Name: Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel
Address: 1717 Embarcadero, East Peralta, Oakland, California, United States of America, Oakland, Alameda County, US
Price range: $121–$549 per night
Rating: 8.55

What guests think

At Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel, travelers consistently praise the very spacious rooms with balconies and calming water views, and frequently note friendly, helpful staff and a generally solid included breakfast, while flagging tradeoffs around the area and certain amenities.

Common drawbacks include the rougher surroundings across the freeway, paid parking with occasional security concerns, and the pool and hot tub being located next door and sometimes out of service. Many appreciate the large soaking tubs and room layouts, but some report highway and neighbor noise on non-bayside rooms and intermittent Wi‑Fi. Overall, it suits travelers who prioritize space and in-room comfort over a central setting.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Facilities

Waterfront setting with a walkway; the pool and hot tub are at the sister hotel next door and have occasionally been out of order. EV chargers are available, and parking is paid with security presence perceived as limited.

Related guest reviews

8

De Nise

May 8, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Hello, I have stayed here prior to covid 19 because they had a shuttle, I was disappointed to learn no more shuttle and they are charging to park at hotel.

10

juanita

Aug 27, 2025

·

Stayed 5 nights

What an unexpected surprise! We were traveling to visit family in Oakland with two adults and two 6 1/2-year-olds. Our double queen size room was huge and the pullout sofa even made it even better. The separated toilet was so helpful. The room was on the ground floor and our patio door opened up to a beautiful view of San Francisco Bay. The kids could run around on the grass outside and blow bubbles! The staff was outstanding. Not just cheerful, but also made sure we got everything we needed. Thank you to Mele, Kayla, Anahi and Daniela. They made our trip better than we expected. Note:there’s a navy base across the water and they blow revelry and taps each day. We are a military family, so that made us smile. Also, the pool and the hot tub were much enjoyed by the kids.

8

Tyler

Nov 30, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was nice and clean, but smelled like weed constantly. It says there is a pool and continental breakfast, but it does not say that it is at the hotel next-door. You are also charged $17 a night to park your car and they warn you there’s a chance it’ll get broken into because it’s an issue there.

10

David

May 17, 2023

·

Stayed 3 nights

Easy convenient EV car chargers

6

Jordan

Oct 16, 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

Was scenic and could be nicer as the area was pretty rough the water view was nice other then the mattress along the shore. Room was clean and nice. Hot tub hets didnt work and had to goto the next hotel for the pool and hottub.

10

Cesar

Aug 8, 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

Great family stay for all of us. The rooms have plenty of space, good views and small pool and spa area. There's a small walkway by the water and a couple of fishing piers. Plenty of parking and feels very safe. The Lounge at their sister hotel seems like a nice place for drinks and good steak or salmon dinner.

10

Anthony J

Apr 16, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Good location on the water with walkable trails. Clean with good staff, good breakfast, and just enough in the gym to get a workout done

8

Oscar

Aug 10, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel and staff. Everything was clean and top notch. Breakfast was great. The rooms were very quiet and comfortable. The only downside is we had to pay daily for parking.

10

Samuel

Jul 15, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Very accomodating. Decent breakfast and allows for to go. Great view of water to do some work or to relax. Walking distance from starbucks and a great ramen place. Electric vehicle charging works great. Coffee and hot tea available all day. Rooms are clean and the location is decent. There are some homeless in the near vicinity but they mind their own business. Only complaint is the wifi does cut on and off.

10

Beccasaurus

Mar 23, 2025

·

Stayed 6 nights

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.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean, but housekeeping can be inconsistent (reduced service or missed tasks), and there are recurring complaints about pests (ants/bug bites) and occasional odors or stains.

Related guest reviews

10

Suchandra

Aug 25, 2025

·

Stayed 8 nights

liked the convenience and comfort didnot like the system of cleaning after 3 days of stay - the beds etc should be done everyday

10

CLAIRE

Jul 2, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious and very clean. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom very clean and lots of towels. Front desk staff was very nice.

6

Dania

Jul 10, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

The facility looks nice. Unfortunately, we had ants in the bathroom, on the desk and on the coffee table. The tv worked fine until the picture went black and there was only audio. Right before we checked out the lights started flickering in the bathroom. We told management about the issues and they were apologetic. They comp’d our $17 parking fee.

6

Omar

Sep 26, 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

The place is nice. The rooms are big, and the hotel has a beautiful view of Alameda. The other side of Embarcadero is a mess. Although to no fault of the hotel, having an open parking lot on that side, is not the best idea. Our room service was not great either. The beds were never made. I guess the personnel new we were staying several nights, so I gues they figured why make the bed? Very strange. I probably would not stay there again. I think for $200 a night, I can do better.

2

Brandy

Feb 25, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Hello all, BED BUG BITES ROOM 291 My boyfriend Seamus Malcahy called the hotel and they said they would get back to me in 2-4 days and we've heard nothing, In prior emails I sent pics of him Here' is our information also Hotels.com itinerary: 73033691765878 Sun Feb 16- Feb 17th $223.80 Best western Bayside plus Oakland 1717 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA, 94606 United States of America Brandy Hoskins 916-865-8874 Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer On Sun, Feb 23, 2025 at 9:17 AM, Brandy Hoskins

8

Diego

Sep 9, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

I loved the room and the view. Very clean but I did wake up with 8 bug bites don’t think they’re mosquito bites. Over than that it was a great stay.

4

Rodney

Jul 13, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Horrible house keeping. Never made the bed or refill the toilet paper. This location is located in a very sketchy area of Oakland. Breakfast was poor at best.

6

Claudette

Feb 7, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Fridge was leaking when we arrived. Dead ants on the baseboard. Bed skirt had looks like old food on it, throw pillows had stains. Supposed to be a bar and restaurant that wasn't opened during our stay. The main reason for our stay there. We had business in San Francisco where we could have stayed. We was given drink and food coupons that couldn't be used. Was told we would get a 15% off our room that didn't happen. The view from our room of the lake was very nice. Had to go to the hotel next door for breakfast. Breakfast was good.

8

Gregory

Oct 15, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Hallway of level 3 smelled like pee.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Rooms

Rooms are very spacious with patios/balconies and large soaking tubs, especially on the water side. Downsides include highway or neighbor noise on non-bayside rooms and occasional Wi‑Fi drops.

Related guest reviews

10

Linda

Apr 1, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

We were allowed to upgrade to a room away from the highway, adding a quieter experience.

8

Kim

Aug 26, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Staff is very good and on top of things. Breakfast was good. Did not like the road noise in our room, it was at the front of bldg facing highway and woke me several times at night in the 3 night stay.

10

juanita

Aug 27, 2025

·

Stayed 5 nights

What an unexpected surprise! We were traveling to visit family in Oakland with two adults and two 6 1/2-year-olds. Our double queen size room was huge and the pullout sofa even made it even better. The separated toilet was so helpful. The room was on the ground floor and our patio door opened up to a beautiful view of San Francisco Bay. The kids could run around on the grass outside and blow bubbles! The staff was outstanding. Not just cheerful, but also made sure we got everything we needed. Thank you to Mele, Kayla, Anahi and Daniela. They made our trip better than we expected. Note:there’s a navy base across the water and they blow revelry and taps each day. We are a military family, so that made us smile. Also, the pool and the hot tub were much enjoyed by the kids.

10

LaVella

Jun 23, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

We love this quiet get away! Giant tub and the view from the private balcony is amazing!

10

Wendy

Nov 6, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room right on the water. Super spacious, great bathroom, loved it!

6

Melanie Rios

Aug 19, 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

Last year we stayed in a corner room on the water front, it was large and bright and we had a great experience. This year we stayed on the "city view" side and it was a completely different experience. "City View" means the freeway and an encampment, the room was smaller and so were the beds. It was a bit of a depressing room.

10

George

Oct 28, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Elizabeth

Jul 22, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

The rooms were amazing - clean and super spacious, and we loved the balconies with views of the water! Our only issue was how thin the walls were. We had a connecting room with people not in our party and we could hear EVERYTHING they said and did, whether it be talking to each other in a normal voice, yelling at each other, blending drinks or watching TV. 😂 Kind of amusing until we wanted to go to sleep. We loved the rooms but it was a bummer that we couldn’t go to sleep when we wanted to due to the noise!

10

Rose

Aug 3, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Lovely rooms with water views and a spacious bathtub. Possibly our favorite Oakland hotel. DoorDash delivered to the door and we ate dinner in the balcony with sunset sparkling over the water.

10

Samuel

Jul 15, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Very accomodating. Decent breakfast and allows for to go. Great view of water to do some work or to relax. Walking distance from starbucks and a great ramen place. Electric vehicle charging works great. Coffee and hot tea available all day. Rooms are clean and the location is decent. There are some homeless in the near vicinity but they mind their own business. Only complaint is the wifi does cut on and off.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, accommodating, and helpful, with some guests noting early check-ins and upgrades. A few report unfriendly interactions or slow responses to noise issues.

Related guest reviews

10

Karla

Mar 14, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Kim and staff are amazing!!! Love their customer service and attention to detail. Very pleased!

10

CLAIRE

Jul 2, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious and very clean. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom very clean and lots of towels. Front desk staff was very nice.

10

Olivia

Mar 26, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Called ahead to see if I would be able to check in a couple hours early and the staff was very nice and accommodating. When I arrived, not only could I check in early with no extra fee, but they also upgraded my room as well! Everyone was extremely kind and the room itself was very clean and comfortable. Will definitely come back next time we’re in the area! Highly recommend!

8

GRANT

Aug 4, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Had huge line to get checked in. Only one person sitting down to do this and there was a big Baseball game. Our room was very nice. Not set up for our kid though to sleep. Not hotels fault but person above us paced for 7 hours and took 4 showers which were so loud that we thought our water was running. Overnight person at desk did call them and acted right away. It lasted for 2 hours then Mr. High heels decided to start pacing again! Horrid sleep and we were here for an event this morning and now have to drive back to LA exhausted. Again not fault of hotel.

6

Olimpia

Aug 3, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

This is our second stay at the property. First stay was great, front desk attendant (didn't get her name but she had purple hair if I recall correctly) was super nice and friendly, our room was good, first floor near the coffee and beverage machine was a plus. Second stay was disappointing, we got there after midnight (I had called ahead to make them aware of our late check in) desk clerk was super unfriendly, we did not get not one smile from her, almost like she didn't care. Also as we were walking out to get our luggage, there was a guy walking the parking lot with a "call girl" which is something we didn't want to see being that we were staying there as a family. Also on our first day there, we left the room for a bit and when we came back to it there was a very potent weed smell, came from the vents maybe? Not sure, but that was disappointing.

10

Thomas

Oct 16, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

We are repeat visitors to this property because of cleanliness, comfort, beauty, and safety. The staff is welcoming and accommodating. This visit was because of a loved one’s funeral. I had some of the best sleep I’d had in a long time— something that can be difficult during periods of intense grief. The view of the Embarcadero is beautiful and comforting. This remains our preferred hotel for stays in the Bay Area.

6

Nenita

Mar 31, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Not so,friendly staff

10

JAMES

Jan 31, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

The staff was fantastic. The overall hotel experience was for this type of hotel there where great! I already used them 2 times in two weeks.

6

Amy

Dec 8, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

The room above me was noisy until 3 or 4am and the front desk acted like I had a problem when I asked them to please talk with the guests about quieting down. After no improvement an hour later I asked for a different room just so that I could sleep. The overnight manager treated me with disgust as she handed the keys to me and told me to move my belongings. I gave up and stayed in my room - lost 3-4 hours of sleep. Lesson learned - stay on the top floor.

10

Marikathryn

Mar 15, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Seriously the best customer service I have ever had!!

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Location

Scenic bayside spot right off the freeway with paths along the water and easy access by car. Several guests felt the area across the freeway is rough, with reports of break-ins and a preference to use Uber or drive.

Related guest reviews

8

Nathan

Jun 30, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was very clean and spacious on the inside. We had a nice view of the bay from our room. The area around the hotel isn’t the most inviting but we had no issues, and the hotel itself is nice.

6

Chris

Feb 24, 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

The hotel turned out to be better than expected. The room and bathroom was spacious. I would have given this hotel a better rating, except on the last night of our stay, our car, along with 4 others, had their windows broken by thieves. The property has security that patrol the parking lot, but I guess they were sleeping on the job or something.

8

Susan

Aug 16, 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

This hotel was very convenient to all of our activities in the San Francisco area. It was nice to be on the water, the room was clean, bed comfortable and the bathroom spacious and clean. Breakfast was basic, but all we needed. Overall a good value.

8

Jamie

Sep 28, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself is very nice. Loved having a room with the water view. The area around it is pretty rough.

10

Young Min

Apr 10, 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. The balcony was a great view of the water. Overall, we enjoyed ourself and not far from Oakland airport.

10

Wai-Ming

Apr 12, 2023

·

Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was great. Only exception is the location, as it is right off the highway.

10

Anthony J

Apr 16, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Good location on the water with walkable trails. Clean with good staff, good breakfast, and just enough in the gym to get a workout done

10

Priscilla

Jul 22, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

The hotel was beautiful and clean. However, the area just a few blocks away is very unsafe. Someone tried to break into our car in a well-lit, busy shopping center while me & my kids were inside it. When they saw we were in they broke into the car next to us and found out later at least 1 other car.

6

Roxann

Jun 11, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Way too many homelessness in the area. I booked it because of the water view. But i definitely will not stay in this area again.

10

Ofelia

Jul 11, 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

The hotel and service were great! The location however is worse than terrible, lots of graffiti, trash, vandalism in the area. I will not be staying in this area ever again.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Dining

Breakfast is included and often described as good with decent variety, though feedback is inconsistent and some reported issues (limited options or a bad item). On-site dinner options are at the sister hotel next door.

Related guest reviews

6

Tony

Mar 25, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Staff are friendly. Clean room.First room was a little smelly, but we were able to switch room the next day. Same breakfast every day. No coffee machines. If you need decaf, go get it from Starbucks, which is 10 minutes walk. Their coffee pods is just OK. Parking is good, for $17 a day.

10

Dionna

Aug 18, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The Best Western was cool for our first stop. We stsyed there on our Cali road trip for a WNBA Valkyrie game. Clean facilities, breakfast was standard but tasty. Staff hospitable. All in all 9 out of 10.

2

Juli

Aug 6, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

I booked this Hotel for my son and I to stay somewhere with a pool and spa. The pool was not very clean and the spa was broken. The English Muffin I had for breakfast had mold on it. The room itself was really pretty but if I wanted to sit a room all day I would have saved the money and stayed at home. My son wouldn't even get in the pool. He said it was nasty.

10

Mary

May 30, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

This was our second time staying here and it's worked out perfectly for visiting Jack London Square for entertainment. The room with a couch is great and we had a view over the estuary. Breakfast had a lot of choices. Overall very nice.

8

Susan

Aug 16, 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

This hotel was very convenient to all of our activities in the San Francisco area. It was nice to be on the water, the room was clean, bed comfortable and the bathroom spacious and clean. Breakfast was basic, but all we needed. Overall a good value.

8

STEVE

Aug 23, 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

There was no place to eat dinner in the hotel. They did have a complimentary breakfast that was very good.

8

Kiley

Aug 17, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly staff. Clean room. Decent breakfast.

10

Gilbert

Jul 22, 2023

·

Stayed 5 nights

Great water view!! Service was great!! The lady that did the breakfast did an excellent job taking care of us!! Special thanks to her!! Room was very nice ! Bed very comfy!! Only thing was bar and restaurant is in the next hotel over but other than that it was good!!

8

Oscar

Aug 10, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel and staff. Everything was clean and top notch. Breakfast was great. The rooms were very quiet and comfortable. The only downside is we had to pay daily for parking.

10

Beccasaurus

Mar 23, 2025

·

Stayed 6 nights

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.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Month	Average price
January	$133
February	$164
March	$147
April	$139
May	$147
June	$176
July	$143
August	$140
September	$150
October	$183
November	$135
December	$109

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $549	17 $153	18 $153	19 $150
20 $121	21 $153	22 $152	23 $153	24 $153	25 $145	26 $153
27 $136	28 $145	29 $153	30 $153

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $148	2 $174	3 $189
4 $145	5 $156	6 $154	7 $156	8 $148	9 $162	10 $173
11 $146	12 $156	13 $156	14 $156	15 $153	16 $164	17 $164
18 $153	19 $156	20 $156	21 $156	22 $156	23 $148	24 $148
25 $139	26 $156	27 $156	28 $156	29 $139	30 $137	31 $137

Select dates to see prices and availability

Monthly average prices

About this property

Location

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Guest reviews

Fabulous

Who stays here?

What guests think

Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Security deposit

Good to know

Optional extras

FAQs about Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

Have a question?

Considering this hotel for your Oakland trip?

Prices for upcoming dates