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Our top choices for San Mateo family-friendly hotels

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a curved wooden balcony, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a television, and large windows allowing natural light.
An outdoor patio with a tiled floor, a round table with chairs, and an umbrella.
A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
East San Mateo
  • Family fun awaits near Coyote Point Park with spacious rooms, golf access, and free breakfast.
P7,046
P8,099 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Best Western 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.
An outdoor patio with a round table, four chairs, a large umbrella, and a grill.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a large window overlooking a pool.

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

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
East San Mateo
  • Family adventure awaits with refreshing pool, free breakfast, and nearby beach for lasting vacation memories.
P7,609
P8,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
A spacious lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a dining area.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a red umbrella, and a view of a building with large windows.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a yellow accent wall, and a ceiling with a motivational quote.
A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and a tiled backsplash.

3. Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
East San Mateo
  • Fun family adventures await with an outdoor pool and refreshing views of the San Francisco Bay just minutes away.
P8,156
P9,374 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
A Holiday Inn & Suites building with a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.
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.
A volleyball game in progress with players reaching for the ball.

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
  • Family-friendly park adventures await at this well-located hotel with premium in-room comforts and attentive service.
P6,496
P7,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
An outdoor patio area with a modern building in the background, featuring a glass door entrance, outdoor seating, and a variety of plants.
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.
A wooden facade of The Catalina Hotel with illuminated signage.

5. The Catrina Hotel

The Catrina Hotel
South San Mateo
P6,193
P7,118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
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 hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.
A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by benches and greenery, with a multi-story building in the background.

6. Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO

Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO
East San Mateo
  • Coastal family haven near SF Bay offers free breakfast, laundry, and roomy kitchens.
P6,764
P7,776 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
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 hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

7. Inn@Bayshore

Inn@Bayshore
East San Mateo
  • Family-friendly inn near Coyote Point Park offers free parking, amenities, and outdoor adventure access.
P6,380
P7,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Inn@Bayshore
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.
Exterior
A bathroom with dark, textured tiles, a window with bottles on the sill, and a shower control panel.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a stone backsplash.

8. @ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO

@ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO
North Central
P17,952
P34,900 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
@ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO
A modern living room with a grey sofa, green chairs, and a marble coffee table.
A modern house with a garage, surrounded by a landscaped garden with cacti and palm trees.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a window with curtains.
A modern house with a stone pathway leading to the front door, surrounded by various plants and a small fountain.

9. Mid Century Garden View Home Parking

Mid Century Garden View Home Parking
East San Mateo
P10,822
P24,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Mid Century Garden View Home Parking
A modern outdoor lounge area with seating, fire pits, and large umbrellas.
A hotel entrance with a dark facade, glass doors, and a welcoming outdoor area with potted plants and a carpeted path.
A modern living room with a stone wall fireplace, leather chairs, and a wooden floor.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a television screen.

10. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Bayfront
P7,597
P8,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in San Mateo

Breakfast included
Pool
4 stars
All-inclusive
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in 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.
An outdoor patio with a round table, four chairs, a large umbrella, and a grill.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a desk, a refrigerator, and a television.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
East San Mateo
P7,609
P8,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
A spacious lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a dining area.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a red umbrella, and a view of a building with large windows.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a yellow accent wall, and a ceiling with a motivational quote.
A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and a tiled backsplash.

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
East San Mateo
P8,156
P9,374 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a curved wooden balcony, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a television, and large windows allowing natural light.
An outdoor patio with a tiled floor, a round table with chairs, and an umbrella.
A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
East San Mateo
P7,046
P8,099 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 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.
A volleyball game in progress with players reaching for the ball.

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
P6,496
P7,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
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 hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.
A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by benches and greenery, with a multi-story building in the background.

Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO

Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO
East San Mateo
P6,764
P7,776 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO
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Top San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

8/10 Good
"Good but they need to change the carpet"
maria 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice property close to Fisherman's Wharf"
David 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Good view very clean"
Alasdair 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Very impressed with the amenities. Staff was nice, room clean and quiet."
Steve 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Location"
George 3-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

8/10 Good
"Property is well located and the amenities on site were very good. Nice bar and decent restaurant. Negative is always parking. Expensive and our vehicle was actually too tall for the garage that is only 5’8”"
Glenn 4-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
The Marker Union Square San Francisco

The Marker Union Square San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Great"
Bryan 3-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
The Marker Union Square San Francisco
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

8/10 Good
"Great location. Rooms could be updated."
Jason 3-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

What's San Mateo like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of San Mateo is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the kids. The biking trails, festivals, and sporting events are just some of the things that make this a good place for family vacations. Fly into San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is the closest airport, or San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is located 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from the city center.
What's the best accommodation for a family vacation to San Mateo?
San Mateo SFO Airport Hotel is a hotel with a restaurant and free breakfast, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in San Mateo?
The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for San Mateo is 20 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in San Mateo?
Hillsdale Shopping Center, CuriOdyssey, and The San Mateo Japanese Garden are interesting attractions you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in San Mateo. Make sure you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area like San Francisco Bay, Chase Center, and Oracle Park.
What's the best way for us to get around San Mateo?
If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from San Mateo Station, Hayward Park Station, or Hillsdale Station. San Mateo might not have very many public transit options to choose from so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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