The Best Hotels Closest to Oakland Zoo in Oakland for 2026

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A round, yellow building with a red roof and a glass door entrance.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

A bathroom with a mosaic tile wall, a window with a Visa sign, and a no-smoking sign.

A neatly made bed with a green bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a drawer, a framed picture above the bed, and a door to the left.

1. Harris Motel

1.1 km from Oakland Zoo

Mark

￥10,796

￥12,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A room with a bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A room with a bed, a window, a door, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

2. Commodore motel

1.1 km from Oakland Zoo

Mortisha

￥27,728

￥31,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned quilt, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

A parking lot with two cars parked in front of a building with multiple floors and balconies.

A neatly folded white towel with a cluster of white flowers on top.

3. Crown Lodge Motel Oakland

1.3 km from Oakland Zoo

"Indeed, the condition of the accommodation was unsanitary. The linens and blankets were tattered, with visible stains. The overall state of the place was extremely poor. Despite our complaints to the management, all they offered was a replacement set of linens and blankets, which were also unclean. We opted not to spend the entire night there and sought a refund. Regrettably, there is no mechanism in place for me to share photographic evidence of the numerous issues, including widespread mildew...

Ronald

￥16,904

￥19,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a television.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.

A street view with a parked car, buildings with balconies, and a clear sky.

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

4. Parklane Motel

2.3 km from Oakland Zoo

Fuhua

￥11,318

￥12,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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.

5. Premier Inn & Suites

1.2 km from Oakland Zoo

Lance

￥13,534

￥16,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, comfortable seating, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

Airport District, 5.4 km from Oakland Zoo

Emelly

￥20,179

￥23,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A stone facade entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a brick-paved area.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a parking area.

A lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a reception desk.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a stone facade and a flat roof.

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

Airport District, 5.5 km from Oakland Zoo

Roshell

￥14,517

￥18,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A Holiday Inn & Suites with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a landscaped area with flowers.

A swimming pool with a stone wall, multiple windows, and outdoor seating.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, two tables, a bookshelf, and a decorative wall.

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

8. Holiday Inn & Suites Oakland Airport by IHG

Airport District, 5.6 km from Oakland Zoo

Siddharth

￥17,795

￥22,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and tea kettle.

A laundry room with a stainless steel refrigerator, a washing machine, and a dryer. There is a shelf and a wall-mounted dispenser.

A motel with multiple rooms, a central courtyard with plants, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

9. Motel 6 Hayward, CA – Silicon Valley Gateway

17.3 km from Oakland Zoo

Aushanay

￥11,866

￥13,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A Best Western Plus hotel entrance with a sign, a gated driveway, and a building facade.

A building with a flat roof, large windows, and a paved entrance area with potted plants.

A conference room with a long table and chairs, a kitchen area with a counter, and a door leading to another room.

10. Best Western Plus Inn of Hayward

10 km from Oakland Zoo

Alicia

￥15,057

￥17,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A row of stationary bikes in a gym with a tiled floor and a television mounted on the wall.

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

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

11. Hampton Inn Union City

18.2 km from Oakland Zoo

Richard

￥16,512

￥18,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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

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

A buffet setup with four stainless steel bowls containing different dishes, a brick wall background, and a wooden counter.

12. HYATT house San Ramon

15 km from Oakland Zoo

Eduardo

￥20,165

￥21,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Hayward

10.5 km from Oakland Zoo

Adrian

￥19,712

￥22,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned carpet, and a large window providing natural light.

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.

14. Sonesta Select San Ramon

15.7 km from Oakland Zoo

Randy

￥12,472

￥14,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

A sign for The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay, featuring a bird and wave design.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and multiple parking spaces.

A heated outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a fence and a building with illuminated signs.

15. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

7.1 km from Oakland Zoo

Judy

￥12,761

￥14,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A Best Western hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign and a parking lot.

A modern living room with a sofa, a desk, 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.

16. Best Western Danville Sycamore Inn

15 km from Oakland Zoo

Annette

￥19,107

￥21,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and two lamps.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a red and beige facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot in front.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, and a large building with many windows in the background.

17. Holiday Inn Express Union City (San Jose) by IHG

18.2 km from Oakland Zoo

Kayla

￥16,234

￥18,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A Comfort Inn hotel with a yellow facade, multiple balconies, and a parking lot with a sign.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a seating area with blue chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

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

18. Comfort Inn Castro Valley

8 km from Oakland Zoo

Kumba

￥15,657

￥17,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern interior with a central round table surrounded by chairs, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with a yellow table.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, ottoman, and a flat-screen TV.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

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

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland, 13 km from Oakland Zoo

Ramesh

￥21,074

￥24,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, two round tables with built-in fireplaces, and potted plants.

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

20. Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

16.6 km from Oakland Zoo

Frank

￥37,655

￥41,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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Compare popular hotels close to Oakland Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Harris Motel	7.2 Good 549 reviews	View
Commodore motel	7.0 Good 12 reviews	View
Crown Lodge Motel Oakland	6.0 138 reviews	View
Parklane Motel	4.6 4 reviews	View
Premier Inn & Suites	2.8 13 reviews	View

Top Oakland Zoo Hotel Reviews

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

8/10 Good

"住宿环境舒适，可是近路边车辆多噪集房间隔音一般"

Parklane Motel

8/10 Good

"Don't leave anything here by accident after check-out. The claim to have thrown away my $300 puff coat."

2400 - 3B2B Gated House near Zoo Coliseum FWY BART

8/10 Good

"Working with the host went very smoothly for anything that came up!"

Modern cottage with full kitchen & private patio. Close to great hiking trails!

10/10 Excellent

"Chanda communicates quickly and makes sure you are well accommodated. Couldn’t have asked for a better property or host!"

Queen Bed Non-Smoking

10/10 Excellent

"Air conditioning kept the room nice on hot days."

Hills Cottage with Panoramic Views & Hot Tub. Pet Friendly!

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful experience!"

2402 - 4B3B Gated House near Zoo Coliseum FWY BART

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay enjoyed it immensely thank you again for hosting"

Other attractions near Oakland Zoo

Rolling hills, scattered trees, and a distant windmill.

East Bay Regional Park District

4.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at East Bay Regional Park District, a lovely green space in Oakland. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

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A baseball stadium with a scoreboard, advertisements, and a crowd of spectators.

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 theater 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)

Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

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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, check out the 23 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Oakland Zoo?

Commodore motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 are there close to Oakland Zoo?

Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Oakland Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Oakland Zoo?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Oakland Zoo, head over to our customer service page.

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. Harris Motel

2. Commodore motel

3. Crown Lodge Motel Oakland

4. Parklane Motel

5. Premier Inn & Suites

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

8. Holiday Inn & Suites Oakland Airport by IHG

9. Motel 6 Hayward, CA – Silicon Valley Gateway

10. Best Western Plus Inn of Hayward

11. Hampton Inn Union City

12. HYATT house San Ramon

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Hayward

14. Sonesta Select San Ramon

15. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

16. Best Western Danville Sycamore Inn

17. Holiday Inn Express Union City (San Jose) by IHG

18. Comfort Inn Castro Valley

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

20. Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

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Top Oakland Zoo Hotel Reviews

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Parklane Motel

2400 - 3B2B Gated House near Zoo Coliseum FWY BART

Modern cottage with full kitchen & private patio. Close to great hiking trails!

Queen Bed Non-Smoking

Hills Cottage with Panoramic Views & Hot Tub. Pet Friendly!

2402 - 4B3B Gated House near Zoo Coliseum FWY BART

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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