The Best Hotels Closest to Oakland Zoo in Oakland for 2026

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1. Commodore motel

1.1 km from Oakland Zoo

Mortisha

￥11,228

￥12,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

2. Parklane Motel

2.3 km from Oakland Zoo

Fuhua

￥11,125

￥12,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

Three bottles of Magnusun Hotels body lotion and a smaller bottle, all with clear labels, placed on a white cloth.

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

3. Crown Lodge Motel Oakland

1.3 km from Oakland Zoo

Fatima

￥16,736

￥19,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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 multi-story motel with a red and beige facade, a covered parking area, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.

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.

4. Premier Inn & Suites

1.2 km from Oakland Zoo

Lance

￥13,700

￥16,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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.

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

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

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

Airport District, 5.4 km from Oakland Zoo

Adam

￥21,897

￥25,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A modern restaurant with high tables and chairs, a bar area, and a fireplace.

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

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

6. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

9.7 km from Oakland Zoo

Debbie

￥19,594

￥22,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, chairs, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

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

Airport District, 5.5 km from Oakland Zoo

Jose Manuel

￥18,646

￥23,500 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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

8. Sonesta Select San Ramon

15.8 km from Oakland Zoo

Kelly

￥14,854

￥16,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

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

9. HYATT house San Ramon

14.9 km from Oakland Zoo

Winter

￥20,069

￥21,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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.

10. Hampton Inn Oakland-Hayward

11.1 km from Oakland Zoo

Christopher

￥15,786

￥18,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

11. Best Western Danville Sycamore Inn

15 km from Oakland Zoo

Richard

￥14,822

￥16,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Hayward

10.5 km from Oakland Zoo

Ana

￥19,955

￥23,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

13. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

7.1 km from Oakland Zoo

Johalis

￥17,938

￥20,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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

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

14. Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

16.6 km from Oakland Zoo

Jennifer

￥37,475

￥41,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

15. Comfort Inn Castro Valley

8 km from Oakland Zoo

Anne

￥14,686

￥16,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A modern cafe with a central counter, wooden shelves, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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

16. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

13 km from Oakland Zoo

Bemil

￥20,069

￥23,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel reception desk with a computer, chairs, a lamp, and a plant.

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

A Holiday Inn Express building with a parking lot in front.

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

8.1 km from Oakland Zoo

Rodolfo

￥18,488

￥20,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the lobby.

A patio with metal chairs and a blue umbrella, overlooking a body of water with a view of buildings and a bridge in the distance.

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, multiple seating areas, and a view of the upper floor.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

18. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

9.8 km from Oakland Zoo

Ismael

￥20,249

￥23,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a glass partition, a round table with chairs, a floor lamp, and a green bench.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a lamp, a microwave, and a small cabinet.

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table with books, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a cabinet.

19. Holiday Inn & Suites Oakland Airport by IHG

Airport District, 5.6 km from Oakland Zoo

Nicole

￥20,069

￥25,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a living space with a sofa and armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to the Golden State' sign, a minibar, and a snack bar with various food items.

A pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a building in the background.

A modern office space with a white desk, a small shelf with a printer, and a vase with flowers.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

9.1 km from Oakland Zoo

Lilian Antonia

￥20,603

￥23,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Oakland Zoo

Property	Star rating	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 976 reviews	View

Top Oakland Zoo Hotel Reviews

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"

Fantastic 1-bedroom studio in welcoming Oakland near Oakland Zoo

10/10 Excellent

"Great place, great valuemanger at the property is great to deal with."

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

10/10 Excellent

"cozy and dreamy"

2400 - 3B2B Gated House near Zoo Coliseum FWY BART

8/10 Good

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

2 Queen Beds Non-Smoking

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet room with great air conditioning made the stay enjoyable."

Queen Bed Non-Smoking

10/10 Excellent

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

3-Bedroom Hillside Home Minutes from Oakland's Zoo

10/10 Excellent

"The host was responsive throughout the entire process. The host was available and made sure our stay went well.The property is well kept and centrally located. "

Oakland Hills Home: Artistic, Spacious, with Views, Home Office, and Gym

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful place. Had a wonderful Thanksgiving here!"

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 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 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. Commodore motel

2. Parklane Motel

3. Crown Lodge Motel Oakland

4. Premier Inn & Suites

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

6. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

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

8. Sonesta Select San Ramon

9. HYATT house San Ramon

10. Hampton Inn Oakland-Hayward

11. Best Western Danville Sycamore Inn

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Hayward

13. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

14. Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

15. Comfort Inn Castro Valley

16. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

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

18. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

19. Holiday Inn & Suites Oakland Airport by IHG

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

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Top Oakland Zoo Hotel Reviews

Parklane Motel

Crown Lodge Motel Oakland

Fantastic 1-bedroom studio in welcoming Oakland near Oakland Zoo

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

2400 - 3B2B Gated House near Zoo Coliseum FWY BART

2 Queen Beds Non-Smoking

Queen Bed Non-Smoking

3-Bedroom Hillside Home Minutes from Oakland's Zoo

Oakland Hills Home: Artistic, Spacious, with Views, Home Office, and Gym

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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