Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Hotels
Best Western
8.8 (250 reviews)
480 N Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, California, 94401 , San Mateo , US

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Nature reserve
Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Outdoor furniture
Elevator
Golfing nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean facilities
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Thin walls
Limited food variety
Old bed sheets

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Multiple reviews noted cleanliness was a strong point, though some concerns were raised about noise affecting the overall experience.
Service
9.23
The staff received positive feedback for being friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.77
Convenient location with easy access to highways and downtown.
Room Quality
8.92
Rooms were described as clean and spacious, although some issues were noted with comfort.
Amenities
8.75
Basic amenities were mentioned positively, with breakfast receiving good reviews.
Value for Money
8.71
Generally considered good value for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
8.56
Breakfast was generally well-received, though some feedback indicated a lack of variety.
Overall Experience
9.03
Overall experience is positive with a few minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 11:38

Property Description

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport, your home away from home!

Unmatched Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access throughout the hotel, making it easy to stay connected. Our well-equipped business center caters to all your professional needs, while a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff ensure a seamless stay.

Delicious Start to Your Day
Indulge in our complimentary buffet breakfast, served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, providing you with a delightful start to your morning.

Relaxing Rooms
Unwind in one of our 99 air-conditioned guestrooms, featuring cable programming for your entertainment and private bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries. Enjoy the convenience of coffee/tea makers and desks in every room.

Elevate your travel experience and make your reservation today!

Important information:

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol is not served at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SFO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Food & Beverage

    No alcohol served onsite

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

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Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 49.29
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: Yes
  • Elevator Visual Signs: Yes
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Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 250 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.23
Location: 8.77
Room Quality: 8.92
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.71
Food and Beverage: 8.56
Overall Experience: 9.03
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Rick
8
Pros:

Check in went well. We weren’t told that the room had no phone, so I had to call the front desk to resolve a problem. We were told the tv had particular channel that we were looking for and it didn’t. The tv was very hard to navigate. The bed was very comfortable and the room was very clean.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Peter
10
Pros:

Very clean rooms, delicious breakfasts with great selections, and excellent front desk staff (Ed). Thank you!

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Zacharia
8
Pros:

Wifi was a little slow

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Kerry family
10
Pros:

Staff was friendly, room clean, slow WiFi, sauna out of order

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Sally
10
Pros:

Great breakfast variety! Staff was very good, friendly and efficient. Clean, quiet and comfortable room.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Arcella
8
Pros:

Good hot breakfast. Only issue was that I didn’t get my room cleaned. Had to ask staff for more towels since my room wasn’t serviced

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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Julianne
2
Pros:

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2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Patrick
2
Pros:

While the staff was all friendly, they also made multiple mistakes during my stay and didn’t address most. Double charged my deposit, the TV didn’t work, and the Internet didn’t work in my room, and they were out of half of the breakfast items from 7-830. I don’t need perfect and any one of the issues by itself is fine, but all of them together is just a lot. When I brought up to the front desk he promised that his GM would call, of course they never did.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
C
Chad
10
Pros:

Everyone was very nice. Nice hotel, clean, comfortable, safe & friendly. Would definately stay again.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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anna partner
6
Pros:

It was a good stay. Loved the clean sauna. Breakfast needs to have more selection and to be kept fresh. The staff is great, friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean. I would stay there again. Wished the parking was free.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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DARLEY
10
Pros:

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2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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David
8
Pros:

Rooms need a little upgrading. Better TV's, and Cable. Also needs USB jacks, etc for electronics. Other the that, there are no close by stores although they do offer limited rooms service.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Lorena family
8
Pros:

Nice place to stay with kids. Clean rooms and close to freeway.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Purificacion family
10
Pros:

Clean and spacious room.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Brion family
10
Pros:

convenient to airport, clean

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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Ana family
8
Pros:

Breakfast options were adequate, the hotel was notably crowded around the waffle-making area due to being at full capacity. I commend the cleanliness of the room and common areas. Wi-Fi was consistently reliable, and the staff were pleasant and attentive. Although the reception staff's demeanor was somewhat reserved, it was not a concern. I expected a brief overview of information such as schedules and Wi-Fi details, but I had to request it. The primary issue was a visible concrete barrier in the indoor parking that is both dangerous and unnecessary, as it offers no functional benefit. I strongly recommend its removal to prevent potential damage to vehicles, as it is not easily visible even with a cone. Be proactive to ensure safety and avoid accidents.

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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Mimi
8
Pros:

Have been staying in various hotels 3 nights for the past 4 weeks around this area for personal reasons. So far this place has been the best in cleanliness, staff, room, and breakfast. The only complaint is walls are thin. We could hear people talking on both sides of the room and showering on one side.

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
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Paula
8
Pros:

The room was clean and the check in employee was helpful and nice.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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Marian family
10
Pros:

Room was clean and big.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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Ana Luiza
10
Pros:

It was so good! Staff was great, breakfast was also very complete, the room was clean. Can’t complain :)

2025-09-23 via Nuitee