Sterling Inn

A comfortable base near Santana Row Shopping Center with round-the-clock front desk service to assist travelers whenever they need help

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February 2026

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds - Sterling Inn (Santa Clara)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Wardrobe - Sterling Inn (Santa Clara)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Mini-refrigerator - Sterling Inn (Santa Clara)

Sterling Inn sits in central San Jose, offering guests WiFi in their rooms and self parking on site. Travelers appreciate its convenient location near Santa Clara University and PayPal Park, while the staff consistently earns positive reviews from those who have stayed here.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

Room options

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Feb. 6 - Feb. 7

Tomorrow

Feb. 7 - Feb. 8

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Cable channels

Wardrobe or closet

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Cable channels

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

About the area

Located in Santa Clara, Sterling Inn is near the airport and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Rancho San Antonio Preserve, while Shoreline Amphitheatre and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at PayPal Park or SAP Center at San Jose. Visit our Santa Clara travel guide

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What's nearby

Santa Clara University
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Mission Santa Clara de Asis
13 min walk - 1.1 km
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
19 min walk - 1.7 km
PayPal Park
3 min drive - 1.1 km
Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall
3 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

Civic Center Station
4 min drive
Santa Clara Station
15 min walk
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
11 min drive

Restaurants

Voyager Craft Coffee
1 min walk
Normandy House Lounge
14 min walk
Taco Bell
4 min walk
Bill's Cafe
6 min walk
Mission Bakery & Café
9 min walk

About this property

Sterling Inn

Motel near Santa Clara University

Close to Santana Row Shopping Center, Sterling Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Free self parking
Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location

Room features

All guestrooms at Sterling Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.

Other amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 14 - Feb 15

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

24-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Microwave
Refrigerator

More

Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sterling Inn Santa Clara

Sterling Santa Clara

Sterling Inn Motel

Sterling Inn Santa Clara

Sterling Inn Motel Santa Clara

Frequently asked questions

Is Sterling Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sterling Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sterling Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sterling Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is steps from Silicon Valley and Santa Clara University. SAP Center at San Jose is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) away. Santa Clara Station is 15 minutes by foot and San Jose College Park Station is 23 minutes.

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Sterling Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Lavar

Dec 29, 2025

Rooms are great here for the price and customer care is A+

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elitania

Jan 18, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Plenty of parking. Very friendly staff.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Jan 24, 2026

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness

Staff is so friendly and caring

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Jan 5, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

This is my to go place when I need a room in the Bay Area. The staff is amazing and very helpful, the rooms are really clean and it’s at a great location.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Dec 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean, comfortable room & friendly check in experience at a good price.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Jan 25, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Room was nice and clean. The customer service was on point and very friendly and caring

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Jan 11, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

When you book an affordable stay, you always worry about sacrificing cleanliness and safety. I am pleased to report that our stay was characterized by friendly service, a spotless room, and a quiet, restful sleep. I would stay here again and again! Owner was so kind and really made us feel at home

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leonor

Jan 8, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Incredible experience! I arrived early and I was able to check in, clean and peaceful room, kind and welcoming staff. If you need to stay close to the airport, this is the place you must choose. I cannot thank them enough for their hospitality

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danny A

Dec 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Plenty of parking and friendly front desk staff. The area around the property is very nice and walkable and near a lot of stores. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. I would return to stay here in the future

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Dec 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Thoughtfully updated and very clean. Pleasing and just right. Very good value and kind staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhoselin

Dec 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Clean room, nice area, not noisy.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Oct 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very friendly, professional, clean, will definitely stay again!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Oct 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful little hotel for the price. Clean and quiet, staff was nice. Pillows are a little hard, but overall very pleasant stay.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Sep 1, 2025

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

Easy check-in, great service and a good price.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Nov 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Clean room, clean facility, SUPER friendly staff, all the niceties that other affordable hotels cut out (shampoo, lotion, iron, refrigerator, microwave). Easy and safe parking. 100% would stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derick

Sep 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location and great price

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Oct 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely place! The proprietor is kind and welcoming, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and the location can’t be beat—just steps from Santa Clara University. It’s also a great deal for the area, making it perfect for parents visiting their kids.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Oct 16, 2025

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

Parking was easy. Staff was very helpful and accommodating.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Oct 23, 2025

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

It was a safe area. Owner Ed was so sweet and kind. Room was clean and spacious. Plenty of food options within walking distance. Would definitely stay again if in the area.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Oct 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Service is great, rooms are small but updated and clean. Coffee makers in rooms would be nice!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Nov 18, 2025

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

This was a perfect place to stay before an early flight the next morning. Was able to park directly in front of my room. The room was modest but comfortable and very clean. Ed at the front desk was super sweet. Thanks!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Jan 6, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean room. Great location. Inadequate shades on windows. Toilet was not secured properly to the floor. No tissues in room.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Nov 19, 2025

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

No frills, but very clean everywhere. Refrigerator and microwave are handy. Bed was firm (which I prefer). A number of good food and coffee places right across the street. Excellent value for the price.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennelyn

Nov 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was spotless. Super comfy pillows and blankets. Front desk was kind and friendly. Parking lot is clean and quiet. Abundance of fruit trees. Overall will stay here again!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025