What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Orinda?

A motel is a great option if you're planning to travel around Orinda. These getaways are typically found near airports and major roads, offer on-site parking and come with basic services and amenities. Spend your break at a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a wider choice of rooms and welcome conveniences such as a lobby, gym and business facilities, you can expect to pay extra for hotel accommodations.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Orinda?

Keep your budget in check at one of our 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Orinda. Wake up and grab a fresh brew at La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Berkeley , which comes with premium bedding and a swimming pool. Residence Inn by Marriott Walnut Creek is another stay that provides your morning drinks and food without an extra cost.

Do any 3-star hotels in Orinda have a pool?

Take dips in between sightseeing at Residence Inn by Marriott Walnut Creek or La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Berkeley . They're popular 3-star accommodations that have a pool in Orinda. The summer months of June, July and August are a terrific time to stay at a hotel with a pool here. If you visit in the warmest month of July, you'll experience average temperatures of 15ºC at night to 27ºC during the day.

What 3-star hotels in Orinda have an on-site restaurant?

Secure a room at Walnut Creek Marriott and dine without leaving the comfort of your accommodations. An electric car charging station and premium bedding are among the other amenities at this favorite 3-star option in Orinda. Need to fuel up after a day of non-stop activities and sights? Grab a table at the on-site restaurant at HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area , which also comes with an electric car charging station and designer toiletries.

Do any 3-star hotels in Orinda have WiFi?

Definitely. Aiden by Best Western @ Berkeley and Rose Garden Inn are among Expedia's 3-star hotels in Orinda with WiFi. Pick one of these getaways to easily access weather updates, travel recommendations and local information. Remember, this useful amenity may be free or require an additional payment.

What 3-star hotels in Orinda have parking?

A couple of our favorites are Rose Garden Inn and La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Berkeley . Both these 3-star accommodations in Orinda offer parking, making it convenient for you to jump behind the wheel and go. Want to embark on some sightseeing opportunities outside the city? Fasten your seatbelt and explore. Stanford University and Californias Great America are popular day trip options from central Orinda.

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South San Francisco

Florence

SAR 405 total

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26 Dec - 27 Dec

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Downtown San Francisco

Jonathan

SAR 526 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

The Pickwick Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

Sharon

SAR 525 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Airport District

Robert

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Walnut Creek Marriott

Downtown Walnut Creek

PATRICIA

SAR 495 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Dec - 22 Dec

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Union Square

Kalinda

SAR 336 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Dec - 18 Dec

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

San Antonio

Abdias

SAR 552 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Dec - 24 Dec

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Downtown San Francisco

Jon

SAR 711 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jan - 4 January 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport

Airport District

Nick

SAR 427 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Dec - 20 Dec

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Oyster Point

Marco

SAR 427 total

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21 Dec - 22 Dec

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Sonesta Select San Ramon

San Ramon

Felicia

SAR 397 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Dec - 12 Dec

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Emeryville

Sasha

SAR 497 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Dec - 21 Dec

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Fisherman's Wharf

Oscar

SAR 572 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Dec - 18 Dec

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Union Square

Christian Middleton

Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection

Union Square

rosaura

SAR 437 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Stanyan Park Hotel

Golden Gate

Aaron Michael

SAR 1,044 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jan - 9 January 2026

Four Points by Sheraton San Rafael Marin County

North San Rafael Town Center

Oscar

SAR 526 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Dec - 16 Dec

Holiday Inn Dublin-Pleasanton by IHG

Dublin

Denise

SAR 388 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 January 2026

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, eco-friendly cleaning products

Executive Hotel Vintage Court

Union Square

Peggy A.

SAR 516 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dublin - Pleasanton

Dublin

Lawrence

SAR 368 total

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14 Dec - 15 Dec

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SAR 539

SAR 807 total

14 Dec - 15 Dec

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Nestled in the East Bay hills, this charming suburb boasts the historic Orinda Theatre and California Shakespeare Theater for culture lovers. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike through Tilden Regional Park's lush trails or explore the nearby Lafayette Reservoir's scenic shores.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Orinda?

Rose Garden Inn, around 11 kilometers west of downtown Orinda, is a guest favorite. A garden and a terrace are among its amenities. Aiden by Best Western @ Berkeley is another 3-star hotel that rates highly with travelers. It features a firepit and a rooftop terrace, and is approximately 14 kilometers west of the center.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Orinda?

Reserve a room at a 3-star hotel and you can expect comfortable and clean rooms and conveniences such as free WiFi, exercise equipment and tea and coffee facilities. These lodgings may also feature a bar and restaurant on-site. Elevate your Orinda vacation by locking in a 4-star hotel. With things like a wellness area, round-the-clock room service and luxury bathroom products, you'll enjoy an enhanced level of comfort and relaxation.

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