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Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Jack London Square

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
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Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt, in the heart of Oakland, offers a practical base for travelers. Guests enjoy free to-go breakfast, in-room WiFi, self-parking, vending machine snacks, and a 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Merritt, a neighborhood in Oakland, Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt is near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island, while Greek Theater and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum or Oakland Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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122 East 12th Street, Oakland, CA, 94606

What's nearby

  • Oakland Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Oakland City Center - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Fox Theater - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Paramount Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Jack London Square - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 7 min drive
  • Lake Merritt Station - 10 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cam Huong Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pho King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mad Oak Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Ruby Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Thanh Ky Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt

Motel near Jack London Square
Close to Berkeley Marina, Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
Room features
All 70 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
  • Destination fee: USD 11.60 per accommodation, per night

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

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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt located?

Located in Merritt, this motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Merritt and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Jack London Square. Oakland Museum of California and Oakland Convention Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Lake Merritt Station is 10 minutes by foot and 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt Reviews

5.2

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 160 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 357 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terraliya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved it very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice stay , large comfy bed, large shower
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha rivera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking availability, bed comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool spot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Doriam

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's ahright
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Princeton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Roaches
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did not like how I was charged $100 security deposit that I still have not had returned to me even after checkout. They advised me that it should be put back on my card within 48 hours. I have never stayed in a dirtier or more unsafe hotel in my life
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Aura L

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
To many girl from the streets
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs more security and less noise in the hallways
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mehdi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I didn’t have even small shampoo Towels pld and less Tv , I can’t believe who use this model and size in the world Telephone always doesn’t work They never pay back despite without not reson Ice machine also beverages Mashin just for decorating It was very expensive when I compared with Jack London inn w embarcadero That is just 60% motel 6 but very larger cleaner a lot stuffs like soap and shampoo plus towels
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vishal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its terrible property in term of safety and cleanness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Veronica

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Run down but great price

Last minute trip, needed something close to Hyland Hospital. Was clean yet run down. Shower knob was chipped and fell out so I had to Jimmy it to start shower. Area had ladies of the night working so it was difficult to stay asleep from their heels up and down the stairs!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

WILLIAM

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

Comfort and great location

Economical and comfortable. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine and staff was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Professional staff, safe neighborhood, Near many legendary buildings and sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Satori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very respectful and friendly staff and maids clean rooms and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Emily

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

Horrible

Dirty ripped blankets, front desk person show up 15 minutes later so we can be able to check in. A lot of drug addicts and prostitution action
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Responses from staff were quick, and it was secure at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Linton

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Roach hotel

Place had roaches and bugs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Nora Rene

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was never anyone at the front desk to help. They did not have coffee or pastries in the morning. The rooms are uncapped. Much noise throughout the night coming from outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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