Budget Inn

2-star hotel OK 10621 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA, CA 94
Budget Inn

About Budget Inn

Located 6 miles away from UC Berkeley, this El Cerrito motel features a 24-hour reception. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and free guest parking. A cable TV with HBO film channels is provided in each guest room at Budget Inn. For convenience, each room includes a microwave and a refrigerator. Oakland’s Jack London Square is 11 miles away from Budget Inn. Oracle Arena & O.co Coliseum is 23 minutes’ drive away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

2.4 / 5

The hotel receives largely negative reviews due to its poor cleanliness and outdated facilities. Guests frequently complain about dirty rooms, broken furniture, and a lack of basic amenities.

What guests liked
  • Spacious rooms
  • Convenient location
What could be better
  • Poor cleanliness
  • Outdated facilities and broken furniture
  • Herbert Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Beds were terrible. Tile rough. Leaky door. Ok sf would NOT stay again unless renovated

  • Andrew Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Lucy May 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    The room smelled like cigarette smoke, there was no AC, there room was hot and stuffy. There was mold on the

  • Hector May 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Looks like they rented for months to the same people. Restrooms are dirty, walls are dirty beds are Terrible. Smells bad at the moment you walk in the rooms. Not recommended at all. Really bad experience for me and my Family.

  • Nancy Apr 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Armando Mar 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bad

  • Veronica Mar 2026 · via priceline
    2/5

    Nothing

  • Veronica Mar 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    I totally didn’t like nothing first the lobby smell bad. Second the bathroom had to much mold and the sheet wear nasty and rip had yellow spot and rip so old sheet and the price was to much for the room that was worst them motel 6. I’m sorry. Nothing

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

    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.

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

    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.

  • Nils Mar 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    The price The place was disgusting. It was filthy. The walls had exchanges and spots everywhere with peeling paint the tile floor at chips and broken spots everywhere. The bathroom was small. The toilet was shoved in a corner. It rocked like a rocking horse the showerhead mold the place was disgusting and filthy. My wife feared all night the bugs would drop on her head.

  • Nils Mar 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    The price The place was disgusting. It was filthy. The walls had exchanges and spots everywhere with peeling paint the tile floor at chips and broken spots everywhere. The bathroom was small. The toilet was shoved in a corner. It rocked like a rocking horse the showerhead mold the place was disgusting and filthy. My wife feared all night the bugs would drop on her head.

  • Dede Mar 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Location The place smells curry everywhere...

  • DeDe Mar 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    The place smells curry everywhere...

  • Richina Feb 2026 · via priceline
    2/5

    Shower head was firm enough for me Floor was slippery and had mildew smell after shower

  • Richina Feb 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    Shower head was firm enough for me Floor was slippery and had mildew smell after shower

  • Szu Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    No air-conditioning, WIFI doesn’t work, the sink drainage issue, furnitures broken… How could such a condition still in business and charging money?

  • Szu Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    No air-conditioning, WIFI doesn’t work, the sink drainage issue, furnitures broken… How could such a condition still in business and charging money?

  • Michael Jan 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    The place did not catch on fire. I was not robbed nor assaulted, and the ceiling did not collapse nor did the toilet overflow. Other than those things, nothing I can think of. Seems owners have lost control of their motel--but maybe they prefer having floors that are covered in slippery goo; adjacent room filed with all night partiers who tested the limits on noise, profanity, door slamming, and seek to make all the noise endure until sunrise--night after night. The clerk slipped me a remote control for the tv; it was sticky with goo of the non-slippery variety. I should have dropped it back in the slot but couldn't unstick it from my hand and did not want to touch anything else until I had a chance to wash my hands.

  • Michael Jan 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    The place did not catch on fire. I was not robbed nor assaulted, and the ceiling did not collapse nor did the toilet overflow. Other than those things, nothing I can think of. Seems owners have lost control of their motel--but maybe they prefer having floors that are covered in slippery goo; adjacent room filed with all night partiers who tested the limits on noise, profanity, door slamming, and seek to make all the noise endure until sunrise--night after night. The clerk slipped me a remote control for the tv; it was sticky with goo of the non-slippery variety. I should have dropped it back in the slot but couldn't unstick it from my hand and did not want to touch anything else until I had a chance to wash my hands.

  • Lloyd Dec 2025 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bad

  • Gray Dec 2025 · via booking
    1.5/5

    Accommodating staff Caught a rash from the bedsheets

  • Gray Dec 2025 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    Caught a rash from the bedsheets

  • Alyss Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room, friendly staff.

  • Alyss Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room, friendly staff.

  • Darrell Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It wD a good stay

  • Darrell Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It wD a good stay

  • CATARA Dec 2025 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    There’s nothing that I can honestly say about what I liked regarding this property I don’t have anything kind to say EVERYTHING this place should be condemned The City, state and any third party affiliates associated with this hot ass mess of a place should be held accountable for continuing to allow this and yet they can continuously fraud and scam people

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

    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.

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

    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.

  • Thomas Nov 2025 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bad

  • Aboali Nov 2025 · via booking
    2/5

    Disappointing

  • Joshua Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Sosa

  • Joshua Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Sosa

  • Csaba Nov 2025 · via booking
    1/5

    relatively close to my work almost everything. outlets not accessible, chair rotten, dirty, no drawer in the desk, fan is not working, door detached from hinge, no shirt hinges in closet, there is no light, refrigerator no shelves, etc......and they are expensive !!!

  • csaba Nov 2025 · via priceline
    1/5

    relatively close to my work almost everything. outlets not accessible, chair rotten, dirty, no drawer in the desk, fan is not working, door detached from hinge, no shirt hinges in closet, there is no light, refrigerator no shelves, etc......and they are expensive !!!

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

    Everything was nice

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

    Everything was nice

  • Jonathan Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good service

  • Jonathan Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good service

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

    No ac, load music, and constant people slamming doors and yelling. No fans and poor air flow. Beds felt like over filled air mattress

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

    No ac, load music, and constant people slamming doors and yelling. No fans and poor air flow. Beds felt like over filled air mattress

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

    Windows don't have any net screens, so cannot be left open. So no air circulation in the room. No soap provided in the bathroom. No drinking water provided. Kitchenette mentioned in the website is not a kitchenette. There's just a fridge and a microwave. No counter, no cups, bowls, dishes, no utensils and no stove or cooking vessels. The TV had no signal, so did not work.

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

    Windows don't have any net screens, so cannot be left open. So no air circulation in the room. No soap provided in the bathroom. No drinking water provided. Kitchenette mentioned in the website is not a kitchenette. There's just a fridge and a microwave. No counter, no cups, bowls, dishes, no utensils and no stove or cooking vessels. The TV had no signal, so did not work.

  • Alan Oct 2025 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    It was economical and available when needed.

  • Nik Oct 2025 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    The person in the reception desk was the most friendly, nice and welcoming person I ever seen. The room smells horrible. I left the windows open at night until the morning for smeals and the refrigerator was really old.

  • Ismail Sep 2025 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Nothing The attendant was rude

  • Sanjit Sep 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    the way the amenities are described are all fake. Its a total scam, you'll be living in a walled slums.

  • Sanjit Sep 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    the way the amenities are described are all fake. Its a total scam, you'll be living in a walled slums.

  • Kristine Sep 2025 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    nothing not like what was pictured room was dirty and poorly maintained person who lived in room below was loud and inconsiderate (up until 3am and loudly singing at 6:30am. when i told the onsite manager about the experience, he acted surprised. really? i think it is just the norm, and only I was disturbed by it. don't rent as a hotel if you are going to become a quasi apartment complex. parking was tough

  • Melva Sep 2025 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Nothing

  • Joo Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Dirty sheets, food on ceiling. Hair in towels. Towel rack is missing and there is no net on windows. Not well kept at all.

  • Joo Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Dirty sheets, food on ceiling. Hair in towels. Towel rack is missing and there is no net on windows. Not well kept at all.

  • Portia Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    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

  • Portia Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    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

  • Ezriel Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    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.

  • Ezriel Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    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.

  • mandisa Aug 2025 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    someones used sock and cheetohs were on the floor, stains on the wall, dirty fridge

  • MARVIN Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I liked everything!

  • MARVIN Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I liked everything!

  • jatinder Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I really appreciate..this is good place to sty i really enjoyed

  • jatinder Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I really appreciate..this is good place to sty i really enjoyed

  • John Jul 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    Location

  • John Jul 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    No

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

    Bathroom window had the windows bars broken (looks like someone tried to get in in the pass)

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

    Bathroom window had the windows bars broken (looks like someone tried to get in in the pass)

  • Rafeal Jun 2025 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Absolutely nothing This picture is false. The floor is tile like a mall and dirty. The bed rolls around because it isn’t attached to the headboard. Just on a rolling frame. There are no lamps or pictures. The towels has hair on them and they weren’t even real bath towels. The room smelled I had to keep the window open and there was no screen on the window. This room was a terrible stay. A 30-50 dollar room at most yet they charged $100 a night. It felt like I was in a hostile.

  • Paul May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The room was filthy, smelled of ammonia, and had windows that would not close. When we asked for the TV remote, we were handed a remote that seemed covered in something sticky. The room on Expedia was listed as having AC, but none of their rooms have AC. When we asked for a discount, we were told there are no discounts. The front desk clerk was unable to communicate with us due to his limited English, and he was inside a barrier, like you would find at a very sketchy motel. Do NOT book at this place!

  • Paul May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The room was filthy, smelled of ammonia, and had windows that would not close. When we asked for the TV remote, we were handed a remote that seemed covered in something sticky. The room on Expedia was listed as having AC, but none of their rooms have AC. When we asked for a discount, we were told there are no discounts. The front desk clerk was unable to communicate with us due to his limited English, and he was inside a barrier, like you would find at a very sketchy motel. Do NOT book at this place!

  • Luis May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    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.

  • Luis May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    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.

  • Shelton May 2025 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    I was denied a room

  • Easter Apr 2025 · via priceline
    4/5

    The cracked bathroom tiles in bathroom no screens on windows

  • Marco Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was great!

  • Marco Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was great!

  • Justin Mar 2025 · via priceline
    1/5

    Very dirty, portable heater, bad smell.

  • Thomas Mar 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    No heat in room. Space heater gave out sparks. TV difficult to use and find stations. Bed very uncomfortable.

  • Thomas Mar 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    No heat in room. Space heater gave out sparks. TV difficult to use and find stations. Bed very uncomfortable.

  • Portia Feb 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    There was no wifi room was dirty, area unkept, bugs in the room and bed. No refrigerator or microwave was in the room. No heater or air conditioning

  • Portia Feb 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    There was no wifi room was dirty, area unkept, bugs in the room and bed. No refrigerator or microwave was in the room. No heater or air conditioning

  • Israel Oct 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    All of the rooms are smoking rooms (including the ones the hotel manager claimed is nonsmoking). There were spider webs all over room, no cups for toothbrush, and the floor was dirty. I was not impressed!

  • Israel Oct 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    All of the rooms are smoking rooms (including the ones the hotel manager claimed is nonsmoking). There were spider webs all over room, no cups for toothbrush, and the floor was dirty. I was not impressed!

  • Donald Oct 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    The conditions of this place is awful. The bedding was worn and ragged. The lamp on the nightstand was broken and had no "on" or "off" button. The towel rack was broken. The bath towels were stained and worn. The furniture in the kitchenette did not match and broken. The walls in the room and bathroom were dirty and damaged. I will never make this mistake again. I thought the city of El Cerrito would offer better donditions than this.

  • Donald Oct 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    The conditions of this place is awful. The bedding was worn and ragged. The lamp on the nightstand was broken and had no "on" or "off" button. The towel rack was broken. The bath towels were stained and worn. The furniture in the kitchenette did not match and broken. The walls in the room and bathroom were dirty and damaged. I will never make this mistake again. I thought the city of El Cerrito would offer better donditions than this.

  • morgan Sep 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    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.

  • morgan Sep 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    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.

  • Jeyanthi Aug 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    Beaten down place, dirty bath room, towels and beds

  • Jeyanthi Aug 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    Beaten down place, dirty bath room, towels and beds

  • Miguel Aug 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Nada de lo que ofrecen es cierto, no aire acondicionado, no area de no fumar, etc.

  • Valentina Jul 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Horrible

  • Valentina Jul 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Horrible

  • morgan Jun 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    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!

  • morgan Jun 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    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!

  • Edward Jun 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    The room looks nothing like what we saw and expidia website. There’s a microwave and a fridge that looks all old and beat up. All the furniture is scratched up beat up TV has a gash in the LED screen. I don’t think it was even a flat screen. The tv only has two channels.

  • Edward Jun 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    The room looks nothing like what we saw and expidia website. There’s a microwave and a fridge that looks all old and beat up. All the furniture is scratched up beat up TV has a gash in the LED screen. I don’t think it was even a flat screen. The tv only has two channels.

  • morgan Jun 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Floors were dirty, bathroom floor tiles cracked,loose and noisy. Bathroom door was on the wrong side. ( you had to walk in and partially close door to reach sink). Bed slides when you lean on headboard,

  • morgan Jun 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Floors were dirty, bathroom floor tiles cracked,loose and noisy. Bathroom door was on the wrong side. ( you had to walk in and partially close door to reach sink). Bed slides when you lean on headboard,

  • Edmundo Jun 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Nobody it was there for service

  • Edmundo Jun 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    Nobody it was there for service

  • morgan Jun 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    Smelled like smoke, small and people above me made noise all the time. But staff is very nice and accommodating

  • morgan Jun 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    Smelled like smoke, small and people above me made noise all the time. But staff is very nice and accommodating

  • morgan Jun 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    Says non smoking but rooms(I stsyed in 2 different rooms)smell of overwhelming cigarette smoke, shower is mounted far to one side of the shower stall so can't reach all areas. The stall is also so small that you can't bend or lean over enough to wash any part accept your head and unarms.

  • morgan Jun 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    Says non smoking but rooms(I stsyed in 2 different rooms)smell of overwhelming cigarette smoke, shower is mounted far to one side of the shower stall so can't reach all areas. The stall is also so small that you can't bend or lean over enough to wash any part accept your head and unarms.

  • Josh Jun 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    I didn’t even want to check in. This area isn’t safe

  • Josh Jun 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    I didn’t even want to check in. This area isn’t safe

  • Tami May 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    Not very clean, no AC, no screens on the windows so we could open them for fresh air and the “kitchenette” was a mini fridge and microwave in the closet

  • Tami May 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    Not very clean, no AC, no screens on the windows so we could open them for fresh air and the “kitchenette” was a mini fridge and microwave in the closet

  • Romeo May 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    There was no toilet paper holder . The toilet paper was simply placed of towels that were placed along the sides of the small sink. While I was washing my hands , the toilet paper fell into the sink,& the running water ended up getting the roll of toilet paper wet. We had to get a new roll of toilet paper -an inconvenience. Overall -> you get what you pay for. It's a BUDGET motel ! A drive around the block reveals nice houses w well kept lawns- I conclude the neighborhood to be safe. We ate at the Thai restaurant that's @ same parking lot as the hotel. The food tasted good, & the prices are lower than at other restaurants.

  • Romeo May 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    There was no toilet paper holder . The toilet paper was simply placed of towels that were placed along the sides of the small sink. While I was washing my hands , the toilet paper fell into the sink,& the running water ended up getting the roll of toilet paper wet. We had to get a new roll of toilet paper -an inconvenience. Overall -> you get what you pay for. It's a BUDGET motel ! A drive around the block reveals nice houses w well kept lawns- I conclude the neighborhood to be safe. We ate at the Thai restaurant that's @ same parking lot as the hotel. The food tasted good, & the prices are lower than at other restaurants.

  • Verified May 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

  • Verified May 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

Frequently asked questions about Budget Inn

Does Budget Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Budget Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Budget Inn offer parking?
Yes, Budget Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Budget Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Budget Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in El Cerrito, see business hotels in El Cerrito.
Does Budget Inn have a fitness center?
Budget Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Budget Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Budget Inn is located at 10621 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA CA 94530-2619. With a Walk Score of 84, 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