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Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Room amenity
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
$159
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16

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1717 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA, 94606
  • Place, Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oakland Museum of California
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Merritt
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Room amenity

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

3-star hotel in San Antonio
An outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, a free area shuttle, and a free shopping center shuttle. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and a hot tub are onsite.
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
In addition to an outdoor pool, Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel provides a hot tub and a fitness center. The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 5 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 6000 square feet (557 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. An area shuttle within 1 miles, a ferry terminal shuttle, and a train station drop-off service are complimentary for guests. Limited onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge), and a car charging station is available.

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle up to 1 mi
  • Free train station drop-off shuttle from 5:00 AM to midnight
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Self parking on site (USD 17 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Lounge - Steak/Salmon

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • 6,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property does not accept prepaid credit, debit, or gift cards at check-in, for all bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking, and for all purchases made on site, including incidentals.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 14 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 17.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Bayside Best Western
Best Western Bayside
Best Western Bayside Hotel
Best Western Bayside Plus
Best Western Plus Bayside
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel Oakland
Best Western Plus Bayside Oakland
Plus Bayside Hotel Oakland
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel Hotel
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel Oakland
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel Hotel Oakland

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1009 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

DESHAN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simran

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean rooms, good hearty breakfast, lovely view if you get a water-side room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sara, Carmel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large, clean, mostly comfortable and well appointed with good amenities. Especially loved the lighted make-up mirror. Bathroom tiles and sink had cracks, there was some kind of liquid stain on the bathroom wall, shower was tepid and no hot water in the sink, the mattress was hard and uncomfortable but the pillows were great. The property is clean and well maintained and the view of the estuary is beautiful. We arrived at 3:15 and was told our room would be ready in half an hour and they would text me. At 4:00, I went back to the front desk and was told it would be another 40 minutes. We were given our keys at 4:30 for a 3:00 guaranteed check-in. The front desk agents were kind and apologetic and offered what was in their scope to try and recover the situation, but it was beyond redeemable. I was traveling with my 89-year old mother who needed to rest and prepare for a family event at 5:00. We missed that event. I travel a lot and this is the absolute worst check-in I have experienced. When we first arrived, there were about half a dozen guests all waiting for their rooms. As they each got their rooms and other arriving guests got their’s, it was extremely frustrating to sit in the lobby for an hour and a half. The appalling check-in set the tone for this review, which might seem harsh since everything else was fine, but I am still mad about it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Welda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Welda

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I have a lot to say about the Evening auditor. Never have I ever felt so disrespected and outright lied to about Company Policy to not give a guest Eating utensil to enjoy his meal in his room. First I was told " we don't have any forks" When I called her on it mentioning I ate breakfast with one! Then to next lie is giving guest a fork was against company policy. Lie after lie to keep from walking 20ft to the room off the dining hall where the utensils are kept. I will be contacting Your Corporate Office. I use Best Western and Bonvoy 200 times a year. I love that particular Hotel. But If I am going to be treated like a bum because I asked for a fork to enjoy a meal I bought from th Executive Suite Bar no less!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly staff, would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cora

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coreen

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent hotel with nice view

Overall it is a decent place to stay. Great views over the water if you get that side. Breakfast was decent morning fare you get at a hotel included. Generous rooms and comfortable bed. The one issue was hot water. First day I got it after 5 mins and the second it didn’t get above cool. It’s an Uber to Oakland or pretty much anywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great place for us it had all the amenities you needed for a stay away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rynelle, San Francisco

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The exterior was presentable but I couldn’t understand why there was only one entrance/exit driveway to the facility where there could be one on the other side of the property. Maybe it’s city or traffic ordinance thing. Parking was easy. Check-in was easy. My room was furthest away from the elevators, so it was really nice to be that far apart, but it took some walking to get to. Fortunately, they had one set of elevators. I thought parking was free, but they do charge for parking at $17/night. It just wasn’t expected, especially given the fact there are no other parking opportunities available nearby or across the street. The room is old and has a late 1980’s -1990’s feel and decor. Surfaces were slightly sticky to the touch so I had to clean them off. Sofa and chairs did not look inviting to sit on as I questioned its cleanliness. It didn’t look Ike it had been cleaned in a long time. Curtains were stained and had small holes throughout. The view of the room was fantastic though. I got a Bay view which was nice. I think the patio door should have been more solid and noise reducing. You can hear highway traffic from your room, especially at night. I had to use noise-cancelling headphones to block the sound. The bathroom and living space had the occasional scout ant looking for food. It was worse in the bathroom between the tub and sink and on the corner of the toilet room door (which needs to be cleaned as it was sticky to the touch). Shower was excellent! Solid value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

juanita

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025