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Our top choices for Oakland Zoo hotels

A round, yellow building with a red roof and a glass door entrance.
A motel with a red door, numbered parking spaces, and a gated entrance.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.
A neatly made bed with a green bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a drawer, a framed picture above the bed, and a door to the left.

1. Harris Motel

Harris Motel
1.1 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Lewis
€75
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Harris Motel
A room with a bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A row of parked cars in a parking lot with buildings in the background.

2. Commodore motel

Commodore motel
1.1 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Mortisha
€280
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Commodore motel
A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned quilt, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A neatly folded white towel with a cluster of white flowers on top.
A parking lot with two cars parked in front of a building with multiple floors and balconies.
Three bottles of Magnusun Hotels body lotion and a smaller bottle, all with clear labels, placed on a white cloth.

3. Crown Lodge Motel Oakland

Crown Lodge Motel Oakland
1.3 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Ronald
€117
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Crown Lodge Motel Oakland
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a television.
A street view with a parked car, buildings with balconies, and a clear sky.
A building with an office sign, a vending machine, and a storefront.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.

4. Parklane Motel

Parklane Motel
2.3 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Fuhua
€79
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Parklane Motel
A parking lot with several cars and a sign for Premier Inn & Suites.
A hotel room with two beds, wooden flooring, and framed pictures on the walls.
A multi-story motel with a red and beige facade, a covered parking area, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.
A bathroom with a toilet, a bathtub, and a shower curtain.

5. Premier Inn & Suites

Premier Inn & Suites
1.2 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Lance
€93
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Premier Inn & Suites
A Best Western Plus hotel entrance with a sign, a gated driveway, and a building facade.
A building with a flat roof, large windows, and a paved entrance area with potted plants.

6. Best Western Plus Inn of Hayward

Best Western Plus Inn of Hayward
10 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Alicia
€95
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Best Western Plus Inn of Hayward
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and a bar with stools.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a well-lit bar stocked with bottles.
An outdoor seating area with a wooden pergola, a hanging light fixture, and a table with chairs.
A multi-story Hilton Garden Inn with a prominent entrance and a modern design.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek

Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek
19.5 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Ronald
€125
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn Walnut Creek
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a blue sofa.
A Holiday Inn Express hotel entrance with a clear sign, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors.
A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with a view.

8. Holiday Inn Express Castro Valley - I-580 by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Castro Valley - I-580 by IHG
8.1 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Stephen
€120
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Castro Valley - I-580 by IHG
A multi-story hotel with a pool, surrounded by greenery and hills.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pool.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, bar stools, and a large window providing natural light.

9. HYATT house San Ramon

HYATT house San Ramon
15 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Eduardo
€111
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
HYATT house San Ramon
A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden dresser with drawers, a mirror, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A self-service beverage station with various drink options and snacks.
A modern living room with a curved gray sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden bench.
A hotel lobby with a seating area, a fireplace, and a large flat-screen TV.

10. Sonesta Select San Ramon

Sonesta Select San Ramon
15.7 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Randy
€81
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Sonesta Select San Ramon
A modern hotel living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A hotel lobby with a dark blue sofa, a brown ottoman, and a grey armchair. There is a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a small table with a phone. The room has wooden flooring and a patterned rug.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a seating area with blue chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A Comfort Inn hotel with a yellow facade, multiple balconies, and a parking lot with a sign.

11. Comfort Inn Castro Valley

Comfort Inn Castro Valley
8 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Kumba
€95
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Comfort Inn Castro Valley
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.
A Best Western hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a parking lot.
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a tree with red leaves.
A reception area with a curved counter, a seating area with cushioned benches, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

12. Best Western Danville Sycamore Inn

Best Western Danville Sycamore Inn
15 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Annette
€116
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Best Western Danville Sycamore Inn
A modern interior with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and black leather chairs.
A wooden dresser with three drawers, a mirror, a lamp, and a basket with towels.
A hotel room with two beds, white bedding, a nightstand with a potted plant, and two wall-mounted lamps.
A building with a large entrance, a small porch area with brickwork, and a parking lot in front.

13. Diablo Mountain Inn - Walnut Creek

Diablo Mountain Inn - Walnut Creek
17.4 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Donald
€101
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Diablo Mountain Inn - Walnut Creek
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a suitcase.

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Hayward

Home2 Suites by Hilton Hayward
10.5 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Adrian
€127
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Home2 Suites by Hilton Hayward
A poolside area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area with a view of trees and a sunset.
A hotel entrance with a brick wall, a large potted plant, and a well-lit entrance area.
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a fruit bowl, and a refrigerator.
A modern lobby with a blue sofa, grey armchairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

15. Pleasanton Marriott

Pleasanton Marriott
19.3 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Francis
€110
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Pleasanton Marriott
A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.
A sign for The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay, featuring a bird and wave design.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and multiple parking spaces.
A marina with several yachts docked in front of a multi-story hotel with balconies.

16. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
7.1 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Fred
€94
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a pool, and a building with multiple windows.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a covered patio area.
A sign for a Residence Inn by Marriott with a garden in the foreground.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

17. Residence Inn By Marriott Pleasanton

Residence Inn By Marriott Pleasanton
19.4 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Esra
€103
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Residence Inn By Marriott Pleasanton
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and signage.
A modern breakfast area with a self-service station, a refrigerator with yogurt and milk, and a sign indicating a breakfast menu.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a blue wall with a cityscape design.
A hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, and a framed abstract art piece on the wall.

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hayward - Castro Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hayward - Castro Valley by IHG
12.5 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Elizabeth
€112
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hayward - Castro Valley by IHG
A row of single-story buildings with a parking lot in front.
A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a small sitting area.
A hotel entrance with a glass door, a reception desk, and a framed picture on the wall.
A parking lot with a white pickup truck, a building with a solar panel, and a clear sky with clouds.

19. Deluxe Inn

Deluxe Inn
8.7 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Miguel
€73
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Deluxe Inn
A rooftop terrace with a white sofa, two wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.
A mini-fridge stocked with beverages, a snack shelf with chips and snacks, and a mural with a record player and '#AIDENBERKELEY' text.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a mural of a building, and potted plants.
A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

20. Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

Aiden by Best Western Berkeley
18 km from Oakland Zoo
United States
Haiying
€141
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Aiden by Best Western Berkeley
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Compare popular hotels close to Oakland Zoo

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A round, yellow building with a red roof and a glass door entrance.
Harris Motel
7.2
Good
549 reviews
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A room with a bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.
Commodore motel
7.0
Good
12 reviews
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A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned quilt, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
Crown Lodge Motel Oakland
6.0
138 reviews
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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a television.
Parklane Motel
4.6
4 reviews
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A parking lot with several cars and a sign for Premier Inn & Suites.
Premier Inn & Suites
2.8
13 reviews
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Top Oakland Zoo Hotel Reviews

Parklane Motel

Parklane Motel

8/10 Good
"Don't leave anything here by accident after check-out. The claim to have thrown away my $300 puff coat."
Jo'Vannah 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Parklane Motel
2400 - 3B2B Gated House near Zoo Coliseum FWY BART

2400 - 3B2B Gated House near Zoo Coliseum FWY BART

8/10 Good
"Working with the host went very smoothly for anything that came up!"
Matthew A. 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
2400 - 3B2B Gated House near Zoo Coliseum FWY BART
2 Queen Beds Non-Smoking

2 Queen Beds Non-Smoking

10/10 Excellent
"Quiet room with great air conditioning made the stay enjoyable."
Anonymous traveller
Posted 3 months ago
2 Queen Beds Non-Smoking
Hills Cottage with Panoramic Views & Hot Tub. Pet Friendly!

Hills Cottage with Panoramic Views & Hot Tub. Pet Friendly!

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful experience!"
Isa B. 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Hills Cottage with Panoramic Views & Hot Tub. Pet Friendly!
2402 - 4B3B Gated House near Zoo Coliseum FWY BART

2402 - 4B3B Gated House near Zoo Coliseum FWY BART

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay enjoyed it immensely thank you again for hosting"
Lindsey B. 2-night trip
Posted 11 months ago
2402 - 4B3B Gated House near Zoo Coliseum FWY BART

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Oakland Zoo?
Oakland Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Oakland known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 22 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Oakland Zoo?
Commodore motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Oakland Zoo. Other good choices close by include Harris Motel and Premier Inn & Suites.
How many hotels will I find close to Oakland Zoo?
Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Oakland Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Oakland Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Oakland Zoo.
What can I see and do near Oakland Zoo?
Learn about local history at Dunsmuir House and Gardens and Black Panther Party's First Office. You can enjoy live performances at Woodminster Amphitheatre and Altarena Playhouse. Local parks like East Bay Regional Park District, Redwood Regional Park and Joaquin Miller Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.