The Best Hotels Closest to Oakland Zoo in Oakland - 2026 Updated Prices

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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.

1. Commodore motel

1.1 km from Oakland Zoo

Mortisha

₹6,746

₹7,691 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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 bathroom with a shower, toilet, sink, and a window.

2. Parklane Motel

2.3 km from Oakland Zoo

Fuhua

₹6,760

₹7,706 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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.

A room with a round table, a plaid armchair, a bed with a floral bedspread, and a small bedside table with a phone.

3. Crown Lodge Motel Oakland

1.3 km from Oakland Zoo

Fatima

₹10,620

₹12,107 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A parking lot with several cars and a sign for Premier Inn & Suites.

A bathroom with a toilet, a bathtub, and a shower curtain.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small table with a chair, a compact refrigerator, and a kitchenette with a sink and countertop.

A hotel room with two beds, wooden flooring, and framed pictures on the walls.

4. Premier Inn & Suites

1.2 km from Oakland Zoo

Lance

₹8,232

₹10,207 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a desk, a sofa, and two wall-mounted lamps.

An outdoor patio area with seating, including chairs and a sofa, and a fire pit.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, wooden bar stools, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a patterned carpet.

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

Airport District, 5.4 km from Oakland Zoo

Adam

₹13,156

₹15,287 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a bar area, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a brown leather ottoman, and a red carpeted floor.

A room with a desk, chairs, a lamp, and a potted plant.

A pool area with a towel and a door in the background.

6. Hampton Inn Union City

18.2 km from Oakland Zoo

Thomas

₹10,043

₹11,455 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A reception desk with a geometric patterned wall, a marble countertop, and three side tables with books.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

7. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland, 13 km from Oakland Zoo

MIE

₹11,203

₹13,018 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a pool, surrounded by greenery and hills.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pool.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, bar stools, and a large window providing natural light.

8. HYATT house San Ramon

14.9 km from Oakland Zoo

Winter

₹12,532

₹13,655 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A spacious interior with a grand staircase, multiple seating areas, and large windows providing natural light.

A bar area with a dark color scheme, multiple liquor bottles, and four bar stools.

A dining area with a stone fireplace, wooden chairs, and tables set for a meal.

A hotel with a well-lit entrance, a sign for 'The Park Bistro & Bar', and a landscaped driveway.

9. Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

16.6 km from Oakland Zoo

Jennifer

₹22,516

₹24,699 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a central chandelier, and stone walls.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a balcony with a view.

A Marriott hotel with a central courtyard, surrounded by tall trees and well-lit pathways.

An outdoor seating area with a fire table, wicker furniture, and a bar with bottles.

10. Marriott San Ramon

15.8 km from Oakland Zoo

Sujatha

₹12,024

₹13,086 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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 modern living room with a curved gray sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden bench.

A self-service beverage station with various drink options and snacks.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a fireplace, and a large flat-screen TV.

11. Sonesta Select San Ramon

15.8 km from Oakland Zoo

Kelly

₹8,925

₹9,980 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and baked goods, served in metal containers.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a blue sofa.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A fitness center with exercise equipment, a wall clock, and a sign indicating the center's name.

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

8.1 km from Oakland Zoo

maria

₹10,729

₹11,849 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

A reception area with a curved counter, a seating area with cushioned benches, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a tree with red leaves.

A modern living room with a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

13. Best Western Danville Sycamore Inn

15 km from Oakland Zoo

Richard

₹11,217

₹12,348 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a body of water.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A modern reception area with a stone wall and a wooden ceiling.

14. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9.7 km from Oakland Zoo

Debbie

₹12,681

₹14,734 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A rooftop terrace with a white sofa, two wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

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.

15. Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

18 km from Oakland Zoo

Jarron

₹15,024

₹17,307 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern kitchen with a bar area, dining space, and a large window providing natural light.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a clear entrance, well-maintained landscaping, and a welcoming sign.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a mirror wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a window with blinds.

16. Hampton Inn Oakland-Hayward

11.1 km from Oakland Zoo

ChingYi

₹10,681

₹12,411 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

A spacious living area with a chandelier, multiple seating options, and a decorative wall with letters.

A wooden staircase with a black handrail, leading to a landing with a potted plant.

A storefront with a sign for 'Oak Town Roast' and a coffee shop named 'Botevar Coffee' with large glass windows.

17. Oaktown Roost

Downtown Oakland, 12.4 km from Oakland Zoo

Davida

₹10,634

₹12,122 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a suitcase.

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Hayward

10.5 km from Oakland Zoo

Ana

₹11,989

₹13,931 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a lamp.

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.

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.

19. Comfort Inn Castro Valley

8 km from Oakland Zoo

Anne

₹8,393

₹9,232 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

A modern building with a prominent 'KISSEL' sign above the entrance.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

A restaurant interior with a bar, seating, and a sign reading 'OTTO'S UPTOWN KITCHEN'.

20. Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

12.7 km from Oakland Zoo

natalie

₹16,045

₹21,483 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Oakland Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Commodore motel	7.0 Good 12 reviews	View
Parklane Motel	6.4 6 reviews	View
Crown Lodge Motel Oakland	6.0 139 reviews	View
Premier Inn & Suites	2.6 14 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport	9.4 Exceptional 980 reviews	View

Top Oakland Zoo Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Good quality cafe, comfortable public spaces"

Harris Motel

8/10 Good

"parking good"

Holiday Inn & Suites Oakland Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"clean updated room. 24 hour airport shuttle excellent dining"

Parklane Motel

10/10 Excellent

"🙌 very thoughtful and helpful and let me check out a little late due to me waiting on my ride"

Crown Lodge Motel Oakland

10/10 Excellent

"I'm born and raised here in Oakland and this is still the best motel"

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Rolling hills, scattered trees, and a distant windmill.

East Bay Regional Park District

4.0/10 (2 reviews)

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A nighttime fireworks display over a cityscape with illuminated buildings and a body of water in the foreground.

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

7.8/10 (612 reviews)

Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

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Sky Ride

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Sky Ride during your stay in Oakland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Dunsmuir House and Gardens

Learn about the local history of Oakland when you take a trip to Dunsmuir House and Gardens. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Allen Temple Baptist Church

After visiting Allen Temple Baptist Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oakland. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Lake Chabot

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Chabot during your travels in Castro Valley. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Rolling Loud Festival

7.4/10 (116 reviews)

After visiting Rolling Loud Festival, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Oakland.

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Oakland Arena

8.2/10 (1,999 reviews)

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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 23 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 23 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.

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Our top choices for Oakland Zoo hotels

1. Commodore motel

2. Parklane Motel

3. Crown Lodge Motel Oakland

4. Premier Inn & Suites

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

6. Hampton Inn Union City

7. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

8. HYATT house San Ramon

9. Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

10. Marriott San Ramon

11. Sonesta Select San Ramon

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

13. Best Western Danville Sycamore Inn

14. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

15. Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

16. Hampton Inn Oakland-Hayward

17. Oaktown Roost

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Hayward

19. Comfort Inn Castro Valley

20. Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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Top Oakland Zoo Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

Harris Motel

Holiday Inn & Suites Oakland Airport by IHG

Parklane Motel

Crown Lodge Motel Oakland

Other attractions near Oakland Zoo

East Bay Regional Park District

Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Sky Ride

Dunsmuir House and Gardens

Allen Temple Baptist Church

Lake Chabot

Rolling Loud Festival

Oakland Arena

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