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

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

A motel with a red door, numbered parking spaces, and a gated entrance.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

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

0.7 mi from Oakland Zoo

Mark

£60

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

0.7 mi from Oakland Zoo

Mortisha

£67

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

0.8 mi 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

£93

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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.

4. Parklane Motel

1.4 mi from Oakland Zoo

Fuhua

£65

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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.

5. Premier Inn & Suites

0.7 mi from Oakland Zoo

Lance

£80

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

Airport District, 3.4 mi from Oakland Zoo

veronica

£122

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A marina with several yachts docked in front of a multi-story hotel with balconies.

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.

7. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

4.4 mi from Oakland Zoo

Ashley

£90

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A modern restaurant with round tables and blue chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a counter area.

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.

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

Airport District, 3.4 mi from Oakland Zoo

Naga Mallika

£105

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A conference room with a long table and chairs, a kitchen area, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

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

9. Best Western Plus Inn of Hayward

6.2 mi from Oakland Zoo

Alicia

£83

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

10. Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

10.3 mi from Oakland Zoo

MAI

£203

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

11. HYATT house San Ramon

9.3 mi from Oakland Zoo

SILVIA

£105

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

12. Comfort Inn Castro Valley

5 mi from Oakland Zoo

BELINDA

£74

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

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

9.3 mi from Oakland Zoo

Richard

£91

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Hampton Inn Union City

11.3 mi from Oakland Zoo

Richard

£91

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

15. Sonesta Select San Ramon

9.8 mi from Oakland Zoo

Monica

£83

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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

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

16. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

6 mi from Oakland Zoo

Evelyn

£114

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

A conference room with a large table, several leather chairs, and a coffee pot.

A hotel hallway with a carpeted floor, a television on a stand, a desk with drawers, and a mirror on the wall.

17. Holiday Inn & Suites Oakland Airport by IHG

Airport District, 3.5 mi from Oakland Zoo

Robert

£120

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Hayward

6.5 mi from Oakland Zoo

Adrian

£111

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

19. Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

11.2 mi from Oakland Zoo

Cydne

£146

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and signage.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a blue wall with a cityscape design.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hayward - Castro Valley by IHG

7.8 mi from Oakland Zoo

Shovan

£88

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Oakland Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Harris Motel	7.0 Good 559 reviews	View
Commodore motel	7.0 Good 12 reviews	View
Crown Lodge Motel Oakland	6.0 138 reviews	View
Parklane Motel	5.6 5 reviews	View
Premier Inn & Suites	2.6 14 reviews	View

Top Oakland Zoo Hotel Reviews

Parklane Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff can’t complain"

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!"

2402 - 4B3B Gated House near Zoo Coliseum FWY BART

10/10 Excellent

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

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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 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)

Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries 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, 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. 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. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

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

9. Best Western Plus Inn of Hayward

10. Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

11. HYATT house San Ramon

12. Comfort Inn Castro Valley

13. Best Western Danville Sycamore Inn

14. Hampton Inn Union City

15. Sonesta Select San Ramon

16. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

17. Holiday Inn & Suites Oakland Airport by IHG

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Hayward

19. Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hayward - Castro Valley by IHG

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Top Oakland Zoo Hotel Reviews

Parklane Motel

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

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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