Claremont Resort & Club
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Claremont Resort & Club is worth booking if you want the only 5-star resort in our Berkeley picks, with a spa, a pool and grounds guests praise for their bay views. Go in knowing that guests call the rooms dated and the parking and breakfast expensive, so it suits travellers paying for the setting rather than the room.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury choice in Berkeley. It is an official 5-star property with a guest score of 8.4 out of 10 from 277 reviews.
It suits couples on a special trip, families who want space and a pool, and visitors who want resort facilities near the university. The property lists a spa, a pool, a gym, a restaurant, family rooms, a garden, a terrace and air conditioning, and it is tagged as pet-friendly.
Skip it if room condition matters most to you. The main guest complaint is that high costs do not match dated rooms. If you just need a clean, well-rated bed, our Budget pick scored higher for about a third of the price.
Location and getting around
The address is 41 Tunnel Road. Its location score is 9.2, the highest of our three Berkeley picks. Guests mention easy access to the university.
Walking times are straight-line estimates. California Memorial Stadium is 1.6 km, about 20 minutes. Sather Tower is 2 km, about 25 minutes. So campus is walkable. The Oakland Museum of California is 7 km, about 88 minutes, which is far; use public transport, a taxi or a car.
Parking exists but guests describe it as expensive. We do not have the rate, so ask before you arrive.
What guests say
The grounds get the warmest words. Guests describe them as beautiful, with scenic bay views, and like the easy access to the university.
Staff are praised as friendly and professional, with a warm welcome and helpful service.
Value is the sore point. Guests feel that parking and breakfast cost too much, and that the rooms look dated for the price. That is a direct comment on room condition, so read recent reviews before you commit.
Price and what you get against our other two picks
Our reference price was €424.53 a night, about €849 for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room. That is a reference price, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
The Berkeley sample median was €187.93 a night, so the Claremont cost more than twice the typical rate.
Our Budget pick, Holiday Inn Express Berkeley by IHG, was €150.25 a night with a 9.0 score. Our Best Value pick, Aiden by Best Western Berkeley, was €187.13 with 4 stars and an 8.6 score. You pay roughly €237 to €274 more per night here. What that buys is 5 stars, a spa, a pool, the grounds and the best location score of the three. It does not buy a higher guest score.
Breakfast is mentioned by guests as costly, so assume it is extra unless your rate says otherwise.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible properties in Berkeley. Our Luxury slot gives priority to five-star hotels, and the Claremont holds 5 official stars. It placed joint 4th of 6 on guest score.
The full resort facility list and a 9.2 location score made it the clear upscale option, despite the value complaints.
Before you book
Check today's price for your dates, as ours comes from a November 2026 search. Ask the nightly parking cost and the breakfast price, or look for a rate that includes breakfast.
Confirm spa and pool access and opening hours, plus any fees or pet charges. Room size, noise and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Given the comments about dated rooms, ask which room types have been updated.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Claremont Resort & Club worth the price?
It is if you value 5 stars, a spa, a pool and grounds with bay views. Guests say the rooms feel dated and extras are expensive, so it is weaker value if the room itself is your priority.
How much does Claremont Resort & Club cost per night?
We saw €424.53 a night as a reference price for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Can I walk to UC Berkeley from the Claremont?
Yes. Sather Tower is about 25 minutes on foot and California Memorial Stadium about 20 minutes, as straight-line estimates.
Is breakfast included at Claremont Resort & Club?
Not confirmed. Guests complain that breakfast is expensive, so check whether your rate includes it.