The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in San Mateo

Are you deciding where to to stay for a weekend in San Mateo, California? We've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria and have found the best options for a 3-day or 2-day trip. Whether you're with your family or on a romantic getaway, we've got the perfect weekend hotel in San Mateo for you. These selected hotels offer affordable rates with top-notch amenities, comfortable and relaxing rooms, and prime locations for sightseeing and exploring for a perfect long weekend trip. From museums to scenic walks and outdoor adventures, there's plenty of things to do in San Mateo over a weekend retreat. And when you're ready to refuel, these hotels are located near some of the best restaurants in the area. So why wait? Book your weekend getaway in San Mateo at one of these top hotels and get ready to experience all that the area has to offer.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $193 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to San Mateo
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

Located at 2000 Bridgepointe Circle, Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo has great rooms from $193 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.4 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms at this convenient hotel. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport San Mateo

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $195 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in San Mateo
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport San Mateo which has nice rooms starting at $195. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.42 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2000 Winward Way. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, child care, and laundry services which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.3 miles from the city center. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn & Suites San Mateo - SFO

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in San Mateo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Holiday Inn & Suites San Mateo - SFO to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $154. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 7.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 330 N Bayshore Boulevard. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 1.1 miles from the center of town. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $209 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

With terrific rooms from $209, San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport, at 1770 South Amphlett Boulevard provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.13 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers parking, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. It's located just 1.5 miles from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Best Western Coyote Point Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in San Mateo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Best Western Coyote Point Inn has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers a fitness center, golf, a free breakfast, free parking, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $146 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 480 North Bayshore Blvd. Furthermore, it also offers family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave, which is nice for visitors. Just 1.2 miles from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: San Francisco, Napa, San Jose, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale.

For more terrific hotel ideas in San Mateo, make sure you also see Best Hotels for One Week in San Mateo.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in San Mateo?

San Mateo Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$179

Travelers to San Mateo, California will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $179. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in San Mateo.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $209
  • 3-star hotels: $172


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