Buena Vista Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Ghirardelli Square

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Buena Vista Motor Inn offers San Francisco charm with a garden for morning strolls and a terrace with city views. Guests appreciate practical amenities: reliable WiFi, luggage storage for early arrivals, and free self-parking that saves money and hassle.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room with Sofa Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Murphy Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123

What's nearby

  • Ghirardelli Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pier 39 - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Oracle Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Alcatraz Island - 24 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • San Francisco Station - 6 min drive
  • Hyde St & Lombard St Stop - 9 min walk
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Berry - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Komeya No Bento - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Motoring Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ly's Vietnamese Cuisine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kopiku Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Buena Vista Motor Inn

Hotel near Ghirardelli Square
Located close to Pier 39 and Alcatraz Island, Buena Vista Motor Inn provides a terrace, a garden and a 24-hour business centre. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A water dispenser, a computer station and a front desk safe
  • Coworking spaces, a lift and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 51 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as desk chairs and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and composting
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, on-request microwaves and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (92 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • In-room microwave fee: USD 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Buena Vista Inn
Buena Vista Motor
Buena Vista Motor Inn
Buena Vista Motor Inn San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor Hotel San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor Inn Hotel
Buena Vista Motor Inn San Francisco
Buena Vista Motor Inn Hotel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

Is Buena Vista Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buena Vista Motor Inn on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$193.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Buena Vista Motor Inn located?

Located in Cow Hollow, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ghirardelli Square and Presidio of San Francisco. Pier 39 and Moscone Convention Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). Hyde St & Lombard St Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Hyde St & Chestnut St Stop is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Buena Vista Motor Inn Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ana Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, many options around, staff was nice and helpful the whole time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilia

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

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good parking, small but clean. Virtual check in good for my first time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Damindu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Limited parking though
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great property to stay at. We kept our vehicle safely parked for a couple of days while we checked out San Francisco. The virtual check in lady was so great, I wasn’t sure if she was AI at first and she had a good chuckle with me. We will stay here again when we come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a tad small and first come first serve. Besides that laction was great and felt safe. Room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel. Nothing fancy, but clean and safe. The roof top patio is nice. The parking situation is tricky but it’s free. I would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

FRAULEIN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall wonderful experience, would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ShaRhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly staff. Easy access to public transportation. Would definitely stay here again. Stayed with my teenagers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sell located, property a bit loser but clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that its walkable to pier 39, staff is always great and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the location and being able to walk to Ghirardelli Square and the Piers. Our suite was large and had nice amenities in the kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place good location parking was tight but it worked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Very friendly staff! The parking is tight but very doable and they are very accommodating with it. The garden and the rooftop are added bonuses. The rooms aren’t anything special but they are clean and comfortable. The hotel is very Sam Francisco and quaint. I enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, walkable to the Embarcadero.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and good service, park early or you will have to park on the street
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
The property was in a good location. It was safe and room was big. The property seems a little old, but it was ok. The bathroom was a bit small but but it has the necessary. As to parking there is little parking we chose not to take out our car to avoid losing our spot, and just ubered and walked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time and we visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

walter

Liked: Cleanliness
Free parking was nice in this city.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!! ☺️☺️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location of this hotel made it worth the stay. it's a few blocks from the Marina District with lots of dining and shopping. It's a little over a mile from Pier 39 and the Uber ride was quick to get there. There are 3-4 coffee shops easily walkable for breakfast. It is an older hotel with low water pressure and nothing fancy, but it is clean and serves its purpose nicely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
overall a really convenient & comfortable hotel. parking is very tight if you’re not comfortable parking in tight quarters, but i didn’t have any issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a lot of parking space. Otherwise, adequate to purpose and close to a number of unique restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, safe surroundings, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024