Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

1717 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606 United States (USA) near junction 40 on I-880 (~0.8mi)
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3.0 Star property
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Very good
4.5/5

Based on 1111 guest reviews

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  • Outdoor pool at hotel
  • The Avg. Group Saves 18.9%!
  • Access to gym on-site
  • 81 sleeping rooms in hotel
  • 3 floors in property
  • 81 suites in property
  • Check in: 3:00pm
  • Hotel has a green policy
  • Group friendly rating of 10.0/10
  • 5 meeting rooms in property

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room types

Check rates1 King Bed Balcony Water View Microwave and Refrigerator Full Breakfast
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Check rates1 King Bed Full Breakfast Water View Balcony Microwave, Refrigerator
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Check rates1 King Bed Full Breakfast Water View Larger Room Sofa Bed Microwave, Refrigerator
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Check rates1 King Bed Larger Room Sofa Bed Water View Microwave and Refrigerator Full Breakfast
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Check rates2 Queen Beds City View Microwave and Refrigerator Full Breakfast
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Check rates2 Queen Beds Full Breakfast City View Microwave, Refrigerator
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Check rates2 Queen Beds Full Breakfast Water View Larger Room Balcony Microwave, Refrigerator
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Check rates2 Queen Beds Larger Room Balcony Water View Microwave and Refrigerator Sofa Full Breakfast
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Check ratesAccessible 2 Queen Full Breakfast Accessible Roll in Shower
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Check ratesAccessible 2 Queen Mobility Accessible Roll in Shower Full Breakfast
Non-smoking

Local attractions

Located on the Oakland waterfront, halfway between the Oakland airport and Jack London Square. Close to BART, the ferry to San Francisco, Amtark. Our free local shuttle gets you you all these and more. Close to Oakland's "vibrant restaurant and arts scene". Jack London Square, Lake Merritt and Ferryland are close and many parks and trails of all sorts (cannabis to vegan) are also highlights of Oakland.

Verified reviews of Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Our stay was better than we imagined!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
This was our first time staying here and we were very impressed. From the front desk to our room, everything was so neat and clean and the staff was very accommodating. This is our new place to stay while visiting family in Alameda.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Nov-2023 Verified review, stayed from Tue Nov 07 to Wed Nov 08 2023 at a $185.99 average nightly rate.
"This our new place to stay!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
The Best Western Bayside Hotel is our new place to stay!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Nov-2023 Verified review, stayed from Tue Nov 07 to Wed Nov 08 2023 at a $185.99 average nightly rate.
"Excellent Service"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Amber provided exemplary service!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
27-Aug-2023 Verified review, stayed from Sat Aug 26 to Mon Aug 28 2023 at a $174.00 average nightly rate.
4.5 out of 5. Based on 1111 guest reviews

Property description

Welcome to the Sunny side of the Bay!The Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel is the #1 rated hotel in Oakland. Guests comment on our "impeccable staff", "spacious rooms", "amazing views" and "modern lobby".Our boutique-style hotel features very spacious rooms with many amenities including comp wifi, comp breakfast, refrigerators, coffee makers and micowavesWe also offer complimentary buffet breakfast, fitness center, pool, hot tub, free wired and wireless internet.Our meeting space is located next door.We have a shuttle that is outbound only and takes guests to Jack London Square, BART (train) and downtown Oakland. It's a 6-person van, limited hours, sign up at the front desk.

Green sustainability

Bayside Hotel Oakland has received TripAdvisor''s Greenleader Silver Award. This means that the hotel meets environmental standards that are 40 percent above an established base level. Developed in partnership with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency''s ENERGY STAR® program, the U.S. Green Building Council, and the United Nations Environment Programme. Qualifying hotels and B&Bs are awarded TripAdvisor GreenLeaders status based on the green practices the property has in place.Electric Car Charging Station - The Bayside Hotel Oakland also provides an Electric Vehicle Charging Station as a part of its strong green program.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: noon
Year of last renovation: 2013
Floors: 3
Rooms: 81
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 81
Rooms with disabled access: 4
Rooms with one bed: 50
Rooms with two beds: 31
Suites: 81
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: As Needed
Meeting rooms: 5 View spaces
Meeting space: 4083 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 257 people
Dist. to food/bars: 0.5 Miles
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 1.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar hours: 5pm - 10pm
Pool Info:
Outdoor heated seasonal pool
Ownership: East Bay Hotels LLC
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Groups as per contract, typically 30 days.
Nightly parking: 15
Typical group deposit: 25%
Total taxes: 14.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Occupancy Tax: 14.20%
Food and Beverage Tax: 10.25% (Sales Tax for meeting)
Audio Visual Tax: 1.50 Per Night (Tourism fee)
Resort/Hotel Fee: 20.00% (Service fee - meetings)
Cleaning Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Porterage Fee: 6.00 Per Day (only if requested)
Gym Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Spa Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Additional Person Fee: 10.00 Per Person
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Rooms Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 20.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 20.00%
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 16.00 Per Person (Comp if sleeping room)
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 26.00 Per Person (Banquets only)
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 16.00 Per Person (Comp if sleeping room gue)
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 30.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 30.00 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 25.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 50.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 48.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 10.00 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 10.00 Per Person
Banquet Urn of Coffee: 48.00 Per Person
Banquet Soft Drinks: 3.00 Per Person
Banquet Bottled Water: 3.00 Per Person
Banquet Hosted Bar: 11.00 Per Person/Per Hour
Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: 35.00 Per Person/Per Hour

Amenities / Features


  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV room

Airport & shuttle information

Oakland International5.8 miles

Local shuttle info: We have a shuttle that is outbound only and takes guests to Jack London Square, BART (train) and downtown Oakland. It's a 6-person van, limited hours, sign up at the front desk.

Breakfast information

complimentary buffet breakfast served from 6am to 10am.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

Parking information

$15 a night for overnight guests, limited to space size.FREE STREET PARKING FOR BUSES.Free day-use parking for meeting attendees.

Internet/Wi-Fi

Complimentary High Speed Internet. WiFi and hardwired available. Fastest WiFi of any Oakland hotel.

Cleaning policies

We use hospital-grade cleaning products and self-packaged in-room amenities for safety. We're certified Clean+ Safe by the California Lodging & Hotel Association.

About Best Western Plus

  • Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk
  • Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available
  • FREE high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
  • Breakfast is available
  • For the upper mid-scale market, including upgraded amenities and enhanced style and comfort.

The Best Western Plus highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Group vs. Individual Rates at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

Rate fluctuations of Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

The graph above is trends of room rates for both our group rates and the lowest online individual prices our rate checker could find at the time the group/meeting offer was placed. The best group/meeting rate displayed is 34.6% in the month of February 2023 and the highest average individual rate is $227 in the month of February 2023. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel in a month when rates are lower.

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel.

Feel free to use the Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Oakland event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
The Cove 22 x 16 x 9 35220/--1514--1418--/--3025--
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The Cove

Wi-Fi and White Board included in room, Natural Lighting.Third Floor Meeting Room.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
352 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
22 x 16 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
3
Power outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
We offer discounts based on the number of guestrooms, time of day, and day of week.
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Bayside Room 52 x 37 x 9 1924120/--76804655--12/10120180--
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Bayside Room

This meeting room is at our sister property next door- just steps away, sharing the parking lot.Beautiful view of the Embarcadero Estuary.WIFI included in room rentalOther items may require additional rental or outside AV services
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1924 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
52 x 37 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
10
Columns:
0
Windows:
8
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
Full-day space rental fee:
$1350.00 USD
24hr reservation rental fee for the space:
$150.00 USD
We offer discounts based on the number of guestrooms, time of day, and day of week.
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The Embarcadero Room 36 x 24 x 9 99956/--49352030--5/--9070--
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The Embarcadero Room

Located steps away at our sister hotel...the room includes wifi and white board included in roomsome items may require additional rental or outside AV services
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
999 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
36 x 24 x 9 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
Full-day space rental fee:
$995.00 USD
24hr reservation rental fee for the space:
$150.00 USD
We offer discounts based on the number of guestrooms, time of day, and day of week.
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Harbor Meeting Room 29 x 13 x 0 312--/16--15----14--/--3024--
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Harbor Meeting Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
312 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
29 x 13 x 0 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Full-day space rental fee:
$550.00 USD
24hr reservation rental fee for the space:
$75.00 USD
We offer discounts based on the number of guestrooms, time of day, and day of week.
Lighthouse Room 31 x 16 x 0 496--/32--18--2124--/--5030--
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Lighthouse Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
496 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
31 x 16 x 0 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Full-day space rental fee:
$775.00 USD
24hr reservation rental fee for the space:
$75.00 USD
We offer discounts based on the number of guestrooms, time of day, and day of week.

FAQs about Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is noon based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel have?

There are 81 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel?

Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel?

complimentary buffet breakfast served from 6am to 10am.

What parking is available at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel?

$15 a night for overnight guests, limited to space size.FREE STREET PARKING FOR BUSES.Free day-use parking for meeting attendees.

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary High Speed Internet. WiFi and hardwired available. Fastest WiFi of any Oakland hotel.

Can I get a AAA rate at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel?

Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA CAA Rate 1 King Bed Full Breakfast Water View Balcony Microwave, Refrigerator

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel?

Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior Rate Citizens 55yrs Plus or AARP ID 1 King Bed Full Breakfast Water View Balcony Microwave, R

Is there a gym at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor heated seasonal pool.

Can I get a group rate at Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel?

Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 18.9%.

Testimonials:

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"I'm very impressed with your service. My choir travels often and we book trips for other churches. Not only will I refer you, but I will always use your service." M.K. - Branson, MO

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