights and they didn’t come n clean at all or at least take off trash, I had to call for xtra towels as they were not coming to switch them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, plenty of parking, and the breakfast staff was extremely friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025