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4655 Cheap Hotels in Kensington - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

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The Evergreen

The Evergreen

2.0 star property
20.8 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (358)
"The staff at check in and throughout the stay was amazing and very helpful. The location is outstanding as right across from Corda Madera outdoor mall. "
Canada
Amy
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
The Evergreen
Lounge
Four Points by Sheraton San Rafael Marin County

Four Points by Sheraton San Rafael Marin County

3.0 star property
25.6 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1266)
"Very good moderately priced hotel. Clean with nice-sized rooms and the staff was consistently kind and helpful."
United States
Steven
The price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Four Points by Sheraton San Rafael Marin County
Front of property
The Lodge at Tiburon

The Lodge at Tiburon

3.5 star property
16 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1014)
"Friendly staff, great amenities, and clean and spacious room."
United States
Jessica
The price is AU$318
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
The Lodge at Tiburon
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony
Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill

3.0 star property
19.7 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1107)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Heidi
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill
Exterior
Marin Suites Hotel

Marin Suites Hotel

3.0 star property
20.9 km from Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Great location and good value for the money "
United States
Vincent
Marin Suites Hotel
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Best Western Corte Madera Inn

Best Western Corte Madera Inn

2.5 star property
21 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"I love this Best Western, Staff are very friendly, this is an older property, but the staff are impeccable. "
United States
Atzeret-Miryom
The price is AU$225
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Best Western Corte Madera Inn
Exterior
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn

3.0 star property
27 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1015)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Stephen
The price is AU$235
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Best Western Plus Novato Oaks Inn
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Sonesta Select San Ramon

Sonesta Select San Ramon

3.0 star property
32.4 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1023)
"Great location for visiting family in the area. Room was clean and the front desk was very helpful with extra towels. "
United States
Felicia
The price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Sonesta Select San Ramon
Lobby
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County

3.5 star property
24.5 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1022)
"Nice room and good location "
United States
Analiza
The price is AU$232
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael Marin County
Reception
Best Western Plus Heritage Inn

Best Western Plus Heritage Inn

2.5 star property
20.2 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (960)
"friendly staff was super good."
United States
Daniel
The price is AU$203
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Best Western Plus Heritage Inn
Breakfast meal
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Napa American Canyon by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Napa American Canyon by IHG

2.5 star property
30 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"It was a pleasant stay, comfortable beds."
United States
Alexandro
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Napa American Canyon by IHG
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

3.0 star property
31.1 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2036)
"Hotel was good for the price. "
United States
Dominique
The price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N
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DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

4.0 star property
31.3 km from Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2035)
"Room was very spacious and clean, staff was courteous and prompt."
United States
Francisco
The price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Marin Lodge

Marin Lodge

2.0 star property
23.1 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1010)
"Very pleasant place to stay."
United States
Anne
The price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Marin Lodge
Indoor pool
Concord Plaza Hotel

Concord Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property
21.1 km from Kensington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1008)
"awesome place to stay"
United States
Dennis
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Concord Plaza Hotel
Exterior
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4.0 star property
5.5 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (3868)
"Clean Rooms great view of Marina and tasty food"
United States
Joya
The price is AU$225
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Exterior
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

3.0 star property
29.9 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1024)
"Staff, amenities, clean rooms "
United States
ROMEO JR
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North
Interior
Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

4.0 star property
Downtown Berkeley, 4.7 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1080)
"Staff was amazing, room was nice. Very easy access to BART. Would stay here again "
United States
Matthew
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
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Hampton Inn Vallejo

Hampton Inn Vallejo

2.5 star property
26.2 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1032)
"Great breakfast and free parking"
United States
Trinity
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Hampton Inn Vallejo
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

3.0 star property
16.6 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2238)
"spotless, breakfast, location, all excellent I will come back!"
United States
Oscar
The price is AU$230
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kensington
Learn more about Kensington

Downtown Oakland

Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.

Berkeley which includes a river or creek, a bridge and a sunset

Downtown Berkeley

Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. 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.

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.

Albany

Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

North Berkeley

While visiting North Berkeley, you might make a stop by sights like Historic Berkeley and Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, quiet and friendly staff. Great location with options to do anything throughout the city. "
Seann 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Kensington like?
Kensington is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its shopping, restaurants and parks. Are you looking for Kensington travel tips? Make sure that you visit Tilden Regional Park and Blake Garden while you're in the neighbourhood.
How many hotels are there in Kensington?
With 10 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Kensington to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Berkeley area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Kensington.
What are the top things to see and do in Kensington?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Kensington with a visit to Tilden Regional Park and Blake Garden. While you're out sightseeing in Berkeley, make sure that you visit other sights such as Tilden Nature Area or Indian Rock Park.

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