Hillsdale Inn

3.0 star property
South San Mateo inn with outdoor pool

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Hillsdale Inn

Outdoor pool
Reception
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!

About the area

Map
477 E Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA, 94403

What's nearby

  • San Mateo County Event Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hillsdale Shopping Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Francisco Bay - 4 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Hiller Aviation Museum - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Filoli - 14 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 6 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 12 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 33 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 38 min drive
  • Belmont Station - 4 min drive
  • Hillsdale Station - 12 min walk
  • Hayward Park Station - 30 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pinstripes - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hillsdale Inn

Hillsdale Inn puts you a short five-minute drive from San Francisco Bay. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include self-parking and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 50 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 21
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Reception desk hours are: Friday-Saturday from 7 AM - 11 PM; on Sunday from 8 AM - 8 PM; on Monday through Thursday from 7 AM - 10 PM. If arriving outside of regular check-in hours please contact the hotel directly.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Hillsdale Inn
Hillsdale Inn San Mateo
Hillsdale Inn Inn
Hillsdale Inn San Mateo
Hillsdale Inn Inn San Mateo

Frequently asked questions

Does Hillsdale Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hillsdale Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hillsdale Inn?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hillsdale Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hillsdale Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hillsdale Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Hillsdale Inn?
No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Artichoke Joe's Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hillsdale Inn and nearby?
Hillsdale Inn has an outdoor pool and a picnic area.
What's the area around Hillsdale Inn like?
Hillsdale Inn is in South San Mateo, a short 6-minute drive from San Carlos, CA (SQL) and 14 minutes' walk from San Mateo County Event Center.

Hillsdale Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.0

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Disappointed? A little
We we not even sure we had gotten the right room. The beds were not queen size like in the reservation. 1 made a terrible amount of noise when you moved around on it. The cleanliness was questionable. The pool had very limited hours but looked clean. Overall a NO frills place.
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The best at a reasonable price. Hands down.
A very nice hotel for the price. I would book again every time. It was quiet. Clean linen. I got a nice sized room with balcony, there was a nice pool and a bench complete with bhuda statue. Hotel owner was very helpful with booking and checkin times and went the extra mile helping with my late check in. Very nice well kept hotel. I encountered not a single issue or anything seedy. A genuinely nice budget hotel that i hope stays around, even with a change in ownership. Would have loved to see the sports bar up and running. :)
Keith, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Was a good night sleep nice and clean room thanks
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

nothing that i would say i liked the property was discosting with squocky bed and cocroches in the room and no wakeup call or front desk after 8 pm till 10 am no breakfast and no AC stuff eas stolen from my car in the parking lot but they told me thair are not responsible the shower was dirty bathrooms ware not sanitysed bed was making squicky noises and was super unconfirtible staff ware rude and unprofessional the roof looked like it had a leak at some point but nobody cared to fix it no dining or room service was provided
3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Wow, these guys are something else. If I could give negative stars I would! Service and attitude was so bad it turned comical! Almost straight out of a bad sitcom! We were about 130 miles from the location when some lady named Stephanie called and said if we don't get there by 8pm our hotel room would expire and we wouldn't get our money back. First off, there was nowhere on the expedia website that stated this under the hotel description. If we knew we would have made sure to get there sooner. This Steph lady was rude and unnecessarily combative. We decided to stop and stay somewhere else that night but arrived at the hotel the next day. Once there we found out Stephanie wasn't even the manager as she had lied she was. I also purchased breakfast with the room and get this...yall ready? She said there's a coffee maker in your room and here's a packet of oatmeal! Lord I can't make this up! We stayed the second night because we were too tired to find another hotel but please please please stay away from this place! I don't even know how it's still in business! I have to now request a refund from my credit card company. I don't understand how this type of fraud businesses verified by expedia and offering to people.
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Their Wi-Fi signal didn't reach the room, it was only available around the front desk area. Tried to call the front desk from the room several times and they never pick up. No AC in the room.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I like their daily house keeping room is clean and tidy
6-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

the carpet was very smelly and the place overall needs maintenance, looks dirty
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

big room with refrigerator and microwave; good price and nice a quiet
Corinne, 21-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Edgardo., 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

I've been staying here for almost a year and it's perfect for my needs. Let me make this clear for the price don't expect too much out of this place. Beds are comfortable and house keeping is done daily but there's no a/c. They do provide a plug in fan & heater. Everything works its just an old place you still get a regular standard key to open room. Room comes with tv microwave mini fridge and a coffee maker. Rooms are pretty standard and convenient but if you're looking for something modern and up to date, luxury this is definitely not your choice!
Jesus, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

I never see the Hillsdale Inn don’t have air conditioning and heater They used small heater and regular air Not phone call in office Not good for stay
4-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Hillsdale Stay
Front office is amazing and very helpful!
Ignacio, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The room was clean ,old and no internet during the 3 days that I stayed there. Good location nice people at the reception.
Travler, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Kim, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The bay is very accessible here!
Matthew, 6-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best front desk employee’s we’ve come acrossso far
Mia & Krista both front desk are amazing! They will accommodate anyway they can. Always with a smile! Place it’s self is older but for the price it’s just what ya need! Fridge & microwave in your room as well with no extra charge nor do you pay for parking or WiFi!
Ignacio, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Drawnek, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review