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23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for San Mateo beach hotels

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a curved wooden balcony, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
An outdoor patio with a tiled floor, a round table with chairs, and an umbrella.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a television, and large windows allowing natural light.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

1. Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
East San Mateo
€134
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
A modern dining area with a large table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of the city.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottoman, and a fireplace.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
East San Mateo
€125
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
A row of two-story townhouses with white railings, a central tree, and a flower bed in the foreground.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a glass shower enclosure.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a large window overlooking a pool.
A hotel with a prominent entrance, a large chimney, and the name "Residence Inn by Marriott" on the facade.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
East San Mateo
€147
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
A Holiday Inn & Suites building with a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.
A hotel reception area with a modern reception desk, seating area, and large windows providing natural light.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a shelf with various bottles.
A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a small table, and a nightstand with lamps.

4. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
East San Mateo
€126
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
Room
Fitness facility
Bathroom shower
Meeting facility

5. Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
East San Mateo
€134
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
An outdoor patio area with a modern building in the background, featuring a glass door entrance, outdoor seating, and a variety of plants.
A wooden facade of The Catalina Hotel with illuminated signage.
A modern hotel bathroom with a white countertop, a mounted television, a Keurig coffee machine, and a sign prohibiting smoking.
A modern hotel with a spacious courtyard, a sign for 'The Catalina Hotel', and a well-lit entrance.

6. The Catrina Hotel

The Catrina Hotel
South San Mateo
€107
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Catrina Hotel
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a black brick wall, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with a Coca-Cola Zero vending machine, a coffee machine, and a dining area with a wooden table and blue pendant lights.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.

7. Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO

Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO
East San Mateo
€117
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO
A reception area with a granite counter, a clock, a security camera, and a coffee machine.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.
A hotel with a 'Welcome' sign, free WiFi, and a reservation phone number.
A bathroom with a toilet, a sink, and towels hanging on a rack.

8. Inn@Bayshore

Inn@Bayshore
East San Mateo
€124
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Inn@Bayshore
A modern living room with a grey sofa, green chairs, and a marble coffee table.
A modern house with a stone pathway leading to the front door, surrounded by various plants and a small fountain.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a window with curtains.
A spacious living area with a large window, a grey sofa, a black armchair, and a dining table with chairs.

9. Mid Century Garden View Home Parking

Mid Century Garden View Home Parking
East San Mateo
€357
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Mid Century Garden View Home Parking
A hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a distant airplane. There is a bed, two chairs, a desk with a lamp, and a television.
A modern dining area with tables set for service, large windows, and a prominent abstract art piece on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, a beige sofa, a round glass coffee table, and a view of the sea through a large window.

10. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Bayfront
€124
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in San Mateo

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Beach hotels with free breakfast in San Mateo

A modern dining area with a large table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of the city.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottoman, and a fireplace.

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
East San Mateo
€125
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
Exterior
Pool
Lobby
Fitness facility

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
East San Mateo
€134
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
A row of two-story townhouses with white railings, a central tree, and a flower bed in the foreground.
A hotel with a prominent entrance, a large chimney, and the name "Residence Inn by Marriott" on the facade.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a desk, a refrigerator, and a television.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a large window overlooking a pool.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
East San Mateo
€147
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a curved wooden balcony, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
An outdoor patio with a tiled floor, a round table with chairs, and an umbrella.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a television, and large windows allowing natural light.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
East San Mateo
€134
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
A Holiday Inn & Suites building with a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.
A hotel reception area with a modern reception desk, seating area, and large windows providing natural light.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a shelf with various bottles.
A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a small table, and a nightstand with lamps.

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
East San Mateo
€126
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a black brick wall, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with a Coca-Cola Zero vending machine, a coffee machine, and a dining area with a wooden table and blue pendant lights.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO

Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO
East San Mateo
€117
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO
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Top San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

8/10 Good
"No thanks"
Scott 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Nice location and staff are very helpful"
Marvin 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, great staff, really enjoyed my stay."
Basil 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Get the balcony, nice view of the bay and airplane landings, sunset, there’s a hiking trail nearby with great views. Housekeeping staff were great! Breakfast is just OK, hard boiled eggs, and waffles, fruits, and cereal."
Divina 5-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Stanford Court San Francisco

Stanford Court San Francisco

8/10 Good
"Nice place"
ireneusz 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Stanford Court San Francisco
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good
"A close walk to the wharf. Great breakfast buffet to start your day"
Maricon 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The Marker Union Square San Francisco

The Marker Union Square San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great"
Maria 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Marker Union Square San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

What is San Mateo like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its festivals and shopping, San Mateo offers a lot for the traveller planning a getaway.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in San Mateo?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in San Mateo: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for San Mateo is 499 mm.
What is there to see and do around San Mateo?
After checking into your accommodation of choice, you'll probably want to venture out and explore. If you're eager to check out the beaches, head to Lakeshore Park Beach or Elmar Beach for some relaxation by the water. Experience the area's festivals and shopping, and make time for local attractions such as San Francisco Bay and San Mateo County Event Center. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Hillsdale Shopping Center or Cinemark Century San Mateo 12.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in San Mateo?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in San Mateo more easily: To get to San Mateo, book a flight to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the closest major airport, which is located 5 mi (8.1 km) from the city centre. If you want to travel outside the area, take a train from San Mateo Station, Hayward Park Station or Hillsdale Station.

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