Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos

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A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking lot.
A modern hotel room with a beige sofa, a white armchair, and a round coffee table. Large windows offer views of greenery and a cityscape.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a mounted TV.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital check-in station, a hydration station, and a snack shelf.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white brick backsplash, and a coffee station.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $145
$125 nightly
$145 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22

Explore the area

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555 Skyway, San Carlos, CA, 94070
  • Place, Hiller Aviation Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of San Carlos History
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Marlin Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Carlos

When you stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos in San Carlos, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and Silicon Valley. .This hotel is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Stanford University and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Stanford University Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Hiller Aviation Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Museum of San Carlos History - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Marlin Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Filoli - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Stanford University - 15 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Carlos Station - 4 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Local Kitchens - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Highlands Sports Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Out of the Barrel San Carlos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Groovy Goose - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos offers 121 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This San Carlos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 121 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1996
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Renovated entire property - August 2025
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 21 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Fairfield Inn Marriott Motel San Carlos
Fairfield Inn Marriott San Carlos
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes breakfast was very good and fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Genco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good. Friendly staff...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was very accommodating and helpfull!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The renovation looks great. The breakfast offerings are extremely good!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, service, and breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent service and delicious breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfest was good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Great place

Very nice place. Clean, friendly and has a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff & nice rooms!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Staff was helpful to change our room since the fire alarm was going off in our original room. Close to the Aviation museum and Starbucks and other restaurants. Quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and accessible location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marisabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place location is perfect rooms clean polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JILL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super clean! The hotel seems to have astounding soundproof qualities… We barely heard anything inside our room and it was phenomenal! All the employees were great and there's three floors in each floor have their own breakfast room… Really loved it and would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and so reasonably priced. Great beds and pillows and really good free breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Would stay again

Great place for the price at the time of booking. Clean quiet and safe area for being next to a small airport
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and amazing room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff breakfast staff were really kind had great food options and great service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was Good exept they Have a delay on the breakfast área after all we have to leave bc we did not have enoug time to wait for breakfast :/
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

MIHIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly front desk and breakfast room staff. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, close to SF airport. Friendly staff. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Petelo

Property was nice and liked that the breakfast was open early because I had to leave early to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Aweful bed, heavy door for handicap room, are all Expedia rooms bad
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026