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Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western

2.0 star property
Hotel near University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
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Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking available
    Parking availableParking available
  • Restaurant
    RestaurantRestaurant
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
1620 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94702
  • Popular LocationBerkeley Marina4 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of California, Berkeley4 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreek Theater6 min drive
  • AirportOakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)25 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Berkeley

Northwest Berkeley stay.Your stay at this Northwest Berkeley hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of California, Berkeley and Golden Gate Fields. Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Berkeley Marina - 4 min drive
  • University of California, Berkeley - 4 min drive
  • Golden Gate Fields - 5 min drive
  • Greek Theater - 6 min drive
  • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • North Berkeley Station - 14 min walk
  • Berkeley Station - 17 min walk
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dumpling Time - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Casa Latina Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dog Haus Berkeley - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Foster's Old Fashioned Freeze - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western

Hotel near University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. For a fee, parking is available.

This Berkeley hotel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Golden Bear Inn
Golden Bear Hotel SureStay Collection By Best Western
Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western Hotel
Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western Berkeley

Frequently asked questions

How close is Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western to the airport?

Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western is 16.6 mi (25-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western.

Does Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western offer free breakfast?

Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for a fee.

Does Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western have a pool?

Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western does not have a pool.

Does Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western to downtown Berkeley?

Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western is 1.2 mi away from Berkeley.

Golden Bear Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 176 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small, but very clean. I like that you can park right outside your room. It's in a good location in Berkeley; fairly close to the University.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Not too often that majority of reviews are positive but now I know why. I highly recommend this hotel. The hotel was perfect, newly remodeled, very clean, great location, easy access from fwy. Staff was very friendly and helpful, we arrived at midnight and female worker came out and greeted us and directed us on where to park. Checkin was quick and easy. We will definitely stay here again when visiting our daughter at Cal. I’m
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sandy Dal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing really around the property within walking distance. The rooms recently updated and were nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in Berkeley
We had a great stay at the Golden Bear Hotel. The room was spacious, very clean, and well maintained. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. Great location right across the street from Acme Bakery! Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay in Berkeley
Loved the location in Berkeley and ease of getting into and out of the property. Felt safe there and found the newly renovated space comfortable and clean. Great beds and charging outlets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

GI

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I initially picked this place for the price but it ended up being one of my favorite stays so far on my trip. It’s a small motel style place but the rooms are updated and very clean and nice. Comfortable beds, all the usual necessary amenities, and good location. Highly recommend for quality stay on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and the room was awesome! I had a hiccup with my reservation and had to get it moved; but Josh the front desk receptionist helped throughout the entire time and was very friendly. He even upgraded our room! The room was very clean and the accommodation's were amazing, everything looked well kept and clean, i especially liked the convenience of having both a fridge and a microwave, it really came in handy for keeping our little groceries from spoiling. Overall, great hotel, awesome staff; I had a wonderful time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Martha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean and nice rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022