Name: Americana Inn Motel
Address: 760 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, California, United States of America, South San Francisco, California, US
Price range: $130–$197 per night
Rating: 7.82

What guests think

At Americana Inn Motel, many guests praise the clean, recently updated rooms with quirky retro decor and in-room massage chairs, plus easy parking, while some note street or plane noise due to the airport location.

Many appreciate the value and convenience, but a few report serious cleanliness issues including bed bugs and occasional maintenance problems such as weak shower pressure, malfunctioning heaters, and hard beds. Service is frequently described as friendly and responsive, with easy check-in. Overall, expect a budget, quirky stopover near SFO.

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Facilities

Guests frequently mention in-room massage chairs and find parking easy; a lobby microwave is available.

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10

michael

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

very nice hotel manager. room looks recently updated, unique decor. in room massage chair is great! i got way better than what i expected for the price. only downside is a bit of street noise (el camino real)

8

Roman

Nov 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

For what it is, this is a good value, convenient, easy parking, good location, easy in and out. My complaint is the bed, hard as a rock, and in need of an upgrade. Massage chair was a nice touch but you need it after sleeping on the bed.

10

Michael

Dec 31, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Very nice location. Walking distance to hm landing where we did our lobster trip. 2nd time in this hotel. Easy parking. You can use their microwave in their lobby . Better than nothing at all. Will book again if we will be in the area.

8

David

Aug 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a no-frills hotel. It is clean and comfortable. I saved at least $100 by staying instead of an area Airport Hotel

10

Justin

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is old but well maintained and newly renovated. Everything is in great condition and I find the eclectic decorations charming. The massage chair was such a welcomed and unexpected surprise

8

Alejandro

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Interesting decor. Also, each room has a massage chair.

10

Jason

Aug 27, 2023

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Nice private room with a massage chair! 70s themeing was awesome! Recommend to stay!

6

Francisco

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was retro. Massage chair, old style fridge, freezer, and microwave definitely made this stay fun considering we needed a cheap night to stay before a long visit to UCSF transplant center the following day. We had issues with satellite TV and massage chair at first, but manager attended to the issues promptly. Lock did not complete lock, which was concerning, but locked regardless. Towels, floor, and bed covers had ink stains. Overall, it was better than expected for what we came for. Plus, really good authentic Mexican food in the area “Los Cuates Taqueria” salsa was spicy as hell.

10

Brenda

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was seriously the cleanest hotel room I've ever been in. I travel a lot, so this is saying something. I was trying to stay someplace close to UCSF hospital at Mt. Zion, because I couldn't find a hotel that could guarantee parking. South San Francisco was close enough. The price on this hotel room was great, my car was parked right outside, and there was a Safeway grocery store just around the corner.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe very clean rooms, but several report serious issues including bed bugs, dirty bathrooms, stains, and lapses in housekeeping.

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8

serge

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and well furnished room as well as very nice and welcoming staff

2

amy

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bedbugs

10

Aaron

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Could not possibly recommend more! The room was genuinely nice and well decorated with lots of character. Perfectly clean; all furnishings/ appliances/ fixtures well maintained and in good shape, and check in/ out was super easy. The front desk attendant wasnt there when i checked in at around 1am but came out and helped me within 1 min when i rang the service bell. For the price you'd be hard pressed to find anything close to as good. The best sub-$100 room you will find in the bay area, bar none.

8

Brenda

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff clean rooms!

10

Kartikeya

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean rooms

10

Dustin

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Phenomenally modern and clean rooms - just minutes away from San Francisco and conveniently located near the the South San Francisco BART station. You won't find a better place of lodging in all of South San Francisco! Highly recommended! 9/10

2

Fariya

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty bathroom Bed bugs No house keeping

4

Veronika

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

At first the place is very nice and clean looking,with strange, yet interesting retro decor. However, the bathtub is broken and shower difficult to control temperature. Old cigarette burn scars everywhere including the bedding. Also sand in the bed???? TV updating signal every 5 min. You have to ring for the staff even during the day.

6

Francisco

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was retro. Massage chair, old style fridge, freezer, and microwave definitely made this stay fun considering we needed a cheap night to stay before a long visit to UCSF transplant center the following day. We had issues with satellite TV and massage chair at first, but manager attended to the issues promptly. Lock did not complete lock, which was concerning, but locked regardless. Towels, floor, and bed covers had ink stains. Overall, it was better than expected for what we came for. Plus, really good authentic Mexican food in the area “Los Cuates Taqueria” salsa was spicy as hell.

10

Brenda

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was seriously the cleanest hotel room I've ever been in. I travel a lot, so this is saying something. I was trying to stay someplace close to UCSF hospital at Mt. Zion, because I couldn't find a hotel that could guarantee parking. South San Francisco was close enough. The price on this hotel room was great, my car was parked right outside, and there was a Safeway grocery store just around the corner.

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Rooms

Rooms have quirky retro decor and some are recently updated, often with massage chairs. Several note street and aircraft noise and occasional maintenance problems (heater, shower pressure, bathtub/TV issues) and mixed mattress comfort.

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10

michael

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

very nice hotel manager. room looks recently updated, unique decor. in room massage chair is great! i got way better than what i expected for the price. only downside is a bit of street noise (el camino real)

8

Gerald

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The heater didn’t work unfortunately they had also left a window open with the curtains shut so I never knew the window was open also. I stayed there once before and it was fine, but this was kind of below average.

8

Dean

Jul 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was a good size and clean’. Only downside is that we’re so close to SFO the overhead low flying of the planes is noisy and street travel too but it’s to be expected…..would stay again thank you staff very nice and accommodating!

8

Roman

Nov 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

For what it is, this is a good value, convenient, easy parking, good location, easy in and out. My complaint is the bed, hard as a rock, and in need of an upgrade. Massage chair was a nice touch but you need it after sleeping on the bed.

6

shelly

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were told there were no first floor rooms with 2 beds….I doubt this as the place was nearly empty. The water pressure in the shower was so low it was not usable.

10

Justin

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is old but well maintained and newly renovated. Everything is in great condition and I find the eclectic decorations charming. The massage chair was such a welcomed and unexpected surprise

8

Alejandro

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Interesting decor. Also, each room has a massage chair.

10

priscilla

Nov 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The vintage decor of the room was unique & interesting!

4

Veronika

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

At first the place is very nice and clean looking,with strange, yet interesting retro decor. However, the bathtub is broken and shower difficult to control temperature. Old cigarette burn scars everywhere including the bedding. Also sand in the bed???? TV updating signal every 5 min. You have to ring for the staff even during the day.

10

Scott

Mar 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The decor is just awesome - very Vegas. Makes you feel like you're in another world. Bed was comfy, location convenient.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, with easy check-in and quick responses to issues. A few guests mention needing to ring a bell for assistance.

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8

serge

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and well furnished room as well as very nice and welcoming staff

10

Cindy

Apr 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The person signing us in was very friendly! The room was so cute with a retro decor!

10

christina

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place was amazing!! I would give it more stars if I had the option!! I highly recommend this place!! Excellent customer service

8

Sarah

Oct 1, 2023

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Unique and fun interior. Friendly helpful staff, clean. Great stay.

10

Aaron

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Could not possibly recommend more! The room was genuinely nice and well decorated with lots of character. Perfectly clean; all furnishings/ appliances/ fixtures well maintained and in good shape, and check in/ out was super easy. The front desk attendant wasnt there when i checked in at around 1am but came out and helped me within 1 min when i rang the service bell. For the price you'd be hard pressed to find anything close to as good. The best sub-$100 room you will find in the bay area, bar none.

10

Will

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service

8

Brenda

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff clean rooms!

10

Tracey

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in. Friendly.

4

Veronika

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

At first the place is very nice and clean looking,with strange, yet interesting retro decor. However, the bathtub is broken and shower difficult to control temperature. Old cigarette burn scars everywhere including the bedding. Also sand in the bed???? TV updating signal every 5 min. You have to ring for the staff even during the day.

6

Francisco

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was retro. Massage chair, old style fridge, freezer, and microwave definitely made this stay fun considering we needed a cheap night to stay before a long visit to UCSF transplant center the following day. We had issues with satellite TV and massage chair at first, but manager attended to the issues promptly. Lock did not complete lock, which was concerning, but locked regardless. Towels, floor, and bed covers had ink stains. Overall, it was better than expected for what we came for. Plus, really good authentic Mexican food in the area “Los Cuates Taqueria” salsa was spicy as hell.

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Location

Convenient for SFO and access to South San Francisco/BART, and a short drive to San Francisco. Repeated comments mention street and aircraft noise.

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10

michael

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

very nice hotel manager. room looks recently updated, unique decor. in room massage chair is great! i got way better than what i expected for the price. only downside is a bit of street noise (el camino real)

6

Michael

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So, this place is way overpriced. The only reason it’s reasonable is because it is close to the airport and everything else is way higher. It served its purpose but I would not recommend it for a casual stay in the area. And, without a car, you’re pretty much stuck getting delivery. Not bad, but not great either and not worth the money

8

Dean

Jul 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was a good size and clean’. Only downside is that we’re so close to SFO the overhead low flying of the planes is noisy and street travel too but it’s to be expected…..would stay again thank you staff very nice and accommodating!

8

Roman

Nov 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

For what it is, this is a good value, convenient, easy parking, good location, easy in and out. My complaint is the bed, hard as a rock, and in need of an upgrade. Massage chair was a nice touch but you need it after sleeping on the bed.

10

Michael

Dec 31, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Very nice location. Walking distance to hm landing where we did our lobster trip. 2nd time in this hotel. Easy parking. You can use their microwave in their lobby . Better than nothing at all. Will book again if we will be in the area.

8

David

Aug 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a no-frills hotel. It is clean and comfortable. I saved at least $100 by staying instead of an area Airport Hotel

10

Dustin

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Phenomenally modern and clean rooms - just minutes away from San Francisco and conveniently located near the the South San Francisco BART station. You won't find a better place of lodging in all of South San Francisco! Highly recommended! 9/10

8

Daniel

Apr 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty clean not a bad deal for what you pay a bit noisy on El Camino but great stay

10

Scott

Mar 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The decor is just awesome - very Vegas. Makes you feel like you're in another world. Bed was comfy, location convenient.

10

Brenda

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was seriously the cleanest hotel room I've ever been in. I travel a lot, so this is saying something. I was trying to stay someplace close to UCSF hospital at Mt. Zion, because I couldn't find a hotel that could guarantee parking. South San Francisco was close enough. The price on this hotel room was great, my car was parked right outside, and there was a Safeway grocery store just around the corner.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $170	18 $159	19 $158
20 $151	21 $150	22 $149	23 $149	24 $193	25 $197	26 $192
27 $147	28 $154	29 $151	30 $151

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				1 $145	2 $155	3 $153
4 $145	5 $153	6 $130	7 $143	8 $147	9 $130	10 $145
11 $147	12 $154	13 $154	14 $147	15 $145	16 $153	17 $145
18 $151	19 $154	20 $147	21 $151	22 $147	23 $154	24 $147
25 $147	26 $147	27 $147	28 $154	29 $147	30 $154	31 $147

Americana Inn Motel

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