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Our top choices for San Mateo family-friendly hotels

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a curved wooden balcony, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.
An outdoor patio with a tiled floor, a round table with chairs, and an umbrella.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

1. Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
East San Mateo
  • Family fun awaits near Coyote Point Park with spacious rooms, golf access, and free breakfast.
₩180,110
₩207,028 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
A Hilton Garden Inn with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a clear sky.
A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by outdoor furniture and a building with large windows.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a rack of dumbbells.
A hotel dining area with patterned chairs, a marble table, and a view of the kitchen in the background.

2. Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
East San Mateo
  • Fun family adventures await with an outdoor pool and refreshing views of the San Francisco Bay just minutes away.
₩163,019
₩187,382 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
A row of two-story townhouses with white railings, a central tree, and a flower bed in the foreground.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a glass shower enclosure.
An outdoor patio with a round table, four chairs, a large umbrella, and a grill.
A hotel with a prominent entrance, a large chimney, and the name "Residence Inn by Marriott" on the facade.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
East San Mateo
  • Family adventure awaits with refreshing pool, free breakfast, and nearby beach for lasting vacation memories.
₩174,947
₩201,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
A Holiday Inn & Suites building with a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.
A volleyball game in progress with players reaching for the ball.
A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a small table, and a nightstand with lamps.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a shelf with various bottles.

4. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
East San Mateo
  • Family-friendly park adventures await at this well-located hotel with premium in-room comforts and attentive service.
₩157,442
₩182,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
An outdoor patio area with a modern building in the background, featuring a glass door entrance, outdoor seating, and a variety of plants.
A modern reception area with a central desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel bathroom with a white countertop, a mounted television, a Keurig coffee machine, and a sign prohibiting smoking.
A modern hotel with a spacious courtyard, a sign for 'The Catalina Hotel', and a well-lit entrance.

5. The Catrina Hotel

The Catrina Hotel
South San Mateo
₩126,054
₩144,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Catrina Hotel
A reception area with a granite counter, a clock, a security camera, and a coffee machine.
A hotel with a 'Welcome' sign, free WiFi, and a reservation phone number.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

6. Inn@Bayshore

Inn@Bayshore
East San Mateo
  • Family-friendly inn near Coyote Point Park offers free parking, amenities, and outdoor adventure access.
₩156,107
₩186,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Inn@Bayshore
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a black brick wall, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with a Coca-Cola Zero vending machine, a coffee machine, and a dining area with a wooden table and blue pendant lights.
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.
A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by benches and greenery, with a multi-story building in the background.

7. Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO

Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO
East San Mateo
  • Coastal family haven near SF Bay offers free breakfast, laundry, and roomy kitchens.
₩152,091
₩174,821 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.
A bathroom with dark, textured tiles, a window with bottles on the sill, and a shower control panel.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a stone backsplash.
A compact kitchen with a sink, microwave, and cabinets.

8. @ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO

@ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO
Central San Mateo
₩402,300
₩768,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
@ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO
A modern living room with a grey sofa, green chairs, and a marble coffee table.
A modern house with a stone pathway leading to the front door, surrounded by various plants and a small fountain.
A modern house with a garage, surrounded by a landscaped garden with cacti and palm trees.
A spacious living area with a large window, a grey sofa, a black armchair, and a dining table with chairs.

9. Mid Century Garden View Home Parking

Mid Century Garden View Home Parking
East San Mateo
₩284,195
₩594,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Mid Century Garden View Home Parking
A hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a distant airplane. There is a bed, two chairs, a desk with a lamp, and a television.
A modern dining area with tables set for service, large windows, and a prominent abstract art piece on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, a beige sofa, a round glass coffee table, and a view of the sea through a large window.

10. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Bayfront
  • Celebrate family adventures at this bayfront hotel with a dazzling indoor pool, nature trails, and free airport shuttles.
₩163,019
₩185,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in San Mateo

Breakfast included
Pool
4 stars
All-inclusive
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in San Mateo

A Hilton Garden Inn with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a clear sky.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of a building with large windows.
A gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a rack of dumbbells.
A hotel dining area with patterned chairs, a marble table, and a view of the kitchen in the background.

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
East San Mateo
₩163,019
₩187,382 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
A row of two-story townhouses with white railings, a central tree, and a flower bed in the foreground.
A hotel with a prominent entrance, a large chimney, and the name "Residence Inn by Marriott" on the facade.
An outdoor patio with a round table, four chairs, a large umbrella, and a grill.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a large window overlooking a pool.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
East San Mateo
₩174,947
₩201,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
A Holiday Inn & Suites building with a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.
A volleyball game in progress with players reaching for the ball.
A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a small table, and a nightstand with lamps.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television, and a shelf with various bottles.

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
East San Mateo
₩157,442
₩182,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a curved wooden balcony, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.
An outdoor patio with a tiled floor, a round table with chairs, and an umbrella.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
East San Mateo
₩180,110
₩207,028 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a black brick wall, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with a Coca-Cola Zero vending machine, a coffee machine, and a dining area with a wooden table and blue pendant lights.
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.
A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by benches and greenery, with a multi-story building in the background.

Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO

Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO
East San Mateo
₩152,091
₩174,821 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Extended Stay America Suites San Francisco San Mateo SFO
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Top San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and fun vibe! Would stay here again!"
Elisa 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Loved everything!"
Sharlyn 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good
"The location was amazing! The hotel needs some cosmetic repairs but it is clean and everyone was very helpful. The breakfast was delicious."
Brooke 3-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent
"Nice place. Great location. Very good value."
Benjamin 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Great location with lovely staff!"
Frederick 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

What's San Mateo like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of San Mateo is a good option if you've been considering a getaway with the kids. The biking trails, festivals, and sporting events are just some of the things that make this a good place for family vacations. Fly into San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is the closest airport, or San Carlos, CA (SQL), which is located 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from the city center.
What's the best accommodation for a family vacation to San Mateo?
San Mateo SFO Airport Hotel is a hotel with a restaurant and free breakfast, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in San Mateo?
The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for San Mateo is 20 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in San Mateo?
Hillsdale Shopping Center, CuriOdyssey, and The San Mateo Japanese Garden are interesting attractions you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in San Mateo. Make sure you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area like San Francisco Bay, Chase Center, and Oracle Park.
What's the best way for us to get around San Mateo?
If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from San Mateo Station, Hayward Park Station, or Hillsdale Station. San Mateo might not have very many public transit options to choose from so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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