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Where to Stay in South Bay

Where to Stay in the South Bay

We've sifted through hundreds of options to find the South Bay's best lodgings, including top choices for a romantic getaway, a wellness stay or a group gathering, as well as the best hip, luxury and good value hotels.

Locals' Guide to the Best Luxury Hotels in the South Bay

For over a century, travelers have flocked to the South Bay to experience luxury. Check out our picks for the absolute best!
A cozy outdoor patio at The Clement Palo Alto features brown wicker chairs and tables, each topped with small candles. Large glass doors open into a warmly lit indoor area with a modern fireplace, wooden accents, and lounge chairs, creating an inviting ambiance.

The Clement Palo Alto

A modern hotel lounge with warm lighting features a central seating area with a mix of sofas and armchairs around low tables. A geometric chandelier hangs above. Stylish partitions and a large artwork add to the elegant ambiance, making it an ideal spot for those wondering where to stay in South Bay.

Four Seasons Hotel South Bay

A spacious, well-lit living and dining area featuring a large white sectional sofa, brown armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a dining table with red chairs. The room has large windows with shutters, modern light fixtures, and contemporary décor with flowers on one side—ideal for those seeking where to stay in South Bay.

Hotel Valencia Santana Row

Modern living room with a minimalist design featuring a white sofa, wooden coffee table, and side tables. The room has a linear fireplace, large windows offering an evening view, and a beige ottoman. Soft lighting creates a warm and inviting ambiance—an ideal setting if you're pondering where to stay in South Bay.

Nobu Palo Alto

A modern stone building with a symmetrical design and a central staircase leading to an entrance. The building features large windows, a terrace with umbrellas, and tall cypress trees flanking the pathway. Benches and landscaped flower beds with blooming roses adorn the foreground—perfect for those considering where to stay in South Bay.

Rosewood Sand Hill

A large, luxurious hotel stands on a cliff overlooking the ocean at sunset, perfect for those seeking where to stay in South Bay. The building features numerous windows and towers. Below, the waves crash onto a sandy beach. The foreground boasts a manicured green lawn under a sky painted with soft pink and purple hues.

The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay

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Where to Stay for a Group Getaway in the South Bay

Whether you’re planning a family reunion, milestone birthday, bachelorette party or work off-site, here’s your perfect getaway.

A beautifully lit villa at dusk with string lights hanging above a courtyard. The courtyard features a swimming pool bordered by lounge chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants. Several people are gathered near a seating area around tables under umbrellas—truly the perfect spot if you're wondering where to stay in South Bay.

Hotel Los Gatos

A cozy outdoor patio at a residential complex in South Bay features wooden tables and chairs, a fire pit with seating, string lights overhead, and greenery surrounding the area. An umbrella provides shade over a table, creating an inviting space for relaxation and socializing—an ideal spot when considering where to stay South Bay.

The Inn at Saratoga

A hotel room in South Bay with two queen-sized beds featuring tufted headboards and pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a desk with a chair next to a window with curtains, and a flat-screen TV on a dresser. The decor includes a patterned carpet and coordinated drapes. Ideal for those wondering where to stay in South Bay.

Juniper Hotel

A serene outdoor swimming pool surrounded by greenery and brick walls. Several lounge chairs with white cushions and umbrellas are set up along one side of the pool. The water in the pool is clear and calm, reflecting a peaceful environment—perfect for those seeking where to stay South Bay.

Stanford Park Hotel

A cozy bedroom, perfect for a weekend retreat in South Bay, features a large bed with a white duvet and rust-colored blanket and pillow. A comfortable armchair sits beside a lamp, with a small plant nearby. Shelves with decor adorn the wall. A glass door with wooden trim leads to an outdoor area.

Hotel Zico

A large, luxurious hotel stands on a cliff overlooking the ocean at sunset, perfect for those seeking where to stay in South Bay. The building features numerous windows and towers. Below, the waves crash onto a sandy beach. The foreground boasts a manicured green lawn under a sky painted with soft pink and purple hues.

The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay

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Local-Vetted Affordable Hotels in the South Bay

These hotels may not offer the absolute cheapest rates, but they provide excellent bang for your buck.

A cozy hotel room in one of the romantic hotels in the Bay Area features a neatly made bed with a patterned quilt and decorative pillows. Next to the bed, there's a patterned armchair and a floor lamp. A large window with sheer curtains lets in natural light, and there's a desk and chair in the corner.

Bay Landing Hotel

A nighttime aerial view of a serene hotel courtyard in one of the most romantic hotels in the Bay Area features a lit swimming pool in the foreground, surrounded by lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella. In the background, a two-story building with lit balconies runs along a parking lot bordered by trees.

Creekside Inn

Experience one of the most romantic hotels in the Bay Area with our spacious room featuring a large bed adorned with crisp white linens and a blue headboard. A bench at the foot, a lit lamp, a round mirror, framed pictures, and a cozy fireplace complete the inviting ambiance.

El Prado Hotel

A cozy living room with hardwood flooring, a mounted flat-screen TV above a modern fireplace, and grey upholstered furniture, including a recliner and sofa. A small table with a remote is centered on a patterned rug. Large, patterned window drapes are drawn. In the background, reminiscent of romantic hotels in the Bay Area, a bedroom with a bed is visible through a doorway.

Hotel Strata

A cozy bedroom featuring a bed with white linens, a blue bolster pillow, and an orange decorative throw. The wall above the bed displays a large picture of a Mediterranean village, reminiscent of romantic hotels in the Bay Area. To the left, tall windows with blue blinds let in natural light.

Hotel Zico

A modern hotel room with a king-sized bed dressed in white linens. Perfect for those seeking romantic hotels in the Bay Area, the room features a large window with a scenic water view, a grey couch, a dark wooden desk with a chair, and minimalist decor including a framed abstract art piece and a flower vase.

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

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