LiA Hotel

2.5 star property

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Exterior detail
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | In-room dining
Lobby sitting area

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
950 El Camino Real, San Carlos, CA, 94070
  • Hiller Aviation Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • San Mateo County Event Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Filoli
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Inspiration)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(93 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

LiA Hotel

San Carlos motel with in-room kitchenettes
A 24-hour front desk, express check-in, and express check-out are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a front-desk safe, multilingual staff assistance, and a vending machine are onsite.
LiA Hotel offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

LiA Hotel features a vending machine, multilingual staff, and express check-in. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This San Carlos motel also offers express check-out and a front-desk safe. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

LiA Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • 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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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 elevators

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

LiA Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 620 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1015 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

8/10 Good

Kamran

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIKA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

edgieline

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

*****
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was very impressed by their room options, particularly with what was basically like a having second room which was essentially a mini boardroom with big desk, 4 office chairs and a big wall mounted monitor in addition to the big bed and T.V. in the main room area which also had a lot of horizontal surfaces area to set stuff down on. I will definitely stay here again. Excellent, polite hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniele F

Business traveler
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

6/10 Okay

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's too noisy small parking. Overcrowded
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply an amazing place to stay yet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

vladimir

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As someone who has traveled extensively across the globe--from boutique stays in Europe to luxury hotels in Asia--I can confidently say that Lia Hotel stands out as one of the cleanest, most well-maintained, and genuinely welcoming places l've ever stayed. Tucked away in the Bay Area, where affordable quality can be hard to come by, Lia Hotel is an absolute gem. The rooms are spotless--seriously, not a speck of dust in sight--and the attention to detail in cleanliness is unmatched anywhere l've been. It's clear the team here takes great pride in the guest experience. Beyond that, the rates are unbelievably reasonable, especially given the prime location. In a region where accommodations can easily break the bank, this hotel delivers top-tier comfort and service without the outrageous price tag. If you're traveling through the Bay Area and want a place that's clean, quiet, and feels like a true hidden treasure, Lia Hotel is it. I can't recommend it enough--and I don't say that lightly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT, Middlebury

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great quiet place to rest and good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything its wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

vladimir

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here multiple times and its always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at hotels all over the Bay Area, and LIA Hotel is my favorite. It’s a family run hotel near lots of dining options. It’s very safe and very walkable. Free parking. It’s very clean and I love the art theme and quotes that adorn the walls.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
It was okay they charged my moms card twice with 50 depoist
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quit rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tauna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nathanael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A place to sleep
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025