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Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

3.0 star property
Bayside hotel with free breakfast and area shuttle service

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Lounge
Property entrance
Located in Oakland, Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel offers a free breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, gym, spa tub, helpful staff, in-room WiFi, dry cleaning, and lobby refreshments.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, City View

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1717 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA, 94606

What's nearby

  • Jack London Square - 3 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Fox Theater - 4 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum - 5 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • USS Hornet Museum - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • University of California, Berkeley - 10 min drive - 8.5 miles

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
  • ‪Pho Huyen & Banh Mi - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪House Of Phin - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cambodian Street Food - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ba Le Sandwich Shop - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

Hotel near Children's Fairyland
Located close to USS Hornet Museum and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • A free area shuttle, self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and 5 meeting rooms
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 81 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle up to 1 mi
  • Free train station drop-off shuttle from 5:00 AM to midnight
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Self parking on site (USD 17 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • 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
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

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 Bayside
Best Western Bayside Hotel
Best Western Bayside Plus
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Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel Oakland
Best Western Plus Bayside Oakland
Plus Bayside Hotel Oakland
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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 17.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel located?

Located in East Peralta, this hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Children's Fairyland and within 6 mi (10 km) of Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and USS Hornet Museum. University of California, Berkeley and Greek Theater are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1025 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

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly staff, would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

gracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time. Room was spacious and clean. The breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laila

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

GREAT STAY

Wonderful stay! From the check in, to the spacious rooms with a view, to the comfortable beds and furniture, clean and big bathroom, to the good, hot breakfast offered, this was a great stay! I'd stay here again, and highly recommended this location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaVella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this quiet get away! Giant tub and the view from the private balcony is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and very clean. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom very clean and lots of towels. Front desk staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

althea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Yoshis now that the waterfront is gone. This hotel was really a pleasant surprise...verynice, close to the water with tables and the little pier...loved it. The sister hotel withyhe great steak dinner was so convenient. I'll definitely stay at tbis hotel for my future Yoshi trips.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ketana

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

I loved it

The customer service was type tear when I couldn't find food place staff looked up in the area for me and gave me good directions......
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Jessica De

Liked: Amenities
Friendly and great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Nice property on the water. Nice lounge and breakfast area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beccasaurus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a fantastic hotel. We loved the full service breakfast every morning, the staff were super friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and spacious. The view out the back was fantastic, I only wish the pool and hot tub were closer.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the view from the breakfast area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chadwick

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, updated
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Each room has a patio or balcony that outlooks the water
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo Cristiano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like it for my business trip
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DICK MUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although hotel location is a bit out of the way; Hotel staff are helpful and friendly. Breakfast is nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The person who checked me in was lovely - they offered me great room, were efficient and kind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fayette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful comfortable room with a beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kin-Hing

A convenient place with bayview.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

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

Favorite Hotel in Oakland

I stay in hotels 10 to 20 times per year and this is one of my favorite places to stay. The water view rooms with a balcony are great. Rooms clean and the bathrooms are great as well. Tub can fit 2 people and the shower is spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water view side is fabulous on a sunny day if you have a room on 2nd or 3rd floor. Love the bathtub and shower combo and they actually have a sliding door closet. Need to update their usb ports though and have some on the end tables next to the bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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