Buena Vista Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Ghirardelli Square

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Sundeck
42-inch TV with premium TV channels
Front of property
Front of property
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
18 June - 19 June

Explore the area

Map
1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
  • Ghirardelli Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Pier 39
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Moscone Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

King Room with Sofa Bed

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Suite

Highlights

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

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About the area

San Francisco

At Buena Vista Motor Inn you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Ghirardelli Square and Presidio of San Francisco. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking and a 24-hour business centre. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Plus you'll find a garden, a computer station and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this Cow Hollow hotel, you'll be 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Pier 39 and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Moscone Convention Center.

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

  • ‪Bus Stop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Perry's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blue Fog Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Brazen Head - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Buena Vista Motor Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Ghirardelli Square
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and coworking spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Buena Vista Motor Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Francisco hotel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Buena Vista Motor Inn offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation is furnished with desks and desk chairs. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish

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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

  • Free 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • In-room microwave fee: USD 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

Buena Vista Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 15 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buena Vista Motor Inn on 18 Jun 2025 start from NZ$234.25, 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.

Is parking available at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

Yep, Buena Vista Motor Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Buena Vista Motor Inn?

The closest beach to Buena Vista Motor Inn is Ocean Beach (8.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

No, Buena Vista Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Buena Vista Motor Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Buena Vista Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1005 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was budget friendly and in a good central location to most attractions. Car parking was painful but the staff helped above and beyond to accomodate large vehicles. Would we stay again. Yes we certainly would.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian Louie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
what i liked was, bus stop is in front of the entrance. parking space is inside and has cameras
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia, Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice Inn and very friendly staff. Definitely will come back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Santiago

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a suite. I chose this place because it came with parking included and price was very reasonable. The AC/Heater worked great, the water pressure was great, the rooms were cozy, clean and spacious, microwave was huge, the roof patio was very cool, and the customer service went above and beyond! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms are ok but the sheets and pillows smell awful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Super clean and safe. Will definitely keep this place in mind when returning to SFO!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avisake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Clean rooms. Easy access to downtown SF and Presidio area. Under rated locatioj
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property workout out perfect for what we needed it for ! Me and my partner decided to go bar hoping and it was at a great location to do so !! We were able to walk there and back with no issues. Rooms were clean and comfy ! I have 0 complaints enjoyed my stay at this property !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Great place overall! I would come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very accommodating

Neighbourhood: Fairly clean, mostly just have to worry about dog-owners not picking up. 10-15 min walk to numerous areas with lots of restaurants (Union St, Chestnut St, Polk St, Ghirardelli Square). Transit: Excellent. Bus stop directly in front and across the street. You can get to/from the airport with a bus and train ride (about 60-90 min). Front Desk: I made requests for quiet room with a handheld showerhead, and they were able to accommodate by purchasing a showerhead since the available room didn't have one pre-installed. They also had electric kettles and plastic cutlery upon request. My room was above the garden, and there were people smoking weed there and it was getting into the room. After I brought it up to them (smoking is permissible on grounds, just not in rooms), they took care of it. Room: A/C / heater unit was a bit dusty, and turning it on triggered my allergies. The room shows its wear & tear, but clean and comfortable. The provided toiletries are harsh on the skin & hair, and no body lotion is provided. Conditioner wasn't strong enough. You can still hear people above and beside you, but not what they're saying if they're speaking average volume level. Conclusion: I would stay here again for the value and area.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tsz Yan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was looking around to see what there was to do around the SF area and I wanted to be a tourist, so I got the big bus tour ticket. It's the bus where you can hop on and hop off all day. It turns out that this hotel is one of the stops which made it so convenient for us. And I found this out after booking the hotel which was a nice bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vearya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Buena Vista Motor Inn was top notch as a solo traveler, I had everything I needed! Quiet, clean, safe: everything was really perfect. Only thing is that my shower head was leaking a bit and I was afraid it’d seep into the floor. Otherwise, I slept so well, the best sleep I’ve had on vacation. Great price and great location too, highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every staff member in this hotel is amazing, the attention to details and the care is top tier.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chengjun

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick

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

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

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