Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
G★★★★★1,151 reviews · Google MapsYour Reliable Base for SFO Travel, Work, and City Access
Whether you're catching an early flight or heading into the city for work, we've got comfortable rooms, free breakfast, and friendly staff ready to make your stay easy and stress-free.
Why customers choose us
What makes Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport stand out
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Reliable Airport Access Hub
Travelers choose this hotel as a practical base when flying through SFO, valuing its proximity to the airport and easy access to public transit and the city. It removes the stress of long commutes before or after flights.
“Near city and SFO. Bart. Near restaurants.”
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Consistent Value for Business Travel
Repeat business travelers return specifically because the hotel delivers a dependable, comfortable stay at reasonable rates without unnecessary frills. The combination of clean rooms, good bedding, and solid breakfast makes it a reliable routine choice.
“I have been staying at this place for last 3-4 years whenever I have to travel to the city for office work. Nothing fancy but it is a safe and clean place with good size rooms and good bedding.”
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Friendly Staff, Smooth Stays
Guests consistently highlight the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff as a core reason the stay feels easy and low-friction. The team's responsiveness gives travelers confidence that issues will be handled without hassle.
“Staff are very, nice and helpful.”
What customers love most
Consistently praised by reviewers
Free breakfast included
“Awesome breakfast. Very reasonable rates.”
Proximity to SFO airport
“Our main reason to book this hotel is its proximity to airport”
Friendly and accommodating staff
“The staff were very friendly and accommodating.”
Clean, good-sized rooms
“it is a safe and clean place with good size rooms and good bedding.”
On-site gym, pool and laundry
“Gym. Pool. Laundry. Free parking. Clean rooms. Near city and SFO.”
Waffle making station at breakfast
“There was a rotating selection of, breads, cereals, fruit, hot breakfast items, and a waffle making station.”
Reasonable, value-driven pricing
“The price is right, service is great”
Close to BART, restaurants and the city
“Near city and SFO. Bart. Near restaurants.”
The little things that matter
Beyond expectations
Early Check-In Flexibility
The team goes out of its way to accommodate guests arriving ahead of schedule, offering early check-in without additional fees so travellers can settle in and start their stay on their own timeline.
Warm, Attentive Front Desk Staff
Guests consistently describe the staff as friendly and genuinely helpful, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the moment of arrival rather than a transactional one.
Prompt Room Reassignment
When a guest raised a concern about their room, staff acted immediately to move them to a better option the very next day — no drawn-out process, no pushback.
Rotating Breakfast Selection
Rather than a static spread, breakfast offers a varied rotating menu that includes breads, cereals, fresh fruit, hot items, and a hands-on waffle-making station — giving guests something to look forward to each morning.
Consistently Reliable for Repeat Stays
At least one guest has returned to this property for three to four years running for work trips, citing the dependable cleanliness, room size, and quality bedding as reasons to keep coming back.
Diligent Housekeeping
Housekeeping receives specific, enthusiastic praise from guests — not just a passing mention — reflecting a team that takes visible pride in maintaining the rooms.
Convenient On-Site Amenities
The property brings together a gym, pool, laundry facilities, and a bar under one roof, reducing the need for guests to go elsewhere for everyday needs during their stay.
Proximity-First Location Perks
The hotel's positioning near SFO, BART, and local restaurants is treated by staff as a genuine convenience for guests, making it a practical base for both leisure and business travellers.
Tips for your first visit
Make the most of your visit
Request an Upper Floor Room
Rooms on higher floors, like room 406, tend to be in noticeably better condition.
Take Advantage of Free Breakfast
The hotel serves a rotating breakfast spread including breads, cereals, fruit, hot items, and a waffle-making station.
Ask About Street Parking
Free street parking is available near the hotel, so ask the front desk about it when you arrive.
Request Early Check-In
The hotel has offered early check-in with no extra fee, so it's worth asking when you book.
Use the On-Site Amenities
The property offers a gym, pool, and laundry facilities, making it a convenient base for longer stays.
Book for Airport Proximity
The hotel is close to SFO, BART, and nearby restaurants, making it a practical choice for city travel.
More reasons to visit
There's always more to love
Flexible early check-in
“They offered us early check in with no late fee.”
Safe, reliable stay for repeat business travelers
“I have been staying at this place for last 3-4 years whenever I have to travel to the city for office work. Nothing fancy but it is a safe and clean place with good size rooms and good bedding.”
On-site bar
“Bar closes early. Which is the only thing. In all the hotels do. Around 10:30ish.”
Attentive housekeeping
“Housekeeping are fantastic.”