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Our guide on where to stay in Waverly

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Lake Merritt featuring a pond

Downtown Oakland

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4/5(2 area reviews)

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

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Our pick of the best Waverly Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$270 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$270
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (5,363 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$364 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
NZ$364
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (7,380 reviews)
I appreciated the cleanliness of the room, the convenient location, and the free breakfast. I will definitely stay here again!

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$298 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$298
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,910 reviews)
Very old, smelled moldy, pool was not open..

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
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Unless you're on one of the aquatic teams, all you can do here is admire it. Speiker complex across the street has a great pool for adults-only lap swim, and day passes for general public available. #BVSBlue

University of California, Berkeley

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.

University of California, Berkeley
Greek Theater

Greek Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Greek Theater
Oakland Zoo showing signage, zoo animals and night scenes

Oakland Zoo

Catch an exciting train through the Australian outback, watch giraffes eat their dinner and see majestic African elephants at this family-friendly zoo.

Oakland Zoo

Activities

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

NZ$63
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

NZ$80
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Cruise with Night Option

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

NZ$232
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
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