Geneva Motel Daly City

United States , San Francisco Area - CA
DALY CITY, 3233 Geneva Ave
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6/10

Pleasant

21 Mar 2026

John louie

Nothing

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

James

Great little old timey classic motor lodge. Staff made me feel very safe, and parking was well lit. Neighborhood is a little iffy. Room was nice.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Ivan

Todo muy excelente.

Gracias

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Ernesto

Good

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

22 Sep 2025

Wenjun

It’s clean, parking easy and free but they don’t have shampoo, hair dryer

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

Pelenato

The Motel was very cleaned and very spacious. That my first Motel I like very much.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

14 Jul 2025

Jessica

First of all, the

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2025

Ricardo

Me and my wife arrived there late, and the man at the counter had us waiting in the cold for over 20 minutes , and I also asked if I can switch dates because I got the wrong ones he said yes and I can get refund for that night and they ended up charging me 2 nights! Me and my wife were very disappointed.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2025

Meredith

Didnt like how the person came banging on the door exactly at 11 (checkout) saying it was time to leave.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Apr 2025

Racheal

I didnt like anything. The owners were very rude about my service dog. The bed was very uncomfortable there was banging as well as stomping above me in and out all night.

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2025

Peroshat

The parking was super small but so is the motel itself only like 20 rooms maximum 30. The soap was motel 6 soap. The shampoo and conditioner were average but super small. The bed had a stain which we realized were burn stains due to the blue top layer being plastic or synthetic. Ours was a two bedroom with a door separating them but our friends for the same price had two beds in a longer room. The bathroom we had didn’t have a mirror. Ours was in the hall. But overall for the price and it being a motel it was pleasant. Would stay there again if I have to go to cow palace.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2025

Marlene

A/C was great, room was clean, I would have liked more shelves or a closet to put things in. Over all, it was a good place.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2025

shahzad

Sex, drugs & rock n roll

If you're into those cheesy take your side chick for a one nighter.

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2025

edward

Clean

2/10

Poor

03 Feb 2025

Jason

You owe me a refund the racist owner wouldn't let me stay there

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2025

Robert

Well done.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2024

Ruel

Nice , clean , safe

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

14 Oct 2024

Victoria

Staying here depends on your needs.

This is a VERY unique motel, probably built in the 40s. I can think of three reasons why you might want to stay here. 1) You are attending an event at the Cow Palace. It's a 10-15 minute walk; very convenient. This is why we were there. 2) You have a very early flight out of SFO and just need a place to sleep the night before. 3) You arrive very late at SFO, and have a long drive to your final destination. The room itself was clean, and it was very basic. There was a desk and chair, the bed, a night stand, a TV on the wall, a refrigerator and a microwave. I joked with my daughter that the \"closet\" was a stick-on hook on the back of the door. You have to live out of your suitcase. It appears there is construction going on in other rooms, because most of the covered parking stalls had stuff in them. You drive through an archway to the parking lot. I'd read reviews that parking was a problem, but we were able to get a space because we arrived early and didn't move the car. The bed was comfortable, and the shower had good pressure and plenty of hot water. The vanity was tiny, no room really to put anything bigger than a toothbrush. The soap appeared to be from Motel 6, and the conditioning shampoo came in a foil packet. There wasn't a screen on the window. The room was quite warm, so we had to run the A/C all night. The benefit was that it drowned out any traffic there might've been from the street. It would have been great if there had been a coffee maker.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2024

Christine

The room was clean, a bit small but not a problem for one night stay. Staff was friendly. Close by there were a few stores to pick up snacks or grab a quick bite.

4/10

Poor

16 Sep 2024

Mark

No parking available, no ice machines, no coffee machine, no vending machine, no WiFi access offered. Too noisy as the person in the room next to me had his television on all night the 2 nights I was there trying to sleep.

Business

2/10

Poor

06 Sep 2024

Jedediah

Never got to stay here. My prepaid card was good enough for the non-refundable booking, but not the deposit. Lucky for me, the manager allowed me a refund.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2024

Ruel

Excellent

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2024

Aldo

10 minute or less walk from cow palace. This will definitely be my go to when I go to an event at the cow palace!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2024

IRIS

It is ancient; the first room they gave me smelled so awful like there was poop everywhere or terrible mold; the guy at the desk was friendly and changed my room immediately, a way better room, still stuffy, and to my surprise, the bed which seemed soft and wrong for the back was great and had a great sleep

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Feb 2024

Dezheng

Good

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2023

Gregory

Place was great. Real quiet, private, and peaceful. I would love to stay here again

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

09 Oct 2023

Alyssa

6/10

Pleasant

28 Sep 2023

Augustine

The furniture needs to be replaced.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Aug 2023

Jackie

I was at first very apprehensive about this hotel. The reviews from 23 years ago were horrible. However, the newer reviews seemed to be OK. I was a single traveler, and being a woman I needed to have security. The place was actually really cute needed a few upgrades on the outside, but the inside I was a little shocked to find what could be blood stain on the bedspread. Not to mention stained towels. It’s the little things like that that make a difference. however, the hotel was a budget type of lodging and for me at this time safety was not an issue.

Business

4/10

Poor

13 Aug 2023

Jamie

Parking was tight. The top blanket smelled horrible of previous occupants’ drool. The motel had a bit of a smell. The bathroom window had a hole. They weren’t wanting to give enough towels for each guest.
The two stars are because we got the family room that had three beds. That was convenient.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2022

Prema

The gentleman running the motel was brusque, unfriendly and not very accommodating. The room was good, very comfortable bed, and good bathroom. The housekeeper was frienly and helpful

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

25 Oct 2020

Jerry

For money?.... dissapointing.

Dont waste your time, on both sides are cleaner, nice accomidating rooms. For the price here?.... one chair, no tables , no lamps , no screen on the window which ANYONE can get in. No cups. Showers luke warm, fridgerator barely cold. Big gap, (air draft under front door).

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2020

Sharon

A good place to relax

It is a place that is good for families or just for chilling or just to get away from it all and away from all the problems that goes on in the city and not far from gas stations and stores.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

17 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Nothing special about this property. No place to hang your clothes which is ridiculous

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

14 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Sketchy neighborhood
Dirty bathroom
Did not feel safe at all

Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Clean and good location for my needs. A bit old but really well kept up. Hard to please me with price points of course in SF or NYC for that matter LOL.

Given the pricing in the area at the time I would stay here again.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Got in on a red-eye flight at 2.15am. The area is remote and the place looks sketchy, but check in took 3 minutes, room was ready, smelled and looked clean, had all I needed for a quick sleep before a back to back day with meetings in SF. 20 min away from South Beach Area.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

01 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Disgrace and horrible experience. Do Not Stay Here

This is the establishment is the filthiest And out of date facility I have ever experienced. The room I was given to sleep in was filled with mold. The fridge had hair particles bottom back corner. As if it wasn’t cleaned. Underneath the mini fridge was dirty. The Restroom had no heating system which is discouraging to shower nor bathe. I had to turn the old heating system that’s next to the bed full blast hot so that the air will circulate towards the bathroom to could shower in warmth. The curtains was discolored and the chair under the table was torn seating and very very dirty. When I was showering at 12:30 midnight a staff knocked on my door telling me to move my car because it was blocking his space to park his own personal car.There’s no telephone in this room for outside or incoming calls which is very uncomfortable to have had a staff knock on my door while I was showering at this time a day. Absolutely unacceptable experience. Clearly no care nor respect for paying customers. This place should be shut down.

Business

2/10

Poor

26 Nov 2019

Patricia

Horror st Geneva Hotel

This property was disgusting. Room was nasty, had to shower in my flip flops. Smell was the worst. Bathroom was disgusting, Toilet had dried urine on the toilet , toilet seat and the floor. I cleaned the floors, the towels were black. There was sticky residue on the night stand and the desk. The duvet was soiled, as was blanket. Sheets were soiled. I purchased sheets , lysol spray , bed bug spray. There was not s room available in the city or i would not have stayed one minute, WORST travel experience of my life.

Business

2/10

Poor

23 Nov 2019

Unknown

This was the worst place I stayed in ever! Remote control for tv was missing. Sheets seemed dirty! Bathroom was dirty tub was dirty literally ! Worst stay !!

Business Self

2/10

Poor

18 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Don’t recommend

I honestly have nothing to say besides I don’t recommend at all.

Business Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

I was overcharged for the room I booked. Floors were dirty and the microwave didn’t work. When I booked the room, I was expecting a clean room and working amenities.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

19 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Lots of mould in the bathroom. Dirty floors. The owner did yelling all afternoon to his housekeeper. Between the rooms a lot of garbage in some parking spots.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Aug 2019

Todd

Clean but spare

It was fine. Clean. Spare. No counter space or drawers of any type.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

comfortable no frills budget motel. Have been coming here a long time, new owners have spruced it up a bit.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

16 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

To be quite honest, I stayed the night, but couldn't sleep there. I didn't feel safe. The room quality made me paranoid about pests. The shower had mildew, the washcloth was stained, and the water smelled funny. I checked out as soon as the sun started to rise.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2019

Andy

Clean room. Very basic room. No frills.

4/10

Poor

30 Jul 2019

Tanisha

I will never stay again

very races

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Price was the cheapest around. Room was clean but very minimal, not even a table to put stuff on, just a plastic chair. There are also no vending / ice machines or any other amenity. You pay for a bed which was just fine and also sat TV.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

22 May 2019

Verified traveler

I checked into the room and dropped off my luggage. When I returned to go to bed at 2am I found that my bed sheets had blood drops on the ripped sheets. I was so tired that I laid out my teeshirts, but I could not sleep.

When I advised the office the next morning, the guy behind the safety glass could not bother himself to get off of the phone. They would not refund for that night because I did not check out five mins. after checking in (hotel policy). I can't wait to see what the county of San Mateo health has to say about it....photos and all!!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2019

Rebeca

It was a nice room, thanks

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Got in late hungry, couldnt find any restaurants near by.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

20 Apr 2019

Toi

No Smoking...in this room

With no indication that I am or am no a smoking, I was told three times ‘No Smoking in this room”, each time looking me dead in my eye as though trying to convey this message via ESP just in case I didn’t understand English. Needless to say, I didn’t smoke in the room.

4/10

Poor

10 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Discrimination to the next level...

My mother had a stroke and is partially paralyzed on one side. She can walk but with assistance. Upon arriving the couple managing the property wanted to deny us to stay because my mother was handicapped. I had to talk to the owner, who was not any better, in order for them to give us the room. Which btw was fully paid for through hotel.com. The owner came later on that night waiting for anything he can say we were doing wrong. It was very stressful. It was insulting and I dont recommend this place.

Family

2/10

Poor

03 Apr 2019

Anonymous

Bathroom had black mildew and gum on the headboard and there were two roaches in the room not worth 105.00 that we paid

Business Family

2/10

Poor

28 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

.the room is so dirty, towels are dirty no nightstands, only have one chair, no tables also.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

It was nice for a last minute booking.

Only one little pillow. Not comfortable.

Partner

4/10

Poor

10 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Walls are paper thin and the neighboring room never turned off their TV so that continually kept me awake and pour sleep lengths. Did have Direct TV but was problematic. Cleaning staff was slacking on the towels and floor mat with no wash cloths at all. Best part of this hotel was the club right around the corner had amazing food. 7 Mile Bar

Business Self

4/10

Poor

07 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Very very very bad motel. Bath room draws cold air. Staff not friendly. Sheet is dirty, burn mark on chair.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Quick check in .staff very friendly. I will come again.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jan 2019

Rodger

WiFi sucks in the middle of the tech capital of the planet.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jan 2019

Rodger

Been here twice now. Won’t be back. It’s hard to imagine the WiFi service would be so bad it 2019 in the tech epicenter of the universe but it is. Just because it’s working it the office doesn’t mean it’s working in my room. This is twice now. There won’t be a third time.

2/10

Poor

10 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

This was the worst motel I have ever been to. I got there around 6:30 pm. The room was filthy, first thing was the smell of pot, strong smell of pot. The pillows looked like they were 20 years old out of shape and there was mascara on the pillow case, no toilet paper, nasty stained towels, dirty bedspread,
Thankfully I had large plastic bags in my car, I cut 2 and put them on top of the nasty bedspread, then my own blanket and pillow on top, slept in my clothes including my boots.
It was very scary and I didn’t feel safe at all and didn’t get any sleep. Very busy street, loud noise all night long and.
I do not recommend this motel for one minute

4/10

Poor

05 Jan 2019

Kendrick

Whack Stay

Upon arriving the attendant was more involved in matters other than checking in guest. Very curt, and disenthused. Floor in bathroom obviously had not been mopped, ciggert burns on comforter-along with stains-, missing light fixture with hanging wires, residue of bar soap on bathroom sink, and pics on site are not accurate. Very clear this property frequents those of the night trade.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2019

Amber

A room for sleeping - only

It served its purpose, but with an awkward layout and not fit for a family.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

No tub only shower. No place to hang coats, clothes or sit items except on the old chair. Needed more pillows. Cool just for the one night.

4/10

Poor

10 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Did not like the dirty chair. Ugly dirty chair. Nice staff! second stay. will stay again in a different room.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

13 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Don’t stay here. It’s in a bad neighborhood, terrible customer service and uncomfortable dirty rooms.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Oct 2018

Dori

Sketchy location and very basic, but the bed was comfortable.

4/10

Poor

26 Oct 2018

Abraham

Location, staff is as it appears.

Everything that could go wrong went wrong

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2018

Abraham

Alright

You get what you pay for. Low price, last minute.

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2018

Nick

No frills. Close to bus route. Not close to cafes or shops.

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Loved the flowers out front, freshly painted room. Close to 7 Mile House which we loved. Staff very friendly and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Great experience

The motel is petite, they offer both garage and space parking, and it’s a clean building as a whole. There is a gas station on the corner, but the whole area is pretty vacant. It’s freeway accessible and made for really easy Uber pick-up because it’s so easy to find. The staff is beyond polite and helpful. The room was clean, shower water heat up quickly and that was amazing, and the seating area was useful. The heater warmed the room quickly and without that “motel HVAC” scent. Quick and painless check in. Even faster check out.

The motel room key/card is blank on both sides, so don’t set it on top of the fridge. I truly cannot think of any complaints that I have about the motel. I would stay here again.

I felt safe.
I had free parking.
I had parking that made me feel like my car was safe.
Other motel guests were polite.
The motel isn’t seedy.
The neighborhood is calm.
It’s not loud.
It’s away from the bustle of the city but close enough for a $15 Uber or a 15 minute drive in.

I definitely would stay here again and I felt fortunate to have found this place.

Friends

2/10

Poor

22 Sep 2018

Maria

Worst Place

It was the worst place I have ever stayed at no furniture besides the bed full size was supposed to be a queen size a desk and chair. Noise outside all night all morning not one hour of Peace and quiet to have a good night rest!!!

4/10

Poor

21 Sep 2018

Ketan

Hotel room was not completely clean particularly the bathroom. There were hairs on the floor and in the bath. We cleaned the bathroom ourselves before using it.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

last resort

3 beds for my family is what we needed-- overpriced but we had to book because there's 6 of us

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2018

Kevin

Cheap and clean! Staff was great! But parking was too tight!

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Good choice for the price. 30 minutes easy drive to downtown San Francisco or to airport.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Sep 2018

Brianna

Heaters

Heater was kinda slow to heat.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Hidden, Nice, Affordable & Friendly

Booked this place cause it's closer to San Francisco State University And better pricing. It was a nice hidden Motel. The Only thing I Didn't like was the Parking situation. However, the Very Friendly, Kind staff made accomadations for me. For that I am Forever Grateful & I Will be back!! You see, they go the Extra mile to earn your business! THANK YOU AGAIN!!

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Stayed one night, didn't check in until late, it was fine for the short period that I was there.

Family

2/10

Poor

19 Aug 2018

Bobby

Disgusting. Room rentals by the hour. Do not go here

2/10

Poor

18 Aug 2018

Jeff

Black mold!

This place is the definition of a flea bag motel. The black mold in the bathroom was disgusting. Will never book a room here or through Hotels.com again!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Considering the price it's about what I'd expect.

There was a great Honduran place around the corner for food, but the cleanliness factor in my room was so-so. Holes, stains, and dents in walls, the sort of flooring you don't want to be barefoot on, but the sheets were clean and pillows and bed were fine. Considering the price it's about what I'd expect.

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2018

Jet

Asked reciept so I could turn it to VA. She told me I could print myself. Well I forgot to pack my portable printer on the plane. I am blind in one and needed help.very unfriendly to me. Jeannette

2/10

Poor

03 Aug 2018

Beh

Very bad experience! Knocking your door early in the morning ask for my id! Asking how many people. In 3 night no change the bedsheets and towel.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2018

007

there was an issue that management rectified to my satisfaction. The facility was remodeled fairly recently even though the structure had some age. I like the hardwood floors, more sensible than the usual carpet found in other motels.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2018

Michelle

Check ratings

They did not service my stay enough I ran out of tissue an one night the did not bring back clean towels

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2018

John

Humble but clean and convenient...no phone in room however

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2018

Carol

Tables or bedstand needed

I have stayed here a few times and the lack of bed stands, tables or just a place next to bed to put a beverage or anything. Never stayed in room with not table or bed stand next to bed. Room has bed, TV, chair, small frig and mw. Even a TV tray next to bed would work.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2018

Felipe

Room is OK and reasonable, but the area outside the room is very old. I did not feel secure.

The property have open gate to the street and bullet proof window to the Hotel Office, so don't plan to arrive late at night.

They could secure the stairs to the rooms with a gate, opened with the magnet card.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Motel was ok at best. Staff not helpful, rooms basic but mostly clean. Not very good value for money

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2018

Anthony

Dirty bed and dirty restroom!!!!

This place is very dirty and outdated, by far one of the worst places I’ve stayed in. The bed had stains and was still dirty when I checked in, I will not stay here again

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Probably, SF makes everything expensive. In this facility, room is small, hairs were on my bed；everything is simple and crude. However, the staff told me I got this room with a good deal with price ~$250 per night. It is a surprise to me anyway.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2018

ChristopherB

The price was right. I wanted someplace to stay near San Francisco International Airport prior to an early morning flight. Everything worked according to plan. The people at check-in and check-out were efficient and courteous.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Okay for the price

It was okay just to sleep in and go but not to hang out at all, and when we went to put some sodas and energy drinks into the mini fridge there was still modelos in there from previous guests so it was very odd

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2018

Zenas Andrew

Bad neighborhood—cheap room.

Unfriendly receptionist.
Horrible parking area.
Bad smells.

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Decent place to get some sleep when choices are li

This place will do if you're looking for a quick rest overnight. Our flight arrived in San Francisco at 10:45 PM. We just needed a quiet place to rest overnight before heading out to Sacramento the next morning. This place was convenient enough for us. I give it 2.5 stars. Staff could be more trained and knowledgeable about hotel policies and pricing.

2/10

Poor

18 Jun 2018

danilo

That hotel needs refacing.
No hooks nor table to put clothes on
Smells like an old building