Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 30 per pet, per day, with a maximum charge of USD 300 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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 check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property have?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located in the heart of Santa Clara, within a 5-minute drive of Civic Center Park and Santa Clara University. It is 3.1 miles from PayPal Park and 5.6 miles from Levi's Stadium.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 16 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

WAFER 450 Hotel Santa Clara

Average nightly price at WAFER 450 Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$98
February	US$116
March	US$122
April	US$97
May	US$117
June	US$144
July	US$110
August	US$105
September	US$128
October	US$104
November	US$97
December	US$97

What guests think

WAFER 450 Hotel offers renovated, minimalist motel-style rooms at budget prices, with guests praising cleanliness, comfort, strong showers and location; recurring complaints include unreliable Wi‑Fi, low or soft mattresses, sparse furnishings, and a virtual check‑in that can be inconvenient.

Rooms are simple and often lack a desk or counter space; some report noise from neighbors or plumbing, and water from showers can escape the stall. Many find staff friendly, but limited on-site presence means slower responses and little or no routine housekeeping. Facilities are basic with ample parking and EV chargers; no elevator or breakfast, but restaurants are close. Expect a simple, updated, budget stay with few frills.

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Facilities

Basic facilities with ample parking and some EV chargers; motel-style drive-up rooms and a virtual/kiosk check-in are standard. No elevator and generally no breakfast or laundry; pet friendly is available per multiple reviews.

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Catherine

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was by remote clerk. It worked great. The room was clean and comfortable and the property was quiet. It was a good stay. Thank you for the coffee and complimentary water.

8

Elyssa

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Decently priced for just the room. No amenities other than parking and electric charger for cars. Only reason I choose this location was because it was pet friendly and the location was perfect.

10

Yuke

14 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a good experience overall. Parking is very convenient.

8

Ione

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in caught me off guard as it was dine through a kiosk with a gal in Columbia on the other end. Apparently they keep the front desk area.locked which makes it a bit challenging if you're looking for help with anything. The room was satisfactory, although I found the bed situated rather low, but it was comfortable enough. Shower was great - never saw a drain situation like it... futuristic. No problem with parking near room. Hotel is conveniently located. I think they offer free breakfast, but I didn't have time to partake. All in all, it's a good hotel room for the price

8

Chad

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast served and front desk is a virtual person on a kiosk. Room was clean and modern. Room door leads straight to outside. No elevator for 2nd floor. Stairs are narrow. Overall not bad, but also not great. If going just to sleep then should be fine.

8

Jeremey

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall nice property. Clean and meets the general requirements. No washer and dryer on premises.

10

Jessica

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

They have EV charging at the location which made it very convenient. Hotel staff were extremely kind and helpful. Highly recommend. Only complaint would be the sink isnt in the bathroom withr the shower and toilet. Room was very small but it was very clean and new and updated. Felt safe and very clean!

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Nelda

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love how clean the rooms are and go easy on the smell. Air our rooms if possible while cleaning. I am amazed that you have electric charging stations that makes your hotel more in tune with consumers. Never seen a charging station at ANY hotel or fancy hotels either. LOVE LOVE the water and coffee pods. Thank you! Another great service. Keep it up.

6

Frank

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parked in Handicap spot in front of office and walked to office with cane - AI check in gave us a room on the second floor with no elevator. Would not have happened with a human.

10

Jon

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable, updated room. They have pay car chargers (CCS1) in their lot too.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms very clean or spotless, while others reported stained linens, hairs, dirty floors, odors, or pests. Some maintenance issues (peeling floors, loose fixtures) also affected perceived cleanliness.

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Alberto

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was ok clean but the bed sheets had hairs. The ice machine was out.

10

Lissette

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean

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Craig

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I thought it was a great deal for the price...water pressure was amazing...very clean...clearly recently remodeled...

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Joel

18 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In the first room, we looked at the bathroom, had water by the toilet and some dirt. It was unclear with the fluid represented parentheses body excrement versus toilet water). In the second hotel room, we were shown there were hairs in the bathroom in the third hotel room, there was sticky stuff between the two beds unclear if this represented some type of bodily fluid. At that point, we were totally fed up and disgusted by the appearance and left the hotel. There was no one on site to talk with. We spoke with a person by a video feed and informed them of our dissatisfaction. I subsequently went on to speak with hotels.com within an hour or so after we had left that hotel, and found a room at the Hilton hotel, which was appropriately clean. I spoke with a Chantelle through hotels.com yesterday evening, and she informed me that our refund it would be given. I await to hear a confirmation of the refund. Additionally hotels.com should consider strongly not carrying this hotel and its recommended hotel listings.

10

Michael

5 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very professional, and the property was very clean.

6

Katherine

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bed sheets had stains on them. Room didn’t look clean

4

Man Ka

30 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Bedsheets and pillow cases have many stains. Floor has hairs. Poor soundproof.

10

Anna

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place -- very clean and comfortable. Love staying here because it feels safe and staff is friendly.

10

Benjamin

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice and spacious, and was spotlessly clean (and I’m very picky!). Parking was free and ample, and parking spots were large enough even for pickups. Things I missed were in-room safe/lockers where we could have locked our laptops, as well as a laundry facility (having to go to a launderette is cumbersome). Other than that it was great.

2

Patrick

22 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is disgusting. They put more money into the exterior than the rooms. Peeling paint, dirty walls, dirty floors, COCKROACHES. Truly gross. Had to take the tank lid off the toilet to manually flush it. Shower water is either scalding or freezing.

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Rooms

Renovated, minimalist rooms are simple and often lack a desk or usable counter space, with sinks frequently outside the bathroom. Beds are very low or too soft for some; Wi‑Fi can be unreliable, water pressure is strong, and noise from neighbors/plumbing can carry.

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MIchael

8 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms had poor sound proving from outside and upstairs

10

Tirumaleswararao

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It’s been very comfortable stay for three nights. They have setup everything so fine tuned and optimized for working professionals. It’s very clean and everything works as needed. Area is super vibrant and very convenient parking. Check in and check out were super easy and fast. No extra charges or deposit. Internet was slow, but I managed with my phone hotspot. Decent sized TV for entertainment. I was even able to do yoga with YouTube video.

8

Brian

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The water pressure in the shower was the best I've experienced while traveling.

6

Gladelyn

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I haven’t stayed in any hotel without Wi-Fi!

6

Yunlong

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

1. The shower knob is broken. You just can't adjust water temperature with ease. 2. The toilet is loose. It moves up and down when you sit on it. 3. There is not even a desk to put your laptop so that you can work in the room.

8

Alan

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Drive up to the room, motel style. Renovated room with lots of light, enough electric outlets, working HVAC, shutters, and a nice shower. However, no desk. I've never been in a hotel room with no desk. There was plenty of space for one. Also, the toilet flush was inadequate. Check-in was unattended and fascinating. Would have been helpful, though, to be warned about the check-in procedure ahead of time.

10

Carol

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Bed was ok but very very low to the floor.

2

Randy

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The mattress in my hotel room was completely collapsed and unusable, making it impossible to sleep.

2

Laura

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We checked in on a Saturday and left on Tuesday. The Wi-Fi NEVER WORKED. What's more, management didn't seem to care. In addition, the handles on the bathroom sink cabinets were missing, making it hard to open. Why rent that room before fixing it?

6

matt

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place has a good staff, and is clean. The problem I had with this place is there aren't enough surfaces to put things. No desk or table to eat or work from. The vanity for the bathroom was tiny and barely room for toiletries. I resorted to opening the ironing board to use as a table. The plumbing was also ridiculously loud. It sounded like a jet engine next door when an adjoining room ran water.

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Service

Staff are often described as friendly and helpful. Check‑in is via remote kiosk; some guests found it smooth, while others reported slow or inconvenient processes, limited on‑site staffing, accessibility missteps, and minimal routine housekeeping.

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Elizabeth

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was surprised how nice the inside of the room was. Comfy bed good in room coffee nice shower pressure nice smelling shampoo conditioner and body wash I was impressed since it was an old hotel that had been tremendously upgraded!! Good job snd check in was easy on a kiosk kinda strange with a live person on the screen but very easy and fast check in Go have breakfast at Bills down the street excellent food and service there

10

Catherine

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was by remote clerk. It worked great. The room was clean and comfortable and the property was quiet. It was a good stay. Thank you for the coffee and complimentary water.

2

Oscar E

27 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Horrible service I was yelled at the owner is rude and mean

10

Molly

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The person who checked us in was absolutely wonderful!

8

Alan

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Drive up to the room, motel style. Renovated room with lots of light, enough electric outlets, working HVAC, shutters, and a nice shower. However, no desk. I've never been in a hotel room with no desk. There was plenty of space for one. Also, the toilet flush was inadequate. Check-in was unattended and fascinating. Would have been helpful, though, to be warned about the check-in procedure ahead of time.

8

Charlene

13 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a minimalist hotel. While clean and neat with all necessary amenities, the furnishings are limited - small sink, seating chair, table top as a desk. Room service was not provided. You get new towels by going to the office. The staff at the desk were friendly and service oriented. I fell coming out of the room and the woman at the desk was the only concerned about my fall and helpful. I unfortunately did not get her name to thank her.

8

Tor

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

There was no staff to interact with. Check in and out with through a virtual desk.

10

jason

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the kiosk needs to be faster i was out for about 10 to 15 minutes

6

Patricia

13 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Disappointing that they charged an extra $100 and they did not process the refund when I checked out.

6

Frank

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parked in Handicap spot in front of office and walked to office with cane - AI check in gave us a room on the second floor with no elevator. Would not have happened with a human.

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Location

Convenient for Levi’s Stadium, the airport, and numerous restaurants and shops along El Camino Real, with easy parking. Some guests noted street noise and occasional homeless activity or a less polished surrounding area.

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Nanci

31 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and peaceful area. Convenient location and a lot of restaurants. Room was nice and clean. Loved the simplicity of the room.

8

Marton

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a fairly good experience at the Wafer 450, a small motel located in Santa Clara. The neighborhood seemed safe, and within walking distance of a few chain restaurants such as El Pollo Loco. The motel is conveniently located off a major Santa Clara road (El Camino Real), and within a few miles away from San Jose Airport. The bedroom was clean, the furnishings simple. The stay price was affordable, the room amenities included a HDTV, WiFi, and included a mini fridge. There was a simple wall-mounted heater/AC unit, which is needed for the cold winters in Santa Clara. Very satisfied with my stay which went smoothly, but nothing really stood out to make it a 5-star exceptional experience.

6

My

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

like: bright and clean room did not like: location noisy and unsafe , homeless people in the parking lot. staff was not available when needed, arrived to work late...

8

Kayla

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Like how close it was to the airport and K-town. Hotel was modern looking. Friendly staff

10

Deandra

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We like the property, but didn’t like how close a homeless guy was close, we would stay again!!! Overall nice place

10

Janice

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location for my purpose

10

Fernando

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very affordable, close drive to most places

8

Meredith

29 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice lower budget outside entrance hotel. Recently renovated and bed/pillows were very comfortable. The room seemed bigger than what it was listed at. The only issue was no sugar and not quite enough creamer for the amount of pods provided. So, overall a very good experience. Oh, and it was very quiet with quite a few places to eat within walking distance.

8

Andre

3 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Kind staff.Basic and comfortable room.Great location.

10

Ozella

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Close proximity to downtown restaurants.

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Dining

No on‑site breakfast is noted, but in‑room coffee is provided and there are many dining options within walking distance. Overall food experience depends on nearby restaurants.

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Nanci

31 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and peaceful area. Convenient location and a lot of restaurants. Room was nice and clean. Loved the simplicity of the room.

8

Chad

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast served and front desk is a virtual person on a kiosk. Room was clean and modern. Room door leads straight to outside. No elevator for 2nd floor. Stairs are narrow. Overall not bad, but also not great. If going just to sleep then should be fine.

10

Karen

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great quiet room #203. Nice spacious 2 queen beds. The bathroom sink is outside the bathroom. Two bottles of water and coffee maker provide. Lots of restaurants near by. Starbucks, Paris baguette, and a Nosh bagels right across the street.

8

SANDRA

16 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only had 2 cups. Coffee was good though No breakfast.

10

Jessica

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

They have EV charging at the location which made it very convenient. Hotel staff were extremely kind and helpful. Highly recommend. Only complaint would be the sink isnt in the bathroom withr the shower and toilet. Room was very small but it was very clean and new and updated. Felt safe and very clean!

10

Antonio

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurants near by . Quite and clean

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Lindsay

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel offered a keurig coffee in the room, water bottles, and streaming apps on their TV. All a plus to a clean and quiet stay as well.

8

Meredith

29 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice lower budget outside entrance hotel. Recently renovated and bed/pillows were very comfortable. The room seemed bigger than what it was listed at. The only issue was no sugar and not quite enough creamer for the amount of pods provided. So, overall a very good experience. Oh, and it was very quiet with quite a few places to eat within walking distance.

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Andre

3 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Kind staff.Basic and comfortable room.Great location.

10

Chongxun

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean room, simple but practical, with a big comfortable bed. The hotel is convenient located, walking distance to restaurants and bakery shops. There is this amazing India restaurant, named Brundavan, a couple of minutes of walk from the hotel, recommended by the front desk staff, that offers the best biryani I've ever had! Overall very pleasant stay, safe, clean, convenient, affordable. I will come back next time in the area.

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WAFER 450 Hotel

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