In the heart of Oakland, Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt offers a convenient retreat with free to-go breakfast and in-room WiFi. Take advantage of self parking, grab a snack from the vending machine or check-in anytime at the 24-hour front desk.
Reviews
5,25,2 out of 10
Popular amenities
Air conditioning
Free parking
24/7 front desk
Free WiFi
Main amenities (4)
Daily housekeeping
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Vending machine
Feel at home (6)
Microwave
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Free self parking
Free toiletries
The current price is R1 169
R1 169
R1 570 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Room options
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12th Street/Oakland City Center Station - 19 min walk
19th St Station - 23 min walk
Restaurants
Tacos Mi Rancho - 2 min walk
Pho King - 7 min walk
Cam Huong Cafe - 10 min walk
The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill - 10 min walk
Mad Oak - 9 min walk
About this property
Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt
At Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of San Francisco Bay and Jack London Square. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and on-the-go breakfast on weekends between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. Also, Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and Oakland Arena are within a short drive. Public transportation is close by: Lake Merritt Station is just 10 minutes by foot.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
70 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast on weekend mornings 7:30 AM–8:30 AM
What to do
Golfing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
Cash Breakage deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 11.60 per accommodation, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt like?
Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt is in Merritt, a short 10-minute walk from Lake Merritt Station and 19 minutes' walk from Oakland Convention Center.
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Americas Best Value Inn Oakland Lake Merritt Reviews
Reviews
5,2
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5,4/10
Cleanliness
6,2/10
Staff & service
4,6/10
Amenities
5,0/10
Property conditions & facilities
5,2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
16 February 2025
Horrible
Dirty ripped blankets, front desk person show up 15 minutes later so we can be able to check in. A lot of drug addicts and prostitution action
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 September 2024
Love it here
Verified traveller
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
05 January 2025
The room smelled terrible like mold, not cleaned stains on walls, cigarette stains on blankets loud music playing unit next to a smoking marijuana with a DJ speaker walls with rattling we literally lasted not even an hour. We walked out and booked elsewhere.
Drug activity all over property
Julio
Julio, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
09 July 2024
Comfort and great location
Economical and comfortable. Great location
WILLIAM
WILLIAM, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 September 2024
Love it
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
08 July 2024
Room was fine and staff was helpful
Josh
Josh, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
29 October 2024
That's the worst property I have ever stayed at. Terrible.
Danilo
Danilo, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
15 November 2024
Ok
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
29 September 2024
I don't normally stay at this specific location because of the
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 April 2024
Staff was great!
Josh
Josh, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
08 August 2024
Roach hotel
Place had roaches and bugs
Linton
Linton, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 April 2024
It was a short and nice walk to and around the lake and park.
Kent
Kent, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
19 September 2024
The room was smoky:(it stank
Ani
Ani, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
23 January 2025
The Hotel From Hell
Worst Hotel ever. in the 1st room assigned to us the heater did not work. got a replacement room that did not have a shower curtain. Dirty towels on the bathroom floor. Unflushed toilet. only hot faucet in the sink worked not the cold. could not wash hands or brush teeth in the scolding hot water. electric outlets crooked - phones could not be charged. 3 floors but no elevator. Promised breakfast on Hotels.com listing is only a pot of coffee. 05:15am a boom box blasts outside our window for 20 minutes and wakes up everyone. We prepaid for 6 nights but we checked out (escaped) after the first night. Hotels. com got us only a partial refund. We Paid $652.79, received $417.52 so for one night we were charged $240.17 While the actual rate at this hotel was $74.79 per night.
This is the hotel from hell do not dare to stay there.
Jerome
Jerome, 6-night trip
6/10 Good
02 October 2024
The front desk staff left because their shift was over telling me someone would be there soon leaving no one to help check people in or out. The next employee showed up 15 minutes later.
Nora Rene
Nora Rene, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
03 October 2024
N/A
Joana
Joana, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
09 August 2024
The room had an odor. There were bold roaches in the room. They came out even when the light were on. Helpful and friendly staff.
aaron
aaron, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
30 September 2024
N/A
Joana
Joana, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
19 November 2024
Hadn't been vacuumed. Furniture was dusty. My top sheet had two holes, the blanket was torn. On the other bed, the springs on the mattress poked through. The bathroom was superficially clean. I saw a qtip stuck between back of toilet and the wall for example and I don't know what was stuck in the sink's drain. The plaster job in the bathroom was not yet finished. And the so called Continental Breakfast was an urn of coffee with a gallon of whole milk and a stack of tiny plastic juice cups. You get what you pay for true but a lot of false advertising on the part of this motel too. .
Cynthia
Cynthia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 February 2023
Professional staff, safe neighborhood, Near many legendary buildings and sites.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 March 2023
Very respectful and friendly staff and maids clean rooms and quiet
Satori
Satori, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
30 August 2024
Rip off
Danny
Danny, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 November 2023
Responses from staff were quick, and it was secure at night.