Sterling Inn

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Wardrobe
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Mini fridge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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2234 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA, 95050-6034
  • Place, Santa Clara University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Santa Clara de Asis
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(118 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sterling Inn

This smoke-free motel features a 24-hour front desk, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Sterling Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Clara motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Sterling Inn's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Clara University. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Steps from Silicon Valley and Santa Clara University
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Clara motel is smoke free.


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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

Sterling Inn Santa Clara

Sterling Santa Clara

Sterling Inn Motel

Sterling Inn Santa Clara

Sterling Inn Motel Santa Clara

Sterling Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 731 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paul

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
The Sterling Inn was not what I expected. It was OK, and for the most part clean and safe, which is the most important thing (except for the hair in the sink, but that was no big deal). The front desk clerk was friendly and I got my room right away, but with all the great reviews I suppose I expected better. I would not stay here again. Overall the place reminded me of a cheap motel.... While fairly clean, the bed and pillows were clearly far older than they should be, the towels were old and flimsy and needing to be replaced, the fixtures were loose and broken, the walls were painted over drywall cracks, the AC/Heater unit worked but was old, the sink clogged up, the shower door was loose and in danger of falling off, and the floors were sticky. I gave it 3 stars because, in spite of this review, it wasn't misleading. The pictures are fairly accurate, and everything else in the area was 3-4x the cost. If I could have planned it better or had a bigger budget or a longer stay I would have stayed somewhere else. I surely will next time. It's fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff, clean room and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff, immaculate rooms, excellent property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From my perspective, this place had a really cute, cozy, and home-like feeling especially being family-owned. The service was so kind and excellent. It was spotless, with lots of space and plenty of parking. Plus, the pricing was great for the quality. Overall, I’d definitely come back here! Go and support! Also! It's close by to a couple of restaurants and drinks!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is amazing close to SCU
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Francisco J

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice, clean, centrally located, and the manager Ed was a super nice guy!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Oswaldo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and affordable for a quick overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, love the location. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jae

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unassuming exterior, but spotless interior. Comfortable beds, very convenient to airport and Santa Clara.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was immaculate
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great! Service was easy. We enjoyed out stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bahaa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Zhan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026