Nestled in Dimond, Highlander Motel offers a cozy retreat with a snack bar/deli and free in-room WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of free self parking and unwind near the 24-hour front desk.
Moscone Convention Center - 23 min drive - 24.2 km
Pier 39 - 26 min drive - 26.7 km
Getting around
Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 25 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 25 min drive
San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 35 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 48 min drive
Coliseum Station - 7 min drive
Berkeley Station - 11 min drive
Oakland-Jack London Square Station - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 4 min walk
Vientian Cafe - 19 min walk
Ghost Town Brewing - 4 min walk
Maria’s Mexican Food Truck - 10 min walk
Degrees Plato - 17 min walk
About this property
Highlander Motel
Highlander Motel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Jack London Square and Oakland Arena. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, San Francisco Bay and University of California, Berkeley are within a short drive.
At a glance
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Hotel size
24 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
Property amenities
Food and drink
Snack bar/deli
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
1 building/tower
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
37-inch flat-screen TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
Cash Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Highlander Motel Oakland
Highlander Oakland
Highlander Motel Motel
Highlander Motel Oakland
Highlander Motel Motel Oakland
Frequently asked questions
Does Highlander Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Highlander Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Highlander Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Highlander Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Highlander Motel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
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Reviews
Highlander Motel Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.4
Cleanliness
5.8
Location
7.4
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 6, 2026
Best motel you could ask for. Price was right, parking & location convenient, clean and cozy.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2025
My stay at the highlander is always comfortable, I actually love that it's peaceful the rooms are clean always staff are friendly id rate it overall a ten.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
Excellent family owned motel
The family who runs the hotel are great. Very approachable and affable. I would totally recommend stay at the Highlander. Next visit to the bay area, I'll be staying there.
Neil
Neil, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2025
It was very clean I was comfortable the lady and guy was very nice people I will stay there any time when I work in oakland
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2025
Nice quality, quite, clean all good
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
This place was extremely clean and comfortable. It had everything I needed, staff was nice, and it was in a super convenient spot for what I needed. There is also a great little French Bakery right down the street.
Dawn
Dawn, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 15, 2024
The staff was very friendly & check in was quick and very thorough. the stay was very comfortable & quiet, the room was clean and very cozy.. We would stay here again.
Mireya
Mireya, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2023
Great customer service and spotless facilities
Juan
Juan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2024
The place is acceptable, good service. but very noisy area due to traffic!
Mirella
Mirella, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2024
Rooms are extremely clean and kept up. Parking lot and grounds are meticulously well maintained as well
Marcellus
Marcellus, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 8, 2026
Parking was easy in the daytime. But new years eve it was full of crookedly parked cars at 3 AM. LOL. The lady at the front counter was fantastic! Very helpful and informative. Room served its purpose. Beds were comfortable, HUGE TV with great channel selection. Shower and toilet were pretty solid, but the toilet seat was wrong size, still did its job! Some furniture needed a good cleaning. But i didnt need or use them. Floor and sheets were fine. Was not in the area I though. Square in the neighborhood. Would stay again for a good price.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 22, 2025
The area is as expected.
the place could be great if they put effort into it.
Bathrooms smell like urine
pillows smelled of sweat and have stains
burnt linen, marks on bed spread and towels
It is a budget option, but the conditions of the place are just ridiculous.
The bathrooms need to be properly cleaned not just wiped down. Invest in new pillows and bedding, at least give the exterior a coat of paint. There is potential since the actual rooms aren’t terrible but it needs some actual cleaning and some touc .
If you just need a place to crash for a night it’s ok.
Itzel
Itzel, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 4, 2023
It was what I would have expected for the price. The bed was comfortable. I had to wipe off my night stand which was sticky. They need to use some bleach to clean the shower. The street was run down but pretty deserted. There were not homeless folks around there.
Denece
Denece, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 20, 2026
It was fairly quiet. The rooms did need new TV and perhaps a blow drier would have been nice but no big complaints.
Deontre
Deontre, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 16, 2025
Good value
Very cost effective and great front desk staff! Would stay here again. Good value.
Bed was clean and comfortable. Room overall was rundown and showed lack of care. Basic items like shampoo (There were two conditioners) had to be requested.
Nicole
Nicole, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Aug 17, 2025
Nasty...couldn't even sleep,shower was gross
Yuk id rather sleep in my truck and clean wit wipes than ever syay here agian...
Shirel
Shirel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2023
The owner was very accommodating - she let me leave my things for several hours after checking out in the morning and was very pleasant about it. The rooms are fine. My only concern is that it's tricky to find a nice restaurant/coffee shop in the area.
Lindy B
Lindy B, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 10, 2022
Nice Hotel Staff in a Crazy Neighborhood
People screaming obscenities in the parking lot, a stranger was harassing me in the parking lot, there was shooting outside the hotel and the towels looked dingy.
The manager and staff were accommodating, professional and kind.
Sonia
Sonia, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 28, 2022
The shower did not have hot water, and the internet was very slow. The staff was friendly and property was in decent repair.
Eli
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8/10 Very good
Aug 27, 2023
Hotel was very nice to me. I check-in was mid-night, got bug-bite, then I was promoted to a better room and surprisingly savings. I appreciate it
Chin
Chin, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 31, 2022
Good value. Owners friendly. However, bottom floors hear virtually every step from rooms above. Best to book on second floor to avoid this problem.