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Budget Inn

2.0 star property

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

6.4 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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

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

About the neighborhood

El Cerrito

Located in Richmond Annex, Budget Inn is within a 10-minute drive of popular attractions such as San Francisco Bay and Berkeley Marina. This 29-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a 24-hour front desk.
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What's nearby

  • Playland Not At The Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • McLaughlin Eastshore State Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Albany State Marine Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Upper Labyrinth - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Oracle Park - 23 min drive - 14.7 miles

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
  • ‪Banter Wine Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn

Guests of Budget Inn have access to free WiFi in public areas. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and cable TV. Free long-distance calls, free local calls, and hair dryers are other standard amenities. Weekly housekeeping is available.

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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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Budget Inn?

Budget Inn provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Budget Inn?

As of Jul 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Budget Inn on Jul 2, 2026 start from $78, including 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.

What's there to see near Budget Inn?

This motel is situated in Richmond Annex, close to Berkeley Marina, San Pablo Lytton Casino, and Greek Theater. You'll also find Tilden Regional Park and Golden Gate Fields within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Budget Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Budget Inn have a casino on the premises?

No, Budget Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Budget Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at Budget Inn?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Budget Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Budget Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Budget Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Budget Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at Budget Inn?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Budget Inn?

The closest major airport to Budget Inn is Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field), which is 23.6 mi away (27 minutes by car). Another top airport is Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), which is located 19.3 mi away (32-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Budget Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Budget Inn that offer a balcony.

Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 91 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It wD a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

MARVIN

Liked: Cleanliness
I liked everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
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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
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4/10 Poor

Jeyanthi

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

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
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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
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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
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2/10 Terrible

Valentina

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