Top 10 Hotels Near Thornton State Beach in San Francisco for 2026

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A reception area with a counter, a potted plant, a clock, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a bedside table, a mirror, and a TV.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a glass door, and a parking area.

A parking area with a building in the background, a refrigerator, and some plants.

1. El Camino Inn

3.2 km from Thornton State Beach

Orlando

P6,163

P6,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a glass door entrance, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A hotel lobby with a glass door entrance, a reception desk, a large window, and a wall display of brochures.

The exterior of Gateway Suites hotel with a prominent sign, large windows, and a well-maintained garden area.

2. Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

11.2 km from Thornton State Beach

Julian

P5,216

P6,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with blinds, a small table, and a bench.

A laundry area with a washing machine and dryer, a sign indicating guest laundry use, and a door leading to a room.

A modern kitchen with marble flooring, a bar area with stools, and a large window offering a view of the street.

3. Hotel Skye SFO

11.4 km from Thornton State Beach

Laurie

P7,302

P8,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A hotel room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a TV, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel lobby with blue seating, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

4. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

10.3 km from Thornton State Beach

Lori

P6,613

P7,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall panels.

A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area featuring a variety of food items and a coffee station.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

9.8 km from Thornton State Beach

Carolyn Jeane

P8,706

P10,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by glass walls and trees.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

The exterior of the AC Hotel South San Francisco with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bar area with a large TV screen, bar stools, and a view of a body of water.

6. AC Hotel by Marriott San Francisco Airport Oyster Point/Waterfront

9.8 km from Thornton State Beach

Lauren

P9,558

P11,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel lobby with a central reception desk, large columns, and hanging pendant lights.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in wine rack, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a building with large windows.

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

7. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

10 km from Thornton State Beach

kathrina

P6,134

P7,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern living room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, leather sofas, and a dining area with natural light.

A hotel room with a desk, a sofa, a TV, a window with a view of trees, and a lamp.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a stone accent wall, and large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a stone fireplace, and a large TV screen.

8. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Area

9.9 km from Thornton State Beach

Andrew David

P8,142

P9,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

An outdoor patio with modern seating, a fire feature, and string lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the parking area.

A hotel room with a wooden wall, a dining table with yellow chairs, a grey sofa, and a brown ottoman.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Home Suites' sign.

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North

9.9 km from Thornton State Beach

Jeoffrey

P7,227

P8,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A spacious, modern living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating options including sofas and chairs.

A restaurant with a glass ceiling, cushioned seating, and a patterned floor.

A modern interior with a long bench, decorative wall art, and a planter with large green plants.

A coffee shop interior with a branded sign, shelves stocked with snacks, a coffee machine, and a refrigerated display.

10. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

10.1 km from Thornton State Beach

Rafael

P7,761

P9,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a desk. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, a central seating area with chairs and a table, and a mezzanine level with a railing.

A reception area with a tiled counter, a fire extinguisher, a window with a view, and a wall-mounted coffee station.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'The Atrium Hotel'.

11. The Atrium Hotel

11 km from Thornton State Beach

Ramesh

P7,742

P9,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor courtyard with a stone floor, a round table with chairs, and potted plants.

A courtyard with a flat roof, potted plants, and outdoor seating.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a vase of flowers, a map, and a view of the outside.

A hallway with potted plants, a bench, and a reception desk.

12. Airport Inn

9.2 km from Thornton State Beach

Saikiran

P6,762

P7,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel room with a large bed, a dining table, a chandelier, and a view of the city through the windows.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a decorative chandelier.

A kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a painting on the wall.

A building entrance with a sign reading "Villa Montes."

13. Villa Montes Hotel

10.9 km from Thornton State Beach

George

P7,335

P9,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a colorful rug.

An outdoor patio area with seating and a building in the background.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, seating areas, a reception desk, and a bar area with shelves.

14. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

9.8 km from Thornton State Beach

Sheila Marie

P7,610

P8,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a covered walkway, and a parking area.

A breakfast bar with various food items and a sign that says "Healthy."

A gym with cardio machines, weight machines, and a TV screen.

15. Hotel Nova SFO

10.4 km from Thornton State Beach

Anne

P6,792

P7,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern interior with a wooden partition, a stone accent wall, and a bar area.

A room with a large window offering a view of a marina and cityscape.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A bar area with multiple seating options, a variety of liquor bottles, and two large flat-screen TVs mounted on the wall.

16. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

10.1 km from Thornton State Beach

Kelcie

P6,137

P7,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

A modern atrium with a glass ceiling, multiple levels, and indoor plants.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered area and multiple windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with blinds.

17. Hotel Aluxor SFO

11.3 km from Thornton State Beach

Kenna

P6,055

P7,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern building entrance with a covered walkway, large glass doors, and potted plants.

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a clock, and a wall with framed pictures and a large bicycle poster.

A hotel room with a double bed, a desk with a chair, a large mirror, a sink with a vanity, and a small bathroom area.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a bar.

18. Hampton Inn San Francisco Airport

9.8 km from Thornton State Beach

Ruben

P7,168

P8,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a shower area.

A walk-in closet with wooden shelves and a mirrored door.

A staircase with colorful steps, a blue door with the number 101, and a coffee bar area.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a covered walkway.

19. Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

9.5 km from Thornton State Beach

Tiffany

P6,661

P12,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

A modern lobby with a wooden wall, seating area, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.

A gym with treadmills, a spinning machine, and various exercise equipment.

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

9.6 km from Thornton State Beach

Justin

P8,490

P9,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Thornton State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
El Camino Inn	6.6 934 reviews	View
Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport	8.8 Excellent 1,121 reviews	View
Hotel Skye SFO	9.0 Wonderful 2,039 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,922 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point	8.8 Excellent 1,803 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Thornton State Beach

A hotel lobby with seating, snack shelves, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, booths, and high chairs.

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a seating area with chairs, and a large fish tank on the wall.

Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City

St. Francis

P10,046

P11,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A street leading to a building with a sign reading "Cow Palace".

A hotel room with two beds, a blue accent wall, and a view of the outside balcony.

A building with a blue awning, a door labeled "OFFICE," and a small porch with a blue railing.

A hotel reception area with a computer monitor, a reception desk, a refrigerator, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Alpine Inn And Suites

Bayshore Heights

P6,712

P7,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A buffet counter with coffee machines, a TV, and various food items.

A golf course with a pond, trees, and a path.

A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

Stanyan Park Hotel

Golden Gate

P15,829

P18,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

Downtown South San Francisco

P8,490

P9,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a glass table, and potted plants.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Comfort Inn & Suites".

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and framed pictures on the walls.

Comfort Inn and Suites San Francisco Airport North

The East Side

P6,634

P7,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Airport Inn

Downtown South San Francisco

P6,762

P7,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

The East Side

P8,706

P10,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Hotel Nova SFO

South San Francisco

P6,792

P7,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Top Thornton State Beach Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect"

Stanyan Park Hotel

8/10 Good

"It was nice that breakfast and afternoon wine were offered. Unfortunately, the quality of the foods was mediocre. I did appreciate the coffee, teas and waters available. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom was adequate. Room was carpeted which I don’t like. I prefer clean, mopped hard floors"

Alpine Inn And Suites

10/10 Excellent

"First time ever visiting San Francisco and this place is a hidden gem the rooms look very clean and restrooms are very nice and remodeled, there’s a vanity mirror that lights up very nice overall stay was comfortable and clean would stay here again."

Mirage Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Nos gustó porq esta cerca de el zoológico y a unos pasos de la playa!! Buena locación"

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

8/10 Good

"Rooms are clean basic and what one would expect from a good budget hotel. We will stay again here Rooms and area are very quiet and close to restaurants, the ocean and Golden Gate Park"

Travelers Inn

8/10 Good

"Need to upgrade to smart tv"

Ocean Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and nice Highly recommend"

Americana Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This place is a gem. Almost feels like home with all the fun stuff in the rooms. Normal sheets and comforter was so nice. The red dial phone and the massage chair was a bonus. Great place to stay, A little noisy from airplanes but too bad. Parking was easy and food and shopping close by."

El Camino Inn

8/10 Good

"Good place"

Other attractions near Thornton State Beach

Olympic Club

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Olympic Club. Stroll along the seaside in this vibrant area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Doelger Pacelli Center

Catch an event at Doelger Pacelli Center during your trip to Daly City.

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Westlake Shopping Center

7.6/10 (63 reviews)

During your trip to Daly City, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Westlake Shopping Center. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this vibrant area.

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Fort Funston

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Fort Funston, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area.

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Lake Merced

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Merced and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Francisco. Stroll along the seaside or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Cinemark Century Daly City 20

You can take time to visit Cinemark Century Daly City 20 during your travels to Daly City. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Peninsula Del Rey

After visiting Peninsula Del Rey, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Daly City.

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Harding Park Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Harding Park Golf Course. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Thornton State Beach?

Thornton State Beach is located in Daly City. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 19 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Thornton State Beach?

Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Thornton State Beach. Other good options within a few miles include El Camino Inn and Mirage Inn and Suites.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Thornton State Beach?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Thornton State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Thornton State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Thornton State Beach.

What can I see and do near Thornton State Beach?

Sights like Fort Funston and Colma Historical Association highlight some of the local culture. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Golden Gate Park, San Francisco Botanical Garden, and John McLaren Park. Mashouf Performing Arts Center, San Francisco Zoo, and United Irish Cultural Center are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for Thornton State Beach hotels

1. El Camino Inn

2. Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

3. Hotel Skye SFO

4. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

6. AC Hotel by Marriott San Francisco Airport Oyster Point/Waterfront

7. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

8. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Area

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North

10. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

11. The Atrium Hotel

12. Airport Inn

13. Villa Montes Hotel

14. Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

15. Hotel Nova SFO

16. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

17. Hotel Aluxor SFO

18. Hampton Inn San Francisco Airport

19. Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

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

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Hotels recommended for families near Thornton State Beach

Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City

Alpine Inn And Suites

Stanyan Park Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

Comfort Inn and Suites San Francisco Airport North

Airport Inn

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Hotel Nova SFO

Top Thornton State Beach Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Stanyan Park Hotel

Alpine Inn And Suites

Mirage Inn and Suites

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

Travelers Inn

Ocean Inn

Americana Inn

El Camino Inn

Other attractions near Thornton State Beach

Olympic Club

Doelger Pacelli Center

Westlake Shopping Center

Fort Funston

Lake Merced

Cinemark Century Daly City 20

Peninsula Del Rey

Harding Park Golf Course

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