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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Fitness facility
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Property amenity
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

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Room options

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 119 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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chuck's Donuts - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪House of Bagels - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard - ‬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. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables and dry cleaning/laundry. 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from March 15 2025 to July 18 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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.

  • 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 free parking.

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 9:00 AM to 9:00 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.

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 Hillsdale Shopping Center within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. 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 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about 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.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos have connecting rooms?

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.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 968 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 968 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 968 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 968 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 968 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Fairfield Inn San Carlos

I was visiting the area for a family get together. The hotel was fabulous. Great, convenient location, clean, comfortable and staff was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, peaceful, a good breakfast, good beds, and overall a good place to be! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly but hotel is very basic. Breakfast was in a small room, not many tables and just basic. Not bad but I think there’s better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business 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

8/10 Good

Tachen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

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

Clean and nice

Hotel is next to Starbucks. Clean and staff was helpful. The room had a microwave and mini fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Business traveler, Traveled with family
The only issue was that they have to move us from one room to a different one because the tub was liking and water was everywhere in the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

A pleasant change

Excellent hotel! We moved to this place after a bad experience with another and couldn't have been happier! Comfy beds, clean room, excellent staff, no airport noise. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Traveled with partner
Average hotel stay. Room could use a bit of updating. Bed was extremely uncomfortable. It felt as if you were sleeping right on the metal springs. Air conditioning was loud. Bathroom was outdated and noisy. Breakfast was very limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Starbucks and restaurant walkable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
The room and facilities were clean and the staff friendly. But there was a water stain around our sink and there was a faint urine smell when we first checked on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kelley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heater was a bit loud. Bathroom was a bit outdated. But hotel was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceciley

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

Cozy!

The staff was nice and the bedding was cozy. The continental breakfast was way above average, which is a plus in my book. Parking is free. Free parking, great and also free breakfast and cozy bedding make it a great place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacquelyn

Traveled with family

Okay stay.

Used the gym. That was great! Front desk clerks were nice! Loved that there was a Starbucks right next door! Pretty quiet at night. No housekeeping services, so had to ask for fresh towels. Breakfast was ok. Other than that, hotel was ok. Would probably stay there again because of the Starbucks and the gym. MAYBE.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Reginald

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiorella

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Noemi

Liked: Cleanliness
Old and very few towels, outdated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rose

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was friendly, property is older, we opted out of room service but found a pair of used underwear under the bed, no waste basket in bathroom or by the sink. Had issues with AC unit keeping the room cool, and the hallways were muggy. The pool was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Digital

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Their policy is to clean rooms every other day. If you stay more than one day like what we did, the room was not cleaned daily.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Napa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly. Room is clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024