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8 Apr - 9 Apr
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9 Apr - 10 Apr
This weekend
10 Apr - 12 Apr
Next weekend
17 Apr - 19 Apr

Our top choices for San Mateo 3-star hotels

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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5,525 reviews)
"Staff excellent, food delicious, location perfect !"
United States
Patricia
The price is ฿4,225
฿4,973 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Exterior

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,978 reviews)
"Great place I would stay again!"
United States
Jensen
The price is ฿4,901
฿5,769 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Bar (on property)

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
South San Francisco
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,754 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Jeff
The price is ฿3,367
฿3,969 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Lobby

The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,186 reviews)
"Bar was great all the staff were friendly and accommodating. "
United States
Virginia
The price is ฿3,310
฿3,889 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
The Pickwick Hotel
Exterior

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
3.5 star property
Bayfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,683 reviews)
"Clean room, location convenient, staff very nice. "
United States
Carmen
The price is ฿3,367
฿3,829 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Balcony

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
San Leandro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,389 reviews)
"The staff was excelent with us and good food."
United States
Walkiria
The price is ฿3,099
฿3,532 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Terrace/patio

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
Ingold - Milldale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,809 reviews)
"A good place for an overnight stay "
United States
Anesu Samuel
The price is ฿5,106
฿5,757 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Lobby sitting area

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,847 reviews)
"The place was cozy, super clean and coffee was the best ever."
United States
Aurora
The price is ฿3,700
฿4,398 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
The Dylan at SFO
Exterior

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,260 reviews)
"Great place"
Canada
Mark
The price is ฿4,062
฿4,669 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,090 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Lauren
The price is ฿7,023
฿8,266 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
Lobby

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
3.0 star property
Airport District
5.8 out of 10, (2,241 reviews)
"Decent room "
United States
A.
The price is ฿2,182
฿2,531 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
Bar (on property)

Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (716 reviews)
"Very nice staff and convenient location "
United States
Patty
The price is ฿3,031
฿4,208 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Hotel Julian
Terrace/patio

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
Emeryville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,174 reviews)
"Great stay. Staff is exceptional!"
United States
Beverly
The price is ฿4,707
฿5,281 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
View from room

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
Palo Alto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Dinahs Garden Hotel was lovely. They have a great restaurant on site and we had a wonderful dinner there. Beautiful water features with a Koi pond."
United States
Mary Anne
The price is ฿4,899
฿5,668 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Exterior

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
3.0 star property
Millbrae
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,096 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Bikash Kumar
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Reception

YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"All the staff are super friendly and the rooms are great!"
Canada
Jake
The price is ฿2,590
฿3,614 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
YOTEL San Francisco
Property amenity

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,320 reviews)
"Clean room, attentive staff, amazing location, fabulous breakfast!"
United States
Stephanie
The price is ฿4,201
฿5,987 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Exterior

Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
3.0 star property
Ocean Colony
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,205 reviews)
"Great location, great staff"
United States
Michele
The price is ฿5,865
฿6,864 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Half Moon Bay Lodge
Lobby sitting area

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,236 reviews)
"Good location very friendly staff old style hotel maintained well "
United Kingdom
Jonathan
The price is ฿2,715
฿3,206 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Lobby lounge

Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley

Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley
3.0 star property
Newark
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Marcella
The price is ฿3,431
฿3,912 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley
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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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The price is ฿4,458 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
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฿6,568 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
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Top San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian

8/10 Good
"The hotel room itself was pretty clean besides the toilet being a little dusty, everything else was clean. Note that the water pressure is quite weak in the shower. The room also lacked refrigeration and a microwave. The WiFi worked well enough. "
Janelle 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hotel Julian

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San Mateo?
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO, an IHG Hotel, around 2 kilometres north of downtown San Mateo, is an Expedia guest favourite. WiFi and a restaurant are just two of its amenities. Stone Villa Inn is another 3-star hotel that gets great reviews from travellers. It features premium bedding and a cafe, and is approximately 2 kilometres southeast of the city centre.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in San Mateo?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San Mateo?
The most obvious difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in San Mateo is the quality of service and availability of creature comforts. 3-star hotels are typically more economical and come with the services and conveniences required for your comfort, such as a gym, WiFi and breakfast. You can expect a little more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale interiors, deluxe bathroom products and extras like on-site spa centres.