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Oakland, in the hub of the Bay Area, is both historic and modern. Visitors will find a little bit of everything in this diverse metropolis, from the picturesque waterfront to expansive hills. Explore Oakland's growing arts, entertainment and food scene or enjoy recreational opportunities like hiking, sailing and biking. Root for one of the three professional sports teams or take a tour of a historic landmark. The city is easily accessible through Oakland International Airport, train, automobile, BART, bus and ferry.
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1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakland-Airport An IHG Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 571 reviews
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites is the closest hotel to the Oakland International Airport and centrally located between San Francisco and Silicon Valley.We welcome all guests either for work or play. Less than half a mile from the Oakland International Airport and just 2.5 miles from the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum & Oracle Arena- home to the Oakland Raiders, the Oakland Athletics and the Golden State Warriors, you can really enjoy the home field advantage. All guest rooms are equipped with a microwave, wet bar, refrigerator & high-speed Internet access wired and wireless connections.We also serve daily a delicious hot buffet breakfast every morning. We are 100% non-smoking!
They make up the rules as they go here
Reviewed By soboreJust trying to stay the night and have shuttle transportation to/from the airport. Apparently they charge $10 for the airport shuttle? I did not see this disclosed during booking. When does the shuttle run, apparently when they decide it runs. As a platinum member was told they would not charge for the shuttle and yep, they sure did. Disorganized operation. Some of the front desk staff have an attitude problem. I would rather sleep in the airport next time instead of dealing with this nonsense.
2. Civic Centre Lodge
Overall Ratings
3 based on 65 reviews
If you’re looking for a budget friendly motel in Oakland, look no further than Civic Centre Lodge. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Jack London's Cabin (0.5 mi) and Swan's Market (0.7 mi), guests of Civic Centre Lodge can easily experience some of Oakland's most well known attractions. Civic Centre Lodge offers guests an array of room amenities including a refrigerator, air conditioning, and a seating area, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available. The motel offers a 24 hour front desk, express check-in and check-out, and baggage storage, to make your visit even more pleasant. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the Italian restaurants, including Boot and Shoe Service, Lo Coco's Restaurant, and Bellanico, all of which are a short distance from Civic Centre Lodge. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Jack London Square (0.6 mi), Chinatown (0.5 mi), or USS Potomac (0.8 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. The staff at Civic Centre Lodge looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
All the comforts, full facilities, very clean, great staff
Reviewed By patdrappPositive: WiFi was excellent. Room had fully functional coffee maker, fridge, microwave. Staff was superb, both the front desk and the housecleaning staff. Bathroom spotless, with a bathtub, important for me. The place is family owned, family operated. It's not a chain motel. BART train stop is two blocks away. Negative: No food service at the motel. The near-by restaurant is good, but Mexican... not my favorite breakfast cuisine. But, with full facilities in the room, easy to buy a few things (cereal, fruit, milk, orange juice) and have breakfast in the room.
3. Westwind Lodge
Overall Ratings
3 based on 17 reviews
See why so many travelers make Westwind Lodge their motel of choice when visiting Oakland. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a budget friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer amenities such as air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the motel. Westwind Lodge features a 24 hour front desk, to help make your stay more enjoyable. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Oakland, Westwind Lodge is located a short distance from Chapel of the Chimes Oakland (0.8 mi) and Preservation Park (1.7 mi). When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Scott's Seafood Restaurant, Kincaid's, and The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill, which are some seafood restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular art galleries such as 57th Street Gallery and Twomile Wines. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Westwind Lodge as you experience all of the things Oakland has to offer.
An OK Fairly Priced MOTEL
Reviewed By Poulomi BThe rooms were no fuss, clean, basic and well lit. The room is OK for a one night stay. The staff were friendly and helpful. The dog was funny and entertaining. SF is a very expensive city and an amazing hotel costs a whole lot of $$$$. This is not a fancy hotel, its a motel for a reasonable price. You get what you paid for. The bathroom was cramped.
4. Motel 6 Oakland-Embarcadero
Overall Ratings
3 based on 89 reviews
Motel 6 Oakland - Embarcadero is located at I-880/Nimitz Freeway and within a mile of the Port of Oakland Marina. California's beaches are 4 miles away. Relax in our hot tub. Guest rooms are 100% non-smoking and Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
DO NOT STAY HERE
Reviewed By aronblue123They charged me for an extra night, without my agreement. They still had my debit card on file, and charged me an extra $170. I find it incredibly disturbing that I paid with debit card for 2 nights, agreed on the rate, stayed there, and then as I drove away another $170 vanished from my account!
5. Travis Lodge Motel 16
Overall Ratings
3 based on 2 reviews
“Shipley” gets a home
Reviewed By scottb374The room was fresh and clean. Daily room service. When we checked in they were friendly and easy going. Ya it’s a small operation but they do a great job. The room is tight but we weren’t expecting a suite. There was a refrigerator and microwave. They even kept a parking spot for us one night, just in case I guess. Anyway, for the price and expectation it served us very well. The location is good as well. We were doing a lot of physical labor, settling our tiny home in the hills up behind Oakland and were tired at the end of each day. The bed was fine. Sure there is no “roof top” pool and expansive bar and dance floor. But I didn’t want to pay $450 a night. Comfortable and just right. I would stay here again.
6. Motel Harris
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 9 reviews
Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Oakland, Motel Harris is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its budget friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Motel Harris makes it easy to enjoy the best of Oakland. Motel Harris offers guests an array of room amenities including a refrigerator, air conditioning, and a kitchenette, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available. The motel offers a 24 hour front desk, room service, and a concierge, to make your visit even more pleasant. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to a parking garage. Nearby landmarks such as Mazzariello Labyrinth: Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve (2.0 mi) and Oracle Arena (2.8 mi) make Motel Harris a great place to stay when visiting Oakland. When you're feeling hungry, you can check out Aqua Fresh Seafoods (0.2 mi), which is within walking distance of Motel Harris. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Dunsmuir House (0.4 mi), which is a popular attraction amongst tourists, and it is within walking distance. Motel Harris is sure to make your visit to Oakland one worth remembering.
Smoker's Rooms - Great Stay in the Area
Reviewed By BirdincThe rooms are pretty standard and cozy, but the bathrooms have been beautifully updated. Rooms may be a little small, but are always kept super clean. The beds are very comfortable, and the headboards are lined with mirrors for romantic fun. The rooms and bathroom amenities are very welcoming to weary travelers after a long day of driving. Keep in mind that these are smoking rooms. Very convenient for some, but just be aware if you do not like the smell or are travelling with children. The inside is definitely a wonderful contrast to the outdated exterior. Oakland is a pretty bad neighborhood in general from what I've seen, but this is more of a hidden gem in the rough. One night were were the last guests to arrive for the night and they asked if we would be going out again, as they lock the parking lot once all guests are in for the night. This made us feel very safe, not many places around here had free parking on the premises, so to add the extra safety of the locked gate was awesome. The staff is very friendly, and also very accommodating to our requests for extra towels and also when we needed a late check out during one stay. We feel very welcome here and have returned a few times whenever we drive through this area, we always recommend this place to friends who may be going up or down the coast.
7. Highlander Motel
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 9 reviews
Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Oakland, Highlander Motel is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its budget friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Highlander Motel makes it easy to enjoy the best of Oakland. Highlander Motel offers guests an array of room amenities including a refrigerator, air conditioning, and a desk, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available. The motel offers a 24 hour front desk, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a snack bar. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Oakland, Highlander Motel is located a short distance from Saint Margaret Mary Church (1.7 mi) and Tilden Nature Area (2.4 mi). While visiting Oakland, you may want to try some crab at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Daughter Thai, Camino, or The Rockin Crawfish. Best of all, Highlander Motel makes it easy to experience many great Oakland attractions like Redwood Regional Park, Joaquin Miller Park, and East Bay Regional Park District, which are some popular parks. Highlander Motel is sure to make your visit to Oakland one worth remembering.
Be aware, they run prostitutes through this hotel.
Reviewed By LoreeAnnAnd they come in and go through your things. We would not recommend this place especially if you are traveling with your family. I thought prostitute hotels were illegal? They should at least let you know before you book. There are many other hotels in the area. Check Yelp as well. Terrible experience.
8. The Oaks Motel
Overall Ratings
2 based on 3 reviews
See why so many travelers make The Oaks Motel their motel of choice when visiting Oakland. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the motel. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Saint Margaret Mary Church (1.7 mi) and Tilden Nature Area (2.4 mi), guests of The Oaks Motel can easily experience some of Oakland's most well known attractions. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the barbeque restaurants, including Jong GA House, Genny’s BBQ Pit, and Everette and Jones BBQ, all of which are a short distance from The Oaks Motel. Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular history museums, such as Oakland History Room and African American Museum and Library. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at The Oaks Motel as you experience all of the things Oakland has to offer.
MEPS parents stay here
Reviewed By mags2kidsMy son had to go to MEPS before he shipped out for testing and when he did ship out. This little motel is right across the street from where they put the recuits. If you stay here you can go eat with them near by and be close to MEPS for when they get inducted in the am. Its a really good price and close to a lot of places to eat so you wont have to drive.
9. Crown Lodge Motel
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 12 reviews
Crown Lodge Motel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Oakland, offering a budget friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Rooms at Crown Lodge Motel offer air conditioning providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. If you are driving to Crown Lodge Motel, free parking is available. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Oakland, Crown Lodge Motel is located a short distance from Mazzariello Labyrinth: Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve (2.1 mi) and Oracle Arena (2.5 mi). During your visit, be sure to check out one of Oakland's popular seafood restaurants such as Fish King, Aqua Fresh Seafoods, and JJ Fish and Chicken, all a short distance from Crown Lodge Motel. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out East Bay Regional Park District (1.2 mi) or Dunsmuir House (0.7 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. Enjoy your stay in Oakland!
Okay place (don't expect too much)
Reviewed By Ben SOvernight and found this place via web. Actually started at the other end of this mini-strip of motels and rejected that place as too scary. This one looked okay from the outside. But still, talking with the clerk thru a bullet proof window and one of those bank sliding drawers should tell you something about the neighborhood. Room itself was typical, functional. There was a mini-frig and flat-panel TV. No alarm clock. They have smoking (really?!) and non-smoking rooms. Couldn't get the Wi-Fi to work, but seeing the (visual) quality of the place, I'm not sure I'd trust their network. We were lucky. Our room and neighbors were quiet; as in the evening and in the morning, we saw what could be some, ahem, solicitations going on in the other wing of the motel. If you really need a place to stay, try the place across the street, or keep going on to San Francisco or Berkeley. This is not the type of neighborhood that you want to be out and about at night.
10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakland-Airport An IHG Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 571 reviews
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites is the closest hotel to the Oakland International Airport and centrally located between San Francisco and Silicon Valley.We welcome all guests either for work or play. Less than half a mile from the Oakland International Airport and just 2.5 miles from the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum & Oracle Arena- home to the Oakland Raiders, the Oakland Athletics and the Golden State Warriors, you can really enjoy the home field advantage. All guest rooms are equipped with a microwave, wet bar, refrigerator & high-speed Internet access wired and wireless connections.We also serve daily a delicious hot buffet breakfast every morning. We are 100% non-smoking!
They make up the rules as they go here
Reviewed By soboreJust trying to stay the night and have shuttle transportation to/from the airport. Apparently they charge $10 for the airport shuttle? I did not see this disclosed during booking. When does the shuttle run, apparently when they decide it runs. As a platinum member was told they would not charge for the shuttle and yep, they sure did. Disorganized operation. Some of the front desk staff have an attitude problem. I would rather sleep in the airport next time instead of dealing with this nonsense.
