hotel with pool in El Sobrante, CA

1. Sonesta Emeryville – San Francisco Bay Bridge (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This straightforward hotel is 3.9 miles from Jack London Square and 9.8 miles from San Francisco.Contemporary-styled rooms offer free WiFi, desks with ergonomic chairs, flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas and wet bars.Social spaces include a living room-style lobby and an outdoor courtyard. The American restaurant serves breakfast and dinner as well as all-day drinks, including Starbucks coffee. There’s also a business center with workstations and printers, and 9 meeting rooms. Other amenities include an indoor heated pool, a whirlpool, an exercise room and on-site paid parking.

Things You Need to Know

  • 7 min drive to the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge
  • Guests praised the friendly, professional service
  • Guests liked the large rooms but some disliked the kitchenettes
  • Guests mentioned fitness centers 14 times
  • Guests liked the breakfast
  • Guests praised the views
  • One of the few hotels in the area with an indoor pool
  • Guests praised the bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Marita Tacan

We stayed at room 634, has a beautiful view of the Bay Bridge and the city!Located across the street of Bay Street Mall, PF Chang, California Pizza Kitchen, Burger King are among the choices of eatery, since their restaurant is closed!The hotel has a well stocked store but Trader’s Joe is just around the cornerThe beds are comfortable! The indoor pool is clean and refreshing! Laundry machines are on the second floorThe staff quickly responds to our different needs!

Matthew Wardrip

Stayed here for two nights and felt the hotel was adequate at best Clearly an older hotel that could use a renovation Checked in and the first room we got reeked of weed

Changed rooms and new room had no soap which we then had to call down to the front desk for On the day we checked out the a/c broke and room temp got up to 77 degrees We also brought out dog and was charged a $100 pet fee, which is fine, but then we come to find out when we check out that we were supposed to get a pet bed and dog bowl Would have been nice if they offered that when we arrived and not when we left Overall, a pretty poor stay and will not be staying here again

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2. The Inn at Benicia Bay

  • Address: 145 E D St, Benicia, CA 94510
  • Phone: (707) 746-1055
  • Ratings: 4.8 (45 reviews) Excellent
  • Website : The Inn at Benicia Bay
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 11:00 AM
  • Quick Summary: Refined B&B in a Victorian-era home offering bright suites, some with saunas, plus a garden area.

About this hotel

Set in a Victorian house dating from the 1850s, this polished bed-and-breakfast is a 6-minute walk from Benicia Capitol State Historic Park, 11 miles from the Carquinez Strait and 1 mile from the I-780.The 7 bright and airy suites offer free Wi-Fi, TVs and minifridges, as well as whirlpool tubs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some suites add patios, balconies or decks; others have 4-poster beds, vaulted ceilings and/or saunas.Continental breakfast is served at a nearby sister hotel. There’s also a garden area with seating.

Things You Need to Know

  • The bright and airy rooms have refrigerators and microwaves
  • 9 min drive to Benicia State Recreation Area
  • Guests praised the service, which has a concierge

Feedback From Real Customers

Liz Koenig

The Inn at Benicia Bay is a gem, and we can’t wait to come back We got married in Benicia in June 2022, and all of the bridesmaids + me and my now-husband stayed at the Inn at Benicia Bay We did all of our wedding preparations at the Inn, and held a farewell breakfast in the beautiful courtyard the day after the wedding

From the day we wandered in and met Tracee 10 months before the wedding, we’ve had an incredible experience Tracee is so kind, attentive, and communicative, and even invited us to visit the inn the week before the wedding so we could walk through the rooms and talk through details On the wedding weekend, Michael was manning the inn, and he was incredible Like Tracee, he was incredibly attentive and thoughtful, and went way above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing stay The rooms themselves were beautiful, the courtyard was gorgeous, and the breakfast from the Italian bakery/restaurant were incredible We can’t wait to come back!

Philip York

We had an amazing time at our recent visit at the Inn at Benicia Bay The staff were friendly and extremely helpful The Cafe served up amazing food and drinks

Breakfast was a nice touch to our stay One of the things that really impressed us was the grounds themselves Beautiful inside and out and they have really been able to create a peaceful vibe Will definitely go back for another stay

Cheryl Gourley

The area is beautiful and Tracee and Dennis are so welcoming that you will feel like family! The Italian bistro is so authentic and the coffee is absolutely perfect I love the style of the themed rooms, lofted ceilings, hand-crafted soap, and sunny patios everywhere Not to mention the most important part: a super comfortable extra large bed

This is a great idyllic inn and is located right downtown and by the harbor so you don’t have to drive I have come over and over and still look forward to the stay I would love to have a family reunion here next year It looks like it could be a great venue as well

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3. Holiday Inn Express Benicia, an IHG Hotel (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Located 1-block from I-780, this contemporary hotel is a 6-minute drive from the offices of Linn Star Transfer and 9.2 miles from Six Flags Discovery Kingdom amusement park.Modern rooms come with flat-screen TVs and desks, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Kids 19 and under stay free with an adult and there’s free WiFi in every room, as well as a choice of hard and soft pillows.The facility also offers a free breakfast bar, fitness/business centers, and guest laundry, plus free parking.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests liked the clean rooms, which have TVs
  • The rooms have microwaves and coffee makers
  • 6 min drive to Benicia State Recreation Area
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a fitness center
  • The fitness center has elliptical machines and treadmills

Feedback From Real Customers

D G

Management is great and the rooms are typical My breakfast experience was enough for me to check out early and go somewhere else I had stayed at this location many many nights with no issues but the staff pointed me out specifically for not having a mask on with 4 other guests in the area without their mask so just be far with everyone across the board

Nick Havens

The woman at the front desk, Jasmin, has been awesome She has helped me with even some of my strange requestsThe hotel has an interesting layout that’s unlike most hotels I’ve been to

There’s an upper enclosed patio surrounded by rooms and it’s a pleasant area to get away from your room The woman preparing breakfast is very friendly every morning and everything stayed well-stocked for my entire 2-week stay

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4. Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

In a striking tower building on a bustling downtown street, this polished all-suite hotel with views of San Francisco Bay is next to Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. It’s 2 minutes’ walk from a BART station and a block from University of California, Berkeley.Contemporary 1- and 2-bedroom suites have Wi-Fi, TVs and kitchens, plus living rooms with sofabeds. Upgraded suites feature bay views.A rooftop restaurant/bar has views of the bay. Other amenities include a gym and a convenience store. Breakfast, and parking with electric charging stations are available.

Things You Need to Know

  • Walking distance to the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive and the University of California, Berkeley
  • 2 min walk to nearest transit
  • The hotel has a concierge
  • The fitness center has weight machines
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a casino
  • The hotel has a game room

Feedback From Real Customers

Sunny Patel

I started 4 nights and loved it The suites are huge and the whole hotel is new and modern Lots of tech in the rooms ( automatic blinds, card activated lights, multiple TVs)

The breakfast is nice but I wish they would change it up a few times a week Tastes great though The front desk service team is very helpful and kind The overnight parking rate is very expensive but we didn’t have a car so didn’t impact me this time The shower was phenomenal Two independent shower heads! The kitchenette is cute and the included pots and dishes were clean

Prachi Bengeri

I had a wonderful stay at the Residence Inn Berkeley All the front desk staff was very courteous and kind Due to my flight schedule, I needed an early check in and late check out, both of these requests were promptly honored

The rooms are spacious and comfortable Breakfast was great The location of this hotel is perfect! So many good restaurants around, walkable to UC Berkeley, steps from the BART station and my room had a gorgeous view of the bay The only slight con is that being in the middle of downtown, you’ll hear a lot of traffic and emergency vehicle noise Other than that, a fabulous stay I would certainly stay here again

john gartman

The location… Amazing! The room with view is a 10 Finally a great hotel in Berkeley

This will be my go to spot when visiting my sister…We are Marriott platinum and this is by far the nicest Residence Inn I’ve stayed atStaff was friendly and attentive Great roof top restaurant and view Nice open floor plan checkin and easy and quick valet service

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5. Hotel Shattuck Plaza (4-star hotel)

  • Address: 2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
  • Phone: (510) 845-7300
  • Ratings: 4.3 (842 reviews) Very good
  • Website : Hotel Shattuck Plaza
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 12:00 PM
  • Quick Summary: Stately hotel offering modern quarters with free Wi-Fi, plus a refined restaurant & a bar.

About this hotel

Set in a mission-style building dating from 1910, this sophisticated hotel is less than a block from the Downtown Berkeley BART station and a 5-minute walk from UC Berkeley.Modern rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus coffeemakers, and desks with ergonomic chairs. Some rooms have views of San Francisco Bay. Suites add separate living spaces. Room service is available.Perks include a fitness center, a restaurant featuring organic California cuisine, and a lounge offering hand-crafted cocktails.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests liked the clean rooms but some thought they were small
  • Guests liked the beds
  • 4 min walk to the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
  • Guests liked the friendly service
  • Guests mentioned “cocktails” 10 times
  • The hotel has a boutique store

Feedback From Real Customers

Jacob Mata

Wonderful on every level A kind and caring staff Great bar in the lobby

Cozy rooms and great prices The staff really makes the experience the best They really want to make sure you are having a good time, not just in the hotel but when you leave as well They always welcome you back and wish you a good day or night when you go out Will definitely come back

Joanne Carusi

The hotel is very pretty and has held onto the original charm The staff is also very kind!The room was furnished nicely but was on the smaller side The door that connected our room with the one next door had a 2+ inch gap at the bottom and you could see into the next room, we stuffed a blanket under it to keep out the excess noise and from the people staying in the room from seeing into our space

The walls are thin so both our neighbors chatting sounded like people were in the room with us The bathroom was tiny and not practical at all There was no bathroom counter space as the bowl sink took up almost all the room and there were no hooks anywhere to hang your towels so we ended up grabbing hangers from the closet and hanging our towels from the shower curtain, otherwise our towels never dried on the shelf provided The TV barely worked and was glitchy every time we tried to use it The neighborhood is super convenient with delicious restaurants and coffee all around but it’s not super safe and very dirty If your looking for a quiet/private stay and for your room to be more then just aesthetically pleasing then this is not the place for you The price is too high for what is offered here I wouldn’t stay again unless it was a very short stay and/or the price was decreased by at least 1/3

Bill Leys

Beautiful hotel right downtown in Berkeley Easy walk to restaurants and shops in the neighborhood and Bart is right there at the corner for access all around the bayGreat old hotel with beautiful details and it’s obviously well cared for and loved

It’s clean it’s appealing the rooms are nice great bed to sleep onDefinitely worth the money when compared to other hotels in the area and the reviews they haveWill be back next time I’m coming to Berkeley

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6. Four Points by Sheraton San Francisco Bay Bridge (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Off Interstate 580 and facing San Francisco Bay, this informal hotel is 6 miles from the Oakland Museum of California and 9 miles from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.Unfussy rooms provide free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and microwaves, plus tea and coffeemakers. Some have balconies with bay views; upgraded rooms add minifridges and pull-out sofas.Parking is complimentary. There’s a casual cafe and a cozy lobby bar, as well as a convenience store. Other amenities include a fitness center, a hot tub and an outdoor pool. Breakfast is available for a surcharge.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the beds
  • 6 min drive to the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge
  • Guests praised the clean rooms but some thought they were small
  • Some guests complained about the bathrooms
  • Guests liked the friendly service
  • The fitness center has free weights and treadmills
  • One of the few hotels in the area with an outdoor pool
  • Guests praised the cozy bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Ms Lil Booty aka The Sexxy Foodie

The property is small however it’s still decent and super close to tons of Shopping and Restaurants, not including the Bay St Mall which is only a 2min walk from the hotel There’s ample security patrol, and they lock the doors from dust to dawn basically and you’ll need your key to get on the elevators The view from the 7th (highest floor) was lovely, it’s always nice to see the San Francisco Bay Area!! I was lucky to stay for breakfast which was complimentary and the full hot breakfast was available

the portion was small to me but it was complimentary 🤗 I may stay again in the future

Nicky Robinson

I initially didn’t think that the hotel I picked for a wedding hotel block would matter that much, but I can’t overstate how happy I am that we ended up picking Four Points We had a huge block–50 rooms John Yee, the Director of Sales, was amazing to work with

He helped us resolve numerous issues, such as someone booking four rooms when they meant to book five He coordinated with our wedding shuttle buses as well The rest of the staff was great, too The rooms were also nice–they were clean and modern, but not in an IKEA way Many wedding guests told us how much they liked the hotel and how helpful they were I don’t think that’s normalWorth noting: We had so many rooms and most people were booking king rooms, so eventually Four Points started running out of king rooms and the procrastinators got stuck with double rooms Probably not usually an issue

Amy Chaffin

The hotel clerk at check-in was kind But what the website advertised and what we got were 2 very different thingsWe reserved a corner balcony room

Unfortunately the balcony view consisted of a storage shed, some trash cans, and nearby Powell Street Bottom line, if you pay for the corner, it is not worth it if you end up on the 2nd floorThis situation would have been fine for work travel For leisure, because leisure time is so rare for us, we were hoping for something more consistent with the website photo

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7. Bancroft Hotel

  • Address: 2680 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
  • Phone: (510) 549-1000
  • Ratings: 4.2 (148 reviews) Very good
  • Website : Bancroft Hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 12:00 PM
  • Quick Summary: Laid-back hotel offering cozy rooms & event space, plus complimentary breakfast & Wi-Fi.

About this hotel

Set in a 1928 Craftsman-style building, this casual hotel is across the street from the UC of Berkeley campus and 1 mile from the nearest BART station.The cozy rooms feature custom furniture based on the original architect’s drawings, plus flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and 1920s bathtubs. Some have balconies. All include green features such as non-VOC paint, organic cotton bedding, curtains made from recycled soda bottles and locally made organic soaps.A breakfast that includes house-made granola is complimentary. Additional amenities include event space and a business center.

Things You Need to Know

  • The rooms have kitchenettes
  • 14 min walk to the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
  • Guests praised the service
  • Guests praised the breakfast

Feedback From Real Customers

Bridget Floyd

This is such a charming hotel! I would definitely stay here again! As others mentioned, there is no elevator or A/C but it’s an older historic building so that’s understandable We actually enjoyed being able to open the windows and let in the fresh Berkeley air Parking was $15 overnight which is reasonable for the area

If you want a cookie cutter room you should stay at the Hyatt in Emeryville, if you want a cute, European-style hotel close to campus this is the perfect place!

Mark Chrystal

I traveled 2250 miles from Pittsburgh to help my son move out of the nearby dorms, only to arrive as agreed in my reservation to find that the doors were chained shut They took my reservation for a 2-night stay, but there was no access to the hotel and nobody would answer a phone call or email I have never had this experience at a hotel before

I was pretty amazed

Menu Mystique

The building is old and dilapidated It’s dark and depressing inside, feels like my Grandmother’s attic I don’t like this place, it feels unhealthy and someone would certainly do better renting either a modern room that’s has simple, common amenities OR, if one prefers something less corporate (as I assume some readers of this review might be hoping for), there are many other options close by which will certainly be more enjoyable

Additionally, if you own a car, this place isn’t for you The parking lot is a joke, too tight, too small, trying to squeeze every space they can make in order to maximize revenue by charging ridiculously high prices for parking There is a kitchen downstairs but please be aware that it’s old, not up to modern standards and is overall a health risk

8. East Brother Light Station

  • Address: 1900 Stenmark Dr, Richmond, CA 94801
  • Phone: (510) 233-2385
  • Ratings: 4.8 (64 reviews) Excellent
  • Website : East Brother Light Station
  • Check-in time: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 11:00 AM
  • Quick Summary: East Brother Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on East Brother Island in San Rafael Bay, near the tip of Point San Pablo in Richmond, California. It marks the entrance to San Pablo Bay from San Francisco Bay.

About this hotel

In a lighthouse station on East Brother Island in San Francisco Bay, this quirky B&B is 3 miles from I-580 and 11 miles from Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. Marin Island National Wildlife Refuge is 13 miles away.Individually styled rooms with bay views and quaint, homey decor provide shared, private or en suite bathrooms; some have views over the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge and San Francisco. Baths and showers are available to guests staying 2 nights or more.Breakfast includes fruit, pastries and homemade granola. Champagne and a 4-course dinner, as well as a guided tour, parking and boat transfers to and from the island, are included.

Things You Need to Know

  • 22 min drive to the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge
  • Guests praised the service
  • Guests praised the breakfast
  • The hotel has a game room

Feedback From Real Customers

Natalie C

I had such a terrific time at the lighthouse with my mother for her belated Mother’s Day/birthday present This not-so-hidden gem is absolutely spectacular in its views, the quaint ambiance, its history, and the phenomenal partners that are currently running it – Stephanie and Bryan Not to mention, the food is amazing!!! It was all home made! We had a delicious appetizer, followed by a dinner of lentil soup, (so good even my mom liked it – who normally hates lentils) stuffed mushrooms, sole, and an English version of a Panna Cotta

Breakfast the next morning was a spinach and egg souffle-type concoction, fresh fruit, almond cake, and fried tomatoes I cannot emphasize enough what a wonderful place this is! I’m planning on returning!

Evan Huntzinger

Wife and I visited in May 2022 and stayed in the Marin Room The first story rooms have limited views and the SF Room, although a second story room, has limited SF view because of Richmond Bridge Marin Room has unobstructed view of Mt Tamalpais and West Brother Island

Bed too soft and small for my taste, but was adequate for one night I always bring my rock pillow when I travel Good thing I did for this trip because the lighthouse pillows were flat Our caretakers were knowledgeable, engaging and good chiefs If you’re a snacker, bring your supply For clothes, pack layers, bring a wind breaker, bring hats/beanies, assume it’ll be windy and assume it’ll be chilly NOTE: between October 1st and April 31 (verify end date) the fog horn blows for 5 seconds every 30 seconds, 24/7!

M S

Had an absolutely wonderful time! Spectacular service, uniqueness of everything from the boat ride to the rooms, nature, dinner and breakfast The hor d’oeuvre platter with champagne welcome was great! There are souvenirs you can purchase The demonstration of the fog horn was LOUD (ear protection is given) but so neat! Dining at the table and meeting the other guests was enjoyable, and before the meals, a bell 🔔 is rung outside to let you know when the meal is ready

So cool to escape to a cute island Red or white wine is served after champagne and that is refilled often with the bottles downstairs if you’d like more Coffee is ready at 6am, breakfast is 820am Seals, pelicans, seagulls, ospreys, oh my! Hehe binoculars are in all the bedrooms Wear layers, it gets chilly with the consistent wind Need was comfortable, sheets were quality and smooth So lucky and fortunate to be able to stay here If love to come back again for another chill, lovely time Thank you, Brian and Stefanie! They’re so knowledgeable, kind, warm and such wonderful hosts Learning about the history, the mechanics of how the fog horn works The detail of the napkins and how they were folded to look like a sailing boat ⛵️ You two really rock! Thank you both for such a memorable time and to all of the volunteers & people that do the upkeep of this precious and rare landmark!

9. Berkeley City Club (3-star hotel)

  • Address: 2315 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
  • Phone: (510) 848-7800
  • Ratings: 4.5 (515 reviews) Excellent
  • Website : Berkeley City Club
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 11:00 AM
  • Quick Summary: Elegant lodging with an indoor pool & a French restaurant, plus breakfast & parking.

About this hotel

Situated a block from the University of California Berkeley, this 1929 hotel was originally the Berkeley Women’s City Club, and is a 10-minute walk from the nearest BART station and 17 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge.Simple, homey rooms are TV-free and furnished with antiques and old-world decor. Suites include separate sitting areas. They all offer Wi-Fi and city views, and some provide views of the bridge.There’s a heated indoor pool, a TV room, a French restaurant and a cocktail lounge. Parking and continental breakfast are available.

Things You Need to Know

  • 9 min walk to the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
  • Some guests complained about the air conditioning
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests praised the French restaurant
  • Guests liked “gardens”, mentioned 10 times in reviews
  • Guests praised the architecture
  • Guests liked the breakfast

Feedback From Real Customers

Harnek Singh

We stayed here during a recent trip to BerkeleyVery nice and clean with great architectural details Beautiful courtyard gardens to relax and acceptable breakfast included in the price

Nice staff We needed a change a date to our reservation just a day before getting here, and we were allowed to check out little later than the time Lots of interesting places to eat nearby Good sunset views over SF

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10. Courtyard by Marriott Richmond Berkeley (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This straightforward hotel is 2.9 miles from the San Pablo Lytton Casino and 3.3 miles from Wildcat Canyon Regional Park.Contemporary-styled rooms offer free WiFi, desks, flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas.Social spaces include a living room-style lobby. The American restaurant serves breakfast and dinner as well as all-day drinks, including Starbucks coffee. There’s also a business center with workstations and printers, and 5 meeting rooms. Other amenities include an outdoor heated pool and hot tub, an exercise room and free on-site parking.

Things You Need to Know

  • The rooms have coffee makers
  • 6 min drive to Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
  • Guests praised the service
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a restaurant
  • Guests mentioned “Bistro” 14 times
  • The fitness center has elliptical machines and weight machines
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a pool
  • Guests liked the bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Dasasin Johnson

This hotel is solid I’m staying here for almost 4 weeks (for work) and I think that in itself makes it a tad difficult to enjoy With that being said the staff have all been great

The cleaning crew has been nice and have only missed my room once when I wanted it to be cleaned It sucks that there isn’t a free breakfast, but the 24hr snack zone stash by the front that has been very useful

11. Shorelight Inn (3-star hotel)

  • Address: 153 W E St, Benicia, CA 94510
  • Phone: (707) 297-6313
  • Ratings: 4.3 (48 reviews) Very good
  • Website : Shorelight Inn
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 11:00 AM
  • Quick Summary: Polished rooms with traditional decor, some with terraces & bay views, plus a bar & a lounge.

About this hotel

Dating from the the turn of the 20th century, this genteel B&B overlooks Carquinez Strait and is 5 minutes’ walk from Benicia Capitol State Historic Park. It’s also 1 mile from Highway 780.Elegant suites are individually designed and feature refined traditional furnishings. All come with free Wi-Fi, separate sitting areas and wet bars, along with tea and coffeemaking facilities, microwaves and minifridges. They also have ceiling fans, and some rooms include in-room jetted baths, terraces and bay views.Breakfast is served in the dining room. Other amenities include a bar and a lounge.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the rooms, which have refrigerators
  • The rooms have microwaves and coffee makers
  • 10 min drive to Benicia State Recreation Area
  • Guests praised the breakfast

Feedback From Real Customers

Cynthia Germono

In terms of location and overall cleanliness, Shorelight Inn gets 5 stars I can admit that the view from our Suite was absolutely gorgeous, providing amazing sunset views from the balcony We picked this location because we fell in love with the vintage aesthetic and thought it would fit perfectly with our wedding theme

Unfortunately our overall experience with the staff on our wedding day is what merits a 1 star reviewWe booked this suite in the summer of 2021, letting the Inn know we were in search of a Honeymoon Suite for our Fall 2021 wedding They seemed very accommodating at the time, excited to have another wedding stay at their location We advised via phone that the Bride (myself) would also be using the Suite to get ready with her Bridal Party the day of the wedding There were no objections to this when the reservation was madeThe day of the wedding, my maid of honor was helping guide my bridal party, photographer and videographer to the suite This went on without incident all morning and really didn’t have everyone arrive until about after 9am, close to 10am Not once did we crash into other guests But apparently the photographer was talked to by the staff in a way that made them feel uncomfortable, so they decided to just stay in the room to avoid upsetting them further That made me very upset because 1) we had booked the room MONTHS in advance with the understanding we would be capturing the day at the suite 2) the staff did not come to talk to ME directly Whatever – the morning continued and we were out of the Inn by 130pm to continue with my wedding dayMy husband and I returned at 11pm to the Inn after picking up some fast food after our wedding We were dropped off and since my husband stayed elsewhere the night before, he still needed to bring up not only our dinner, but also his luggage and a handful of things we received at the reception Of course, I was in my full wedding gown so my husband decided it would be best for him to help me get upstairs to the suite so I can sit while he brought up our things We were not drunk, we were quiet upon entering My husband had to make maybe 2 or 3 trips downstairs since I could not help him He was as quiet as possible as to not cause a disturbanceOnce he shut the door behind him, we chatted briefly and quietly (not even a minute or 2) as we were still so elated from JUST getting married We got a knock on the door and a staff member told us very rudely to please keep it down, that it was VERY late and the guests were sleeping My husband apologized, making note that we LITERALLY had just returned from our WEDDING reception and we were just trying to get settled inThat interaction left such a poor impression for us We stayed in the suite the rest of the weekend and did not bother interacting with the staff after that Literally all weekend, it felt like a ghost town We heard no other guests Even the few times we exited the room for a walk, we didn’t crash into anyone – not even staff The experience made me so sad that even months after the wedding, it was the one thing about my wedding day that was the downside to everything What sucks even more is that I very much wanted to share the beautiful pictures and video taken of this place in case others wanted to use this as their Wedding Suite – but I do not recommend anyone to use this Inn We did not feel welcomed and we will not be returning to this establishment

Rebecca Bar

We stayed at the Shorelight Inn while attending a friends wedding in town First and foremost, the owners of this inn made an overtly racist comment to a member of our groupSecond, we stayed in one of the downstairs rooms, which we learned after arriving shares a door and wall with the breakfast area

Guests and inn employees were extremely loud beginning at 7:30 am, making it impossible to sleep in When we came out of the room and asked if they woke us up, staff was unapologetic and actually laughed at our frustrationIf all of that isn’t enough to have you stay elsewhere, I would describe the rest of the inn as “fine” Dated but serviceable But you should take your money elsewhere

Jake Reinert

Absolutely gorgeous place and area to stay Highly recommend The hosts are friendly and accommodating, the room was clean and comfortable

I stayed in the sunset room and loved the vintage decor and large bath tub They have a mini fridge in the lobby with free water and beer It’s is right on a mini trail right on the water, and is such a great place to watch the sunset Hope to be back someday!

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12. Union Hotel (3-star hotel)

  • Address: 401 1st St, Benicia, CA 94510
  • Phone: (707) 746-0110
  • Ratings: 4.1 (154 reviews) Very good
  • Website : Union Hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:30 PM
  • Check-out time: 11:30 AM
  • Quick Summary: Quaint 1852 hotel offering polished, Victorian-style rooms with antiques, plus free breakfast.

About this hotel

A 1-minute walk from the waterfront, this quaint 1852 hotel in downtown Benicia is a 6-minute drive to Interstate 780 and 35.4 miles from San Francisco.The 12 elegant, Victorian-style rooms are individually decorated with antique furnishings. All have en suite bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs, free WiFi, TVs and coffeemakers. Some rooms have microwaves, minifridges, 4-poster beds and/or water views.Amenities include complimentary continental breakfast served in the period lobby.

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  • Guests liked the rooms
  • 10 min drive to Benicia State Recreation Area
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a restaurant
  • Guests mentioned beds 10 times
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Ryan Privee (Paranormal Adventures)

Nice clean historic hotel Nobody was around when I arrived around 4:30pm which was odd but the staff left a key and note (it was a weekday) I stayed in the “Ghost Adventures” room Wild Peony

They obviously exaggerated how “scary” this place is as it wasn’t scary at all and I slept comfortably I will say some of the spirit voices I got weren’t exactly friendly, I heard some “will you leave/go?” But just grouchy spirits, nothing malevolent They were active lighting up paranormal equipment in an intelligent manner so I do recommend this location to paranormal enthusiasts, but if you aren’t into ghost hunting you have nothing to fear as you probably won’t experience anything if you aren’t trying to interact It’s a great location near the water, restaurants and shops There’s a nice public garden across the street and the food in the restaurant under the hotel is quite good The staff at the restaurant have ghost stories too

its me

This place is really old and kind of funky but that’s the whole point of staying there I mean it’s really old the building’s probably from 1911 or something I heard it was haunted when I went to a restaurant nearby to eat but I really felt a great vibe when I walked into my room and I had a great time in the city of Benicia everybody was so friendly I would definitely go back in fact I can’t wait to go back

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13. Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Overlooking San Francisco Bay, this contemporary hotel is 3 miles from the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, and 12 miles from Golden Gate Park.The casual rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks, as well as minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. All have sofas (some are pull-out). Upgraded rooms offer separate sitting areas; some have bay views. Suites add living rooms.Hot breakfast is available. Amenities include a 24-hour gym and a cafe/cocktail bar. Parking is available for a surcharge.

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  • Guests praised the beds
  • 15 min drive to the University of California, Berkeley
  • Guests liked that this hotel is near shopping
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests praised the restaurant
  • Guests mentioned “shopping malls” 18 times
  • Guests praised the fitness center, which has weight machines
  • Guests praised the cafe bar

Feedback From Real Customers

GALXE

It felt nice to be in a clean, fresh room! I didn’t see one spec of dirty Love the scent of the shampoo and the bar of soap! Yum! The only reason why I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because the tv didn’t have any channels

they did send someone up to help but he couldn’t get it working then they called my room and asked if we want to switch rooms… I had 5 kids with me and we all had just brought our stuff in and got off the road from a 4-5 hour drive didn’t want to move especially after feeling how comfy the beds were 😅 maybe y’all should have housekeepers double check the TVs are working properly before checking in guests I would expect the TV to work if y’all gonna charge me $52142 for 2 nights Oh there isn’t a microwave either 🙁 they have a fridge but no microwave in room to warm up food :/They have very little parking space around the hotel but they do have an overflow parking garage right next to the hotel But other than that everything was great Especially the customer service! Sorry for the other guests that had to hear me and the kids 😅Thank y’all so much though ❤️‍🔥 definitely would recommend others to stay here

Carlotta Fernbush

We stayed here for 2 weeks The rooms are very clean & so quiet, we got great sleep here every night All the hotel associates were just great

All smiles & so pleasant all the time Darlynn (spelling?) Is absolutely amazing! She made us feel so welcome, not just at check-in, but every day we were there We’ve stayed at hotels all over the country for work & she is probably my favoriteThe hotel is in a great location, so close to SF & Oakland for sightseeing My only negative feed back would be the extreme lack of parking & no microwaves in the rooms Otherwise, we had a great stay

Aryan Sood

Great hotel for stay Spacious rooms, 24/7 accessible gym, modern look, and very good staff service The location is also great with shops on the same street and the AMC Bay Street is a mere 5 minute walk from the hotel

The breakfast leaves some things to be desired, and isn’t as expansive as most other continental breakfast One major issue was that the eyehole on the room’s door was reversed and completely unsafe since anyone could see everything in the room from outside, but the guest services immediately sent someone to fix the issue

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14. Best Western Plus Heritage Inn (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

Off I-780, this relaxed hotel is 10 miles from both Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Waterworld California. It’s 11 miles from the John Muir National Historic Site.Laid-back rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus microwaves, fridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms and suites add kitchenettes, whirlpool tubs and/or balconies.Freebies include hot breakfast, regular evening socials, and parking for cars and large vehicles. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness room, in addition to meeting rooms and a business center.

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  • Guests praised the clean rooms, which have refrigerators
  • The rooms have coffee makers and microwaves
  • 6 min drive to Benicia State Recreation Area
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests praised the breakfast
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a fitness center
  • The fitness center has weight machines and free weights
  • One of the few hotels in the area with an outdoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

John St. Pierre

Honestly, I was surprised with how nice this Best Western was The rooms were clean, spacious (for a hotel room) and well-maintained, there was plenty of light, a decent-sized TV, a refrigerator and microwave in the room There was also a surprisingly nice fitness center, and a decent complimentary breakfast each morning

The staff was super friendly and helpful and this hotel was close to everything in Benicia I will definitely be staying here the next time business brings me to town

Joel Ricca

Awful place Expensive too There was a party of hotel guests right outside our window signing, drinking, yelling, smoking until 3am! I complained on the phone at midnight and 1am

Nothing changed I went o the front desk in person at 2am to complain and the manager promised to do something about it Nothing changed They kept me up until well after 3am and the management did not care except to say ‘we’re sorry’

Misty Gilbert

If I could give it zero stars I would We flew into San Francisco from being in Hawaii for a week and stayed here on the way home My 2 kids and I got bed bug bites all over arms and my son on his face as well

My husband informed the front desk of the bed bugs when we left The next day I followed up by trying to contact the manager I was given a phone number to call Geraldine I left a message and now two days later no call back I called again today to make sure they are taken care of it and spoke with Karime She advised me that the housekeeper checked and did not find any bed bugs, but she did say they changed the sheets (I would hope so bed bugs or not) We were in room 223 I would steer clear of this hotel

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