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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Lobby lounge
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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555 Skyway, San Carlos, CA, 94070
  • Place, Hiller Aviation Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of San Carlos History
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Marlin Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos

An outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. Housekeeping is available on request.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos offers 121 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This San Carlos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hiller Aviation Museum. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a 24-hour business center, and a computer
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • 7 minutes by car from San Francisco Bay and 6 minutes from San Mateo County Event Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos was completed in August 2025.

This 3-star San Carlos hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • Computer station

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.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height electrical sockets 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 lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 20 2026 to May 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 21 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 21 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was very accommodating and helpfull!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The renovation looks great. The breakfast offerings are extremely good!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent service and delicious breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, service, and breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JILL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super clean! The hotel seems to have astounding soundproof qualities… We barely heard anything inside our room and it was phenomenal! All the employees were great and there's three floors in each floor have their own breakfast room… Really loved it and would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Staff was helpful to change our room since the fire alarm was going off in our original room. Close to the Aviation museum and Starbucks and other restaurants. Quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Souvanhthong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was in a nice area by the small airport. You can hear the engine on the airplanes, but that did not bother us. They do charge you for parking if you are staying here. It is not free parking. It costs $15 a night so be prepare for that.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room.was standard. Air Conditioning was cooling the room..ceiling had slight water damage due to previous use.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice layout of room. Traffic noise from freeway evident. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was recently renovated, and very clean. Breakfast room needed more supervision. They were out of a lot of things by 8:30 when everyone was trying to get in before 9:00.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great location ok only 20 minutes to our venue., only fownside no wheres did I see they was a chsrge for oarking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was looking for clean and quiet for my kids and I, a weekend in Redwood City visiting family. This fit the bill. Clean, quiet, good breakfast selection and has a small gym. It’s nothing fancy but comfortable w a great price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Great place

Very nice place. Clean, friendly and has a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

good
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and accessible location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

8/10 Good

Nicole

room was right near lobby too loud and not well maintained. air conditioning and heater didn’t work
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes very nice! But some things in the room were difficult for us seniors to figure out! The breakfast food was not very good, although other Fairfield’s are much better.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Krishnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff & nice rooms!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place location is perfect rooms clean polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and so reasonably priced. Great beds and pillows and really good free breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and amazing room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff breakfast staff were really kind had great food options and great service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024