The Flamingo Motel San Jose
US$99
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$99
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Flamingo Motel San Jose average US$95 in the cheapest month (December) and US$159 in the most expensive month (February), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$102 |
| February | US$159 |
| March | US$123 |
| April | US$105 |
| May | US$101 |
| June | US$114 |
| July | US$113 |
| August | US$104 |
| September | US$99 |
| October | US$100 |
| November | US$100 |
| December | US$95 |
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Most expensive: February (~US$159)
Cheapest: December (~US$95)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Location
With a stay at The Flamingo Motel in San Jose (St. Leo's), you'll be steps from Silicon Valley and 12 minutes by foot from SAP Center at San Jose. This motel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from California's Great America and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Levi's Stadium.
What's nearby
Silicon Valley(0.1 Miles)
SAP Center at San Jose(0.6 Miles)
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum(0.9 Miles)
San Pedro Square Market(1.1 Miles)
Discovery Meadow(1.2 Miles)
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden(1.2 Miles)
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts(1.3 Miles)
St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica(1.3 Miles)
San Jose Museum of Art(1.3 Miles)
The Tech Interactive(1.4 Miles)
Children's Discovery Museum(1.4 Miles)
San Jose McEnery Convention Center(1.4 Miles)
Plaza de Cesar Chavez(1.4 Miles)
San Jose Civic Auditorium(1.4 Miles)
San Jose City Hall(1.6 Miles)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)(4.4 Miles)
San Carlos, CA (SQL)(26.5 Miles)
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)(44.1 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Vending machines
Location
1084 The Alameda, St. Leo's, San Jose, California, United States of America
Silicon Valley (0.1 Miles)
SAP Center at San Jose (0.6 Miles)
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (0.9 Miles)
San Pedro Square Market (1.1 Miles)
Discovery Meadow (1.2 Miles)
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden (1.2 Miles)
Room options
3
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
Room details
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
2
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
2
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
Guest reviews
8.3
Very good
Based on 953 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
42%
Couple
25%
Family
14%
Group
9%
Solo
8%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
The Flamingo Motel San Jose is an older, budget, no-frills, walkable motel praised for friendly family-run service, excellent value, and a convenient location near the SAP Center, public transport, and many restaurants and cafes in downtown San Jose.
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What guests think
The Flamingo Motel San Jose is an older, budget, no-frills, walkable motel praised for friendly family-run service, excellent value, and a convenient location near the SAP Center, public transport, and many restaurants and cafes in downtown San Jose.
Rooms are generally very clean and recently refreshed, though a few reviews note issues such as a dirty remote, hair on sheets, a non-flushing toilet, or an isolated pest report. Accommodations are basic but comfortable with simple amenities like a fridge, microwave and coffee maker, while some guests experience street or bar noise, soft water pressure, tricky showers, or slow and occasionally unreliable Wi-Fi/TV. A practical choice for short stays and events in this area.
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Facilities
Guests repeatedly highlight free, easy, and generally secure on-site parking. Few other facilities are mentioned in reviews.
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10
Josh
28 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We got to check in early and stay parked for the Niner game after we checked out. The staff was great and very accommodating. I’ll be staying here again.
We got to check in early and stay parked for the Niner game after we checked out. The staff was great and very accommodating. I’ll be staying here again.
10
Laurie
23 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a nice, clean, affordable, and very convenient location close to the SAP Center. There are plenty of dining options close by as well as a Whole Foods Market. Our room was large, clean, and appeared to be recently renovated. It included a coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave. The air conditioner worked very well. The complimentary parking was easy. The staff were friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again when in San Jose for an event at the SAP Center.
This is a nice, clean, affordable, and very convenient location close to the SAP Center. There are plenty of dining options close by as well as a Whole Foods Market. Our room was large, clean, and appeared to be recently renovated. It included a coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave. The air conditioner worked very well. The complimentary parking was easy. The staff were friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again when in San Jose for an event at the SAP Center.
8
Monique
1 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean. Good parking, good bed.
Clean. Good parking, good bed.
10
Robert
30 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A very reasonably-priced motel that actually had a tub! Clean. Parking felt safe. The area of town was both good and bad: outdoor restaurants and fun shops but also some homeless wanderers.
A very reasonably-priced motel that actually had a tub! Clean. Parking felt safe. The area of town was both good and bad: outdoor restaurants and fun shops but also some homeless wanderers.
10
Laurie
20 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We like staying here for events we are attending at the SAP Center. There are lots of little cafes and restaurants around the motel, plus there is a Whole Foods market nearby. The staff at the motel are friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable, and the amenities were the expected: fridge, microwave, TV, coffee machine, hair dryer, iron, shampoo, lotion. There was plenty of hot water for the shower. Parking is free and easy and we felt our car was secure.
We like staying here for events we are attending at the SAP Center. There are lots of little cafes and restaurants around the motel, plus there is a Whole Foods market nearby. The staff at the motel are friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable, and the amenities were the expected: fridge, microwave, TV, coffee machine, hair dryer, iron, shampoo, lotion. There was plenty of hot water for the shower. Parking is free and easy and we felt our car was secure.
10
Jason
9 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Chose Flamingo Motel due to its proximity to SAP Center, as we were in San Jose for a Sharks game, as well as the good price. Cute place, bed was comfortable... but a little noisy since it's right on a major street and we got a street-side room. Only other negative is there were no instructions on how to use the shower; a little note on how to turn the bath to shower would have been useful, as it took us a few minutes to figure out how it worked. But good service, and allowed us to leave our car in the lot after check out when we went to the hockey game.
Chose Flamingo Motel due to its proximity to SAP Center, as we were in San Jose for a Sharks game, as well as the good price. Cute place, bed was comfortable... but a little noisy since it's right on a major street and we got a street-side room. Only other negative is there were no instructions on how to use the shower; a little note on how to turn the bath to shower would have been useful, as it took us a few minutes to figure out how it worked. But good service, and allowed us to leave our car in the lot after check out when we went to the hockey game.
10
Patricia
3 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Flamingo hotel has good parking, and our room was very clean. Even the bedspreads seemed freshly washed. Walking distance to many eateries and coffee shops. No complaints. The owners were exceptional.
The Flamingo hotel has good parking, and our room was very clean. Even the bedspreads seemed freshly washed. Walking distance to many eateries and coffee shops. No complaints. The owners were exceptional.
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Juan D
4 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Walking distance to the Sap stadium, easy parking, the Mexican restaurant in the corner it’s terrible, go to the downtown restaurants a lot cleaner and better food, overall it’s ok!! I would stay again
Walking distance to the Sap stadium, easy parking, the Mexican restaurant in the corner it’s terrible, go to the downtown restaurants a lot cleaner and better food, overall it’s ok!! I would stay again
10
Joshua
25 Mar 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The folks at the front desk were accommodating and friendly. I’ve stayed here thrice now and have always been satisfied. With the free parking, good neighborhood coffee and dining options, being walking distance to the Shark Tank, and being able to access downtown San Jose with only a twenty minute walk, this place is my go-to spot.
The folks at the front desk were accommodating and friendly. I’ve stayed here thrice now and have always been satisfied. With the free parking, good neighborhood coffee and dining options, being walking distance to the Shark Tank, and being able to access downtown San Jose with only a twenty minute walk, this place is my go-to spot.
10
Antonio
12 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I felt that my car was very safe in the parking lot.
I felt that my car was very safe in the parking lot.
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Cleanliness
Reviews frequently praise very clean rooms and refreshed interiors. A small number mention issues such as a dirty remote, hair on sheets, an isolated pest report, or a plumbing problem.
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Erica
18 Oct 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
I wish the reviews I’d read before booking were more honest. I ended up cancelling 4 hours after arriving at the property, and having to lose the cost of 2 nights just to get out, and scrambling to find another hotel for the night. The location itself has a funky smell, and is falling apart. Everything from the bedding to the towels is subpar. Initially I thought that was fine, for the low cost, but the icing on the cake was that the toilet didn’t flush. Staff was friendly trying to fix it but it just didn’t work and they couldn’t move me to any other room with functional plumbing. Their online policy only states one night fee for last minute cancellations (even including cancellation due to their own plumbing issues) but they actually charge for 2 nights- beware. Also, if you don’t know San Jose, this is an area prone to high cockroach infestations. They’re just there, not much can be done about them. I was really careful to keep my food/belongings sealed up so I didn’t get any hitchhikers. I come to San Jose a lot for work and will absolutely be avoiding this hotel. On the positive side, the location is good for walking downtown or to the local restaurants.
I wish the reviews I’d read before booking were more honest. I ended up cancelling 4 hours after arriving at the property, and having to lose the cost of 2 nights just to get out, and scrambling to find another hotel for the night. The location itself has a funky smell, and is falling apart. Everything from the bedding to the towels is subpar. Initially I thought that was fine, for the low cost, but the icing on the cake was that the toilet didn’t flush. Staff was friendly trying to fix it but it just didn’t work and they couldn’t move me to any other room with functional plumbing. Their online policy only states one night fee for last minute cancellations (even including cancellation due to their own plumbing issues) but they actually charge for 2 nights- beware. Also, if you don’t know San Jose, this is an area prone to high cockroach infestations. They’re just there, not much can be done about them. I was really careful to keep my food/belongings sealed up so I didn’t get any hitchhikers. I come to San Jose a lot for work and will absolutely be avoiding this hotel. On the positive side, the location is good for walking downtown or to the local restaurants.
10
Che
26 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is a basic motel without extra frills. That said, the towels and sheets were spotless. The room was clean. The staff was friendly and accommodating. I wanted to check in early, they had a room ready, so they had no problem with my request. There are many dining options. There is a pancake house with an excellent breakfast, a bakery with lovely selections and outdoor seating and a 5 Guys across the street as well as Starbucks and a Mexican restaurant. It is walking distance to the train station which was important to me. I had a very comfortable stay.
This is a basic motel without extra frills. That said, the towels and sheets were spotless. The room was clean. The staff was friendly and accommodating. I wanted to check in early, they had a room ready, so they had no problem with my request. There are many dining options. There is a pancake house with an excellent breakfast, a bakery with lovely selections and outdoor seating and a 5 Guys across the street as well as Starbucks and a Mexican restaurant. It is walking distance to the train station which was important to me. I had a very comfortable stay.
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Wenmark
22 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We walked to the SAP center, (about a 15 min walk). Going back to the Motel from the concert there was a guy walking about 20 feet in front of us yelling, screaming and talking to himself. Felt kinda unsafe. Saw a couple of homeless people too, but they minded their on business for the most part. Not many people from the concert was walking in our direction, people started to split apart form us about halfway through our walk back to the Motel. Property is everything you expect a Motel to be. Our room was clean for the most part, there was some women’s hair on the sheets. Phone didn’t work. We called front desk with our cell phone cause one of our night stands wasn’t working, maintenance came right away. It’s on a busy street so you’ll hear a lot of traffic in the morning which woke me up.
We walked to the SAP center, (about a 15 min walk). Going back to the Motel from the concert there was a guy walking about 20 feet in front of us yelling, screaming and talking to himself. Felt kinda unsafe. Saw a couple of homeless people too, but they minded their on business for the most part. Not many people from the concert was walking in our direction, people started to split apart form us about halfway through our walk back to the Motel. Property is everything you expect a Motel to be. Our room was clean for the most part, there was some women’s hair on the sheets. Phone didn’t work. We called front desk with our cell phone cause one of our night stands wasn’t working, maintenance came right away. It’s on a busy street so you’ll hear a lot of traffic in the morning which woke me up.
10
Loukas
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very responsive and helpful front desk. The exterior of the motel is a little dated, but the interior seems freshly renovated and very clean, room has a nice clean laundry smell when we entered, and it seemed to be generally quiet. A lot of great restaurants were walking distance including breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. A few bodegas were just down the street as well. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
Very responsive and helpful front desk. The exterior of the motel is a little dated, but the interior seems freshly renovated and very clean, room has a nice clean laundry smell when we entered, and it seemed to be generally quiet. A lot of great restaurants were walking distance including breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. A few bodegas were just down the street as well. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
8
Luci
11 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here for one night as we were going to a concert at the SAP Center. It was a great location, simple room with basic amenities. The remote was dirty with stuck on food, so that made us question the cleanliness but everything else was in order and clean. It was exactly what it needed to be, just would be nice if they took a wet wipe to the remote after each visitor. That just makes us wonder what else wasn't wiped down. Definitely check out Uncle John's waffle house, kitty corner from the motel for breakfast, it was fantastic!
We stayed here for one night as we were going to a concert at the SAP Center. It was a great location, simple room with basic amenities. The remote was dirty with stuck on food, so that made us question the cleanliness but everything else was in order and clean. It was exactly what it needed to be, just would be nice if they took a wet wipe to the remote after each visitor. That just makes us wonder what else wasn't wiped down. Definitely check out Uncle John's waffle house, kitty corner from the motel for breakfast, it was fantastic!
10
Alejandro
2 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here in November 2024. Very clean very quiet. Super close to SAP center. The room was clean, the bed clean and shower/bathroom area clean. I would stay here again
Stayed here in November 2024. Very clean very quiet. Super close to SAP center. The room was clean, the bed clean and shower/bathroom area clean. I would stay here again
10
Nefi
11 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean rooms
Clean rooms
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Patricia
3 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Flamingo hotel has good parking, and our room was very clean. Even the bedspreads seemed freshly washed. Walking distance to many eateries and coffee shops. No complaints. The owners were exceptional.
The Flamingo hotel has good parking, and our room was very clean. Even the bedspreads seemed freshly washed. Walking distance to many eateries and coffee shops. No complaints. The owners were exceptional.
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Karen
15 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property had been recommended to me as a nice place to stay near the San Jose airport. But the room and the bed didn’t meet my standards and I actually got bitten by bedbugs!!!
This property had been recommended to me as a nice place to stay near the San Jose airport. But the room and the bed didn’t meet my standards and I actually got bitten by bedbugs!!!
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shelley
15 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was spotless. It's an older motel that is very clean and looks to be recently upgraded. About 10:45pm the guy in the room next to me completely lost it. It was scary! It didn't take long before the owner came up and handled it. Well done! I love to stay on this end of town as the prices are better. There are plenty of great places to eat at for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Bakeries too! The bus stop is real close. Whole foods is just down the road. Check in was easy.
The room was spotless. It's an older motel that is very clean and looks to be recently upgraded. About 10:45pm the guy in the room next to me completely lost it. It was scary! It didn't take long before the owner came up and handled it. Well done! I love to stay on this end of town as the prices are better. There are plenty of great places to eat at for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Bakeries too! The bus stop is real close. Whole foods is just down the road. Check in was easy.
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Rooms
Simple, no-frills rooms with comfortable beds and basic amenities like a fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. Some guests report street or bar noise, soft water pressure or delayed hot water, tricky showers, and occasional Wi-Fi/TV issues.
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Robert
12 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This motel is on a busy junction but no significant noise disturbance. Good sized room with king sized bed, fridge, microwave and real coffee. There are plenty of restaurants and cafe's nearby. Good value budget motel.
This motel is on a busy junction but no significant noise disturbance. Good sized room with king sized bed, fridge, microwave and real coffee. There are plenty of restaurants and cafe's nearby. Good value budget motel.
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Anne
7 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was pleasant and the room was clean and comfortable It was easy to get to the sharks game Unfortunately, our TV didn’t work, but we were not in the room to even watch it The coffee could be better I always enjoy a decent cup of coffee
The staff was pleasant and the room was clean and comfortable It was easy to get to the sharks game Unfortunately, our TV didn’t work, but we were not in the room to even watch it The coffee could be better I always enjoy a decent cup of coffee
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William
2 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This Motel was given a high rating, interior clean. The light in bath over the sink was very dim, the television had just one channel and (No Signal) on screen. Other than that, it was okay.
This Motel was given a high rating, interior clean. The light in bath over the sink was very dim, the television had just one channel and (No Signal) on screen. Other than that, it was okay.
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Laurie
23 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a nice, clean, affordable, and very convenient location close to the SAP Center. There are plenty of dining options close by as well as a Whole Foods Market. Our room was large, clean, and appeared to be recently renovated. It included a coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave. The air conditioner worked very well. The complimentary parking was easy. The staff were friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again when in San Jose for an event at the SAP Center.
This is a nice, clean, affordable, and very convenient location close to the SAP Center. There are plenty of dining options close by as well as a Whole Foods Market. Our room was large, clean, and appeared to be recently renovated. It included a coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave. The air conditioner worked very well. The complimentary parking was easy. The staff were friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again when in San Jose for an event at the SAP Center.
8
Jonathan
19 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
4/5 only because of the WiFi being slow. Room is clean, location is great, staff is amazing.
4/5 only because of the WiFi being slow. Room is clean, location is great, staff is amazing.
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George
31 Jan 2023
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Stayed 8 nights
No frills motel. Clean. Basic room with microwave and small fridge. Lots of traffic noise some nights. Many homeless people in this part of town. Did not get replacement towels two nights. Internet went out for a few days. Outside walkways, uneven tripping hazard. Some restaurants nearby.
No frills motel. Clean. Basic room with microwave and small fridge. Lots of traffic noise some nights. Many homeless people in this part of town. Did not get replacement towels two nights. Internet went out for a few days. Outside walkways, uneven tripping hazard. Some restaurants nearby.
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Simon
4 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and comfortable, convenient for the SAP Centre but on a noisy junction.
Clean and comfortable, convenient for the SAP Centre but on a noisy junction.
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Deborah
12 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A solid basic 2 queen room. Very clean. Arrived at 6 pm and the temp was 100 degrees outside. The second floor room did not have the AC on and it took 3 hours to cool to reasonable temp. The shower control was very difficult to figure out and the office was unavailable by phone or directly at 7 am when trying to shower. Price is great but the struggles to be comfortable make it so it will not be my choice in the future.
A solid basic 2 queen room. Very clean. Arrived at 6 pm and the temp was 100 degrees outside. The second floor room did not have the AC on and it took 3 hours to cool to reasonable temp. The shower control was very difficult to figure out and the office was unavailable by phone or directly at 7 am when trying to shower. Price is great but the struggles to be comfortable make it so it will not be my choice in the future.
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Jason
9 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Chose Flamingo Motel due to its proximity to SAP Center, as we were in San Jose for a Sharks game, as well as the good price. Cute place, bed was comfortable... but a little noisy since it's right on a major street and we got a street-side room. Only other negative is there were no instructions on how to use the shower; a little note on how to turn the bath to shower would have been useful, as it took us a few minutes to figure out how it worked. But good service, and allowed us to leave our car in the lot after check out when we went to the hockey game.
Chose Flamingo Motel due to its proximity to SAP Center, as we were in San Jose for a Sharks game, as well as the good price. Cute place, bed was comfortable... but a little noisy since it's right on a major street and we got a street-side room. Only other negative is there were no instructions on how to use the shower; a little note on how to turn the bath to shower would have been useful, as it took us a few minutes to figure out how it worked. But good service, and allowed us to leave our car in the lot after check out when we went to the hockey game.
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Jean
1 Apr 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The water pressure is very soft for someone with long hair, and the fridge was extremely cold and partially froze drinks. But overall, it is a great deal and a very nice area to walk around.
The water pressure is very soft for someone with long hair, and the fridge was extremely cold and partially froze drinks. But overall, it is a great deal and a very nice area to walk around.
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Service
Consistently described as friendly, responsive, and accommodating, with quick check-in and flexibility for early check-in or parking. A few guests noted absent front desk coverage or billing/check-in problems.
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Josh
28 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We got to check in early and stay parked for the Niner game after we checked out. The staff was great and very accommodating. I’ll be staying here again.
We got to check in early and stay parked for the Niner game after we checked out. The staff was great and very accommodating. I’ll be staying here again.
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Jeffrey Shell
30 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A really good, clean, quiet comfortable motel. The staff was responsive. There's good food very close by, especially for breakfast. It was an easy walk from the train station, and an even easier walk to a bus to get to the airport. And very reasonably priced! Most of all, I slept very comfortably here. Like I was at home.
A really good, clean, quiet comfortable motel. The staff was responsive. There's good food very close by, especially for breakfast. It was an easy walk from the train station, and an even easier walk to a bus to get to the airport. And very reasonably priced! Most of all, I slept very comfortably here. Like I was at home.
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Loukas
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very responsive and helpful front desk. The exterior of the motel is a little dated, but the interior seems freshly renovated and very clean, room has a nice clean laundry smell when we entered, and it seemed to be generally quiet. A lot of great restaurants were walking distance including breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. A few bodegas were just down the street as well. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
Very responsive and helpful front desk. The exterior of the motel is a little dated, but the interior seems freshly renovated and very clean, room has a nice clean laundry smell when we entered, and it seemed to be generally quiet. A lot of great restaurants were walking distance including breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. A few bodegas were just down the street as well. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
10
Laurie
20 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We like staying here for events we are attending at the SAP Center. There are lots of little cafes and restaurants around the motel, plus there is a Whole Foods market nearby. The staff at the motel are friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable, and the amenities were the expected: fridge, microwave, TV, coffee machine, hair dryer, iron, shampoo, lotion. There was plenty of hot water for the shower. Parking is free and easy and we felt our car was secure.
We like staying here for events we are attending at the SAP Center. There are lots of little cafes and restaurants around the motel, plus there is a Whole Foods market nearby. The staff at the motel are friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable, and the amenities were the expected: fridge, microwave, TV, coffee machine, hair dryer, iron, shampoo, lotion. There was plenty of hot water for the shower. Parking is free and easy and we felt our car was secure.
10
Michael
27 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice clean motel. They allowed us to check in 2 hours early without any additional fees.
Nice clean motel. They allowed us to check in 2 hours early without any additional fees.
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Jason
5 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Its was okay ,definatly worth the price point ,but i was charged twice for my room ,still waiting for a refu d
Its was okay ,definatly worth the price point ,but i was charged twice for my room ,still waiting for a refu d
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Ryan
6 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable bed and pillow. That about ends the positives. Shower did not get very hot, loud street noise at 3 am, and staff not there during normal hours (8 am) to address key that stopped working so could not use several hours I paid for.
Comfortable bed and pillow. That about ends the positives. Shower did not get very hot, loud street noise at 3 am, and staff not there during normal hours (8 am) to address key that stopped working so could not use several hours I paid for.
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Jacob
12 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
No one ever checked me in. I got charged for something I didn’t even get to use. Horrible definitely wouldn’t recommend. Had to pay $300 at another hotel last min
No one ever checked me in. I got charged for something I didn’t even get to use. Horrible definitely wouldn’t recommend. Had to pay $300 at another hotel last min
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Joshua
25 Mar 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The folks at the front desk were accommodating and friendly. I’ve stayed here thrice now and have always been satisfied. With the free parking, good neighborhood coffee and dining options, being walking distance to the Shark Tank, and being able to access downtown San Jose with only a twenty minute walk, this place is my go-to spot.
The folks at the front desk were accommodating and friendly. I’ve stayed here thrice now and have always been satisfied. With the free parking, good neighborhood coffee and dining options, being walking distance to the Shark Tank, and being able to access downtown San Jose with only a twenty minute walk, this place is my go-to spot.
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Andrew
1 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very kind staff. Nice clean room. Excellent location to walk to nearby activities
Very kind staff. Nice clean room. Excellent location to walk to nearby activities
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Location
Highly walkable location near the SAP Center, transit hubs, and many restaurants and cafes. Some reviewers mention traffic noise and encountering homeless individuals in the area.
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Jeffrey Shell
30 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A really good, clean, quiet comfortable motel. The staff was responsive. There's good food very close by, especially for breakfast. It was an easy walk from the train station, and an even easier walk to a bus to get to the airport. And very reasonably priced! Most of all, I slept very comfortably here. Like I was at home.
A really good, clean, quiet comfortable motel. The staff was responsive. There's good food very close by, especially for breakfast. It was an easy walk from the train station, and an even easier walk to a bus to get to the airport. And very reasonably priced! Most of all, I slept very comfortably here. Like I was at home.
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Toby
2 Feb 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The property is in a real neighborhood with local shops. It is very walkable, on a bus route and in close proximity to a grocery store.
The property is in a real neighborhood with local shops. It is very walkable, on a bus route and in close proximity to a grocery store.
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Dan
2 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The motel is close to the San Jose train station and the Sharks' hockey arena.
The motel is close to the San Jose train station and the Sharks' hockey arena.
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Francisco
28 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
my room was facing the main street and really enjoyed the proximity to all the resturants/bars and distance to SAP
my room was facing the main street and really enjoyed the proximity to all the resturants/bars and distance to SAP
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Carlo
31 May 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very clean and roomy on the inside! Furnishings are on par with brand-name business/commuter hotels. Location is convenient to public transport, including buses and major train station. Plenty of food options in the area.
Very clean and roomy on the inside! Furnishings are on par with brand-name business/commuter hotels. Location is convenient to public transport, including buses and major train station. Plenty of food options in the area.
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Robert
30 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A very reasonably-priced motel that actually had a tub! Clean. Parking felt safe. The area of town was both good and bad: outdoor restaurants and fun shops but also some homeless wanderers.
A very reasonably-priced motel that actually had a tub! Clean. Parking felt safe. The area of town was both good and bad: outdoor restaurants and fun shops but also some homeless wanderers.
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Alejandro
2 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here in November 2024. Very clean very quiet. Super close to SAP center. The room was clean, the bed clean and shower/bathroom area clean. I would stay here again
Stayed here in November 2024. Very clean very quiet. Super close to SAP center. The room was clean, the bed clean and shower/bathroom area clean. I would stay here again
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Rene
16 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great value. Downtown. Walking distance to restaurants and SAP center!
Great value. Downtown. Walking distance to restaurants and SAP center!
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Harrison
6 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Gem motel in downtown San Jose, convenient to dining, airport, SAP Center, and Amtrak.
Gem motel in downtown San Jose, convenient to dining, airport, SAP Center, and Amtrak.
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Russell
29 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good location. Walkable to SAP arena.
Good location. Walkable to SAP arena.
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Dining
No on-site dining noted, but guests appreciate numerous nearby cafes, breakfast spots, and restaurants, plus a Whole Foods. Feedback on in-room coffee is mixed, and one nearby restaurant drew a negative comment.
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charles
16 Nov 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
The front office were wonderful. Very responsive and helpful to any questions or concerns. I can't say enough. The location has three great coffee houses directly across the street, two of them nationally known. All are within walking distance.
The front office were wonderful. Very responsive and helpful to any questions or concerns. I can't say enough. The location has three great coffee houses directly across the street, two of them nationally known. All are within walking distance.
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Bill
29 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Always wanted to stay here and finally did. Great spot at a reasonable price. About 4 blocks from the best mexi food in town
Always wanted to stay here and finally did. Great spot at a reasonable price. About 4 blocks from the best mexi food in town
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Jeffrey Shell
30 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A really good, clean, quiet comfortable motel. The staff was responsive. There's good food very close by, especially for breakfast. It was an easy walk from the train station, and an even easier walk to a bus to get to the airport. And very reasonably priced! Most of all, I slept very comfortably here. Like I was at home.
A really good, clean, quiet comfortable motel. The staff was responsive. There's good food very close by, especially for breakfast. It was an easy walk from the train station, and an even easier walk to a bus to get to the airport. And very reasonably priced! Most of all, I slept very comfortably here. Like I was at home.
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Luci
11 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here for one night as we were going to a concert at the SAP Center. It was a great location, simple room with basic amenities. The remote was dirty with stuck on food, so that made us question the cleanliness but everything else was in order and clean. It was exactly what it needed to be, just would be nice if they took a wet wipe to the remote after each visitor. That just makes us wonder what else wasn't wiped down. Definitely check out Uncle John's waffle house, kitty corner from the motel for breakfast, it was fantastic!
We stayed here for one night as we were going to a concert at the SAP Center. It was a great location, simple room with basic amenities. The remote was dirty with stuck on food, so that made us question the cleanliness but everything else was in order and clean. It was exactly what it needed to be, just would be nice if they took a wet wipe to the remote after each visitor. That just makes us wonder what else wasn't wiped down. Definitely check out Uncle John's waffle house, kitty corner from the motel for breakfast, it was fantastic!
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Laurie
20 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We like staying here for events we are attending at the SAP Center. There are lots of little cafes and restaurants around the motel, plus there is a Whole Foods market nearby. The staff at the motel are friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable, and the amenities were the expected: fridge, microwave, TV, coffee machine, hair dryer, iron, shampoo, lotion. There was plenty of hot water for the shower. Parking is free and easy and we felt our car was secure.
We like staying here for events we are attending at the SAP Center. There are lots of little cafes and restaurants around the motel, plus there is a Whole Foods market nearby. The staff at the motel are friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable, and the amenities were the expected: fridge, microwave, TV, coffee machine, hair dryer, iron, shampoo, lotion. There was plenty of hot water for the shower. Parking is free and easy and we felt our car was secure.
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Monica
2 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The convenience of the location was great since it was walking distance to the SAP Center. It was a clean comfortable room. Flamingo Motel is nicely situated in many good eating areas.
The convenience of the location was great since it was walking distance to the SAP Center. It was a clean comfortable room. Flamingo Motel is nicely situated in many good eating areas.
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Hillary
25 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location on a street full of vibrant daytime activities. Great restaurants (highly recommend Zona Rosa), coffeehouses, and cute shops. Our room was very clean, well stocked, quiet, and comfortable. The staff, especially the proprietor, was friendly, kind, and accommodating. Hands down the best motor inn/motel I've stayed at in my years of traveling. Don't forget to check out the neon flamingos on the signage in the evening!
Great location on a street full of vibrant daytime activities. Great restaurants (highly recommend Zona Rosa), coffeehouses, and cute shops. Our room was very clean, well stocked, quiet, and comfortable. The staff, especially the proprietor, was friendly, kind, and accommodating. Hands down the best motor inn/motel I've stayed at in my years of traveling. Don't forget to check out the neon flamingos on the signage in the evening!
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Patricia
3 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Flamingo hotel has good parking, and our room was very clean. Even the bedspreads seemed freshly washed. Walking distance to many eateries and coffee shops. No complaints. The owners were exceptional.
The Flamingo hotel has good parking, and our room was very clean. Even the bedspreads seemed freshly washed. Walking distance to many eateries and coffee shops. No complaints. The owners were exceptional.
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Juan D
4 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Walking distance to the Sap stadium, easy parking, the Mexican restaurant in the corner it’s terrible, go to the downtown restaurants a lot cleaner and better food, overall it’s ok!! I would stay again
Walking distance to the Sap stadium, easy parking, the Mexican restaurant in the corner it’s terrible, go to the downtown restaurants a lot cleaner and better food, overall it’s ok!! I would stay again
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Cole
29 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We are repeat customers. We like the fact that we can walk to almost anything. Lots of food choices. Coffee and pastries across the street. We even walked down to San Pedro and ate some BBQ and checked out the Tiki Bar Dr Funk. We also bike and the location is awesome. We did have to wait a while for hot water but it finally showed up. The place is quiet and fairly priced. We will be back.
We are repeat customers. We like the fact that we can walk to almost anything. Lots of food choices. Coffee and pastries across the street. We even walked down to San Pedro and ate some BBQ and checked out the Tiki Bar Dr Funk. We also bike and the location is awesome. We did have to wait a while for hot water but it finally showed up. The place is quiet and fairly priced. We will be back.
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William
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Not impressed. Not as advertised. Sketchy area.
Not impressed. Not as advertised. Sketchy area.
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Eddie
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Great choice! Close to everything
Great choice! Close to everything
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Mark
4 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location if you are needing a lesser expensive option around San Jose
Great location if you are needing a lesser expensive option around San Jose
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Dennis
16 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
😁 nice
😁 nice
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Bradley
6 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
It was a decent for a cheap motel. It was a little loud. I could hear lots of conversations, sometimes hostile, from outside and through the walls. The place was clean enough, but it’s an old and kind of depressing place. I tried to check in a couple hours early but they weren’t having it. Overall it’s fine, and ice seen way worse.
It was a decent for a cheap motel. It was a little loud. I could hear lots of conversations, sometimes hostile, from outside and through the walls. The place was clean enough, but it’s an old and kind of depressing place. I tried to check in a couple hours early but they weren’t having it. Overall it’s fine, and ice seen way worse.
FAQs about The Flamingo Motel San Jose
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site for guests.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including a wheelchair-accessible registration desk.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in San Jose (St. Leo's), just steps from Silicon Valley and 12 minutes on foot from SAP Center at San Jose. It is approximately 9.2 miles from Levi's Stadium and 2 miles from Santa Clara University.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
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An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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