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Check availability on San Mateo Beach Resorts & Hotels

Tonight
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Tomorrow
8 Sep - 9 Sep
This weekend
11 Sep - 13 Sep
Next weekend
18 Sep - 20 Sep

Our top choices for San Mateo beach hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
East San Mateo
฿4,303
฿4,946 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

2. Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
East San Mateo
฿4,292
฿4,933 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

3. Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
East San Mateo
฿3,703
฿4,256 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

4. Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
East San Mateo
฿4,004
฿4,603 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo

5. The Catrina Hotel

The Catrina Hotel
South San Mateo
฿3,259
฿3,746 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
The Catrina Hotel

6. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
East San Mateo
฿3,554
฿4,111 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

7. Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO

Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO
East San Mateo
฿3,917
฿4,502 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO

8. Inn@Bayshore

Inn@Bayshore
East San Mateo
฿3,218
฿3,862 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Inn@Bayshore

9. Mid Century Garden View Home Parking

Mid Century Garden View Home Parking
East San Mateo
฿3,786
฿10,954 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Mid Century Garden View Home Parking
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in San Mateo

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Beach hotels with free breakfast in San Mateo

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
East San Mateo
฿4,303
฿4,946 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
East San Mateo
฿4,292
฿4,933 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
East San Mateo
฿3,703
฿4,256 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
East San Mateo
฿4,004
฿4,603 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
East San Mateo
฿3,554
฿4,111 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO

Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO
East San Mateo
฿3,917
฿4,502 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO
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Top San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

10/10 Excellent
"Was a decent stay. Large room. Decent hotel"
Brandon Terence 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Stanford Court San Francisco

Stanford Court San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Ok"
Andrew 4-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Stanford Court San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"It has heated pool sauna and gym"
CARMELA 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff. Especially the bar staff, really nice property. We would definitely stay again and recommend to all friends and families"
Donna 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

8/10 Good
"Beds were average, water temperature was really not to our liking. We also believe a true sundries shop with necessities would be better than a vending machine."
Robert 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"It was a beautiful stay with very helpful staff."
casmira 4-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
The Pickwick Hotel
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Greats staffs."
Chang Kon 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is San Mateo like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its festivals and shopping, San Mateo offers a lot for the traveller planning a getaway.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in San Mateo?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in San Mateo: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for San Mateo is 499 mm.
What is there to see and do around San Mateo?
After checking into your accommodation of choice, you'll probably want to venture out and explore. If you're eager to check out the beaches, head to Lakeshore Park Beach or Elmar Beach for some relaxation by the water. Experience the area's festivals and shopping, and make time for local attractions such as San Francisco Bay and San Mateo County Event Center. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Hillsdale Shopping Center or CuriOdyssey.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in San Mateo?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in San Mateo more easily: To get to San Mateo, book a flight to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the closest major airport, which is located 5 mi (8.1 km) from the city centre. If you want to travel outside the area, take a train from San Mateo Station, Hayward Park Station or Hillsdale Station.

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