Palms Motel

Hotels
5.1 (53 reviews)
829 West MacArthur Boulevard , Oakland , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Facilities for disabled guests
Wheelchair accessible
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Key access
CCTV outside property
24-hour security
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Affordable
Food delivery available
Cons:
Smoke smell
Rude staff
Sketchy area

Categories

Cleanliness
3.01
The room smelled like smoke.
Service
5.98
Rude staff encountered.
Location
4.02
Sketchy area, not the best location.
Room Quality
4.97
Just a place to lay your head.
Amenities
5.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.46
Affordable & cheap.
Food and Beverage
5.11
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
5.18
Mixed feelings about the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 21:55

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in Oakland, Palms Motel is strategically located within close proximity to popular landmarks such as Paramount Theater, Fox Theater Oakland, and Oakland Convention Center. With easy access to attractions like Fairyland and Oakland Museum of California, guests can explore the city effortlessly.

Modern Amenities
Palms Motel offers guests a comfortable stay with free WiFi and complimentary private parking, ensuring convenience and peace of mind during their visit. The property's proximity to Grand Lake Theater and Lake Merritt provides guests with entertainment options within a short distance.

Accessible to Airport
For travelers, the convenience extends to transportation, as Palms Motel is just 14 km away from Oakland International Airport, making it a convenient choice for those flying in or out of the city.

Experience comfort and convenience at Palms Motel - book your stay now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.1
Based on 53 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.01
Service: 5.98
Location: 4.02
Room Quality: 4.97
Amenities: 5.1
Value for Money: 7.46
Food and Beverage: 5.11
Overall Experience: 5.18
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Lyra
2
Rent by the hour vibes
Pros:

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.

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
D
Donna
2
Pros:

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.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
P
Phillip
8
Pros:

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.🙂🙂🙂

2025-06-28 via Nuitee
M
mary
8
Pros:

That smoking was allowed

2025-03-04 via Nuitee
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Izabella
10
Pros:

Kit war nice and

2024-08-02 via Nuitee
M
Metz partner
10
Pros:

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

2024-07-24 via Nuitee
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Eugene family
8
Pros:

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

2024-07-17 via Nuitee
S
Stephanie
10
Pros:

Management is always kind and helpful.
Close to bart,Ac transit lines,and major freeways.

2024-07-07 via Nuitee
S
Stephanie family
8
Pros:

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

2024-06-03 via Nuitee
S
Stephanie family
8
Pros:

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.

2024-05-27 via Nuitee
J
Jatinder
10
Pros:

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

2022-12-17 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth
2
Terrible
Pros:

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.

2022-05-17 via Nuitee
G
Gavin partner
8
Pros:

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

2022-04-22 via Nuitee
D
Dorothy
10
Pros:

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

2022-03-09 via Nuitee
C
Cindy
6
Pros:

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

2021-12-14 via Nuitee
K
Kimberly A family
2
Pros:

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!

2021-10-11 via Nuitee
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sabrina
2
Abandoned?
Pros:

First of all I went there at around 8 pm and no one answered the door or phone to let us in. I went back the next day at about dusk and same thing. My card was still charged for three days. I never stayed one night

2021-09-07 via Nuitee
A
Antonio
4
Poorly Maintained
Pros:

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

2021-08-15 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
2
Pros:

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

2021-08-09 via Nuitee
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Steven
4
Pros:

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

2021-07-21 via Nuitee