Bay Bridge Inn Oakland - Motel in Oakland - 683 W MacArthur Blvd, USA

It was a very nice-looking hotel from the outside when I arrived. The staff was very nice and friendly at check-in. It was easy to check in. The room was good. Couldn't get the TV to work. The shower had low pressure. I was kind of pressured to check out before 11am when I received a phone call from the front desk. Easy check out, no hassle.

Place needs updated really bad. Carpets need cleaned, or at least move the furniture around to clean the carpets. Not in a really safe area of town, owners were super nice though and that is a big plus. Gave me great directions to lacal places to eat or grab food for microwave.

Love this place! The family that owns this place are very nice and helpful! The rooms and bathrooms are always nice and clean. See y’all soon!

This GEM of a motel was spotless inside and out! The owner takes meticulous care of the exterior and grounds. Our room was spotless as well. The bed was very comfortable, the bathroom had a lg bright shower and ample counter space and every surface was spotless! Everyday our towels were replaced by housekeeping without request. The AC and fridge worked great we never used the microwave. We used BART daily to travel into San Fransisco which was very cheep and quick. The only negative is the area does have some spots of concern garbage etc but we felt perfectly safe during the day. I would not walk about at night .

We had a really good stay at this place! Esp for a last minute search and weekend trip to the Bay Area from LA. The bed, shelves, dressers, TV, and decor were nice, placed well, and comfortable in the room. Very useful to have a microwave and refrigerator available in the room. The space was plenty for two adults. The bathroom seemed renovated with a new shower that was also enjoyable. Everything was real clean and, although not needed, they even replaced the towels for the second night we stayed. It felt private to be on the second floor but being closest to the street got a little noisy though didn’t really bother us. Plenty of available parking included with the room, which was also safe. Yes, a few blocks around are not the best so keep in mind and avoid especially if you’re on foot and/or at night. Location is excellent for easily driving to various other points of interest (most 10-15mins away) however. The customer service for checking in was good, clear, and efficient. The inn didn’t seem too busy overall (maybe low season) and other guests staying were cordial. Great experience and would definitely recommend!

It wasn’t the roach, they are part of warm climates. It wasn’t the neighborhood, (Daytime is ok but sketchy at night). It wasn’t the desk, he was nice. It wasn’t the lack of hand towels and blow dryer or other amenities listed in the description for the two queen bed room. It wasn’t even the 2” gap under the door which we filled with newspaper. Although the linens were clean and the mattresses were covered in protective allergen mattress encasements, the pillows inside the cases were not protected and were stained and disgusting, but the biggest issue was THE SMELL. At first we thought that someone had forgotten to flush. That wasn’t it. The smell of old sewage was overwhelming. We turned on the fan. We sprayed Febreze. We opened the window. We wore our masks. We had come in late at night after 10 hours on the road but by early am we left in a hurry. The desk refunded our money for the second night we had reserved but the smell was in our nostrils and stuck there. We were nauseated for days.

$40 more expensive than the nights inn nextdoor. But, the rooms have a microwave and mini fridge.

Great motel for the price. The neighborhood isn't great, the inn itself is clean, chill. And it's in a great location, being just down the street from downtown Oakland and the BART station which you can use to cheaply and easily get around the whole bay area. Also seems to be run by a very nice, helpful Indian family. Highly recommend if you're looking to see Oakland, San Francisco, or the greater bay area on a budget.