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Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

2.0 star property
Guests start their day with complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby before exploring East Peralta, knowing helpful staff awaits their return

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Located in East Peralta's heart, Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero welcomes travelers with a terrace and in-room WiFi. Enjoy free self parking, lobby coffee and tea, and convenient snacks from a vending machine. The staff consistently earns praise for their helpfulness.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Queen Room With Roll-in Shower-Ada

  • Sleeps 2

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1 King Bed | Micfridge

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King Room With Mini Fridge

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Deluxe Room With 1 King Bed And Micfridge

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2 Queen Beds | Micfridge

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Room 2 Queen Bed, Mini Fridge

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2 Queen Beds Room

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Queen Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

San Antonio, a neighborhood in Oakland, is home to Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero. Alcatraz Island and Ferry Building are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pier 39 and Union Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oakland Arena or Oracle Park. Visit our Oakland travel guide
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1801 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA, 94606

What's nearby

  • Lake Merritt
    Lake Merritt
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Lakeside Park and Garden Center
    Lakeside Park and Garden Center
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Oakland Museum of California
    Oakland Museum of California
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Kaiser Convention Center
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Oakland-Jack London Square Station
    3 min drive
  • Fruitvale Station
    3 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • House Of Phin
    14 min walk
  • Taqueria Sinaloa
    19 min walk
  • Ba Le Sandwich Shop
    14 min walk
  • Starbucks
    10 min walk
  • Burger King
    10 min walk

About this property

Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

Motel near Jack London Square
Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero provides a terrace and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 97 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with premium channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 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, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean@6 (Motel 6)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero?

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

What time is check-out at Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero located?

Located in San Antonio, this motel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Lake Merritt and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Jack London Square. Oakland Convention Center and Oakland City Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero Reviews

7.4

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 163 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property felt friendly and the rooms are a good size thumbs 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay and very relaxing by the water very very breezy environment by the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice staff clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming pet friendly, has parking, but never have ice or vending machines don’t work. Every ting else is ok nice view !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't need air conditioning, first room smelled like cigarettes but room was changed and it was clean and smoke free.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room for the price staff was very professional. I will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and view. Room was convenient, clean and room service dropped of TP and towels daily. Did not go in the pool, there was a fishing pier and sail harbor behind the hotel. Some homeless but nice people on ocean sidewalk. Couple restraunts nearby you can walk to
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean rooms, easy check-in and checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
room was clean, staff was good but they dont have supplies or any amenities in the room. the ice machine it was broke.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and the water view was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fritz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room, staff was attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and courteous staff.*
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Room was ok, typical Motel 6 but it was clean. View of boat harbor was nice. Lots of activity outside in the night, people taking and walking around at 3 am. Wouldn’t recommend for solo women or women with children traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Yuliana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not family friendly stayed for 3 days and each day there was a new prostitute coming in and out, nice view though if you can bypass the you know
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is great, the motel is old and outdated, old pillows and blankets and the A/C was falling apart: very noisy and not working very well. We got a room with a beautiful view of the Embarcadero that really helped with our stay.Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness
Its safe to park
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Our first two days were great had a wonderful relaxing experience. No one was rude or
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel

I reserved a rotal of 3 rooms.Rooms were ok, clean. According to the hotel staff, smoking is not allowed inside the rooms however in two of them there was a very strong cigarette smell
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pym

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent pet area. Rooms old but clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas W

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great location on the water; pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good, Staff was good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Quantar

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
No comforters on the beds upon arrival, but other than that nice lake view quiet peaceful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Ok stay but not too clean. Service was kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is always accommodating. Super friendly kind and professional! This is why I continue to come and feel well taken care of.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonvvon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff Clean Rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025