What is South San Mateo like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that San Mateo's South San Mateo neighborhood has to offer. Be sure to check out Hillsdale Shopping Center and San Mateo County Event Center as part of your South San Mateo travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in South San Mateo?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Catrina Hotel is the highest ranked property in South San Mateo. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi.

How many hotels are there in the South San Mateo area?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodations in South San Mateo to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Mateo area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South San Mateo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in South San Mateo.

What can I see and do in this San Mateo neighborhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Sugarloaf Mountain, Paddock Park, and Bay Meadows Park. Hillsdale Shopping Center and San Mateo County Event Center are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around South San Mateo include Lakeshore Park Beach, The San Mateo Japanese Garden, and Twin Pines Art Center. While you're out sightseeing, Oceanic Foot Spa and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Mateo.

How can I get around South San Mateo and the greater San Mateo area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Hillsdale Station.

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An outdoor patio area with a modern building in the background, featuring a glass door entrance, outdoor seating, and a variety of plants.

1. The Catrina Hotel

South San Mateo

craig

P6,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

2. Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

East San Mateo, 4.1 km from South San Mateo

Donna

P9,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

3. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

6.8 km from South San Mateo

Yvonne

P8,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating, fire pits, and large umbrellas.

4. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

7.2 km from South San Mateo

Suan

P9,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a curved wooden balcony, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

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

Shoreview, 5.2 km from South San Mateo

Miguel

P9,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.

6. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

7.5 km from South San Mateo

Samantha

P8,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central open space, multiple seating areas, and a glass ceiling.

7. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

8.1 km from South San Mateo

Christopher

P12,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.

8. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

8.6 km from South San Mateo

Provimar

P10,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.

9. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

9.6 km from South San Mateo

Scott

P10,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

10. The Westin San Francisco Airport

9.6 km from South San Mateo

steven

P10,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

11.6 km from South San Mateo

Xiaoshi

P9,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern living room with a green wall, a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a lamp.

12. The Dylan at SFO

9.7 km from South San Mateo

Roneisha

P9,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating areas, a pool, and a central lounge.

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

15.6 km from South San Mateo

Alexei

P10,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, bar stools, and a glass display case filled with bottles.

14. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

14.6 km from South San Mateo

Lori

P7,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern lobby with a cityscape mural, a reception desk, seating area, and a door with blinds.

15. Hotel Skye SFO

13.2 km from South San Mateo

Laurie

P8,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A reception area with a counter, two patterned chairs, a yellow ottoman, and a large blue potted plant.

16. Hotel Aura SFO

12.6 km from South San Mateo

Charles

P8,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A La Quinta hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

15.5 km from South San Mateo

Justin

P8,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a television, and a small plant.

18. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

7.9 km from South San Mateo

Nishitha

P6,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A spacious, well-lit atrium with a high ceiling and skylight, featuring a central seating area with a sofa and armchairs, surrounded by a patterned rug.

19. Hotel Aluxor SFO

13.3 km from South San Mateo

Yazell

P7,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, television, and a microwave.

20. Hotel Nova SFO

14.5 km from South San Mateo

Anne

P8,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Where to stay in South San Mateo

Find the best South San Mateo areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Union Square

Packed with a treasure trove of upmarket boutiques, designer labels and department store, shoppers will love this huge shopping plaza.

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Downtown San Francisco

Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops, and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and Chase Center are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.

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Fisherman's Wharf

This waterfront location is steeped in history dating back to the days of the gold rush. Today, visitors come here for its vibrant atmosphere and great food.

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South of Market

From baseball games to top-notch art exhibits, find endless entertainment in one of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.

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A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, a bridge, and a mix of modern and historic buildings.

Nob Hill

Examine architecturally significant buildings, visit the Cable Car Museum and enjoy magnificent views of greater San Francisco in this affluent district.

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Top South San Mateo Hotel Reviews

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

10/10 Excellent

"A"

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"It is a charming hotel adjacent to Union Square in a central location. There are plenty of places for shopping and eating. While the rooms are small, the room was clean and well kept and they make the most use of the space. Unique features of my room was a ceiling fan and a soaking tub. A sign in the room offered different types of pillows and other amenities upon request. The lobby features cookies, popcorn, fruit infused water, and a coffee/tea station, which was appreciated. While I only stayed overnight and was looking for a nice, but inexpensive hotel to stay near a BART station, I had the thought that it would be a good location if I was a visiting as a San Francisco tourist."

The Marker Union Square San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"The location is fantastic, right on the corner of the light rail, so you really don’t have to go far at all. You can easily walk around the area and explore the nearby streets. The hotel is a bit older, but the lobby is very nice and welcoming. I would have really appreciated it if they had honored my drink voucher before 4 p.m. since I was away from 4–6 p.m. lol! 😂 However, they did provide two bottles of wine for our stay across two rooms, which was a nice touch. They also accommodated an early check-in at no extra charge, which I greatly appreciated. One thing to keep in mind is that valet parking can take a little while, so I recommend calling ahead to give them a heads-up. The valet service before 2 p.m. was a bit slow, but Mohammed was very nice, helpful, and handsome! 😊 Overall, a great location, a lovely lobby, and some thoughtful touches that made our stay enjoyable. HOTEL LOBBY IS GREAT although hotel can some room /carpet renovation."

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Our top choices for South San Mateo hotels

1. The Catrina Hotel

2. Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

3. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

4. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

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

6. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

7. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

8. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

9. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

10. The Westin San Francisco Airport

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

12. The Dylan at SFO

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

14. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

15. Hotel Skye SFO

16. Hotel Aura SFO

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

18. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

19. Hotel Aluxor SFO

20. Hotel Nova SFO

Where to stay in South San Mateo

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf

South of Market

Nob Hill

Top South San Mateo Hotel Reviews

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

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