Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Business centre
Property amenity
Lounge
Property entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

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1717 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA, 94606
  • Place, Oakland Museum of California
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaiser Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Merritt
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Oakland

A stay at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel places you in the heart of Oakland, within a 10-minute drive of Children's Fairyland and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. .This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from USS Hornet Museum and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from University of California, Berkeley.

What's nearby

  • Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oakland Museum of California - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Kaiser Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lake Merritt - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Alameda Health System Highland Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Lake Merritt Station - 3 min drive
  • Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 5 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lumpia Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪House Of Phin - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pho Huynh Hiep 1 - Kevin's Noodle House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ba Le Sandwich Shop - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Sinaloa - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

Bayside hotel with free breakfast and area shuttle service
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 81 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 1 miles.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Oakland? This hotel has 6000 square feet (557 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle up to 1 miles
  • Free train station drop-off shuttle from 5:00 AM to midnight
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Parking on site (USD 17 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Lounge - Steak/Salmon

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • 6,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property does not accept prepaid credit, debit, or gift cards at check-in, for all bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking, and for all purchases made on site, including incidentals.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 14 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 17.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 634 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great place for us it had all the amenities you needed for a stay away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the room and the view. Very clean but I did wake up with 8 bug bites don’t think they’re mosquito bites. Over than that it was a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rynelle, San Francisco

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The exterior was presentable but I couldn’t understand why there was only one entrance/exit driveway to the facility where there could be one on the other side of the property. Maybe it’s city or traffic ordinance thing. Parking was easy. Check-in was easy. My room was furthest away from the elevators, so it was really nice to be that far apart, but it took some walking to get to. Fortunately, they had one set of elevators. I thought parking was free, but they do charge for parking at $17/night. It just wasn’t expected, especially given the fact there are no other parking opportunities available nearby or across the street. The room is old and has a late 1980’s -1990’s feel and decor. Surfaces were slightly sticky to the touch so I had to clean them off. Sofa and chairs did not look inviting to sit on as I questioned its cleanliness. It didn’t look Ike it had been cleaned in a long time. Curtains were stained and had small holes throughout. The view of the room was fantastic though. I got a Bay view which was nice. I think the patio door should have been more solid and noise reducing. You can hear highway traffic from your room, especially at night. I had to use noise-cancelling headphones to block the sound. The bathroom and living space had the occasional scout ant looking for food. It was worse in the bathroom between the tub and sink and on the corner of the toilet room door (which needs to be cleaned as it was sticky to the touch). Shower was excellent! Solid value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

juanita

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an unexpected surprise! We were traveling to visit family in Oakland with two adults and two 6 1/2-year-olds. Our double queen size room was huge and the pullout sofa even made it even better. The separated toilet was so helpful. The room was on the ground floor and our patio door opened up to a beautiful view of San Francisco Bay. The kids could run around on the grass outside and blow bubbles! The staff was outstanding. Not just cheerful, but also made sure we got everything we needed. Thank you to Mele, Kayla, Anahi and Daniela. They made our trip better than we expected. Note:there’s a navy base across the water and they blow revelry and taps each day. We are a military family, so that made us smile. Also, the pool and the hot tub were much enjoyed by the kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very good and on top of things. Breakfast was good. Did not like the road noise in our room, it was at the front of bldg facing highway and woke me several times at night in the 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suchandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
liked the convenience and comfort didnot like the system of cleaning after 3 days of stay - the beds etc should be done everyday
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cora L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christian, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nicer hotel with view of garbage pile.

Nice older hotel. Needs a little refresh, but biggest disapointment is watching staff walk past the huge trash pile near the picknik table and water's edge without even thinking to clean it up. Beautiful sunset, but hard to ignore the tragic garbage pile.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just did not know they will charge me for parking too 😌
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint is a design flaw in that the water closet light is on the outside and behind the door. Otherwise the place is very nice, spacious and has a lovely view of the sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dionna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Best Western was cool for our first stop. We stsyed there on our Cali road trip for a WNBA Valkyrie game. Clean facilities, breakfast was standard but tasty. Staff hospitable. All in all 9 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Our stay was very comfortable, the staff was great, the room was very spacious and a nice view of the water. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kiley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Clean room. Decent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very convenient to all of our activities in the San Francisco area. It was nice to be on the water, the room was clean, bed comfortable and the bathroom spacious and clean. Breakfast was basic, but all we needed. Overall a good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Oscar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and staff. Everything was clean and top notch. Breakfast was great. The rooms were very quiet and comfortable. The only downside is we had to pay daily for parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
What great view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025