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Buena Vista Motor Inn

2.5 star property

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A rooftop patio with a table and chairs, a trash bin, a potted plant, and a view of the city skyline.
A hotel lobby with a curved carpet, seating area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering views.
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.
A hallway with a curved wall displaying travel brochures and a door with an 'L' sign indicating a left turn.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$262
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July

Explore the area

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1599 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
  • Place, Union Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lombard Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ghirardelli Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, air conditioning unit, and curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Room with Sofa Bed

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a blue sofa.

King Room with Sofa Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, air conditioning unit, and curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a minibar.

Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 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. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Plus you'll find a garden, tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Cow Hollow hotel, you'll be 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Pier 39 and 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Moscone Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Union Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Van Ness Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lombard Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ghirardelli Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pier 39 - 3 min drive - 1.8 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
  • ‪Motoring Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Komeya No Bento - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roam Artisan Burgers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tadaima - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Buena Vista Motor Inn

As a guest of Buena Vista Motor Inn, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Buena Vista Motor Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front desk safe. 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
  • 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.

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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 self 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

  • 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
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

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
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.
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 28 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buena Vista Motor Inn on 15 Jul 2026 start from NZ$262, 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location free safe parking cozy room couch a plus
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness
clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hector

Business trip room was clean quiet stay parking was a plus plus and the surrounding neighborhood were great. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service rooms were clean loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Oleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room ,Good a location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The roof top deck was awesome and the room was clean and comfy. The on site parking was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was too comfortable, near all the hot spot and staff was helpful with directions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check-in process and clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting the local sites. Man at the front desk was professional. Lobby and shower were ADA friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s an old hotel but it’s okay. Good location and the staff helped us with a problem on our room on my last day. There is a tourist bus stop just at the hotel door. You can go walking to nice places from there (pier and narrow lombard street)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every time I'm in the city, the roof top view is amazing & the rooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always great easy and smooth check-in and check-out. Always a 5 star
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was perfect an SF weekend ty
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff were super friendly. Clean and is located near transit station. Will definitely be returning the next time I’m in San Francisco!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LEMIR AHMAD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious rooms, good staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes the room was very clean just like the photo
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Area👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfy beds and walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pradeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was a bonus, room was cleaned everyday, staff were courteous and friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff and the hotel is in a great location. Centrally located to easily reach tourist places and a nice area for just walking. Perhaps a little dated in the rooms but really nice and we will be staying there again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fadya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

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