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Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Travelers enjoy easy self parking at this convenient Bay Area location, perfect for exploring Berkeley Marina while staying connected to what matters

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Budget Inn (El Cerrito)
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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Budget Inn (El Cerrito)
1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Budget Inn (El Cerrito)
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Located just near San Francisco Bay, Budget Inn provides a practical base with free in-room WiFi for planning daily adventures. The 24-hour front desk ensures assistance is always available, while the straightforward self parking makes coming and going hassle-free.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
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  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Richmond Annex, a neighborhood in El Cerrito, is home to Budget Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island, while Fox Theater and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Oracle Park, and consider making time for Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our El Cerrito travel guide
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10621 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530

What's nearby

  • McLaughlin Eastshore State Park
    McLaughlin Eastshore State Park
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Oracle Park
    Oracle Park
    23 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Playland Not At The Beach
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Albany State Marine Reserve
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Upper Labyrinth
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center
    6 min drive
  • El Cerrito Plaza Station
    20 min walk
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Halal King
    12 min walk
  • Los Moles Hecho En Casa
    15 min walk
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    15 min walk
  • Banter Wine Bar
    9 min walk
  • Burger King
    17 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Budget Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Budget Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Budget Inn located?

Located in Richmond Annex, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Tilden Regional Park, San Francisco Bay, and Golden Gate Fields. San Pablo Lytton Casino and University of California, Berkeley are also within 6 mi (10 km). El Cerrito Plaza Station is 20 minutes by foot and El Cerrito del Norte Station is 23 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Budget Inn Reviews

6.6

5.2

Cleanliness

4.8

Amenities

5.8

Staff & service

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyss

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jatinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciate..this is good place to sty i really enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

morgan

Liked: Staff & service
Smelled like smoke, small and people above me made noise all the time. But staff is very nice and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Romeo

There was no toilet paper holder . The toilet paper was simply placed of towels that were placed along the sides of the small sink. While I was washing my hands , the toilet paper fell into the sink,& the running water ended up getting the roll of toilet paper wet. We had to get a new roll of toilet paper -an inconvenience. Overall -> you get what you pay for. It's a BUDGET motel ! A drive around the block reveals nice houses w well kept lawns- I conclude the neighborhood to be safe. We ate at the Thai restaurant that's @ same parking lot as the hotel. The food tasted good, & the prices are lower than at other restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It wD a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Herbert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were terrible. Tile rough. Leaky door. Ok sf would NOT stay again unless renovated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lucy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled like cigarette smoke, there was no AC, there room was hot and stuffy. There was mold on the
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much a “get what you pay for” place but with friendly owners who do their best to accommodate. I stayed while they were getting brand new AC units and it got so hot in my room. I asked them if they have any type of portable fans & the manager gave me the one out of his office.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Szu Wei

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No air-conditioning, WIFI doesn’t work, the sink drainage issue, furnitures broken… How could such a condition still in business and charging money?
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARVIN

Liked: Cleanliness
I liked everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel would not allow us to get checked in. We could not get a room and we were charged we showed the receipt the itinerary and the confirmation and still could not get a room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sanjit

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the way the amenities are described are all fake. Its a total scam, you'll be living in a walled slums.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Jeyanthi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beaten down place, dirty bath room, towels and beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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4/10 Poor

Joshua

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No ac, load music, and constant people slamming doors and yelling. No fans and poor air flow. Beds felt like over filled air mattress
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Joo hyun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty sheets, food on ceiling. Hair in towels. Towel rack is missing and there is no net on windows. Not well kept at all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ezriel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gave us grief about our age, refused to look at the reservation until we were interrogated, had to beg the front desk man to let us have the room we booked. Ended up staying somewhere else. Don’t waste your time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish to have 5 negative to describe the place NOT RECOMENDED the beds are unstable and lines dirty the mattress smaller than the box spring if you can call that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Portia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't get the room i paid for so me and family of 4 was forced tobuse 1 queen bed. I want a partial refund
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Edmundo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nobody it was there for service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Josh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t even want to check in. This area isn’t safe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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4/10 Poor

Sergio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I appreciate that they informed me about that the rooms doesn’t have A/C. The bed had wells and doesn’t stay firm in one place. Bathroom window had the windows bars broken (looks like someone tried to get in in the pass)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Valentina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024