GOLDEN BEAR HOTEL - SURESTAY COLLECTION BY BEST WESTERN, Berkeley – Your ideal downtown stay
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Hotel Overview
1620 San Pablo Ave,
Berkeley,
California,
United States,
94702-1318,
California
Golden Bear Hotel - Surestay Collection By Best Western, budget-friendly motel near University of California, Berkeley
Located at 1620 San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, this motel is a short drive from Downtown Berkeley and 4 miles from the University of California, Berkeley. The property features air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and coffee machines. Nearby attractions include the Berkeley Art Museum, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and Tilden Park Golf Course. The hotel is a short drive from Oakland International Airport and has been part of the Berkeley landscape since the late 1940s.
Additional perks of the hotel
Complimentary local calls and voicemail
Premium cable channels
Onsite restaurant: Mountain Mike's Pizza
Close to Berkeley Amtrak Station and BART
Walking distance to restaurants, boutique shops, and theaters
Rooms
Rooms at Golden Bear Hotel include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, microwaves, coffee machines, and desks. Options range from single to quadruple rooms, some featuring tea/coffee makers and soundproofing. All rooms have private bathrooms with showers and hairdryers.
Other conveniences
In-room safe
Mini-fridge
Tea and coffee facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Seating area
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1620 San Pablo Ave,
Berkeley,
California,
United States,
94702-1318,
California
Map view
1620 San Pablo Ave,
Berkeley,
California,
United States,
94702-1318,
California
City landmarks
University
University of California Berkeley
2.0
mi
Berkeley
McLaughlin Eastshore State Seashore
1.7
mi
Mall
Fourth Street
3400 ft
Berkeley
Telegraph Avenue
2.0
mi
2905 Shattuck Ave Near Ashby Ave Bart
Shattuck Avenue
1.6
mi
S Hall Rd
Sather Tower
2.0
mi
Garden
Berkeley Rose Garden
1.9
mi
Market
South Berkeley Farmers' Market
2600 ft
Park
Tilden Regional Park
2.9
mi
Park
San Pablo Park
1.4
mi
At the corner of Marina Boulevard and University Avenue
UsMcLaughlin Eastshore State Park
4800 ft
924 Gilman Street
2300 ft
2082 San Pablo Avenue
Mi Tierra Foods
3100 ft
201 University Ave
Berkeley Marina
1.7
mi
Park
Aquatic Park
1.3
mi
Mall
Fourth Street Shops
2800 ft
Sather Rd
Sather Gate
1.9
mi
Church
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
3100 ft
Park
Cesar Chavez Park
1.4
mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
2200 ft
Rancho Codornices
2200 ft
Theatre
The UC Theatre
1.3
mi
Church
Liberty Hill Baptist Church
2200 ft
Church
Berkeley Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church
2400 ft
Orthodox Catholic Church
3400 ft
Mount Zion Baptist Church
3700 ft
Nearby
Intermix Universal Academy
500 ft
Institute-Childhood Resources
700 ft
Two Weavers
800 ft
Finnish Hall
1100 ft
Restaurants
Acme Bread
400 ft
1601 San Pablo Avenue
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2100 ft
1050 Gilman St
Indus Village Restaurant
2000 ft
1920 San Pablo Ave
Little Caesars
2800 ft
1109 University Ave
Foster's Old Fashioned Freeze
3100 ft
1199 University Ave
Priya Indian Cuisine
3000 ft
2072 San Pablo Ave
Guest Reviews & Ratings
What Guests Are Saying?
78%
loved it & would return
Convenient location
Responsive service
Loud rooms
Modest dining options
7.8/10
Very good
Rooms
7.0
Location
7.7
Service
7.3
Dining
6.3
Guest reviews
7.8/10
based on 3 reviews
8.4
8.4/10 based on 174 reviews
David
United States,
March
2024
6.6/10
My stay at the hotel was interesting. The room was spacious, with convenient features like built-in storage, but the cleanliness left much to be desired, and the smell was unpleasant. The location was decent, although not the nicest area in Berkeley.
Rooms
7.0
The room was very spacious by modern standards and had some unique features like built-in storage.
Service
8.0
The service, from the cleaning lady to the receptionists, was polite and efficient, attending to my family's needs promptly.
Location
6.0
The hotel is located in a mixed area of the city, making it a touch out of downtown but still accessible.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were limited, with basic offerings like hot beverages and some cereals.
Facilities
The hotel offered basic amenities like hot beverages and cereals for breakfast but lacked variety in dining options.
James
United States,
January
2024
8.0/10
I must say my stay was a pleasant surprise. The rooms were surprisingly large for this type of property with nice hardwood floors, clean, and very comfortable, although there was a slight odor of cleaning material. The charm of the room added to the overall experience, making it cozy and inviting.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were surprisingly large and had charm. They were nice, with hard wood floors, clean and comfortable, although there was a slight odor of cleaning material.
Service
7.0
The service was exceptional. The staff acted like they genuinely cared about their guests, offering great help in finding suitable stores and places to eat in the area. However, some instances of rudeness were noted, but overall they had cleaned it up quickly.
Location
9.0
The location was ideal for my needs, located conveniently close to BART and on a major bus line. It was in a nice suburb with easy access to Berkeley, Albany, and nearby cafes and bakeries. However, the area seemed a bit scary at night.
Dining
8.0
The dining options exceeded my expectations. The complimentary offerings, including hot water, coffee, tea, juices, milk, cereals, and granola bars, were a nice touch.
Facilities
8.0
I found the facilities to be adequate and well-maintained, offering comfort and convenience during my stay.
Erin
United States,
July
2023
6.4/10
The hotel has a convenient location close to various city bus lines and is good enough for our needs. The rooms offer the basics but lack any special features; unfortunately, they are loud with poor insulation. The service was apologetic and accommodating, with efforts to address issues promptly. The dining options include a modest selection for breakfast. Some aspects could be improved, but the location is outstanding for accessibility.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms have all the basics but lack any special features. They are also loud due to poor insulation.
Service
7.0
The service was apologetic and responsive, showing a willingness to address concerns promptly.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is outstanding for our needs with convenient access to various city bus lines.
Dining
6.0
The breakfast options are modest, offering limited choices.
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