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The Catrina Hotel

The Catrina Hotel
The Catrina Hotel – San Mateo, CA
The Catrina Hotel – San Mateo, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Catrina Hotel

The Catrina Hotel offers free WiFi and is conveniently located 10 miles from the San Francisco International Airport. All rooms are equipped with cable TV. Warmly decorated rooms at the The Catrina Hotel boast hardwood floors, free bathroom amenities and HBO channels. Guests can enjoy a free newspaper and free outdoor parking is also provided. Downtown San Francisco is 30 minutes from the hotel. Broadway by the Bay is 6 miles away and Silicon Valley is 15 miles away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pet friendly
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe

Reviews

3.8 / 5
Great 1071 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    location room not cleaned well. hot muggy, no number to speak to staff. no soap. gross tables. looks are deceiving.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Everything was clean except there were several long dark hairs on the floor. It was convenient to the SF airport. My only complaint is that I tried to call several times in the few days prior to my arrival to confirm and all I got was a recording saying that the phone number didn’t accept incoming calls and this was from the link on their website so I was getting a little nervous. I ended up having to call their parent Company to confirm my reservation. I mentioned this at check-in, and apparently they have a bot that answers most of their calls, but only during certain hours. I did not find that a satisfactory explanation. Although than that, it was a great place for a quick overnight before flying out of San Francisco. We had dinner at Jack’s down the street and it was delicious with a great menu.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    The manager was surprisingly rude. A mix up had happened with two reservations being booked, and instead of helping me work to cancel one, as I was just one guest, the manager on site refused any help and double charged me. She insisted there was nothing she could do, unless a new guest came to book a room and she would refund me then. Their phone number does not work, and they do not send confirmation emails through their own website. Unless you use Booking.com to make your reservation and have that security, this small hotel feels like they're happy to scam people. I would not recommend this hotel to others.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The room was spacious and the location was very convenient! It's near downtown and is walking distance to nice restaurants and a Japanese grocery store. I also like how it was kind of secluded and tucked away. Not enough sink space

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Staff is very friendly and helpful!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Clean room Tight access into cramped location for a motel; noisy cleaning staff;

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Barely any soundproofing which made it difficult to sleep

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Passable

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I liked how clean, comfortable, and quiet the place is. Just the water had a weak pressure in the bathroom.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Thank yin

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The room was very clean and the location was convenient, but it didn't quite feel "as advertised" from the photos. There was a reception desk, but no living person at it the whole time I was there. Instead, there was a remote kiosk with an attendant on video to check me in. I'm not even sure how you would request clean towels or something that would need attention. And there was lots of noise from the parking lot in the morning and evenings as people would come and go...or just hang outside their rooms and shoot the breeze.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    There is no front desk, you’ll talk to someone over a screen. Ice machine wasn’t working. The shower wasn’t very clean. It wasn’t too bad but it was worth the price. Free parking.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Second , the room we were assigned was flooding from a plumbing issue in the bathroom. (which apparently was know to the computer host, but forgotten) . Third, the room we were then assigned shared a parking space with tree other rooms. Luckily we didn't have to leave till the next day .

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The room was spacious and clean. The front desk/lobby area is perfumed with one of those sticks in oil aromatherapy things. This is nice for some people, but very yucky for people with allergies to fragrances. On Sunday at 8:30 AM there was no live staff, only a screen to video chat with somebody far away. The posted hours said 8 AM to 8 PM. There was a phone number posted on the sign and the same phone number listed on the Internet. When you call it, you get a recording that says “this line does not accept any phone calls.”

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Good room, very convenient

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Sticky floors , cheap appliances including bed

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    BUT, I would suggest adding at least a hot tub, a modest but good gym, and more office staff for assistance. I would say that overall I had a mainly positive experience at the Catrina. Thank you.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The room was very spacious and parking was easy and free.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

Frequently asked questions about The Catrina Hotel

Does The Catrina Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Catrina Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does The Catrina Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The Catrina Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does The Catrina Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
The Catrina Hotel does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in San Mateo, see business hotels in San Mateo.
Does The Catrina Hotel have a fitness center?
The Catrina Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Catrina Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Catrina Hotel is located at 2110 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403. With a Walk Score of 93, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Catrina Hotel
  • Asiana Airlines Flight 214 5.5 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport 6.1 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport 6.3 mi
  • San Francisco Bay 8.4 mi

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