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Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel in Redwood City with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
Experience the charm of Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco, where waterfront views meet modern comfort. Enjoy a meal at Waterside Grill & Lounge, work out in the 24-hour gym, or unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers. With free WiFi and helpful staff on hand to assist you.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
The current price is AU$222
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June

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Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Lagoon View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lagoon View | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Lagoon View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - single
Blackout curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

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Room, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lagoon View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lagoon View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lagoon View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Accessible

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Junior Suite, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, Accessible

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Classic Room, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is AU$248
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
223 Twin Dolphin Dr, Redwood City, CA, 94065

What's nearby

  • San Mateo County Event Center - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Filoli - 16 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Stanford University - 18 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 3 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 15 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 33 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 43 min drive
  • San Carlos Station - 3 min drive
  • Hillsdale Station - 5 min drive
  • Belmont Station - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peacock's Koriander Indian Cuisine - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Scroll Bar Waterside Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chuck's Donuts - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

At Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of San Francisco Bay. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Waterside Grill & Lounge, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 421 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps) and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Secured covered on-site self-parking (USD 30 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (20000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1987
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
  • Wheelchair-accessible dressing table height (centimetres): 81
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (centimetres): 86
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 86
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Raised toilet seat height (centimetres): 43
  • Lowered plug sockets in bathroom
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Pool access ramp on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Travel cot

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps) and free wired Internet
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Waterside Grill & Lounge – Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 29 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs USD 30 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, Barclaycard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Sofitel Hotel
Sofitel Hotel San Bay Francisco
Sofitel San Francisco Bay
Redwood City Sofitel
Sofitel Hotel Redwood City
Sofitel Redwood City
Sofitel San Francisco Bay Hotel Redwood City
Sofitel San Francisco Bay Hotel
Sofitel San Francisco Bay Redwood City
Pullman San Francisco Bay Hotel Redwood City
Pullman San Francisco Bay Hotel
Pullman San Francisco Bay Redwood City

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco?

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 30 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Artichoke Joe's Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness centre and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco?

Yes, Waterside Grill & Lounge offers pool views.

What's the area around Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco like?

Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco is in Redwood Shores, a short 3-minute drive from San Carlos, CA (SQL) and 13 minutes' walk from Marlin Park.

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Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Bed
Food
Parking
Bar
Room service

What guests liked

  • The property offers great dining options with good food and a convenient cafe for breakfast. (7 reviews)
  • Breakfast was great and the staff was very nice. (5 reviews)
  • The pool was a pleasant feature with some guests enjoying sitting by it and appreciating its nice view. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Tranquil location

We chose this location since it was close to the wedding event we were joining. The hotel is in a tranquil location and it was relaxing to stay there. I wish there was shuttle to the train station( Caltrain), cafes, restaurants nearby
Birsen, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay I recommend, restaurant/bar very good
Papi, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Ivan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property, love the lake
Tina, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

$30 for parking???

Good hotel, but charging an extra $30 for parking is ridiculous. Won’t stay there again.
Terry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel and great dining options
Yolanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything awesome except, breakfast dining service. Wait staff inattentive. Talking amongst themselves. Had to get their attention twice.
Connie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay would stay again
Rosa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The front desk people are great gave me a compliment upgrade for length of stay.This hotel is spotless clean, the main service is very good here
michael paul, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

everything so good
Weiqing, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Elaine at the Front Desk is AMAZING!
Cary, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just spent a short visit.
Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great size room
Barry, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good eating places walking distance from the place. Enjoyed the stay.
Subbarayan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Shauna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service , beautiful view , good area
Veronica, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is an amazing property and well managed as well.
Martins, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All the staff was outstanding, helpful, courteous and the best I have experienced in any hotel.
Carolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Diana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Nice hotel.

Very nice hotel
Liezl, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

NICE AMENITIES
KEVIN, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff inbthe restaurant were wonderfully efficient and the food was delicious! Hosting my son's stay before leaving for the Coast Guard, this hotel is one of a kind in wonderful.
Jeffrey, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable & Convenient stay,Nice restaurant

Nice comfortable & convenient stay while carrying out my Fathers memorial services in town. My Family stayed here too, & it had a nice atmosphere, very comfortable during a hard time :) and the restaurant & Bar was nice and convenient. Breakfast was excellent.
linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The area was safe and Quiet, A nice place to stay in the San Mateo area
Chris Alfie, 1-night trip