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Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near San Francisco Bay in El Cerrito

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Photo gallery for Budget Inn

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a chair, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A closed Thai Cuisine restaurant with a two-story building and a parking lot in front.
A sign for Budget Inn listing amenities like HBO/Cable, D.D. Phones, Kitchenette, and Daily rates.
A small room with a wooden desk, a green chair, a television on a dresser, and a lamp.
A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, a lamp, and a shower area with tiled walls and a window.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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10621 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA, 94530
  • Place, Playland Not At The Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, McLaughlin Eastshore State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Albany State Marine Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A neatly made bed with a floral-patterned bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture above the bed.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a shower area.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a chair, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

A hotel room with a striped sofa, a bed with a floral bedspread, a small table, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

El Cerrito

Richmond Annex stay.A stay at this Richmond Annex motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of San Francisco Bay and 6 miles (10 km) of University of California, Berkeley. Tilden Regional Park and San Pablo Lytton Casino are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Playland Not At The Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • McLaughlin Eastshore State Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Albany State Marine Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Upper Labyrinth - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Pier 39 - 27 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 6 min drive
  • El Cerrito Plaza Station - 20 min walk
  • Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Halal King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Los Moles Hecho En Casa - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nation's Giant Hamburgers - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn

Motel near San Francisco Bay in El Cerrito
Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
Budget Inn offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with cable channels.

This El Cerrito motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 449 reviews
The price is CA $96
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Budget Inn Motel
Budget Inn El Cerrito
Budget Inn Motel El Cerrito

Frequently asked questions

How close is Budget Inn to the airport?

Budget Inn is 23.6 mi (27-min drive) away from the Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Budget Inn?

As of Aug 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budget Inn on Aug 8, 2026 start from CA $106, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Budget Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Budget Inn.

Does Budget Inn offer free breakfast?

Budget Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Budget Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Budget Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Budget Inn have a pool?

Budget Inn does not have a pool.

Does Budget Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Budget Inn to downtown El Cerrito?

Budget Inn is 0.8 mi away from El Cerrito.

Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 101 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It wD a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alyss

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jatinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciate..this is good place to sty i really enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much a “get what you pay for” place but with friendly owners who do their best to accommodate. I stayed while they were getting brand new AC units and it got so hot in my room. I asked them if they have any type of portable fans & the manager gave me the one out of his office.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Szu Wei

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No air-conditioning, WIFI doesn’t work, the sink drainage issue, furnitures broken… How could such a condition still in business and charging money?
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARVIN

Liked: Cleanliness
I liked everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jeyanthi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beaten down place, dirty bath room, towels and beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sanjit

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the way the amenities are described are all fake. Its a total scam, you'll be living in a walled slums.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel would not allow us to get checked in. We could not get a room and we were charged we showed the receipt the itinerary and the confirmation and still could not get a room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No ac, load music, and constant people slamming doors and yelling. No fans and poor air flow. Beds felt like over filled air mattress
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

morgan

Liked: Staff & service
Smelled like smoke, small and people above me made noise all the time. But staff is very nice and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Joo hyun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty sheets, food on ceiling. Hair in towels. Towel rack is missing and there is no net on windows. Not well kept at all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ezriel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gave us grief about our age, refused to look at the reservation until we were interrogated, had to beg the front desk man to let us have the room we booked. Ended up staying somewhere else. Don’t waste your time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Luis

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish to have 5 negative to describe the place NOT RECOMENDED the beds are unstable and lines dirty the mattress smaller than the box spring if you can call that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Edmundo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nobody it was there for service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Josh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t even want to check in. This area isn’t safe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Portia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't get the room i paid for so me and family of 4 was forced tobuse 1 queen bed. I want a partial refund
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sergio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I appreciate that they informed me about that the rooms doesn’t have A/C. The bed had wells and doesn’t stay firm in one place. Bathroom window had the windows bars broken (looks like someone tried to get in in the pass)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Valentina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

morgan

Liked: Staff & service
Floors made all of my socks black. They apparently allow a mentally ill person to live here, he walks around rambling(loudly) all day and night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

No heat in room. Space heater gave out sparks. TV difficult to use and find stations. Bed very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

morgan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Spacious room but filthy floor and the king size bed had queen sheets so you couldn't move much without pulling out all sheets. Uncomfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024