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Located in the town centre of Berkeley, this motel is 5 minutes’ drive from University of California Berkeley. Each room includes a cable TV and free WiFi. Free parking is offered to all guests.

Pier 39 is 20 minutes’ drive from Marina Inn Berkeley. Golden Gate Park is 17 miles from the motel.

Good value for the money , great location

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8.3
Very Good
439 reviews
Price from
$121
per night

Bay Bridge Inn is an economy property in Oakland conveniently located 2 blocks from a BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) station, which puts it in easy reach of San Francisco and Berkeley.

Guest rooms are clean and comfortable and offer modern amenities including free wired and wireless Internet at a budget price. This Inn also provides a 24 hour front desk and free parking.

This is a GEM of a motel in Oakland,CA. We traveled down the PCH from Canada staying in many motels along the route. This property was exceptionally clean inside and out. The room was spotless! The bed was firm and comfortable and the bathroom had a large bright shower and ample counterspace. We spent 3 nights here while visiting San Fransisco. The BART is only a few blocks making it ideal to get into SF . What the area around the motel lacks this bright, clean and well cared for motel makes up for. With that said... I felt safe walking to the BART during the day but would not be out and about after dark. This facility provides ample parking with cameras. All in all great stop!

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7.7
Good
297 reviews
Price from
$78.95
per night

The motel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Signature Inn Oakland all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

The room was really big and much nicer than I expected. I slept very well there. I checkout in late and checked out late and they were very nice about it.

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8
Very Good
629 reviews
Price from
$109
per night

Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at this non-smoking motel. The air-conditioned property offers a 24-hour reception for guest convenience. Telegraph Avenue is less than a mile away.

MacArthur Bart Station, for easy access to San Francisco and Berkeley, is 2 miles from the Lodge Westwind. Shattuck Avenue is 10 minutes’ drive from the motel and Kaiser Hospital is next door. Mosswood Park is across the street, while Alta Bates Summit Medical Centre is 0.6 km away.

The location was perfect for my needs. Close enough to the studio I was rehearsing at and close to some wonderful food places and a 711. Staff was friendly and helpful.

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6.5
Review score
80 reviews
Price from
$99
per night

Located 6 miles away from UC Berkeley, this El Cerrito motel features a 24-hour reception. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and free guest parking.

A cable TV with HBO film channels is provided in each guest room at Budget Inn. For convenience, each room includes a microwave and a refrigerator.

No breakfast but everything and location was great.

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5.3
Review score
97 reviews
Price from
$89
per night

This California motel is a 20-minute drive from San Francisco. America’s Best Value Inn Richmond features a business center and guest rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV with HBO.

The San Francisco Bay is within a 5-minute drive of America’s Best Value Inn. The motel is within 5 miles of The University of California Berkeley and Casino San Pablo.

The staff are professional and courteous and do their job with a smile. When I had a problem they solved it without a hitch. Very welcoming and thoughtful. The room was quiet and so were the neighbors. Close to shopping and transportation! The cleaning service was awesome, would highly recommend a stay here!

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7.2
Good
214 reviews
Price from
$77.49
per night

Located off Interstate 880, this hotel includes cable TV, free Wi-Fi and a free continental breakfast. Free parking is available on-site. Oakland International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Each air conditioned room at Americas Best Value Inn - Downtown Oakland/Lake Merritt features a microwave and a fridge. A work desk and an alarm clock are included in all guest rooms.

Great Location, Lake Merritt is across the street and beautiful views day or night. AWESOME STAFF and I'm sincerely a regular guest here, stayed here 10+ times and always had a great time and no problems ever NONE!!!

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5.3
Review score
531 reviews
Price from
$59.16
per night

This motel is 1.5 miles from BART El Cerrito Del Norte Station and 10 minutes’ drive from the University of California Berkley. All air-conditioned rooms provide free Wi-Fi.

A cable TV with extended film and sports channels is offered in each guest room at Economy Inn Richmond. Rooms include an en suite bathroom. Rooms include an en suite bathroom.

Very clean and well run. We were very comfortable using it as a base to explore San Francisco and surrounding area. Managers very helpful.

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7.6
Good
30 reviews
Price from
$129
per night

Just 2 miles from Oakland city centre, this hotel is 6.5 miles from Oakland International Airport. All guest rooms feature a satellite TV and are equipped with free WiFi.

A microwave and a fridge are included in every warm-colored room at Continental Lodge. Also provided are a work desk and a DVD player.

The rooms are extremely clean through out!! The property is very well maintained and clean! The owners and the manager are very attentive to the needs of its customers and Secuirty is very good ( They take it seriously) I’ve stayed in many hotels in the area over the years and the Continental Hotel is by far the best hotel I’ve stayed at! Plenty of good food in the area.

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7.6
Good
131 reviews
Price from
$89.99
per night

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Both travelers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help make check-in quick and easy.
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  • Avg. price/night: $179.67
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 439 reviews
    This old motel is renovated and adequate for travelers on a budget. Nice location and comfy beds. I have stayed here three times in the past. I'd do it again.
    Robert S.
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $225.87
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 611 reviews
    good location, free parking
    Marco
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $225.87
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 611 reviews
    I needed the comfort and peace. Your motel gave me that. Thanks 👍
    Darryl
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $190.52
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 751 reviews
    Thanks for serving breakfast and always having coffee available. I enjoyed my stay and encourage anyone to pick this place over any other locations in Berkeley. You will find that for about the same amount of money you won't get the beautiful inside interior look of fanciness compared to the motels that are run down loud and often say they serve breakfast and DON'T. This motel looks more like a hotel and has a swimming pool. The cleaning staff is very nice if you need more TP, shampoo, soap and towels.
    Farria
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $179.67
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 439 reviews
    Clean motel and very helpful staff
    Vlad
    Family with young children
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 221 reviews
    Location of the main road, but noise was minimal. Free parking out front. Very comfortable beds.
    Pope
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $190.52
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 751 reviews
    Good motel for stay over while visiting family. Basic continental breakfast. Room was clean and beds were comfortable. Felt safe enough in this area.
    Jayne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $179.67
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 439 reviews
    Wonderful host! She personally called our room to make sure the accommodations met our needs. I don’t recall any motel or hotel ever showing that level of care towards guests. The building is older because everything in Berkeley is older BUT the furnishings, the bathroom, the bed, the outlets for all the digital gadgets people have, are all modern and comfortable. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit. A bonus is the walking distance to local eateries and the North Berkeley BART station. No car needed to get over to San Fran.
    Cassandra
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $179.67
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 439 reviews
    I feel very safe staying at the Marina Inn. They have a private parking lot in front of the motel with an entranceway for the cars to come in so it’s cut off from University Avenue. Also, there’s a very good Mexican restaurant right down from the motel on the corner of University and Eighth Street. It is a very short walk and I find the area safe for a single woman. The location is great to get on the freeway or go up to Berkeley. And the staff is wonderful and very accommodating.
    Gail
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $179.67
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 439 reviews
    While located in a busy area, my room was quiet. The staff was very friendly and it was nice to have free parking. Lots of restaurants nearby.
    Karen
    Solo traveler

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