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Sterling Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Silicon Valley

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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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(108 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
2234 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA, 95050-6034

What's nearby

  • Santa Clara University - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mission Santa Clara de Asis - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • PayPal Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Gish Station - 4 min drive
  • Santa Clara Station - 15 min walk
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyager Craft Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mission Bakery & Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bill's Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Sterling Inn

Motel near Santa Clara University
Close to PayPal Park, Sterling Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Sterling Inn include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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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 transport

  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

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 at Sterling Inn?

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Sterling Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Silicon Valley and Santa Clara University. SAP Center at San Jose and Santana Row Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Santa Clara Station is 15 minutes by foot and San Jose College Park Station is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

Sterling Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 689 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Nichole

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

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well lit, parking adjacent to rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Jennelyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and modern. Great area and reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, great service and a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good quick in/ out motel that is close to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Arletta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Updated. Fairly quiet. Nice family owned hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JORGE JR

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Really clean room and fast and easy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners of this property were so inviting and welcoming. They obviously put time and effort into their establishment. The tile shower was great. The room is nice and large. It was perfect for the night. We stayed before flying out the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, and the room is likely the nicest motel room I've stayed in. Walking distance to a bus stop, Santa Clara university, and a Safeway for groceries. And many restaurants nearby as well. Very convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two nights and will definitely stay again if we are in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a quick trip
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

José A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and the staff was super nice and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, safe, clean excellent staff. Will stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location with easy access and parking, with great staff and a nice clean room. Would definitely use again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here a couple of times now and I really like it. The rooms have been newly redone. They are simple, in the best way, and very clean. The family that owns the motel is friendly and very helpful. The rates are very reasonable and it’s walking distance from Santa Clara University, which makes it the perfect place to stay when I go to visit my son. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jay-R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and rooms have updated amenities. Staff is very friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025