Berkeley Inn

Motel within easy reach of University of California, Berkeley

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Steps from the Berkeley Marina, Berkeley Inn offers a cozy retreat. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, enjoy free self parking and appreciate the 24-hour front desk. Guests have praised the overall condition of this motel.
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bathtub or shower

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels, soap, shampoo
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom shower
Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels, soap, shampoo

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1720 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94702

What's nearby

  • Berkeley Marina - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Historic Berkeley - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • University of California, Berkeley - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Golden Gate Fields - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 29 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 31 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 49 min drive
  • Richmond Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 11 min drive
  • Berkeley Station - 15 min walk
  • North Berkeley Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mi Tierra Foods - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Artis Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Heads and Tails Barbecue - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Berkeley Inn

Berkeley Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of University of California, Berkeley and Jack London Square. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this motel is within a short drive of San Francisco Bay. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: North Berkeley Station is 14 minutes away.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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

Berkeley Inn
Inn Berkeley
Berkeley Inn Motel
Berkeley Inn Berkeley
Berkeley Inn Motel Berkeley

Frequently asked questions

Does Berkeley Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Berkeley Inn 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Berkeley Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Berkeley Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Berkeley Inn?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Berkeley Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Berkeley Inn and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include University of California, Berkeley (1.3 mi) and Gourmet Ghetto (1.4 mi), along with Berkeley Marina (1.7 mi) and Greek Theater (2.3 mi).

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Berkeley Inn Reviews

6.0

Good

6.4

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

6.4

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Nice Family Trip

Had stayed here years ago and the upgrades and remodels were definitely apparent. Good AC and comfortable beds. Could be a bit cleaner, but still an old property that provided great service from check-in to daily room attention.
Andrew, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Small room
Lynne, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

There was a plastic table and muddy foot prints on the bathroom floor. Enough said.
Zell, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room for improvement, it was pleasant

I arrived a little early and got good parking. Had to check in through the night window. Building has no elevators. They are still renovating and it has future potential, but I have to rate it for the hospitality I received ion that day. I am glad the AC worked good. I understand hotels are trying to rent out rooms to recoup, unfortunately the ratings need to reflect a true review of the experience. The area seems secure, no room to turn around, so you have to reverse exit
Need cabinet for equipment and counter space. Tv mount is good
Portable desk and chair. No iron or board and no dryer or coffee
Bath was good
Room was okay, curtain was ripped
Raj, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very inexpensive for the Bay Area (but beware)

I was going to be late checking in and the operators called me to check on my eta and to tell me that the onsite parking was already full, enabling me to snag the closest on-street slot. The older couple running the place are very nice and very helpful (especially when I locked my key in my room!). But as to the condition of the property... just to use 1 issue as an example - the curtains in my room (206) had recently been ripped off the wall (hardware included) and not properly re-attached so to prevent light entering and anyone on the walkway outside seeing clearly into the room I had to take one of the bath towels to cover the huge gap. Did I complain? No. Should I have? I don't know, it was the cheapest hotel by at least $40 when I did my search and it is very close to the 580 freeway (but not close enough to hear it) which my drive in the morning very easy.
Frazer, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Awful

Graffiti on badly patched wall. Torn curtains. Light switch didn’t work.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Parking was very limited and difficult to use. Homeless people staying at the hotel. Seems more like a apartment than a hotel
Dave, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

No elevators, dirty room, old, nasty furniture in room
Deanna, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Avoid if you can

This was the worst hotel bed I've ever slept in. The mattress felt lumpy and the pillows were so thin they were almost non existent. The duvet cover had cigarette burns and the whole place stunk of stale cigarettes and scag. The lady at the front desk was a bit gruff at check-in, but the gentleman who joined her was much more personable. No one came to clean my room during my entire stay even though I put out the request for maid service. I killed two large cockroaches. The blackout portion of one of the curtains was torn away. Would not stay here again.
Scott, 5-night trip

4/10 Fair

Substandard
eva, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great staff member. Very kind and professional!
Brian, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great room, great service. My only complaint is that the smoke detector was totally removed. That made me feel unsafe. Other than that I was very impressed.
Rodger, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

This was a very basic room. Clean and staff was pleasant.
Randall, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Worst hotel I've stayed at in more than 25 years. Room was sketchy, scratched furniture, bed was literally lumpy. nUp four flights of concrete stairs just to get to the room. Checking in - a little window near the overcrowded parking lot, where, after I banged on the glass about 5 times in 3 minutes someone finally showed up. Just a bad experience in nearly every way. Don't go, just because it's relatively cheap, it's not worth the money.
Carol Jo, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

This is an example of "you get what you pay for." Inexpensive and relatively conveniently located, but lacking in most amenities. The room had an awkward configuration and cheap furniture. There was harsh overhead lighting but no lamp. The blackout curtain was torn and didn't work properly. The AC barely cooled the room at all. There was no extra toilet paper. The towels were thin and few. Someone had left full bar of Irish Spring and a bottle of shampoo in the shower, and housekeeping hadn't removed it. Etc. The motel also advertises free on-site parking, but there are only about a third as many parking spaces as there are rooms, and the manager advises you that if you leave, you won't necessarily have a parking space when you come back. But it was clean enough and I slept well and it got the job done.
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Its a busy area no doubt, but the spot was convenient and solid for the price. Great for a day/weekend stay!
Jake, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Parking pretty small. Graffiti on doors, bedding filthy with stains. Owners are very nice. Homeless encampment. Noisy and busy area. Do NOT RECOMMEND! Very ols not kept up. Walls dirty.
BARBARA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

excellent for the money

I wanted someplace cheap, warm, clean, car-friendly, and with wifi. I got all that. I also liked the clerk. If you want a view, sauna, breakfast, lounge, or valet service then this is not for you. As for me, I'd happily stay there if I go back to Berkeley.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great 😊
Suni, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Noisy environment
Imelda, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room 201

This was a one night stay. The manager was friendly even though I woke him up. I arrived late. The room was the issue. The security lock on the door was broken but the deadbolt at least worked. The sink was loose (not attached to the wall properly) and I am pretty sure that the mattress was old as it creaked when I would turn over.
ALEX, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very old and dirty
JOSE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It's okay but sometimes it's a bit noisy

i also like the room look neat and clean. full facilities
Tam, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Nope, never again.

To start the hotel looks nothing like the pictures on hotel.com has from the outside. The minute I pulled in To the parking area, I knew there would be trouble. It’s did not feel safe. It was too late for me to do anything about it and I need to get to sleep. At around 145am the screaming and fight started, this went in for a while. I called the front office from the land line…no answer. I called from my phone after many rings someone answered. I told them about the fight, their reply was : I Trued to call the police…Tried? I was like you need to do more than try. I could go back to sleep. Also there is no bolt lock on the door. I felt very unsafe. I will say the room was very clean, but that about it. To hotel.com please do jot rate this as a 6 or ok. This place is not ok.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place
Marcus, 1-night trip