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Buena Vista Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Ghirardelli Square

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Sun deck
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
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

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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King Room with Sofa Bed

King Room with Sofa Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Cow Hollow, a neighbourhood in San Francisco, Buena Vista Motor Inn is near a metro station and near the beach. Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Ghirardelli Square and Pier 39. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Oracle Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123

What's nearby

  • Ghirardelli Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pier 39 - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Moscone Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Oracle Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Alcatraz Island - 24 min drive - 5.3 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

  • ‪Motoring Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Berry - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Komeya No Bento - ‬4 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 24-hour front desk, a computer station and a water dispenser
  • Outdoor furniture, coworking spaces and a front desk safe
  • 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

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 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buena Vista Motor Inn on 22 Sept 2025 start from NZ$228.57, 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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Buena Vista Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1004 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

margels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with parking, clean rooms, easy check in/out, perfect location and the price was right…very good experience, traveling with family….
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, helpful staff. I was able to walk (25 mins) to a business event near Fisherman's wharf and back each day. Also good for getting to the Marina area for walks. Old hotel but clean and good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay for one night. Not a fancy place, but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Around lots of fun activities, restaurants, and coffee shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area, great property for price.
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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DaiHyun

Liked: Amenities
Cheap and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

FRAULEIN

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

10/10 Excellent

Stefan Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and very friendly staff Definitely would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

6/10 Okay

joel

Liked: Staff & service
The traffic noise on the side of the building was loud there were several disturbances during the night in the hallways you can pretty much hear through the walls
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We visited to the whole tourists thing in the area. Three adults and 4 kids age 10,8,7,and 6. We walked everywhere not having to get rides to go anywhere. Also, we took the bus tour and there is a stop right outside the front door of this place. Staff was all friendly and we will stay here the next time we go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was very clean and mattress was comfortable. The place could use some freshening as it is dated. Parking can be an issue as there are limited spaces. Also not a lot of late night options for food in the area. Staff was also very friendly and helpful. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great location for our trip! We really enjoyed the rooftop patio, and with our room placement, we were able to watch the 4th of July fireworks without having to leave our room! We did have a little trouble with our key cards, but it wasn't a terrible inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was simple and sweet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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