When you stay at Sterling Inn in Santa Clara, you'll be near the airport, just steps from Silicon Valley and Santa Clara University. .This motel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from SAP Center at San Jose and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Levi's Stadium.
Mission Santa Clara de Asis - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
Getting around
Civic Center Station - 4 min drive
Santa Clara Station - 15 min walk
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Voyager Craft Coffee - 1 min walk
Taco Bell - 4 min walk
Bill's Cafe - 6 min walk
Pizza My Heart - 7 min walk
Mission Bakery & Café - 9 min walk
About this property
Sterling Inn
Sterling Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.
This Santa Clara motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Sterling Inn Santa Clara
Sterling Santa Clara
Sterling Inn Motel
Sterling Inn Santa Clara
Sterling Inn Motel Santa Clara
Sterling Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
When you book an affordable stay, you always worry about sacrificing cleanliness and safety. I am pleased to report that our stay was characterized by friendly service, a spotless room, and a quiet, restful sleep. I would stay here again and again! Owner was so kind and really made us feel at home
Incredible experience! I arrived early and I was able to check in, clean and peaceful room, kind and welcoming staff. If you need to stay close to the airport, this is the place you must choose. I cannot thank them enough for their hospitality
Leonor
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
David, Ephrata
Traveled with partner
Jan 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room. Great location.
Inadequate shades on windows.
Toilet was not secured properly to the floor.
No tissues in room.
This is my to go place when I need a room in the Bay Area. The staff is amazing and very helpful, the rooms are really clean and it’s at a great location.
Olga
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Peter
Traveled with family
Jan 4, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
No staff at entry. Room was clean but very low quality.
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Don
Jan 2, 2026
Don
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Adan
Jan 2, 2026
Adan
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lavar
Dec 29, 2025
Rooms are great here for the price and customer care is A+
Lavar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wasim
Business traveler
Dec 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and nice but the hangers were not clean. Overall it was pleasant stay
Will surely visit back.