Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but parking height restrictions apply.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in San Mateo, just a 5-minute drive from San Mateo County Event Center and 7 minutes from San Francisco Bay. It is approximately 15.5 miles from Stanford University and 11.2 miles from Silicon Valley.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

Inn at Bayshore - San Mateo Motel

What guests think

Reviews of Inn at Bayshore describe a budget, older property where expectations should match the price, with many guests noting clean rooms and friendly staff, while others cite dated furnishings along with occasional noise and parking challenges.

Several guests reported plumbing problems, poor water pressure or no hot water, and broken fixtures, alongside housekeeping lapses during multi-night stays. The location offers easy access and a walk to the Bay Trail, but some found freeway noise, long walks for dining, and the area less comfortable for walking at night. Overall, expect a basic, no-frills stay suited to a simple overnight.

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Facilities

Parking is available but often tight and difficult to navigate, with some dark areas; a few found it convenient. The ice machine was repeatedly reported broken or missing, and there were occasional power or lighting issues.

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Ann

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The bathroom was small. Otherwise great value for the location. Free parking and quiet rooms. You can walk to the Bay Trail for fresh air in the evening.

6

Greg

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

hotel was easy to book, staff was fast, price was affordable. Close to freeway and very noisey. carport was very dark and not well lit at night. Definitely not a place to stay if you have children. It was fine in a pinch.

8

Lynne

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The decor was nice, with a comfortable chair and nearby lamp for reading. Parking space was conveniently close to the door. The bed was ok but strange sounds came from whatever (springs?) was under the mattress when moving around on the bed. And the ice machine was broken☹️. But basically a comfortable, clean, quiet and safe place to stay!

2

kathleen

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean, furnishings were very old, bed lumpy and uncomfortable, our room had plumbing issues, toilet leaking from base, sink and shower draining very slowly. Parking is a nightmare. The spaces are too small and it is difficult to drive in the lot due to lack of space and sharp turns.

2

Kevin

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The beds were broken and they were without power for two nights

10

Charles

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, parking was convient, as always the staff was pleasant and courteous.

4

James

Mar 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The place needs major TLC. I was in the upstairs and the lights were out. I was able to use my iPhone to find my room. The room was old. Luckily I only stayed there one night. I will say the owner was very friendly but that was the only positive thing.

10

Ludiben

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient and easy access.

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Claudia

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One of my worst experiences. this was a last-minute booking on a long road trip. The room was decently clean but we had no hot water for showers and the toilets did not flush correctly ( industrial toilets in a hotel?!)., the furniture was old and torn. The facilities do not even have an ice maker on the premises.

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Marilyn

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The complex is in disrepair. The out of order sign on the ice machine looked to be months old. The bedspreads and upholstered chair were filthy as was the window. One washcloth, hand towel and packet of coffee for a room with 2 queen beds.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many found rooms clean or very clean, while others reported dirty floors or linens, unpleasant smells, and showers in poor condition, plus lapses in housekeeping during multi-night stays.

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Kiara

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay super clean!!

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Scott

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff allowed me to check in early. They were prompt and courteous. The room was clean enough but the shower was so gross. The drain was exposed and was a bit of a hellscape to glance at. The condition of the shower overall was poor. No water pressure. The curtains allowed in more than normal amounts of light. Quite a bit more than normal I’ll say. I did not sleep much. Won’t be coming back.

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Guy

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great room was clean staff was friendly just wish dining was closer

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Deb

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The outside wasn’t looking to nice but the lobby are was nice and my room was great! Very clean and everything worked. I’ll be back

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Jo

Sep 23, 2022

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Stayed 6 nights

I was there six nights. I never received any coffee packets even though I asked multiple times. My room was never cleaned. Parking was terrible. It was very noisy in the hallways. The clerks were very nice. I had a security camera in my room. No one came in except once. They opened the door and shut it. I asked the cleaning people not to change my sheets or towels on the first day and never saw anyone again.

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Joseph

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First time in San Fransico the staff was very good. My room was clean. Everything on the inside worked. Couldnt have ask for a better accommodation for short stay. I recommed this property.

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Charles

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, parking was convient, as always the staff was pleasant and courteous.

4

Mike

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tight parking dirty floors in the room

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Marilyn

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The complex is in disrepair. The out of order sign on the ice machine looked to be months old. The bedspreads and upholstered chair were filthy as was the window. One washcloth, hand towel and packet of coffee for a room with 2 queen beds.

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Hector J

Dec 29, 2022

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Stayed 19,354 nights

We stayed 2 nights but they didn't clean the room the second day....

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and basic, with several reports of hard or lumpy beds, small pillows, noise from the freeway or neighbors, and flimsy-feeling locks; some guests did find them quiet enough for short stays.

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Ediltron

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very old and simple hotel

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Ann

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The bathroom was small. Otherwise great value for the location. Free parking and quiet rooms. You can walk to the Bay Trail for fresh air in the evening.

8

Lynne

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The decor was nice, with a comfortable chair and nearby lamp for reading. Parking space was conveniently close to the door. The bed was ok but strange sounds came from whatever (springs?) was under the mattress when moving around on the bed. And the ice machine was broken☹️. But basically a comfortable, clean, quiet and safe place to stay!

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Sean Anthony

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Place is ok, quiet, employee is kind and nice, One things i dont like pillow is small. The rest is ok.

6

Cynthia

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was located across from the noise wall of the freeway. View from our room was a block wall topped with razor wire. Room was clean but a bit dingy. Last minute booking at 9:30 pm and it was near our destination. Clean bed, no extra blankets, towels for 1 not 2.

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Paul

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Two things I did not like: 1) the locks on the door did not feel or look like they would hold 2) the bed/mattress was past its time due to the indentations from years of previous use. Two things I did like: 1) you can walk to the Bay Trail via the neighborhood, of which had a lot of families and kids 2) Mexican food is also in walking distance and all three were pretty darn good.

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kathleen

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean, furnishings were very old, bed lumpy and uncomfortable, our room had plumbing issues, toilet leaking from base, sink and shower draining very slowly. Parking is a nightmare. The spaces are too small and it is difficult to drive in the lot due to lack of space and sharp turns.

2

Kevin

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The beds were broken and they were without power for two nights

4

Mike

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Old/cheap facilities (bathroom fixtures, toilet)

2

cruz m

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Matress and pillow very hard, I could hear everyones buisness next door. No room service to clean the room the 2 days I stayed there.

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Service

Many guests praise friendly, accommodating staff and easy check-in, but several report rude or unhelpful interactions and poor handling of issues.

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David

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff was great.

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leticia

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked for my step daughter and her disabled son with a service dog and they yelled at her door for the autistic kid as he has a condition they do not understand

6

cricket

Sep 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not in nice are next to freeway. Front desk not friendly.

10

jeanette

Sep 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Up was very friendly and efficient. He even upgraded our room for free, which I truly appreciated. I wasn’t expecting a lot of bells and whistles for our stay and that’s okay. We were there for one night on a business trip and the accommodations were perfect.

10

Patricia

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needs some painting outside but very friendly and accommodating staff. Will definitely use again when in San Mateo, CA

10

Joseph

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First time in San Fransico the staff was very good. My room was clean. Everything on the inside worked. Couldnt have ask for a better accommodation for short stay. I recommed this property.

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MUHAMMEDTALHA

Jan 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I wanted to cancel the reservation I made, they definitely didn't help, they didn't help with the time, they are not relevant and they broke

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Charles

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, parking was convient, as always the staff was pleasant and courteous.

2

Pablo

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

poor service

2

Alma

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rude staff

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Location

Convenient for access and near a walkable route to the Bay Trail, with some food options within reach; however, freeway noise, longer walks for dining, and an area that can feel unsafe at night were noted.

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Seth

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I commute on my own dime so I’m always looking for the lowest rates possible. The places I usually stay were either booked solid or had jacked up their rates for an event in the area that I wasn’t aware of. Desperate, I searched Hotels.com and found this place. It looked a bit shady but I took a chance and overall I’d say it was decent. A little dingy on the edges, but a good fallback at a great price. The best thing about it is it that it borders a really cute neighborhood that you can walk through to get to a park with a great view of the bay.

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Ann

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The bathroom was small. Otherwise great value for the location. Free parking and quiet rooms. You can walk to the Bay Trail for fresh air in the evening.

6

Greg

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

hotel was easy to book, staff was fast, price was affordable. Close to freeway and very noisey. carport was very dark and not well lit at night. Definitely not a place to stay if you have children. It was fine in a pinch.

8

Kwan

Jan 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very easy access and great value for price if seeking sleeping amenities only. However, 8 minutes from down town San Mateo, where abundance of options for food options.

6

Cynthia

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was located across from the noise wall of the freeway. View from our room was a block wall topped with razor wire. Room was clean but a bit dingy. Last minute booking at 9:30 pm and it was near our destination. Clean bed, no extra blankets, towels for 1 not 2.

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Paul

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Two things I did not like: 1) the locks on the door did not feel or look like they would hold 2) the bed/mattress was past its time due to the indentations from years of previous use. Two things I did like: 1) you can walk to the Bay Trail via the neighborhood, of which had a lot of families and kids 2) Mexican food is also in walking distance and all three were pretty darn good.

4

Stuart

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very run down. Quite a long walk to downtown for food and coffee. Not the best area. I wouldn't feel all that safe walking around at night.

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maharaj

Jan 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very accessible. Additional blankets requested were soiledff.

4

Julia

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not the best stay, especially for the price. There are other nearby hotels that would have been a better choice. Especially difficult with no car.

10

Ludiben

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient and easy access.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Kwan

Jan 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very easy access and great value for price if seeking sleeping amenities only. However, 8 minutes from down town San Mateo, where abundance of options for food options.

10

Guy

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great room was clean staff was friendly just wish dining was closer

6

Paul

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Two things I did not like: 1) the locks on the door did not feel or look like they would hold 2) the bed/mattress was past its time due to the indentations from years of previous use. Two things I did like: 1) you can walk to the Bay Trail via the neighborhood, of which had a lot of families and kids 2) Mexican food is also in walking distance and all three were pretty darn good.

4

Stuart

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very run down. Quite a long walk to downtown for food and coffee. Not the best area. I wouldn't feel all that safe walking around at night.

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Julia

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not the best stay, especially for the price. There are other nearby hotels that would have been a better choice. Especially difficult with no car.

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Inn at Bayshore

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Accessible)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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