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Highlander Motel

2.0 star property
Oakland motel in Dimond area

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Coffee and/or coffee maker
Front of property
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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3255 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA, 94602
  • Place, Mercy Retirement Care Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Joaquin Miller Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Oracle Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Hill view
  • 199 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Signature Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Hill view
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Oakland

Dimond stay.Your stay at this Dimond motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Redwood Regional Park and Chabot Space and Science Center. Lake Merritt and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mercy Retirement Care Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Joaquin Miller Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Jack London Square - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Oracle Park - 24 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Pier 39 - 27 min drive - 16.2 miles

Getting around

  • Fruitvale Station - 4 min drive
  • Coliseum Station - 7 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vientian Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Degrees Plato - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ghost Town Brewing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Highlander Motel

Oakland motel in Dimond area
There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
Highlander Motel offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

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 cash deposit 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Union Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Highlander Motel to the airport?

Highlander Motel is 15.8 mi (25-min drive) away from the Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Highlander Motel?

As of Mar 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highlander Motel on Mar 22, 2026 start from $93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Highlander Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Highlander Motel.

Does Highlander Motel offer free breakfast?

Highlander Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Highlander Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Highlander Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

Is there free parking at Highlander Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Highlander Motel have a pool?

Highlander Motel does not have a pool.

Does Highlander Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Highlander Motel to downtown Oakland?

Highlander Motel is 3.8 mi away from Oakland.

Highlander Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 312 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the highlander is always comfortable, I actually love that it's peaceful the rooms are clean always staff are friendly id rate it overall a ten.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice quality, quite, clean all good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsubasa

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Itzel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The area is as expected. the place could be great if they put effort into it. Bathrooms smell like urine pillows smelled of sweat and have stains burnt linen, marks on bed spread and towels It is a budget option, but the conditions of the place are just ridiculous. The bathrooms need to be properly cleaned not just wiped down. Invest in new pillows and bedding, at least give the exterior a coat of paint. There is potential since the actual rooms aren’t terrible but it needs some actual cleaning and some touc . If you just need a place to crash for a night it’s ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose mari

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Disliked: Amenities
Bed was clean and comfortable. Room overall was rundown and showed lack of care. Basic items like shampoo (There were two conditioners) had to be requested.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose mari

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shirel

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nasty...couldn't even sleep,shower was gross Yuk id rather sleep in my truck and clean wit wipes than ever syay here agian...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Very cost effective and great front desk staff! Would stay here again. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ly

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole entire property needs upgrades inside out. Decently clean. Everything looks worn out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Excellent family owned motel

The family who runs the hotel are great. Very approachable and affable. I would totally recommend stay at the Highlander. Next visit to the bay area, I'll be staying there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

It was very clean I was comfortable the lady and guy was very nice people I will stay there any time when I work in oakland
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was extremely clean and comfortable. It had everything I needed, staff was nice, and it was in a super convenient spot for what I needed. There is also a great little French Bakery right down the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nora

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Worst of the worst

I had a very disappointing stay at Highlander Motel. The room was not up to standard, with significant cleanliness issues, including stained towels and dirty surfaces, which made the space feel neglected. There were also concerning maintenance problems that made me feel unsafe, such as poorly maintained electrical fixtures and structural damage. The staff seemed unresponsive to these issues, and I was frustrated by the lack of support from the booking platform. I hope these serious concerns are addressed to ensure a better and safer experience for future guests.
Dirty towels and pillows
Nasty stains all over the bathroom ceiling
Exposed wiring
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Marlon Willis

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Leiana

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Lin

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Peelapon, Long Island City

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kent

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didnt provide any of small towel like a washcloth to wash face/body
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mireya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly & check in was quick and very thorough. the stay was very comfortable & quiet, the room was clean and very cozy.. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcellus, Stockton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are extremely clean and kept up. Parking lot and grounds are meticulously well maintained as well
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirella

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is acceptable, good service. but very noisy area due to traffic!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024