Name: Budget Inn of Hayward
Address: 21598 Foothill Boulevard, Hayward, California, United States of America, Hayward, California, US
Price range: $81–$170 per night
Rating: 7.68

What guests think

Across recent reviews of Budget Inn of Hayward, guests describe a no-frills stay with mixed experiences, noting convenient access to freeways and dining, variable staff interactions, and basic rooms that meet short-stay needs for some travelers.

Some guests found clean rooms and quiet stays, with easy parking and occasional value for the price. Many others reported cleanliness problems (stains, odors, pests), worn furnishings, broken or missing amenities, weak or nonworking A/C or TVs, and late-night noise or smoke on the property. Expect a budget motel experience with inconsistent upkeep and comfort.

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Facilities

Parking is available; otherwise, facilities are not a focus in the reviews.

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10

MacKenzie

Mar 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lot of parking visible from room

8

Marcellus

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No vending machines, but there are good food and store merchants near.

8

Ramona

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Walking distance. Enjoyed the view and the pool area

6

Omar

Apr 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A non-smoking room smelled like smoke, and had a few cigarette burns around. Its basically a motel thats affordable so you dont sleep in the street. People at the front are very nice though. And yo need a $100 deposit.

6

Robert

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

In the shower area, there was hair that had not been cleaned before I booked the night stay. There are also some dirt/rusty spots on the baseboard around the inside of the entry door. I couldn't get the television to work until I went to the service desk for assistance, and the hair dryer doesn't work. I entered the room on the first day, there was a ripped fabric on the front bed's skirt. I reported it to the service desk, and they knew it anyway. Almost every night, I could smell marijuana outside in the parking area. I wouldn't book this motel again in the future.

2

Desaray

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unsafe and Dirty motel not hotel! Dont be tricked by this bait a switch like I was! The property has no lobby just a locked window to pass stuff through so they dont get robbed because it's in a bad area of town. There are homeless people who are in the parking lot, so be careful of your vehicle. Then the room they gave us smelled awful, like an overwhelming cinnamon and chemical smell, the door has been clearly damaged from the room being broken into , there were stains on the sheets, the mattress is covered in covered plastic, even the walls were filthy. I immediately checked out and they were not interested in the slightest as to why I was unhappy or leaving. We were in the room for exactly 27mins because it felt unsafe to be there! Then they lied about it to Expedia and said we were in the room for over an hour so we couldnt get a refund. If you're a female traveling alone for your own safety DO NOT STAY HERE!

10

Faalalanu

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was comfortable, but the perimeter outside was full of cigarettes butts and trash!!

6

Jessica

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This room was the cheapest I could find in the area at $80 plus $9 insurance. It was not worth it. The area the hotel is located in is shady and the parking lot is not well lit. The building is thrown together, poorly planned, confusing to navigate, and not handicapped accessible. The key card was very difficult and inconvenient to use and only worked once. The staff on-site was not friendly or helpful. The room smelled like stale smoke and bleach fumes and the bathroom showed signs of water damage. Walls were paper thin and the TV did not work unless you wanted to stream from your own electronics. It was fine for my needs but not up to standard.

6

Macarthur

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Lots of pot smokers smoke in the rooms during the night time and smoke in their car in the day. Hotel staff don't seem to care. Folks living there are noisy.

4

Macarthur

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Lots of smoking. Noisy prostitute fighting with mates. Noisy long term tenants playing loud music. Cleaning crew are very pleasant.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with many complaints of dirty rooms and bathrooms, stains, odors, and occasional pests, while a smaller number of guests reported clean stays.

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Destini

Nov 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Seems to be getting more and more run down over the last couple years. Room was dirty. Bed had “white” stains. Shower was dirty. Don’t think we would be back.

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Francisco

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was musty, and smelled of mold. I woke up sick the next day with a cough and a weezing sound. The air did not help at all as it seemed to be making things worse. I left rhe next day and ate the cost of the second night because i was not staying another night.

2

Tony

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was disgusting. The shower curtain smelled like urine. There was brown stains on the ceiling ceiling, and the curtains for the windows. There was also a previous goers‘s hair all over the bed. I decided to book somewhere else and would rather lose lose $100 instead of staying in somewhere very disgusting. Health and cleanliness standards are horrible.

2

Melissa

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sheets had blood

2

Tiffany

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Yes the room is very neglected there was sp refreshments on the property the bathroom was dirty overall I will never stay here again

2

Ethan

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Property and room was poorly cleaned. Prostitution at night on property.

2

Ben

Mar 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pubic hair on shower wall... Dirty smears on sink and shower wall.. NO COFFEE???

4

Destini

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There was trash in our room when we checked in. Blankets had cigarette burns. Smelled old. I let the guy at front desk know to only be told tell management in the morning. The people next to use stood outside their door smoking. Signs everywhere that say no smoking sitting so many feet. This place had gone down hill.

2

Ramonica

Jan 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I want my money back… there was roaches in the bed. There was roaches in the bathtub. There was a black, widow spider had to kill like it was really disgusting like I really just want my money back that hotel it was just like out-of-pocket.

2

Garrett

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was black specs. Maybe bugs or bug feces.

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Rooms

Rooms feel dated and compact for some, with recurring maintenance and amenity issues such as weak or nonworking A/C, TVs or remotes, hair dryers, and door or lock problems, plus smoke smells and noise from other guests.

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Maria

Apr 17, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Just about everything seemed okay until the couple next to me began fighting. It literally sounded like the man was beating up the woman. Several people opened their doors and stepped out. I couldn’t take it anymore. At 2 am I packed my things and left. That’s what time I checked out.

6

Kia

Mar 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lady in the front was very friendly; however, I am not sure if there were families living in the hotel rooms next to us but they were so loud. I had an important meeting the next day and they were up screaming, yelling, kids crying, all until 3 am. I could not sleep.

6

Carol

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I didn't know there was a cash security deposit ahead of time. The place was clean and spacious. The bed was too soft, not enough back support.

6

Alfred L

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Needed a room with two beds the bed size full not queen. Even with two full beds the room was small

6

Robert

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

In the shower area, there was hair that had not been cleaned before I booked the night stay. There are also some dirt/rusty spots on the baseboard around the inside of the entry door. I couldn't get the television to work until I went to the service desk for assistance, and the hair dryer doesn't work. I entered the room on the first day, there was a ripped fabric on the front bed's skirt. I reported it to the service desk, and they knew it anyway. Almost every night, I could smell marijuana outside in the parking area. I wouldn't book this motel again in the future.

4

Jaspal

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ac not working well

6

Fabrizio

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Last 2 days door wouldn’t work and the sink was broken

6

Jessica

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This room was the cheapest I could find in the area at $80 plus $9 insurance. It was not worth it. The area the hotel is located in is shady and the parking lot is not well lit. The building is thrown together, poorly planned, confusing to navigate, and not handicapped accessible. The key card was very difficult and inconvenient to use and only worked once. The staff on-site was not friendly or helpful. The room smelled like stale smoke and bleach fumes and the bathroom showed signs of water damage. Walls were paper thin and the TV did not work unless you wanted to stream from your own electronics. It was fine for my needs but not up to standard.

8

SURLEYTA

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good parking, safe area, But no coffee, no hair dryer, no night light, no water bottles in fridge.

4

Richard

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The air conditioning unit did not work. It was a warm day and it made the room very stuffy.

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Service

Service is mixed: several guests praised friendly, accommodating staff, but others cited rudeness, poor responsiveness, deposit disputes, and housekeeping that did not service multi-night stays.

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10

Linda

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was quiet and uneventful. Just what I needed. Man at the front desk was warm and friendly. Switched me from a room at the back of the property to one very close to where my car was parked at check in. The room had everything I needed. Would definitely come back in the future.

4

Francisco

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No one came to clean the room

6

Samir

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location is good. I stayed 5 days and the house keeping didn’t show up at all. In general value for price is not bad.

10

Michael

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly

10

Sabreena

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff and room was perfect. Very accommodating and nice. As a truck driver this will be my go to hotel for the area

2

Maricela

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Front desk rude

10

MARSHALL

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at this property are very hospitable and welcoming.

6

Jessica

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This room was the cheapest I could find in the area at $80 plus $9 insurance. It was not worth it. The area the hotel is located in is shady and the parking lot is not well lit. The building is thrown together, poorly planned, confusing to navigate, and not handicapped accessible. The key card was very difficult and inconvenient to use and only worked once. The staff on-site was not friendly or helpful. The room smelled like stale smoke and bleach fumes and the bathroom showed signs of water damage. Walls were paper thin and the TV did not work unless you wanted to stream from your own electronics. It was fine for my needs but not up to standard.

2

Carlota

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk was rude.

2

Herson

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I give them a $60 deposit and they didn’t give me back my $60 dollars

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Location

Convenient to major freeways, restaurants, and shopping; a few reviewers described the surrounding area as shady or unsafe.

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10

Jose

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean and near restaurants also good for my dog. We had a pleasant stay.

10

Carmela

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, excellent customer service, clean room and great neighborhood

6

Shannon D

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was not too far from the hospital in Oakland

6

Robert

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Many different restaurants in downtown Hayward

6

Samir

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location is good. I stayed 5 days and the house keeping didn’t show up at all. In general value for price is not bad.

8

Maria

May 15, 2023

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Stayed 14 nights

Affordable price and nice area around property, plenty of shopping and dining options.

10

Angela

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Great staff

6

Jessica

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This room was the cheapest I could find in the area at $80 plus $9 insurance. It was not worth it. The area the hotel is located in is shady and the parking lot is not well lit. The building is thrown together, poorly planned, confusing to navigate, and not handicapped accessible. The key card was very difficult and inconvenient to use and only worked once. The staff on-site was not friendly or helpful. The room smelled like stale smoke and bleach fumes and the bathroom showed signs of water damage. Walls were paper thin and the TV did not work unless you wanted to stream from your own electronics. It was fine for my needs but not up to standard.

10

cornelius

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Right near major freeways very good

10

Alejandro

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very accessible

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Dining

Mentions are limited to a simple continental breakfast with mixed feedback, and some guests noted a lack of coffee.

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6

Armand

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good conti breakfast

2

Ali

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very bad breakfast

2

Ben

Mar 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pubic hair on shower wall... Dirty smears on sink and shower wall.. NO COFFEE???

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Month	Average price
January	$68
February	$87
March	$73
April	$71
May	$72
June	$83
July	$81
August	$85
September	$69
October	$68
November	$66
December	$68

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $155	17 $170	18 $87	19 $87
20 $81	21 $81	22 $81	23 $81	24 $81	25 $81	26 $81
27 $83	28 $83	29 $81	30 $83

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $81	2 $83	3 $83
4 $81	5 $81	6 $81	7 $81	8 $82	9 $81	10 $82
11 $81	12 $81	13 $83	14 $81	15 $83	16 $83	17 $83
18 $83	19 $83	20 $83	21 $82	22 $83	23 $83	24 $83
25 $84	26 $82	27 $83	28 $83	29 $84	30 $83	31 $83

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, Patio

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

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