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Sterling Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Clara University

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Room amenity
In the heart of San Jose, Sterling Inn offers a warm welcome with in-room WiFi and convenient self parking. Relax knowing you're close to Santa Clara University and PayPal Park, while enjoying the helpful staff that previous guests have raved about.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(100 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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2234 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA, 95050-6034

What's nearby

  • Santa Clara University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • PayPal Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Winchester Mystery House - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Santana Row Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • SAP Center at San Jose - 4 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Gish Station - 4 min drive
  • Santa Clara Station - 15 min walk
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mission Bakery & Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Voyager Craft Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sterling Inn

Motel near Santa Clara University
Close to PayPal Park, Sterling Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Sterling Inn include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Sterling Inn Santa Clara
Sterling Santa Clara
Sterling Inn Motel
Sterling Inn Santa Clara
Sterling Inn Motel Santa Clara

Frequently asked questions

Is Sterling Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sterling Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sterling Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sterling Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Sterling Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Santa Clara University and within 3 miles (5 km) of SAP Center at San Jose and Santana Row Shopping Center. Winchester Mystery House and San Jose McEnery Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Santa Clara Station is 15 minutes by foot and San Jose College Park Station is 23 minutes.

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Sterling Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two nights and will definitely stay again if we are in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a quick trip
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location with easy access and parking, with great staff and a nice clean room. Would definitely use again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and the staff was super nice and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, safe, clean excellent staff. Will stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jay-R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and rooms have updated amenities. Staff is very friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Staff super nice. Room plain but clean and comfortable. I felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Omid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean and cool stay, would be nice to have a coffee maker in room or in office
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean and well maintained motel with an excellent staff. Good value. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff members.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful place with a charming owner—I’ve had multiple stays and will always come back here when in San Jose area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very personable and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yichao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a family owned business. The room is super spacious compared to other chain hotels I stayed in the area before. Very walkable neighborhood with many dining options. Santa Clara University is across the street. Really a good location for campus visit or stay in the area in general.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and location is great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, and nice little spot. Had everything needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean quiet neigborhood
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute, clean room with nice shower and a bathroom mirror with excellent lighting. I can actually see to put on my make up. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Coffee and restaurants right across the street. Great price!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The manager of this hotel is so kind, and professional. Would always stay here for Santa Clara visits!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is clean and neat, better than many more higher rank hotels
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay and the enormous avocado tree on site was quite the tree! Ed and staff are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

catalina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Uh try iiijghh
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025