Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos

3.0 star property
Hotel in San Carlos with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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555 Skyway, San Carlos, CA, 94070
  • Place, Hiller Aviation Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Mateo County Event Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Filoli
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Carlos

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos places you next to Hiller Aviation Museum and within 2 miles (3 km) of Marlin Park. This 3-star hotel welcomes guests with 121 rooms and conveniences like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Hiller Aviation Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center - 3 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • San Mateo County Event Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Filoli - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Stanford University - 16 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nursel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Local Kitchens - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Out of the Barrel San Carlos - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos

Hotel in San Carlos with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
Guests staying at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos enjoy an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is offered for USD 15 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Housekeeping is available 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.

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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
  • Meeting room

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.
  • 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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1996
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Renovated entire property - August 2025
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 21 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos?

As of Oct 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos on Oct 29, 2025 start from $269.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see within easy reach of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos?

This hotel is located in San Carlos, just steps from Hiller Aviation Museum. You'll also find San Mateo County Event Center and Fox Theatre within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 15 per day. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos have a casino on the premises?

No, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness facility.

Are there hot tubs at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos for a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos?

The closest major airport to Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos is San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is within a mile. Another top airport is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is located 12.2 mi away (15-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos?

No, at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.