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A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a curved wooden balcony, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a television, and large windows allowing natural light.

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

Shoreview, 1.8 km from Downtown San Mateo

MARIA

$112

$129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A long dining table set for a meal with a view of the outdoors.

2. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

3.3 km from Downtown San Mateo

Veronica

$122

$139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio area with a modern building in the background, featuring a glass door entrance, outdoor seating, and a variety of plants.

A modern reception area with a central desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel bathroom with a white countertop, a mounted television, a Keurig coffee machine, and a sign prohibiting smoking.

A modern hotel with a spacious courtyard, a sign for 'The Catalina Hotel', and a well-lit entrance.

3. The Catrina Hotel

Beresford Park, 2.3 km from Downtown San Mateo

Brandon

$99

$114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern dining area with a large table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, hanging light fixtures, and framed artwork on the walls.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottoman, and a fireplace.

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

East San Mateo, 4 km from Downtown San Mateo

Ginger

$118

$136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a dining area.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a yellow accent wall, and a ceiling with a motivational quote.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a red umbrella, and a view of a building with large windows.

A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

East San Mateo, 3.6 km from Downtown San Mateo

Mary

$126

$145 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating, fire pits, and large umbrellas.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, featuring a patterned carpet and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a stone wall fireplace, leather chairs, and a wooden floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a television screen.

6. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

3.8 km from Downtown San Mateo

Sandy

$113

$129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables set for guests, a fireplace, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, multiple seating areas, and a large wooden door.

7. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

4.3 km from Downtown San Mateo

Jessica

$123

$140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A modern cafe with a counter, seating area, and menu boards.

A lobby with a brick fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

8. The Westin San Francisco Airport

6.4 km from Downtown San Mateo

shalisa Sloan

$119

$172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central open space, multiple seating areas, and a glass ceiling.

A modern hotel atrium with a central open space, multiple floors, and a glass ceiling.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the city and water.

A large, modern hotel with a prominent glass facade and multiple levels.

9. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

4.9 km from Downtown San Mateo

Deborah

$144

$192 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and buildings. There is a desk with a telephone and a lamp.

A hotel sign for Bay Landing Hotel with a multi-story building in the background.

10. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

5.4 km from Downtown San Mateo

Mortimer Anthony

$161

$181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.

A modern cafe with yellow chairs, a bar area, and large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and lounge chairs.

An outdoor seating area with modern furniture and string lights.

11. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

6.4 km from Downtown San Mateo

Monisha

$135

$155 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a green wall, a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a lamp.

A modern interior with two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the street and buildings outside.

A modern reception area with a green wall, a sofa, a lamp, and a bookshelf.

An outdoor patio area with a sofa, coffee table, and potted plants.

12. The Dylan at SFO

6.7 km from Downtown San Mateo

Carmine

$135

$160 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern bar area with wooden cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and blue bar stools.

A modern reception area with a white reception desk, wooden paneling, and a colorful hexagonal wall design.

A hotel room with a blue wall, a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, large windows with sheer curtains, a blue sofa, and a patterned rug.

13. Hyatt Place San Carlos

7.5 km from Downtown San Mateo

Lucia

$127

$147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating areas, a pool, and a central lounge.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area featuring a variety of food items and a coffee station.

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

12.2 km from Downtown San Mateo

Meredith

$139

$163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

A marina with several yachts docked in front of a multi-story hotel with balconies.

A heated outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a fence and a building with illuminated signs.

A sign for The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay, featuring a bird and wave design.

15. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

18.9 km from Downtown San Mateo

Leah

$93

$106 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, dining area with tables and chairs, and a decorative light fixture.

A parking garage with designated handicapped spaces, a charging station, and a security camera.

A self-service kiosk with a digital screen, a refrigerated snack vending machine, and a refrigerated beverage vending machine.

A multi-story hotel with a classic facade, a prominent entrance with a red door, and a balcony on the second floor.

16. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

8.8 km from Downtown San Mateo

Peter

$127

$149 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and surrounding tall trees.

A covered patio area with a red sofa, black and red cushions, and multiple potted plants.

A large bed with a laptop, two bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a counter, plants, and framed certificates on the wall.

17. The Palo Alto Inn

24.9 km from Downtown San Mateo

Glenn

$93

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a bar counter with stools.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and kitchen appliances.

A fire pit surrounded by wooden chairs and a sofa, set on a gravel surface.

18. The Ameswell Hotel

28.5 km from Downtown San Mateo

Nichelle

$152

$170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, bar stools, and a glass display case filled with bottles.

A hotel room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a TV, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel lobby with blue seating, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

19. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

11.3 km from Downtown San Mateo

Annmarie

$109

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a red wall with a clock.

The exterior of Gateway Suites hotel with a prominent sign, large windows, and a well-maintained garden area.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a glass door entrance, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

20. Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

10.3 km from Downtown San Mateo

Barbara

$87

$105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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8.6/10 (125 reviews)

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