Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

2-star hotel Great 1801 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA, 94606
Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

About Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

This completely nonsmoking motel in Oakland, California features an outdoor hot tub with a sundeck and a 24-hour front desk. Oakland Alameda County Coliseum is 10 minutes' drive away. Rooms at the Motel 6 Oakland - Embarcadero are equipped with cable TV, including extended channels, and free local calls. Each room has a work desk and refrigerators are available upon request. Free Wifi This Oakland Motel 6 is within 5 minutes' drive of Jack London Square, Coast Guard Island and the Henry J Kaiser Convention Center. Oakland Zoo is 15 minutes drive away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

3.7 / 5
Great 1023 reviews

The hotel receives mixed reviews with guests appreciating the cleanliness and marina view, but expressing concerns about safety, outdated facilities, and poor customer service. Some guests also experienced issues with the water temperature and pressure.

What guests liked
  • Cleanliness
  • Marina view
What could be better
  • Safety concerns
  • Outdated facilities and poor maintenance
  • Melissa Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    It was by the water It had mold on the ac

  • Cory Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    You get what you pay for. Very low end. I was surprised every morning that my car was not broken in to.

  • Tiffany Jun 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    The maintenance staff was kind and displayed good customer service. Great views. Quiet mornings. Staff doesnt bother you. There was blood on the bathroom wall. The room floor was left with trash. The new room was a down grade. No microwave. Ac didnt work. TV didnt work. Most definitely a prostitution hotel. Nights were loud and crazy.

  • Christian Jun 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    No security on premises. I got chased by a homeless persons dog while walking to my room.

  • Alaysia Jun 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Nothing. Too much police presence, can’t have guests, felt more like a halfway house than a motel.

  • Anthony Jun 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bad

  • Sophoa Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    This place is horrible and very scary

  • Bush Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • bilisha Jun 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Easy check in I like how they have security patrolling and also only people that has a room there can only park there is amazing and good idea for the safety for others

  • Cory Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Everything was good.

  • Felisha Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff was friendly. The location has a great section for you to enjoy the water. Easy access to the freeway. Quiet and easy parking.

  • Oyoo Jun 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Nothing Property didnt let me stay there

  • Angel Jun 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    Disappointing

  • Thoko Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The only thing that was ok was the parking. Don't rent here they don't wash their sheets

  • White Jun 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    No coffee machine. Like false advertisement

  • Felisha Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff is friendly. It was a quick check in. Very quiet wirh easy and quick access to everywhere.

  • Seán Jun 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    There is a pretty view of the marina with a walkway alongside of it. The staff were very courteous. There was plenty of parking and it was free. My spouse liked the bed but I thought it was too hard. The sheets were clean and the pillows were comfortable. I appreciated that there was a blanket on the bed. There were enough towels but only one roll of toilet paper. I am sure you can ask for another roll as needed. Bring your own shampoo and conditioner. There is no mini refrigerator. There is room for improvement in these areas: There were some stains on the walls and the floor. Part of the white grout above the shower floor was dark (needed to be cleaned). There was litter along the walkway area near the hotel along the marina. The floor mats in front of the room doors were terrible. They looked very worn out and gave us immediate bad expectations for what the room would look like. New colorful mats could improve the appearance significantly and would give a positive impression.

  • Michael Jun 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Pleasant

  • Bunnie May 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    I stayed more than a week and they would not clean my room or give me clean bed linens. They only gave me one bath towel and one face towel. Very poor service!

  • DANIEL May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    There is some upkeep that could be done to this place, but overall it was a good place to stay for a great price. I would definitely stay again.

  • Desanae May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Michael May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Just a place to lay your head at best. Room was worn down. Roach crawled across the ground on way out. Bathroom wreaked of cigarette smoke. Whole room stunk.

  • Tony May 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Passable

  • Manuel May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The staff is very kind and friendly, the location is very convenient, and the surroundings are charming and peaceful. The only thing that isn't particularly well-maintained is the facilities—perhaps due to wear and tear; the AC in my room was broken and not functioning at 100%, and the furniture and shelves were a bit battered.

  • Mei May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Thank you to Elizabeth for securing my early check in so that I could make my Day Awesome!!!! 😎💃✨

  • Don May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Expect the bare minimum. No product in the shower. Very basic linens. Old buildings with wear and tear everywhere. Friendly staff though!

  • latricia May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Room was dirty as heck, sheets had paw prints on them. When I asked the from desk if someone could clean, I was informed that house keeping wouldn’t be in until tomorrow.

  • sharolyn May 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    I picked a non-smoking room to avoid the smell. The room smelled like cigarettes and marijuana smoke even though it’s a non-smoking room. I think the smell is coming from outside the building through AC vents. We wanted to turn off the AC but buttons are missing so we couldn’t control it, it was running the whole time, one of the filters was also missing. Beds were clean.

  • Mindy May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Bring back coffee pots and microwaves No coffee pot or microwave

  • Mindy May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Bring back coffee pots and microwaves No coffee pot or microwave

  • Eliseo May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The place is a dump.

  • Marcos May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The floor for room 219 was so dirty. I stepped out of the shower, walked a few steps and. Optics the bottom of my feet were so dirty. I addressed to the front desk and not even an apology was riven.

  • Edward May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • David May 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    The HVAC in the room was not in good condition.

  • David May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    So close to the water… Nice views back to cityscape. And I believe Motel 6 is the best value for the money … no frills .. just clean rooms and friendly staff. The HVAC in the room was not in good condition.

  • Fahim May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    I like the location and view around the Hotel

  • Richard May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Property was poorly kept, a lot of "shady characters and homeless people around property. Drug consumption by guests.

  • Humberto May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Parking

  • Elias May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Very dirty and getto!

  • Virginia May 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Homeless were next to our end room.in fact the only good thing was the tv worked.no light in the bathroom. I do not recommend unless you were desperate like we were.

  • Matthew May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    was great for the stay i needed

  • Marlon May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    More clean room

  • Adreanna May 2026 · via priceline
    2/5

    The views were beautiful and staff was nice. One of our rooms was replaced upon arrival due to them being booked out and one of the rooms didn’t have AC or a working TV. There was also a cockroach and towels were dirty.

  • Drake May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    I love the location and that is on the bay. Beautiful view.

  • Adreanna May 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    The views were beautiful and staff was nice. One of our rooms was replaced upon arrival due to them being booked out and one of the rooms didn’t have AC or a working TV. There was also a cockroach and towels were dirty.

  • Karina May 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Clean room, but the bathroom had very low pressure with difficulty for flushing.

  • Diana May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Horrible service please don’t go there

  • Jamae May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good for short stay

  • Becky May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    I’ll probably stay here again, but might try the Executive Inn next door for an elevated but probably still cheap stay.

  • lovelu May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    i had a “safe” place to sleep that’s all that truly mattered. surrounding neighborhood is pretty sketchy but that’s oakland for you. pretty big drug bust outside my room on my first day which was pretty shocking, but if you need a place to sleep this is the place to be, just lock up your car.

  • JOHN-ANDREW May 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Room was clean. Toilet bowl cover had to be moved in order to flush. There were abandoned cars and homeless people living in the parking lot. I had to leave my ID in exchange to use the iron and board - and I had to go get it and walk it back… super weird. The lobby was closed to guests, so just a walk up window from the parking lot. If staff is scared, makes me feel unsafe. The AC unit in the room was damaged, and the heater didn’t work - I was freezing. The phone was ripped out of the wall, so I couldn’t call the front desk. Also, they only provide a bar of soap - and I forgot shampoo. UGH

  • Stanley May 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    No lobby, you checked in at a window, keys kept quitting on us and had to keep going to window to get them reset

  • Brea Apr 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Heating didn’t work

  • Haiman Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Me gustó lo único que tienen mucho olor a tabaco el cuarto que nos hospedamos

  • bjarte Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Hard to check in

  • Maria Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful view, staff was friendly and the housekeepers were amazing

  • Talecia Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Room heater needs repair but works. Didn't use internet I have my own so im not sure about that. Parking was fine. Definitely pet-friendly, people were walking there dogs all day lol. The staff....maybe needs a course in how to address problems. I was driving in traffic for two hours. I waited patiently for my turn and got my key only the key didn't work. Neither did the new key. I mentioned I just needed to use the restroom but the staff didn't care, they just kept giving me keys. This was after I waited over 30 minutes for someone to come back from their lunch break. The next day the key to my room stopped working after I made sure it was untouched and in the sleeve I got it in. The staff talked to me as if I did something wrong, and then felt caught off guard when I gave them the business end about it. Sorry you paid for crappy keys. Next time don't blame guests for your cheap supplies. Room doesn't come with microwave or refrigerator so don't buy food to keep in there. A lot of police activity my second day. When I went to checkout there was an Police SUV parked in the lot. It's an ok place to sleep but I wouldn't stay here too long.

  • Mike Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place if you are traveling with pets

  • Patrick Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The property is a bit worn down but the rooms are clean. If you get a room in the back you have a beautiful view of the water. Downside... there are no restaurants.

  • Pamela Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The property felt friendly and the rooms are a good size thumbs 👍

  • Alanda Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Booked a room with two queen beds and a fridge. I’ve been to this hotel plenty of times and every stay I’ve has been fairly great. The only downsides to the room I had was that the tv especially cable wasn’t good. It had static and was pausing a lot, the shower head was also shooting water from the top of the pipe. I had both issues addressed on the third day of my stay due to me leaving and coming back so I didn’t have time to complain. Between the workers I talked to and the repairman who was able to fix both issues I would say I was happy to stay there and that everything was resolved properly. I will be going back especially with my fur babies.

  • Ashley Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice staff clean rooms

  • Cristy Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Be careful if you stay longer than one night and don’t have them clean your room. We never had room service for three nights this includes no new towels or sheets either. Also I asked for a broom to sweep out the room we were on the first floor in the back grassy area so dirt and debris followed us inside our sheet and towels were dirty at checkout because they were never changed however they used this to keep my deposit of $100 and banned me from the hotel grounds all together stating that one of the towels had to be thrown away. I used the towel to wipe the floors down before checkout thinking I was cleaning it up and I reminded them every day that we needed new linens but never recieved any. The front desk kept telling me that the maids would bring them but they never did and on the second night we left the room for four hours giving them notice that we would be gone so they could clean the room it wasn’t until after we returned to our dirty room did the front desk tell me they don’t clean rooms that guests are staying in so we wasted half a day staying away for nothing. I think it’s intentional so they can pocket your deposits.

  • Iain Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    This hotel was filthy, holes in the sheets, broken toilet door, air conditioner so dirty it couldn’t be used. Entire property smells strongly of cannibis.

  • Deysi Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    There was a homeless tent next to the hotel

  • Catherine Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Easy parking

  • Dervail Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The room was gross. Blood stains and black tar stains on the sheets. Foul odor from table and bathroom. When we told staff about it they only said its non refundable. We checked out and left that night without even sleeping there. Drove 12 hours home without sleep but it was better than staying in that filth.

  • Erin Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The room was so cold even with the heat on.. the bathroom floor had gaps in the wood and my son cut his toe.

  • Michael Apr 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Bedbugs. Beginning to think this has become a standard feature at Motel 6.

  • Thoko Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The amenities were none; the rooms did not even have basic coffee makers, and there was no central Ice machine. The staff was overwhelmed and this left a bad taste in the customers ' mouths . This place can use an upgrade in so many areas

  • Brianna Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    I had an amazing stay and very relaxing by the water very very breezy environment by the lake.

  • Maria Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Welcoming pet friendly, has parking, but never have ice or vending machines don’t work. Every ting else is ok nice view !

  • Dina Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Convenient location, area was fine but the property was filthy and the room was dirty. Hair on the floor and in the bathtub. I had stayed before and the room was not dirty previously. I would not stay there again.

  • Edwin Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    For the price this was a terrible experience, not worthy price base.

  • Christopher Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Didn't need air conditioning, first room smelled like cigarettes but room was changed and it was clean and smoke free.

  • Mei Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    This room was good for a quick overnight stay.

  • jina Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Beautiful property!

  • Aline Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    I would love to visit again and stay in the same motel :)

  • Ana Mar 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    room was clean, staff was good but they dont have supplies or any amenities in the room. the ice machine it was broke.

  • Yoan Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    They didn’t give the room I pay for, and refuse to give me a refund

  • nicole Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Loved the room and view

  • Shani Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The cleaning staff and maintenance are amazing. The checkout guys and gals are awesome

  • Katherine Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Horrible

  • Fefe Feb 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    This guy can’t bang on our door demanding to get in not sure how safe it is at this time when I’m Mother’s Day at that motel six maneuvering to a different location

  • Polly Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean and comfortable

  • Celine Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    I had a wonderful stay here at the Motel 6, the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The room was well kept and serviced. Being by the waterfront was awesome too. My pets got to stay for free and were welcomed. I would recommend and would stay again.

  • Cassandra Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    the scenery at the location is really really beautifu, the water the boats just make for a really really nice backdrop

  • Nicholas Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very friendly staff. Well maintained property. Quiet. Extremely quiet. Like sleeping in a hotel & completely forgetting that you are in the city of Oakland. Proper signage of parking do’s & don’t Clean room and clean towels.

  • Jake Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Internet goes in and out. Decent area. I had to argue with the checkin people that I wouldnt need housekeeping.

  • David Feb 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Run down facility, homeless camps down the street, room had been smoked in, AC was a bit noisy, controls illegible, function questionable. Staff was helpful

  • Hugo Feb 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    They dont clean rooms

  • Jabari Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good

  • Marcos Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    I have never had this problem in a chopstick in the past this time there was a cockroach?

  • Jeff Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great stay and view. Room was convenient, clean and room service dropped of TP and towels daily. Did not go in the pool, there was a fishing pier and sail harbor behind the hotel. Some homeless but nice people on ocean sidewalk. Couple restraunts nearby you can walk to

  • Jesus Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    No good

  • Sarah Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Room was ok, typical Motel 6 but it was clean. View of boat harbor was nice. Lots of activity outside in the night, people taking and walking around at 3 am. Wouldn’t recommend for solo women or women with children traveling.

  • Ashleigh Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Room reeked of cigarette smoke. Sheets and towels were stained. Walls and floors were dirty.

  • Gina Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    YES

  • Tharon Jan 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The sheets and bed smell like pee and the sheets where nasty and had a odor.

  • Obinna Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice

  • Ben Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    parking easy, pet friendly

  • Akaisha Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    N/a

  • ANDREW Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Staff is great, the motel is old and outdated, old pillows and blankets and the A/C was falling apart: very noisy and not working very well. We got a room with a beautiful view of the Embarcadero that really helped with our stay.Thank you

  • joe Jan 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    V. Vt t v c

  • Kristina Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Location

  • Mehdi Jan 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    The employee morning shift very bad talking to guests

  • Diana Jan 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Never in my life had a check-in done at side window, like those seen at banks or drive-through pharmacies, barely able to communicate with the receptionist and 3 trips back and forth because the room door would not open. When finally the receptionist sent someone with us to the room to see why the door would not open, the staff guy showed us how to smash hard the handle with your fist, like a hammer, to actually open it. Then he was very rude, acusing us that we should have done a better job checking the door before claiming that is not opening. Although the room was clean, it smelled badly of smoke and Marijuana. The cigarette smell got into our coats and I smeled the stenched in our car, the entire drive back home. The mattress was so bad that I reached the flatbed when I sat on it, and I am only 140 lb. It was only one night stay to avoid driving at night in the rain after a late night event. You get what you pay for. I would never choose to stay at a Motel 6 again, unless I am really forced to do so.

  • Darren Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Tv didn’t work;no microwave and the heater was broken.Also the sheets were badly stained in one of the rooms

  • Tina Dec 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The Air conditioner/heater didn’t work, could see outside light between the door and the frame and under the door. There is cement /mortar on the sink. The bathroom doorframe paint is peeling, tape on the baseboard. They didn’t have any extra blankets. . I have pictures but this app won’t let me post any pictures.

  • Jeff Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The place is very run down , shifty characters around , no coffee , in room or Office … No way will I stay again !!

  • Yuliana Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Not family friendly stayed for 3 days and each day there was a new prostitute coming in and out, nice view though if you can bypass the you know

  • Adajanee Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room great staff and beautiful view of the water

  • Runfeng Dec 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Smoke in non smoke free room

  • George Dec 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Room no tv and the lack of accountability on the staffs part

  • Daniel Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    I reserved a rotal of 3 rooms.Rooms were ok, clean. According to the hotel staff, smoking is not allowed inside the rooms however in two of them there was a very strong cigarette smell

  • Christine Dec 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Our first two days were great had a wonderful relaxing experience. No one was rude or

  • Mark Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Good room for the price staff was very professional. I will stay there again.

  • Damon Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room wasn't spotless but was okay the price was nice ☺️

  • Linda Dec 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    cockroaches in room we left our luggage open for the night big mistake 😩

  • Misty Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean and the water view was nice

  • Talecia Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was great, Stephanie was really nice when checking me in. There was a little taco truck nearby to get a quick bite, and plenty of parking. Thanks!

  • Raul Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    clean room, good parking

  • Ayja Nov 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Horrible service

  • Tanya Nov 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    I booked for 2 occupancy, and it was only one chair at the table. There was hairs in the tub, and in one of the beds. Also the tub looked very dirty. There was no clock, tissues, iron or ironing board. Also, the keys, didn't work, so maintenance had to come and let us in the room. Finally, there was a used c****m on the ground in the parking lot. This was the worst experience I've ever had.

  • Pamela Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Spotless room and courteous staff.*

  • Brea Nov 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Cockroach, no fan in bathroom, ac/heating unit broken, boogers on bathroom wall, dirty floor, front door lock was also broken. I stay here frequently and this was the absolute worst

  • Michael Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Its cool quite rooms are clean and spacious, I've never had any unpleasant vibes while staying there so I'd say no worries Motel 6 is a definite Go.

  • Grace Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Amenities

  • Sheldon Nov 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    check in was novel, had to sign that would not bring someone not registered into room. I guess no local "walkers" But no shampoo in bath, really? Noisy, kind of a not so nice neighborhood

  • Fritz Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean room, staff was attentive.

  • Andrew Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    novated and pretty nice. Parking lot is spacious. Unfortunately my neighbor played loud music all night until 6 am, then it was off for 1-1/2 hours until it went back on. I barely slept.

  • Ramon Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Housekeeping does the best they can, but this place is rundow

  • J'anice Oct 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Arrived to Motel 6, and the lobby was closed for over 30 min. There was one person standing in line. Once the solo staff member returned to the lobby, he proceeding to help the gentlemen standing in line. Staff handing this gentlemen some forms and the gentlemen left the window to return to his car. I was next in line and proceeded to the window. The Staff member said, I can’t help you until the gentlemen comes back so if you don’t mind waiting. I said sure. The gentlemen returned and was assisted and he left to his assigned room. I then went back up to the window and began my check-in process. I too was handed forms to fill out which included my vehicle information. I left the window to retrieve the info and then returned back to the window. The same Solo Staff told me, I had to wait in line and the he was helping another person and because I left, it was no longer my turn to be served. I was PERPLEXED !!! I said to this Staff member, I said wait a minute, you allowed the guy standing in front of me, the opportunity to return to the window, after leaving, without losing his place in line so, what’s the deal. This Staff member huffed and puffed and damn near blew my house down! I have NEVER received such piss poor hospitality that was exceedingly unprofessional and down right RUDE. A person standing behind me was watching all this unfold and said “ I never leave reviews but I’m definitely leaving one after seeing how you were treated”!

  • Malaulilautele Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Broken appliances in room needs to be replaced.

  • Breanna Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Friendly staff, clean rooms, easy check-in and checkout.

  • Quantar Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    No comforters on the beds upon arrival, but other than that nice lake view quiet peaceful hotel.

  • Jonathan Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Only 1 person staffs the office, and he was constantly going on break and making people wait. This is ridiculous for a hotel of this size when people are checking in constantly. When I arrived the sign said Back in 15 minutes.There were 3 parties that needed to check in, so I waited an unacceptably long time which made me late for my event nearby. The room I was assigned hadn't been cleaned, so I immediately went back to the office only to find a new sign up saying Back in 30 minutes! I banged on the window and the guy finally came to help me, but he complained that he wasn't getting paid to help me because it was his lunch break. That's not my problem. While waiting I saw a young lady in a very short skirt, thong underwear, and high heels saunter across the parking lot heading for one of the rooms. It's that kind of neighborhood. Most of the other guests I saw there looked very sad and beaten down by life, as though this was their last stop before homelessness. The new room I was given had a broken AC unit; all the buttons were busted out so I couldn't turn it on. The location is excellent and the view on the water is magnificent, but the hotel itself is a disaster.

  • Louis Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Odor and over 1 hour to check in.

  • Zanah Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Welcoming to pets. Parking lot seems okay so you don't feel comfortable but don't put yourself back

  • Jim Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    I'm not sure why this motel rates so high. The rooms always smell bad from people smoking in them, everything is terribly worn down. It's not very nice at all.

  • Diana Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Good area with a great view of the boats and pier. The service was very friendly. The room however is worse for wear. You get what you pay for. The toilet seat was broken, the room smelled of smoke, the bed was dented from the middle. Floors were dirty. House keepers were super nice though. Area is in a safe side of town and as a single female I felt safe.

  • Brenda Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The rooms are old and smell. The refrigerator didn’t work, The air didn’t work neither did the TV for the little time we were there. Upon check in the staff was extremely nice.. the next day I asked a lady if we could get brochures from the lobby since it’s always locked and she told me NO .. people were loud at all hours .. it seemed more like a hang out spot than a resting place but you get what you pay for..

  • Keleani Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The staff I met upon arrival was very kind. However, the area surrounding the property made me feel unsafe. I didn’t end up spending the night because of this, but I could tell that they do their best with the property, all things considering.

  • Leslie Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Absolutely not. We didn't even spend the night, we left and found a different hotel. Sketchy, stinky, unsafe, never again Hotel 6.

  • Jalyn Oct 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The room was clean and super basic. NO REFRIGERATOR OR MICROWAVE. NO HAIR DRYER AND NO COFFEE POT. Split AC unit worked but was super loud. The staff was professional but not super friendly. Parking was far from the room and the parking lot was extremely dirty with litter and garbage lying on the ground. Most areas of parkingvlot were dark and did not feel safe. Felt that at $120 a night the room should of come with some basic amenities such as a refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, and haur dryer. There were 2 bars of soap near the sink, but NO shampoo and conditioner. Luckily I had packed my own!! Very very basic room. Good for 1 night. Bed was rock hard. 2 small pillows provided. I will look elsewhere next time for accommodations.

  • Stacey Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loitering around Motel, Clean & affordable.

  • Maria Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Beside light not working in the bathroom, no Air condition,everything else was okay and pet friendly

  • Mark Oct 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Clean

  • Pym Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Excellent pet area. Rooms old but clean!

  • vanessa Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff is always accommodating. Super friendly kind and professional! This is why I continue to come and feel well taken care of.

  • Hector Sep 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Is ok the

  • David Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice staff, value for money

  • Patricia Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    You get what you pay for. Two comfortable beds, bathroom & Telly. Very clean.

  • Sara Sep 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    There were pimps and prostitutes doing business out of the hotel the first night i arrived with my child. The hotel has homeless people living in the property and the parking lot has cars with broken windows and cars with boots on. If i could have gotten a refund i would have never checked in.

  • Tajma Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    For my own reasons I choose this location, but now, the morning coffee is no longer offered and the microwave was removed. Not happy about that.

  • Marello Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    I arrived around 1pm and asked about early checkin. I was told there were no rooms available until 2:30, so I waited in the parking lot. The attendant put a sign on the window at 2:20, stating "Back in 30 mins". At 3pm there was a line formed wa s line formed waiting to checkin. We all waited for over an hour, with no updates from staff about when someone would start checking guests in. A guy arrived sometime after 4pm.

  • Teretha Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good

  • Verified Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The staff members are very friendly, always trying to do their best, but the motel is falling apart, everything is extremely old, plumbing issues, blankets with holes in them, very old pillows, no shampoo. Beautiful view of the Embarcadero but sadly obscured by homeless camping very near to the premises, security issues.They accept pets for free and parking is free too.

  • Maria Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Everything was good, Staff was good

  • Fabian Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was okay

  • Amy Sep 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    I've stayed here before and loved it because it's by the water. Currently there's many unhoused people near the property - however they were much more polite than the man who checked me in. Because I initially planned on having someone stay with me and then the plan changed he continued to chastise me acting as if I was going to sneak him in. The way he interrogated me about the stay and threatened to charge me more made me feel as if he expected me to be a working girl with a line of men standing outside. I was horrified and felt harassed by his raised voice and demeanor - but since I could not get a refund I'm unfortunately staying the night.

  • Teretha Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay

  • Patrick Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Liz canceled my stay because I came in after 3:00am my plain was late coming in and now I had to sleep in my rental car , also this lady was so disrespectful that I suggested more training Especially being the night audit, she was very rude and unsettled I think that she was using drugs behind the counter as I recognized powder on her nose, and in a bill that she was holding.

  • Michael Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I really appreciated the staff member Stephanie. She was extremely helpful and professional. I would not hesitate to recommend her wonderful service to anyone. Thank you.

  • Brian Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The ice machine consistently does not work. The lobby to the main office is closed to customers who have booked rooms. Additionally, they have changed their policy to applying a hold on your credit card for incidentals, which is not disclosed until you arrive at the property....this is Motel 6, not some luxury hotel. Horrible service and the property is dirty. I will not return.

  • Filomena Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice and clean stuff members respectful and nice

  • Otis Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Had a good time there

  • Nichole Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The rooms are stuffy the windows do not open. The pool is. Not a pool

  • Sophearin Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Homeless around and dirty! A bit good view (by water)

  • Joey Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Faucet aerator needed to be changed, no pressure in sink faucet, had to use tub faucet

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Filthy. Dirty rolled up toilet paper in shower. Shower head didn’t work properly. Holes on walls. Strong cigarette smell. Roaches.

  • Joerg Aug 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Overall terrible experience. Room lacked amenities. Sheets on the bed were (hopefully) clean but stained. Noise all night, from loud footsteps above to car alarms in the parking lot. The area is a demilitarized zone. Totally unsafe.

  • Clarence Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    It was close the water and had a back dock ... i wasnt a fan of all the insects hanging,crawling and flying around..

  • Luke Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The one night we stayed there, we heard about 10 shots fired outside maybe a couple blocks away

  • Verma Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    ... super ghetto, trashy . They charge you if you want to cancel to go elsewhere. My 2 cents don't don't waste your money HOT MESS HORRIBLE. You can never go inside lobby, everything done threw small side window 😡

  • William Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The property is clean and has great surroundings to walk or jog

  • Toomie Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Staff was the most unprofessional and rude. The latin pregnant receptionist entered our room without consent. She needs more training before being put In a Customer Facing role - she is the most unprofessional and rude staff I've ever encountered

  • Andrew Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The only problem was a very bright light right outside my window, and the curtains didn't keep out all the light. I liked the taco truck parked right outside on the road - good food, and very convenient.

  • Thomas Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great location on the water; pet friendly

  • james Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    smelled like cats in my room

  • Skyler Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    You get what you pay for I guess. This was the cheapest listing on Expedia and I still feel like I over payed. The only good thing about this place was the large parking lot. Other than that it was dirty and sketchy

  • Elizabeth Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    I did not feel as though I was safe staying in this hotel. It had been many years since I had stayed at this location. In the past I felt safe and comfortable.

  • Jason Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Everybody knows what a Motel 6 is like.

  • Cynthia Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Location is nice, on the waterfront, but the room was very basic and not very good condition. For this area it’s a good price, though, so I’ll forgive the condition. I’d recommend an upstairs room if you want to enjoy the view.

  • Robert Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room and location was great for the event i was attending. High Police presence i don't know if that was good are bad. Overall great stayed .

  • Altaya Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I love this motel 6,they are really nice and very helpful to whatever you needs

  • Rayna Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Besides the 11:00 checkout it’s perfect

  • Oscar Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    .

  • Jason Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice view quiet

  • Salvador Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Property is next to a pier. Lots of boats

  • Verified Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The room smells marijuana.

  • Belinda Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Being close to water

  • Aide May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excelente

  • Carlos May 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    I like Area around the property

  • maria May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    tenias chinches arañas sali todo picado del cuerpo

  • Antonio May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great service

  • Toufik May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Horrible place not clean smells cigarettes plus the price is very high for horrible place

  • Haro May 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    I thought there would be a microwave in the room most rooms do had to waste food because of it but other than that it was quite & security was visible every time I went out the room which I appreciated

  • Amy May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff is friendly

  • Erika May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The location is lovely, right on the Oakland estuary. The staff is friendly. I do recommend it for vehicle users. It's doable by public transportation, but not great.

  • Kahina May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Dirty

  • James May 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    No coffee available one morning and ice machine out of order. Vending machine area very dingy.

  • Dulce May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    You get what you pay for. Nice staff. Perfect place to just crash for the night. Be aware that everyone staying in the room must present their ID. I didn't mind but something to know before you book. :)

  • Simon May 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    This motel is noisy and in a sketchy area. I did not feel safe

  • Edwin May 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The room had flies and mosquitos in it. The bedding was clean and there was no trash, however, the room also smelled. The refrigerator also smelled. The property is not in the nicest part of town. The view in the back is amazing. The price for the hotel is super affordable but for good reason. It is centrally located to everything and food is close by. In the end… you get what you pay for. If it’s just adults and you have a bit of street smarts… you will do just fine at this hotel.

  • Leslie May 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    It is run down, bare bones and well lit because of safety issues. It is in a beautiful location. It is cheap How it got a 7.2 rating is a real mystery.

  • Lifang May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Unsafe, check-in is through a bulletproof window, armed security guard stands near office. Wall plugs next to the beds are nonfunctional, so is the phone. Sheet has large black marks, beddings pillows are all of low-quality materials. No refrigerator, no microwave, no tissue, no shampoo. 5G connection super poor, due to security concerns, I won’t use wifi. Will not stay here again.

  • Javon May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Room has roaches and bugs in the bed. Front desk was rude and disrespectful.

  • Jonvvon May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly Staff Clean Rooms

  • Willie May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything

  • Tej May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    We paid for the most expensive "DELUXE" room according to advertisement. But, everything was broken & filthy. It did not look like ad pictures. I took photos of everything as evidence. Broken: T.V., air conditioner, no heater function, outlet, No HOT water. Damaged: doors, wall corners, front drapes, shower curtain thin flimsy fabric. No inner shower curtain liner. Gaps around front door let in cold breeze, fridge NOT cold & without freezer, no comforter. VERY filthy air conditioner filters, walls doors, walls, tub, & floor. People live there with kids outside Unsupervised, Screaming, & blowing whistles. We paid in advance for a week stay. Because we complained about some of these conditions...the management had us leave prior to the last night we already paid for. But, we still have NOT received our refund for that night!

  • Hopoate May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It was good we had fun and have time to go fishing 🎣

  • Basil May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    I'm happy with my experience. Check-in was fast and easy, the bed was decently comfy, the towels were not too scratchy; well, the bed frame looked like an animal had literally chewed it up all around the sides, but there's nothing they can really do about that. It was very clean inside & the grounds were kept well. Our room overlooked the harbor which was pretty nice. However, just a heads up, at exactly 8am, the loudspeakers down at the pier played a SUPER loud song that was over a minute long. So it might not be good if you have a baby or insomnia. But otherwise it's definitely a great budget-friendly option.

  • Eoghan May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Stay in Oakland was phenomenal

  • roc May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Forth time that the heater did not work, this time the bathroom door look like the police kick it down and instead of putting up a new door, they piece it together ....

  • raymond Apr 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Big risk of break ins to car at this site

  • Melina Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    10/10

  • Violet Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Quiet and comfortable but unfortunately there was no hot water in the shower.

  • YONG Apr 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Dirty, unsafe. And need to improve services.

  • Chase Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lots of parking in the lot, was never full during my stay. Check in and check out were super simple. Rooms were clean and well kept, no issues at all.

  • Amy Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice staff. Clean room.

  • Marco Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was exceptionally nicer than most motel 6s

  • Berrett Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Near the water

  • Abigail Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I did like the property. It was a good locatiom for our trip. The property itself needs updating. There was a lot of police activity during our stay.

  • Melissa Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    We were only staying for one night, but this hotel is sort of on the bad side of town so lots of seedy people outside. The hotel room wasn’t bad but there were some questionable spots throughout it.

  • Laurie Apr 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    No smoking rooms and as soon as we opened door very apparent that people were smoking in here.

  • Heather Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice and quiet

  • Hillary Apr 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Extremely dirty and unsafe. There is a homeless camp directly across the street so i would not recommend

  • Jose Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    THE SHOWER WAS COLD! Room smelled like an ash tray, mattress was super old and the coils were uncomfortable, the floor was nasty and felt dirty. Was very uncomfortable stay. Kept luggage on the table in fear of bugs.

  • kelly Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Rooms are dirty and ran down and they still charge abo

  • Towanda Mar 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff was extremely nice! Loved the fact my dogs were welcomed and valued.

  • Mojtaba Feb 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Not satisfied at all :-(

  • lakeshia Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    No hot water

  • Mehdi Feb 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It’s ok

  • Arianna Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Always clean

  • Mario Feb 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Enjoyed the stay

  • Joseph Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    We were there from Oregon for a family funeral. The hotel staff were all very nice for the most part. They did all business through a little window, and never open the lobby. Not a fan of this way of doing business. Room was fairly clean, but the bathroom floor was not swept well. The TV was barely hanging in the little cubby, and I was worried it would fall out. As always I appreciate we were able to bring our pups!

  • Brea Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Quiet clean safe

  • Evelyne Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love the front desk and staff/housekeeping. Everyone’s so nice. Safe place I’ve been going here for years and never had a problem. There’s a building right next to it where police use for questioning.

  • Barbie Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was nice

  • Ruben Jan 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Nada

  • Mario Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Enjoy the stay?

  • Chang Jan 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff was kind and accommodating, especially early checking allowance. Great location next to freeway. Good deal for the price under $75.

  • Mario Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Enjoyed the stay.

  • Jeanne Dec 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Thanks for the great stay!

Frequently asked questions about Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

Does Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero offer parking?
Yes, Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero offers free parking on-site.
Does Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero have a fitness center?
Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero located, and how walkable is the area?
Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero is located at 1801 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606. With a Walk Score of 82, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available