San Mateo County Event Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Hillsdale Shopping Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
San Francisco Bay - 4 min drive - 5.9 km
Hiller Aviation Museum - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
Filoli - 14 min drive - 13.4 km
Getting around
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 6 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 12 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 33 min drive
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 38 min drive
Belmont Station - 4 min drive
Hillsdale Station - 12 min walk
Hayward Park Station - 30 min walk
Restaurants
Shake Shack - 18 min walk
Pinstripes - 18 min walk
Blue Bottle Coffee - 13 min walk
The Cheesecake Factory - 14 min walk
Burger King - 2 min drive
About this property
Hillsdale Inn
Hillsdale Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from San Francisco Bay. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include self parking and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
50 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Reception desk hours are: Friday-Saturday from 7 AM - 11 PM; on Sunday from 8 AM - 8 PM; on Monday through Thursday from 7 AM - 10 PM. If arriving outside of regular check-in hours please contact the hotel directly.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Free newspapers in lobby
Multilingual staff
Facilities
ATM/banking
Picnic area
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Wheelchairs available on site
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Hillsdale Inn
Hillsdale Inn San Mateo
Hillsdale Inn Inn
Hillsdale Inn San Mateo
Hillsdale Inn Inn San Mateo
Frequently asked questions
Does Hillsdale Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hillsdale Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hillsdale Inn?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hillsdale Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hillsdale Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hillsdale Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hillsdale Inn?
No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Artichoke Joe's Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hillsdale Inn and nearby?
Hillsdale Inn has an outdoor pool and a picnic area.
What's the area around Hillsdale Inn like?
Hillsdale Inn is in South San Mateo, a short 6-minute drive from San Carlos, CA (SQL) and 14 minutes' walk from San Mateo County Event Center.
Hillsdale Inn Reviews
Reviews
5.0
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5.4/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Staff & service
5.8/10
Amenities
4.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Jul 10, 2021
Disappointed? A little
We we not even sure we had gotten the right room. The beds were not queen size like in the reservation. 1 made a terrible amount of noise when you moved around on it. The cleanliness was questionable. The pool had very limited hours but looked clean. Overall a NO frills place.
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2021
The best at a reasonable price. Hands down.
A very nice hotel for the price.
I would book again every time. It was quiet. Clean linen. I got a nice sized room with balcony, there was a nice pool and a bench complete with bhuda statue. Hotel owner was very helpful with booking and checkin times and went the extra mile helping with my late check in. Very nice well kept hotel. I encountered not a single issue or anything seedy. A genuinely nice budget hotel that i hope stays around, even with a change in ownership. Would have loved to see the sports bar up and running. :)
Keith
Keith, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2021
Was a good night sleep nice and clean room thanks
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 26, 2021
nothing that i would say i liked
the property was discosting with squocky bed and cocroches in the room and no wakeup call or front desk after 8 pm till 10 am
no breakfast and no AC
stuff eas stolen from my car in the parking lot but they told me thair are not responsible
the shower was dirty
bathrooms ware not sanitysed
bed was making squicky noises and was super unconfirtible
staff ware rude and unprofessional
the roof looked like it had a leak at some point but nobody cared to fix it
no dining or room service was provided
Verified traveler
3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 25, 2021
Wow, these guys are something else. If I could give negative
stars I would! Service and attitude was so bad it turned comical!
Almost straight out of a bad sitcom! We were about 130 miles from the
location when some lady named Stephanie called and said if we don't
get there by 8pm our hotel room would expire and we wouldn't get our
money back. First off, there was nowhere on the expedia website that
stated this under the hotel description. If we knew we would have made
sure to get there sooner. This Steph lady was rude and unnecessarily
combative. We decided to stop and stay somewhere else that night but
arrived at the hotel the next day. Once there we found out Stephanie
wasn't even the manager as she had lied she was. I also purchased
breakfast with the room and get this...yall ready? She said there's a
coffee maker in your room and here's a packet of oatmeal! Lord I can't
make this up! We stayed the second night because we were too tired to
find another hotel but please please please stay away from this place!
I don't even know how it's still in business! I have to now request a
refund from my credit card company. I don't understand how this type of fraud businesses verified by expedia and offering to people.
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jun 24, 2021
Their Wi-Fi signal didn't reach the room, it was only available around the front desk area.
Tried to call the front desk from the room several times and they never pick up.
No AC in the room.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2021
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2021
I like their daily house keeping room is clean and tidy
Verified traveler
6-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2021
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Mar 27, 2021
the carpet was very smelly and the place overall needs maintenance, looks dirty
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 25, 2021
big room with refrigerator and microwave; good price and nice a quiet
Corinne
Corinne, 21-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2020
Edgardo.
Edgardo., 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 24, 2020
I've been staying here for almost a year and it's perfect for my needs. Let me make this clear for the price don't expect too much out of this place. Beds are comfortable and house keeping is done daily but there's no a/c. They do provide a plug in fan & heater. Everything works its just an old place you still get a regular standard key to open room. Room comes with tv microwave mini fridge and a coffee maker. Rooms are pretty standard and convenient but if you're looking for something modern and up to date, luxury this is definitely not your choice!
Jesus
Jesus, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 18, 2020
I never see the Hillsdale Inn don’t have air conditioning and heater
They used small heater and regular air
Not phone call in office
Not good for stay
Verified traveler
4-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 6, 2020
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 24, 2020
Hillsdale Stay
Front office is amazing and very helpful!
Ignacio
Ignacio, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 24, 2020
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 14, 2020
The room was clean ,old and no internet during the 3 days that I stayed there.
Good location nice people at the reception.
Travler
Travler, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 9, 2020
Kim
Kim, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 3, 2020
Matthew
Matthew, 6-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2020
Best front desk employee’s we’ve come acrossso far
Mia & Krista both front desk are amazing! They will accommodate anyway they can. Always with a smile! Place it’s self is older but for the price it’s just what ya need! Fridge & microwave in your room as well with no extra charge nor do you pay for parking or WiFi!