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San Mateo inn in South San Mateo with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Pool

Breakfast included

Housekeeping

Parking included

Explore the area

477 E Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA, 94403

San Mateo County Event Center
14 min walk
Hillsdale Shopping Center
16 min walk
San Francisco Bay
4 min drive
San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
12 min drive

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Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Parking included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Housekeeping

$107 per night

$123 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

About the neighborhood

San Mateo

Located in South San Mateo within a short walk of San Mateo County Event Center, Hillsdale Inn is within a mile (2 km) of Hillsdale Shopping Center. This 50-room, 3-star inn has free breakfast along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free self parking.

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What's nearby

San Mateo County Event Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Hillsdale Shopping Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
San Francisco Bay - 4 min drive - 3.7 miles
Hiller Aviation Museum - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
Filoli - 14 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

Hillsdale Station - 12 min walk
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shake Shack - ‬18 min walk
‪Pinstripes - ‬18 min walk
‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬13 min walk
‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬14 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hillsdale Inn

San Mateo inn in South San Mateo with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

An outdoor pool, coffee in a common area, and free newspapers are featured at Hillsdale Inn. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can answer questions about the accommodations, services, and more. Additional amenities include a picnic area, an ATM, and a vending machine.

40-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available.

Recreational amenities at the inn include an outdoor pool.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free internet

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

Outdoor pool

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Outdoors

Picnic area

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
No elevator
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchairs on site

2 floors
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

Access via exterior corridors
Desk
Heating
Phone
Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Reception desk hours are: Friday-Saturday from 7 AM - 11 PM; on Sunday from 8 AM - 8 PM; on Monday through Thursday from 7 AM - 10 PM. If arriving outside of regular check-in hours please contact the hotel directly.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Check-in: 3:00 PM—-8:00 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

The inn can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hillsdale Inn

Hillsdale Inn San Mateo

Hillsdale Inn Inn

Hillsdale Inn San Mateo

Hillsdale Inn Inn San Mateo

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hillsdale Inn?

Hillsdale Inn provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Hillsdale Inn?

This inn is situated in South San Mateo within a short 14-minute walk of San Mateo County Event Center and also 16 minutes on foot from Hillsdale Shopping Center. You'll also find San Francisco Bay and Hiller Aviation Museum within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hillsdale Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Hillsdale Inn include a casino at the property?

No, Hillsdale Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hillsdale Inn?

No, this inn doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hillsdale Inn?

Amenities at this inn that appeal to couples include an outdoor pool and free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Hillsdale Inn?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hillsdale Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Hillsdale Inn offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Hillsdale Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hillsdale Inn though service animals are welcome.

Does Hillsdale Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

Where is the closest airport to Hillsdale Inn?

The closest major airport to Hillsdale Inn is San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is 3.8 mi away (6 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is located 9.5 mi away (12-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hillsdale Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hillsdale Inn.

5.0

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Jul 10, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed? A little

We we not even sure we had gotten the right room. The beds were not queen size like in the reservation. 1 made a terrible amount of noise when you moved around on it. The cleanliness was questionable. The pool had very limited hours but looked clean. Overall a NO frills place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Jul 8, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best at a reasonable price. Hands down.

A very nice hotel for the price. I would book again every time. It was quiet. Clean linen. I got a nice sized room with balcony, there was a nice pool and a bench complete with bhuda statue. Hotel owner was very helpful with booking and checkin times and went the extra mile helping with my late check in. Very nice well kept hotel. I encountered not a single issue or anything seedy. A genuinely nice budget hotel that i hope stays around, even with a change in ownership. Would have loved to see the sports bar up and running. :)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner

Jul 7, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was a good night sleep nice and clean room thanks

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler

Jun 26, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

nothing that i would say i liked the property was discosting with squocky bed and cocroches in the room and no wakeup call or front desk after 8 pm till 10 am no breakfast and no AC stuff eas stolen from my car in the parking lot but they told me thair are not responsible the shower was dirty bathrooms ware not sanitysed bed was making squicky noises and was super unconfirtible staff ware rude and unprofessional the roof looked like it had a leak at some point but nobody cared to fix it no dining or room service was provided

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Jun 25, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Wow, these guys are something else. If I could give negative stars I would! Service and attitude was so bad it turned comical! Almost straight out of a bad sitcom! We were about 130 miles from the location when some lady named Stephanie called and said if we don't get there by 8pm our hotel room would expire and we wouldn't get our money back. First off, there was nowhere on the expedia website that stated this under the hotel description. If we knew we would have made sure to get there sooner. This Steph lady was rude and unnecessarily combative. We decided to stop and stay somewhere else that night but arrived at the hotel the next day. Once there we found out Stephanie wasn't even the manager as she had lied she was. I also purchased breakfast with the room and get this...yall ready? She said there's a coffee maker in your room and here's a packet of oatmeal! Lord I can't make this up! We stayed the second night because we were too tired to find another hotel but please please please stay away from this place! I don't even know how it's still in business! I have to now request a refund from my credit card company. I don't understand how this type of fraud businesses verified by expedia and offering to people.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Jun 24, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Their Wi-Fi signal didn't reach the room, it was only available around the front desk area. Tried to call the front desk from the room several times and they never pick up. No AC in the room.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 12, 2021

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Apr 23, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I like their daily house keeping room is clean and tidy

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 29, 2021

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Mar 27, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

the carpet was very smelly and the place overall needs maintenance, looks dirty

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Corinne

Business traveler

Jan 25, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

big room with refrigerator and microwave; good price and nice a quiet

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo.

Dec 29, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Jesus, Fresno

Business traveler, Traveled with family

Dec 24, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

I've been staying here for almost a year and it's perfect for my needs. Let me make this clear for the price don't expect too much out of this place. Beds are comfortable and house keeping is done daily but there's no a/c. They do provide a plug in fan & heater. Everything works its just an old place you still get a regular standard key to open room. Room comes with tv microwave mini fridge and a coffee maker. Rooms are pretty standard and convenient but if you're looking for something modern and up to date, luxury this is definitely not your choice!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler

Dec 18, 2020

I never see the Hillsdale Inn don’t have air conditioning and heater They used small heater and regular air Not phone call in office Not good for stay

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 24, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Nov 6, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Ignacio

Business traveler

Oct 24, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hillsdale Stay

Front office is amazing and very helpful!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Oct 24, 2020

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Travler, Los angles

Oct 14, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was clean ,old and no internet during the 3 days that I stayed there. Good location nice people at the reception.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Kim

Oct 9, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with group, Business traveler

Oct 3, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio

Business traveler

Oct 3, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Best front desk employee’s we’ve come acrossso far

Mia & Krista both front desk are amazing! They will accommodate anyway they can. Always with a smile! Place it’s self is older but for the price it’s just what ya need! Fridge & microwave in your room as well with no extra charge nor do you pay for parking or WiFi!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020