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An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola structure.

1. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

1 km from Watergate

Jasmine

CA $253 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a bed. There is a view of the city through the window.

2. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

1.1 km from Watergate

Elaine

CA $225 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A marina with boats, palm trees, and a building with large windows.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

3.4 km from Watergate

Jason

CA $238 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

4. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

5.1 km from Watergate

Steve

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.

5. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

7.9 km from Watergate

Debbie

CA $217 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

6. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

4.7 km from Watergate

Monique

CA $237 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A bathroom with a white tiled wall, a towel rack with a white towel, a shower area, and a shelf with toiletries.

7. Marina Village Inn

7.1 km from Watergate

Chris

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

8. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10.1 km from Watergate

Richard

CA $223 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

9. La Casa Inn

11.5 km from Watergate

Kim

CA $189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.

10. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

10.1 km from Watergate

MELISSA

CA $294 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A white car parked in a modern indoor space with a circular ceiling, large windows, and potted plants.

11. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

10.4 km from Watergate

Angelo

CA $268 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

12. Comfort Inn by the Bay

11.3 km from Watergate

Crystal

CA $170 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

13. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

10.3 km from Watergate

Heather

CA $355 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A modern hotel with a sleek exterior and a parked sports car in front.

14. Hotel VIA

10 km from Watergate

Gabriela

CA $281 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

An outdoor patio area with modern furniture, a fire feature, and a decorative metal sculpture.

15. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

10.2 km from Watergate

EVA

CA $274 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

16. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

10.5 km from Watergate

Allyson

CA $256 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a vintage camper parked nearby.

17. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

10.1 km from Watergate

Raul

CA $242 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.

18. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

9.9 km from Watergate

Colby John

CA $165 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a large abstract sculpture, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.

19. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

9.3 km from Watergate

Sina

CA $393 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A rooftop terrace with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of tall buildings.

20. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

9.7 km from Watergate

Russell

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Compare popular hotels in Watergate

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,445 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,821 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina	4.0 star property	8.2 Very good 5,210 reviews	View
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 7,755 reviews	View

Where to stay in Watergate

Find the best Watergate areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Watergate

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Downtown Oakland

Central business district with a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces, Downtown Oakland offers an Entertainment District, historic theaters, Oakland Museum, and outdoor retail mall. Easily accessible via BART and AC Transit.

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The Art Museum Pacific Film Archive building with a modern design, located at the corner of a street with a traffic light and pedestrians nearby.

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

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Albany

The seaside views and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Albany. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are a few top sights nearby.

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A cityscape with a prominent building featuring a spire and golden lights, set against a backdrop of a sunset sky and distant mountains.

Piedmont

You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.

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West Oakland

Major West Coast port and trade center, this bustling area boasts the busiest port in Northern California, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland, and north coastal scrub.

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Top Watergate Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great start, staff were really helpful and the location of the hotel was perfect!"

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

8/10 Good

"Fantastic location in San Francisco. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom very small, but sufficient, with good bathtub and shower. Upkeep of hotel could be better. The window in the bathroom was left partially open, and could not be shut, for example. Upkeep on this old historic hotel was less than ideal. However, the location is so good and the staff are so nice, with a good price, that I'll return. Next door to Sears Fine Foods, which is a SF legend and a must for breakfast. Across the street from Beacon Grand Hotel, which has a fantastic cocktail bar and great environment. If you are looking for luxury, then this is not your hotel. If you are looking for a solid hotel with good staff, great price and great location in San Francisco, this is very good."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Watergate?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Emeryville's Watergate neighborhood.

How many hotels will I find in the Watergate area?

Expedia has 5 Watergate hotels and other accommodations, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Emeryville area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Watergate, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals in Watergate.

What can I see and do in this Emeryville neighborhood?

Emeryville Marina, Emeryville Crescent State Marine Reserve, and Public Market Emeryville are just a few of the places to visit in and around Watergate. While you're out sightseeing, Bay Street and Berkeley Iron Works are a couple of additional sights to visit in Emeryville.

Hotels in Watergate, Oakland

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1. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

2. Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

5. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

6. Hotel Shattuck Plaza

7. Marina Village Inn

8. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

9. La Casa Inn

10. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

11. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

12. Comfort Inn by the Bay

13. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

14. Hotel VIA

15. Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

16. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

17. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

18. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

19. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

20. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

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Where to stay in Watergate

Downtown Oakland

Downtown Berkeley

Albany

Piedmont

West Oakland

Top Watergate Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

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