Days Inn by Wyndham Pinole Berkeley

On the edge of the San Francisco Bay in Pinole, this budget-friendly mini-hotel sits between San Francisco and Vallejo. It’s a short drive to Bayfront Park, Hilltop Mall and easy to reach via I‑80, with Pier 39, Aquarium of the Bay and UC Berkeley reachable for day trips.

Rooms are simple and practical with private balconies, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators and microwaves. Some rooms offer Bay views and complimentary toiletries. The property has on-site laundry, a sauna, a gym/fitness room and a BBQ area. Note: the property does not have an elevator.

Free on-site parking and complimentary Wi‑Fi keep things easy. Stay active in the 24-hour fitness room or unwind in the sauna and barbecue areas. On-site bar and restaurant are available, and rooms include cable channels like HBO and ESPN—wake up to bay-breeze mornings from select balconies.

A business center and express check-out are on-site, plus complimentary newspapers in the lobby and free self-parking. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected.

A complimentary continental/on-the-go breakfast is served daily. There’s an on-site restaurant and bar for casual bites, and a cluster of nearby eateries within walking distance serving Italian, Szechuan and Indian flavors.