Palms Motel

2-star hotel Good 829 W MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA, CA 94
Palms Motel

About Palms Motel

Located in Oakland, 1.7 miles from Paramount Theater, Palms motel has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 1.7 miles from Fox Theater Oakland, 1.9 miles from Fairyland and 2 miles from Lake Merritt. The property provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. At the motel, every room includes a desk and a flat-screen TV. At Palms motel, rooms contain air conditioning and a private bathroom. Grand Lake Theater is 2.2 miles from the accommodation, while Oakland Convention Center is 2.2 miles from the property. San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is 8.7 miles away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • On-site dining
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

2.5 / 5

The hotel receives mixed reviews with guests appreciating the friendly staff and affordable price, but expressing serious concerns about cleanliness and maintenance. Many guests report issues with amenities and facilities, and some have had negative experiences with their reservations and check-ins.

What guests liked
  • Affordable price
  • Friendly staff
What could be better
  • Poor cleanliness and maintenance
  • Issues with amenities and facilities
  • katrina May 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Everything

  • Renze Mar 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    I felt unsafe. The room was in disrepair. The shower was disgusting and unusable. The floor and all surfaces were coated in dirt and grime. It smelled like a bathtub sized ashtray.

  • Katherine Feb 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Comfortable stay

  • Anonymous Oct 2025 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    It was not clean, very sparce, and no basic supplies

  • Jennifer Oct 2025 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    First of all the people the own this placw own the nights in across the street. Me and my boyfriend were staying there for a few days inbetween switching apartmemts we left there cause of manY issues. We see this place across the street looks decent online we check in first they tried to charge me $20 for my service dog(with tags) i go to the room it seems decent for the price till i look in the shower totally nasty we switch rooms i go rl ljg

  • Lyra Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    This hotel is... not for sleeping, shall we say. The clerk didn't know how to check someone in with a reservation. In the time it took her to try to look me up, I decided not to stay and absolutely would not reserve again and would not have reserved if I had known. Hotels.com - you should remove this from your list of available properties.

  • Lyra Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    This hotel is... not for sleeping, shall we say. The clerk didn't know how to check someone in with a reservation. In the time it took her to try to look me up, I decided not to stay and absolutely would not reserve again and would not have reserved if I had known. Hotels.com - you should remove this from your list of available properties.

  • Klenysha Aug 2025 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    The first room they gave me the bed was not queen size it was a twin size bed the second room smelled like a bucket of pee, the shower was dirty and the shower head was broken spraying water all over the bathroom.

  • Anonymous Jul 2025 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    The room was dirty, smelled awful, and had no furniture in it besides a bed

  • Donna Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The room smelled like smoke, sketchy area and rude staff!!! I complained before 6pm , called Expedia and the hotel. They wanted to put me on the 2nd floor, no way in such a sketchy area. What a waste of mo eh and the credits I had.

  • Donna Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The room smelled like smoke, sketchy area and rude staff!!! I complained before 6pm , called Expedia and the hotel. They wanted to put me on the 2nd floor, no way in such a sketchy area. What a waste of mo eh and the credits I had.

  • Brooks Jul 2025 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    Best prices for the location Please buy new covers and sheets for the location they have cigarettes burns in them and the curtains

  • Phillip Jul 2025 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    the location Outside environment not very clean

  • Phillip Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    this is affordable & cheap but outside of that it’s nothing special just a place to lay your head the location is not the best but you could have food delivered to you. since there’s really nothing else with walking distance.🙂🙂🙂

  • Phillip Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    this is affordable & cheap but outside of that it’s nothing special just a place to lay your head the location is not the best but you could have food delivered to you. since there’s really nothing else with walking distance.🙂🙂🙂

  • Natalie May 2025 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Simple but had everything I needed for a nice stay.

  • Raven May 2025 · via priceline
    2/5

    Not bad but also not good‼️

  • Gregory May 2025 · via priceline
    1/5

    No toilet paper. Room hadn't clean plus no extra rollof toilet paper. No plastic cups. Made a requexst for toilet paper. Nobody ever came with toilet paper. Staff extremely unpofessional.

  • Stephanie May 2025 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    It is close to 88, & 18 and W. McArthur bart. And major freeways. Prices have changed without notice. And the key deposit isn't refundable after stay. As stated.

  • Steve May 2025 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    N/A Most everything about it

  • Stephanie Apr 2025 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    The remodeling is coming along great. New management is nice Maybe the tissue & towels Should already be in the room. Had to ask for them. Other than that every thing else was okay. I've stayed here when previous owner had it as well. No complaints

  • mary Mar 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    That smoking was allowed

  • mary Mar 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    That smoking was allowed

  • Izabella Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Kit war nice and

  • Izabella Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Kit war nice and

  • Metz Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Had a lovely week withh my girlfriend here, very accommodating and welcoming

  • Metz Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Had a lovely week withh my girlfriend here, very accommodating and welcoming

  • Eugene Jul 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    The manager was cool as hell everything I asked for he made sure me and my wife got it. It's one of the motel that don't play with crime

  • Eugene Jul 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    The manager was cool as hell everything I asked for he made sure me and my wife got it. It's one of the motel that don't play with crime

  • Stephanie Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Close to bart,Ac transit lines,and major freeways.

  • Stephanie Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Close to bart,Ac transit lines,and major freeways.

  • Stephanie Jun 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Its close to bart, and the bus lines. The staff is really nice and helpful if you need something. I'd come back in the future. Thanks

  • Stephanie Jun 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Its close to bart, and the bus lines. The staff is really nice and helpful if you need something. I'd come back in the future. Thanks

  • Stephanie May 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    A microwave to heat up food. Would be nice. But I understand, unfortunately they may steal them out the rooms. But other that, that it was quiet.

  • Stephanie May 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    A microwave to heat up food. Would be nice. But I understand, unfortunately they may steal them out the rooms. But other that, that it was quiet.

  • Jatinder Dec 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I don't know what to say I don't have no work all I can just say respectful treat you good and get it done a longer you don't cause no problem they always there for you to help you what you need it no

  • Jatinder Dec 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I don't know what to say I don't have no work all I can just say respectful treat you good and get it done a longer you don't cause no problem they always there for you to help you what you need it no

  • Elizabeth May 2022 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Tv remote had no batteries, then ask front desk for batteries and TV’s volume did not work. No complimentary shampoos. The sink was dirty and the sheets smelled.

  • Elizabeth May 2022 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Tv remote had no batteries, then ask front desk for batteries and TV’s volume did not work. No complimentary shampoos. The sink was dirty and the sheets smelled.

  • Gavin Apr 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good motel to stay at if you don’t want to pay too much, especially if you’re staying with a pet. You get what you pay for

  • Gavin Apr 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good motel to stay at if you don’t want to pay too much, especially if you’re staying with a pet. You get what you pay for

  • Dorothy Mar 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Joseph was extremely skilled with customer service. He went above and beyond to make sure all rules were followed and accomated pp

  • Dorothy Mar 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Joseph was extremely skilled with customer service. He went above and beyond to make sure all rules were followed and accomated pp

  • Cindy Dec 2021 · via expedia
    3/5

    Need tv to work and nerd a microwave. Staff was pleasant.

  • Cindy Dec 2021 · via expedia
    3/5

    Need tv to work and nerd a microwave. Staff was pleasant.

  • Kimberly Oct 2021 · via expedia
    1/5

    Run! Don't book here this is the filthiest most disgusting place I have ever been. We got our money back and never used the room after seeing it and smelling it!

  • Kimberly Oct 2021 · via expedia
    1/5

    Run! Don't book here this is the filthiest most disgusting place I have ever been. We got our money back and never used the room after seeing it and smelling it!

  • sabrina Sep 2021 · via hotels.com
    1/5

  • sabrina Sep 2021 · via hotels.com
    1/5

  • Antonio Aug 2021 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The property was poorly maintained. Holes in walls, open wiring, dirty carpet. I do not recommend staying hear.

  • Antonio Aug 2021 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The property was poorly maintained. Holes in walls, open wiring, dirty carpet. I do not recommend staying hear.

  • Verified Aug 2021 · via expedia
    1/5

    Do not stay in room number 2 there is a two way mirror in that room!!!!

  • Verified Aug 2021 · via expedia
    1/5

    Do not stay in room number 2 there is a two way mirror in that room!!!!

  • Steven Jul 2021 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Old motel, I get that. AC needed charged. Cold water knob in the shower fell off in my hand. Been in worse. Not many for $85 a night

  • Steven Jul 2021 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Old motel, I get that. AC needed charged. Cold water knob in the shower fell off in my hand. Been in worse. Not many for $85 a night

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    1/5

    it was filthy all around didn't stay

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via expedia
    1/5

    it was filthy all around didn't stay

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Was very pleased with the cleaness

  • Verified Apr 2021 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Was very pleased with the cleaness

  • Misty Feb 2021 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    It was the most disgusting hotel I have ever seen. My room had dry blood on the walls. I literally had to scrub my shower with sand paper before I could let my daughter shower. The television had no buttons and I had to hold the remote directly to the tv before I could change the channel. And then the tv kept turning off. I had to hit the wall in the bathroom for the light to com on and there was only one outlet in the room for us to charge our phones

  • Misty Feb 2021 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    It was the most disgusting hotel I have ever seen. My room had dry blood on the walls. I literally had to scrub my shower with sand paper before I could let my daughter shower. The television had no buttons and I had to hold the remote directly to the tv before I could change the channel. And then the tv kept turning off. I had to hit the wall in the bathroom for the light to com on and there was only one outlet in the room for us to charge our phones

  • Raven Mar 2020 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Horrible place discussing bathroom the rugs was nasty the bed looked infected

  • Raven Mar 2020 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Horrible place discussing bathroom the rugs was nasty the bed looked infected

  • Verified Feb 2020 · via expedia
    2/5

    Heat did not work, bedspread was ripped in several places, almost no lights in the room. Overall pretty disgusting room.

  • Verified Feb 2020 · via expedia
    2/5

    Heat did not work, bedspread was ripped in several places, almost no lights in the room. Overall pretty disgusting room.

  • Verified Jan 2020 · via expedia
    1/5

    Blankets were ripped curtains were half falling half hanging bathroom was disgusting.

  • Verified Jan 2020 · via expedia
    1/5

    Blankets were ripped curtains were half falling half hanging bathroom was disgusting.

  • Verified Dec 2019 · via expedia
    1/5

    No lights Broken shower Ripped mat Dirty bed sheets Burnt sheets and they smell like weeed wen the receptionist told me they r fresh Pillow bad Noisy

  • Verified Dec 2019 · via expedia
    1/5

    No lights Broken shower Ripped mat Dirty bed sheets Burnt sheets and they smell like weeed wen the receptionist told me they r fresh Pillow bad Noisy

  • Robert Dec 2019 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The blanket wasn't clean. The shower and shower curtain were moldy with paint peeling off the wall. The towel and washcloth were dingy. You should check for bed bugs; something bit me.

  • Robert Dec 2019 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The blanket wasn't clean. The shower and shower curtain were moldy with paint peeling off the wall. The towel and washcloth were dingy. You should check for bed bugs; something bit me.

  • Verified Dec 2019 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The neighborhood is sketchy. The room was bare bones. The floor was filthy. The bed was hard, i like soft. The paint on the ceiling in the shower stall was peeling. The TV was not working.

  • Verified Dec 2019 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The neighborhood is sketchy. The room was bare bones. The floor was filthy. The bed was hard, i like soft. The paint on the ceiling in the shower stall was peeling. The TV was not working.

  • Verified Nov 2019 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    However the neighboorhood wasn’t as bad as I thought.. The room is a Bed and a TV and personal air comfort... just for a place to sleep overnight on business on my own dime was an acceptable place for the price I paid...The guy at the desk was helpful and courteous... I’ll stay again

  • Verified Nov 2019 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    However the neighboorhood wasn’t as bad as I thought.. The room is a Bed and a TV and personal air comfort... just for a place to sleep overnight on business on my own dime was an acceptable place for the price I paid...The guy at the desk was helpful and courteous... I’ll stay again

  • Verified Nov 2019 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good price good service staff member waited for me

  • Verified Nov 2019 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good price good service staff member waited for me

  • Verified Sep 2019 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    This place is the worst I've ever stayed in. Makes Motel 6 look good.

  • Verified Sep 2019 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    This place is the worst I've ever stayed in. Makes Motel 6 look good.

  • HON Sep 2019 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    booked non smoking room but given a smoking room, terrible smell, the washroom is dirty.

  • HON Sep 2019 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    booked non smoking room but given a smoking room, terrible smell, the washroom is dirty.

  • Verified Sep 2019 · via expedia
    1/5

    It is not for travelers at all. The vicinity and place are dangerous. How dare you to recommend it?

  • Verified Sep 2019 · via expedia
    1/5

    It is not for travelers at all. The vicinity and place are dangerous. How dare you to recommend it?

  • Tim Sep 2019 · via expedia
    2/5

    This place was super ghetto. It seemed like people were living there. Someone washed their car in the parking lot and there were people sitting on the stairs for hours straight like it was a hangout spot.

  • Tim Sep 2019 · via expedia
    2/5

    This place was super ghetto. It seemed like people were living there. Someone washed their car in the parking lot and there were people sitting on the stairs for hours straight like it was a hangout spot.

  • Verified Sep 2019 · via expedia
    3/5

    Upgrading is needed in each room from wall and window coverings to linens.

  • Verified Sep 2019 · via expedia
    3/5

    Upgrading is needed in each room from wall and window coverings to linens.

  • Verified Sep 2019 · via expedia
    2/5

    Blood stains on the walls and sheets, mold in the bathroom. TV didn't work.

  • Verified Sep 2019 · via expedia
    2/5

    Blood stains on the walls and sheets, mold in the bathroom. TV didn't work.

  • Verified Sep 2019 · via expedia
    1/5

    The TV didn't work, it had static. There were holes in the wall. My room was right next to a prostitute. The shower was filthy. The bathroom light didn't turn off.

  • Verified Sep 2019 · via expedia
    1/5

    The TV didn't work, it had static. There were holes in the wall. My room was right next to a prostitute. The shower was filthy. The bathroom light didn't turn off.

  • Verified Aug 2019 · via expedia
    3/5

    But still for the price it suffices as a prep, and crash pad for a night in the city.

  • Verified Aug 2019 · via expedia
    3/5

    But still for the price it suffices as a prep, and crash pad for a night in the city.

  • Verified Aug 2019 · via expedia
    4/5

    The staff where cool but i would love a microwave and refridgerator but over all i enjoyed my stay

  • Verified Aug 2019 · via expedia
    4/5

    The staff where cool but i would love a microwave and refridgerator but over all i enjoyed my stay

  • Verified Aug 2019 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was quit but i want microwave and refrigerator but other than that i enjoyed my stay

  • Verified Aug 2019 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was quit but i want microwave and refrigerator but other than that i enjoyed my stay

  • Verified Jul 2019 · via expedia
    1/5

    Place was disgusting. Had to wipe my feet when I left

  • Verified Jul 2019 · via expedia
    1/5

    Place was disgusting. Had to wipe my feet when I left

  • Verified Jul 2019 · via expedia
    4/5

    The staff here are super friendly and the price is the best for a pet friendly hotel.

  • Verified Jul 2019 · via expedia
    4/5

    The staff here are super friendly and the price is the best for a pet friendly hotel.

  • Verified Jun 2019 · via expedia
    3/5

    The manager offered to keep my things safe til I got out of the hospital. Kind and generous.

  • Verified Jun 2019 · via expedia
    3/5

    The manager offered to keep my things safe til I got out of the hospital. Kind and generous.

  • S Jun 2019 · via expedia
    1/5

    There were stains on the wall shower floor bedspread curtains ! in . when you first walk in the rooms wreaked of tobacco smoke. Dirty wall . Dirty shower floor stains that I did not use it. I used the sink Basin to bathe. overall it was a horrible experience it was horrible . I paid for two rooms $170 s i n ce they did not have twin beds available for my son and I in any of their units I was ripped off

  • S Jun 2019 · via expedia
    1/5

    There were stains on the wall shower floor bedspread curtains ! in . when you first walk in the rooms wreaked of tobacco smoke. Dirty wall . Dirty shower floor stains that I did not use it. I used the sink Basin to bathe. overall it was a horrible experience it was horrible . I paid for two rooms $170 s i n ce they did not have twin beds available for my son and I in any of their units I was ripped off

  • Christen Jun 2019 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I have never stayed anywhere as horrible as this motel....black mold in the entire bathroom....no lights....the room hasn't been cleaned at all....ill never stay herr again....this motel should be torn down😝😝😝

  • Christen Jun 2019 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I have never stayed anywhere as horrible as this motel....black mold in the entire bathroom....no lights....the room hasn't been cleaned at all....ill never stay herr again....this motel should be torn down😝😝😝

  • Naeem May 2019 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    My mistake I need close to Berkley to attend my cousin gradation dint sleep all night due this room is so dirty I have no words air condition not working rest room is broken

  • Naeem May 2019 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    My mistake I need close to Berkley to attend my cousin gradation dint sleep all night due this room is so dirty I have no words air condition not working rest room is broken

  • Tikki May 2019 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Hotel says 24 hr check in available which is FALSE. Upon arrival, window was closed and had a sign that said “NO VACANCY” as well as a piece of paper with a phone number on it saying to call management in case of emergency. I called the number after ringing the bell for over 15 mins, and got no answer until the next day when the desk clerk called asking why I didn’t check in. Mind you the neighborhood isn’t the safest. Most definitely do not suggest staying here.

  • Tikki May 2019 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Hotel says 24 hr check in available which is FALSE. Upon arrival, window was closed and had a sign that said “NO VACANCY” as well as a piece of paper with a phone number on it saying to call management in case of emergency. I called the number after ringing the bell for over 15 mins, and got no answer until the next day when the desk clerk called asking why I didn’t check in. Mind you the neighborhood isn’t the safest. Most definitely do not suggest staying here.

  • Verified May 2019 · via expedia
    4/5

    Bathroom has black mold and lighting is poor. Excellent customer service and they were helpful with phone charger

  • Verified May 2019 · via expedia
    4/5

    Bathroom has black mold and lighting is poor. Excellent customer service and they were helpful with phone charger

  • Jesse May 2019 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Worst hotel ever

  • Jesse May 2019 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Worst hotel ever

Frequently asked questions about Palms Motel

Does Palms Motel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Palms Motel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Palms Motel offer parking?
Yes, Palms Motel offers free parking on-site.
Does Palms Motel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Palms Motel does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Oakland, see business hotels in Oakland.
Does Palms Motel have a fitness center?
Palms Motel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Palms Motel located, and how walkable is the area?
Palms Motel is located at 829 W MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA CA 94608. With a Walk Score of 87, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

House rules

Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available