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Budget Inn

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A bedroom with a bed, a television, a chair, and two framed pictures on the wall. - Budget Inn (El Cerrito)
A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, a lamp, and a shower area with tiled walls and a window. - Budget Inn (El Cerrito)
A sign for Budget Inn listing amenities like HBO/Cable, D.D. Phones, Kitchenette, and Daily rates. - Budget Inn (El Cerrito)
A closed Thai Cuisine restaurant with a two-story building and a parking lot in front. - Budget Inn (El Cerrito)
A small room with a wooden desk, a green chair, a television on a dresser, and a lamp. - Budget Inn (El Cerrito)
Near San Francisco Bay, Budget Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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A neatly made bed with a floral-patterned bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture above the bed.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a shower area.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a television, a chair, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

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

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A hotel room with a striped sofa, a bed with a floral bedspread, a small table, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

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 San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Visit our El Cerrito travel guide
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10621 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530

What's nearby

  • A sculpture made of debris by a waterfront.
    McLaughlin Eastshore State Park
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • An outdoor amphitheater with tiered seating and a stage.
    University of California, Berkeley
    9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • A flag with 'PIERS 59' on a flagpole by a body of water with a building on a hill in the background.
    Pier 39
    27 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Playland Not At The Beach
    10 min walk - 0.5 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
  • Nation's Giant Hamburgers
    17 min walk
  • Los Moles Hecho En Casa
    15 min walk
  • Burger King
    17 min walk
  • Hong Kong Cafe
    2 min drive

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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 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from San Francisco Bay and within 6 mi (10 km) of University of California, Berkeley and Tilden Regional Park. San Pablo Lytton Casino and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall 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

5.4

Cleanliness

4.8

Amenities

6.0

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 106 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I spent two weeks here but WiFi was bad, staff was friendly loved them! Kitchenette was the best part! Loved everything! But WiFi connection Was unfortunately poor. They should just turn it off and not provide it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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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

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing was they didn't have a AC so it was kind of hot inside
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I liked everything but internet service. But overall my stay was 10/10 just WiFi was bad.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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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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4/10 Poor

Alonzo

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old, not very good maintained units, no air conditioning. Beds are very old and extremely uncomfortable. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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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
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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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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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2/10 Terrible

Hector

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is Terrible, Dirty and need to be completely remodel. Looks like they rented for months to the same people. Restrooms are dirty, walls are dirty beds are Terrible. Smells bad at the moment you walk in the rooms. Not recommended at all. Really bad experience for me and my Family.
Stayed 1 night in May 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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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

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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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

MARVIN

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