Name: SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castro Valley
Address: 3954 E. Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, California, United States of America, Castro Valley, California, US
Price range: $89–$99 per night
Rating: 8

What guests think

At SureStay Hotel by Best Western Castro Valley, travelers praise the friendly staff and overall value, while noting an older property with inconsistent housekeeping, smoke or musty odors, and mixed breakfast quality.

Room comfort varies, with reports of thin walls, occasional heating or air-conditioning issues, weak shower pressure, and sporadic Wi-Fi, alongside mentions of spacious layouts and firm beds. Guests like the ample, well lit parking and walkable access to a Safeway and restaurants, though a few felt the surrounding area seemed rough. Overall, expect a straightforward value stay with trade-offs.

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Service

Location

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Facilities

Parking is ample and well lit. The property is older with some maintenance wear.

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8

Wanda

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay was good, the location was nice as it’s across the street from a small shopping center which has a variety of stores, eateries and a small gym. The hotel is an older one, in need of a few repairs but still a nice, inexpensive place to stay.

10

Esteban

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good size parking lot

10

Jason

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great location for me to stay at during a business trip. It felt safe and the parking lot was well lit. I was able to see my vehicle from my room which made me feel more comfortable as well.

10

Natalie

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was nice in a bad area.

10

Maria

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Simple motel in a great neighborhood. The front desk was nice and quickly checked me in. Although outdated, the room was clean and did not smell.

8

Brian

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was fine.

10

Maria Teresa

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The check in was swift, the service was genuinely friendly. The facilities are clean, comfortable, fresh smelling, but the walls are thin...conversations and outside traffic can disturb sleep. Otherwise, SureStay is a great place to spend the night on a trip.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many describe rooms and common areas as clean or spotless, but several report lingering smoke or musty odors, stains, mold, or missed housekeeping.

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10

Erika

Dec 18, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly. Room was very clean.

10

Velina

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice to have a little bite to eat in the mornings . So glad they have a nice continental breakfast selection. And everything is fresh and clean throughout the hotel property! I never see a lot of trash out or around the property! The staff there is very kind and helpful, from the front desk , maintenance, to the housekeeping!!!. Overall very pleasant place to stay at

6

Rithy

Nov 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk receptionist provided exceptional service, being pleasant, quick, and extremely helpful. However, it was regrettable that the room I stayed in was unsatisfactory. The bedding emitted odor, reminiscent of someone who had used tiger balm or eucalyptus oil, and it appeared that the bedding hadn’t been changed. Additionally, the carpet was worn-out and sticky. Although I considered requesting a different room, exhaustion got the better of me and I ended up using my own bedsheet to sleep on. I strongly encourage the hotel to enhance the training of their housekeeping staff to ensure a higher standard of cleanliness.

6

Josue

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was not cleaned found trash left behing by previous visits i assume. Smoke detector was cover with a shower cap. Found electronic vapor cartridge trash around on of the beds. Futon bed when opened had some trash/ debris. On last day my wife found some blood splash on one of the door frames.

2

Grace Hyeryung

Apr 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Posting picture and real are different. It was dirty and unsafe. The carpet was dirty, the wall had a bad smell, and the air conditioner was too dusty to turn on. The interior was also old, so it had a creepy atmosphere. Not worth the $184

2

Shawn

Dec 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty. Stains on pillow cases, cigarette burns on bed comforter. Mold in shower. Stains on wall near toilet! Hair on towels. Uncomfortable bed. I left after 1 night it was so bad. Hotel refused to refund me for my 2nd night. Rude staff. Don’t stay here!

4

Thomas

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Asked for a non-smoking room but got a room that reeked with smoke that had penetrated the carpet, bedding, and draiperies.

10

Wei-Chieh

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Better than the photos. Room was clean and spotless!

2

Xuejian

Jan 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

the towel is even dirty and bloody on it. never will go again

10

Berenice

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were clean and smelled good when you entered. Check-in was fast, with great customer service.

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Rooms

Room quality is mixed: some find them spacious and adequately equipped, but others note thin walls, HVAC issues, weak shower pressure, and occasional noise. Wi-Fi reliability and bedding comfort vary.

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Steven

Dec 8, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

It was freezing and the heater only blew semi warm air getting are room to 65 at the warmest. The shower was horrible with little to no water pressure.

6

Simon

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

staff was wonderful. the room/ bathroom wall had stains,bed squeaked.shower water was weak.

10

Robert

Aug 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a household emergency and family needed a room for the night. Came in late (after 10pm) and the night clerk was very friendly and helpful. He was able to give us nice room, quickly. Room was very spacious and clean. Enjoyed coffee and breakfast snacks the next morning. Overall, a pleasant experience.

6

Linda

Mar 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were nice and helpful! The room and property were very clean, and they weren't stingy with the the coffee setups! The pillows were very comfortable. My only complaint is the other bedding; The bedspread and blanket were both thin, and the bottom sheet was a flat sheet that just bunched up and came off underneath me.

6

Joshua

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was absolutely lame. Milk was not cold. Apple juice and orange juice were all but undrinkable due to being VERY watered down. That was orange flavored WATER. NOT juice. No microwave at all to heat food. No waffle or any other breakfast option besides warm cereal and half-stale pastries. Staff DID NOT CARE when questioned about these problems. Door to room had MULTIPLE gaps you could see straight outside through. This caused the heater to constantly be switching on and off all night long causing a very uncomfortable rest period. Sink water in room never got cold. It was barely drinkable as it was coming out barely below room temperature.

10

Maria Teresa

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The check in was swift, the service was genuinely friendly. The facilities are clean, comfortable, fresh smelling, but the walls are thin...conversations and outside traffic can disturb sleep. Otherwise, SureStay is a great place to spend the night on a trip.

6

Tou

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place is just cold and heater dont work well.

8

Ralph

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

please improve wifi service replace bath fan exhaust and heater friendly service thank you

4

Jim

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room had a really bad smell. The room also has a weird layout. The price was decent, but I guess you get what you pay for. Breakfast is a boxed apple pie and boxes of cereal.

8

Olivia A

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was well equipped with a larger fridge, microwave, small table, large bathroom counter. Bed was rather firm but I did sleep well. The pillows were descent too. Our neighbors were playing music, not too loud but it was tough to sleep, but at 11 it went quiet, no other noise. So we were super grateful.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as welcoming and helpful, including management and front desk. There are occasional complaints about rudeness and check-in issues.

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10

rebecca

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great customer service.

10

Ismael

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel host manager always has great customer service.

8

Jan

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There is a shopping center across the street with a few easy eating options (we chose Panda Express). There was a good frozen yogurt option for dessert. If you want to "fend for yourself", there is a large Safeway Supermarket with lots to choose from. The slow check-in was due to an illness in the primary front desk person so I am assuming it was temporary. The staff was friendly and when we needed help with the TV, they responded quickly. Clean, neat accommodations which fit our needs and a good quality bed.

8

Ralph

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly, helpful.

10

Karen

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Simple, clean and had everything we needed for a quick sleep. Friendly helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again!

2

Todd

Jan 4, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

The front desk clerk was awful and rude. The room smelled like cigarettes and they wouldn’t do anything about it. The room was dirty and very sub par. The breakfast was a joke. I will never stay there again.

10

Velina

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice to have a little bite to eat in the mornings . So glad they have a nice continental breakfast selection. And everything is fresh and clean throughout the hotel property! I never see a lot of trash out or around the property! The staff there is very kind and helpful, from the front desk , maintenance, to the housekeeping!!!. Overall very pleasant place to stay at

2

Emily

Mar 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Terrible service all around

10

Kenneth

Sep 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I tried to check in at about 1:30 and the young woman told me I had to come back at 3:00. I wasn't expecting to get access to the room, I just wanted to check in so I wouldn't have to do it later. I think she just didn't want to deal with it and she knew she would be off shift by then. I had to make a special trip back at 3 and the older gentleman there checked me in and was very helpful. I later found out that other people were able to check in before three so that was a little disappointing. Other than that the hotel was great. Very clean.

10

Stalin and Julissa

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve stayed at this location three times when I’ve visited my son at Cal Berkeley. The property is well maintained and staff are always welcoming. The manager is a nice gentlemen who provides good service. There is a Safeway supermarket across the street with a great deli of hot and cold foods. I will continue to stay here whenever I visit the East Bay Area.

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Location

Convenient to shops and restaurants across the street and close to the freeway; many felt safe and it was generally quiet. A few reviews viewed the surroundings as rough or less appealing.

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jonas

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I go to the east bay a lot for business. the area is safe,, quiet and restaurants are close by. the 580 is right there! for the price of $86 a night that's a bargain!

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Jan

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There is a shopping center across the street with a few easy eating options (we chose Panda Express). There was a good frozen yogurt option for dessert. If you want to "fend for yourself", there is a large Safeway Supermarket with lots to choose from. The slow check-in was due to an illness in the primary front desk person so I am assuming it was temporary. The staff was friendly and when we needed help with the TV, they responded quickly. Clean, neat accommodations which fit our needs and a good quality bed.

10

Natalie

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was nice in a bad area.

10

theresa

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was easy checking in. Room was spacious & roomy. Area was quiet & very close to freeway & shopping center!

8

Jim

May 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A basic hotel at a reasonable price. Large grocery store across street. Plus a few small restaurants. Nothing else within walking distance.

10

Laura

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff were welcoming and friendly! There’s a Safeway and some restaurants directly across the street within walking distance which was nice. I did not have a vehicle during my stay, so that was really convenient! I didn’t venture further down the street because I was there for just one night, but I think there may have been some more restaurants. Good sidewalks & traffic lights to keep you safe if you have to hoof it!

8

james

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was near where I had to go and there where restaurants and stores nearby

8

Alan

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

10

stalin

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dropped off my son at Cal for his second year. I’ve always stayed here when I travel to the East Bay Area. There is a Safeway across the street. Near downtown Castro Valley for restaurants and entertainment. Will continue staying here.

10

stalin

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My son attends UC Berkeley and we visited him for Parent’s Weekend and Homecoming. This hotel is 25 minutes away from Berkeley nestled in Castro Valley, a nice, safe and quiet town. The hotel manager and staff are welcoming and very friendly. I recommend this hotel.

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Dining

Breakfast feedback is inconsistent: some appreciate the free continental options and decent selection, while others found it minimal or poor in quality.

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10

Debra

Mar 4, 2023

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Quite happy staying here. The staff is helpful and kind. Free breakfast comes in handy and a good selection for the price.

8

Lois

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good stop for one night outside the bay area. Comfortably bed and plenty of breakfast.

8

Veronica

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was happy with the room and breakfast. I will stay again.

2

Todd

Jan 4, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

The front desk clerk was awful and rude. The room smelled like cigarettes and they wouldn’t do anything about it. The room was dirty and very sub par. The breakfast was a joke. I will never stay there again.

10

Velina

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice to have a little bite to eat in the mornings . So glad they have a nice continental breakfast selection. And everything is fresh and clean throughout the hotel property! I never see a lot of trash out or around the property! The staff there is very kind and helpful, from the front desk , maintenance, to the housekeeping!!!. Overall very pleasant place to stay at

10

Ravi

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean. The staff was good and the breakfast that they served the timings were good.

6

Joshua

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was absolutely lame. Milk was not cold. Apple juice and orange juice were all but undrinkable due to being VERY watered down. That was orange flavored WATER. NOT juice. No microwave at all to heat food. No waffle or any other breakfast option besides warm cereal and half-stale pastries. Staff DID NOT CARE when questioned about these problems. Door to room had MULTIPLE gaps you could see straight outside through. This caused the heater to constantly be switching on and off all night long causing a very uncomfortable rest period. Sink water in room never got cold. It was barely drinkable as it was coming out barely below room temperature.

10

Ana

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staff. Good breakfast! Close to freeway and to many stores.

4

Jim

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room had a really bad smell. The room also has a weird layout. The price was decent, but I guess you get what you pay for. Breakfast is a boxed apple pie and boxes of cereal.

6

Ralph

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

location convenient staff friedndly so called breakfast was nonexistent

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Month	Average price
January	$87
February	$94
March	$95
April	$97
May	$96
June	$93
July	$91
September	$85
October	$90
November	$87
December	$83

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25 $89	26 $98	27 $98	28 $97	29 $98	30 $98	31 $98

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