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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hayward - Castro Valley by IHG

2.5 star property

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A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance and signage.
A hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, and a framed abstract art piece on the wall.
A modern breakfast area with a self-service station, a refrigerator with yogurt and milk, and a sign indicating a breakfast menu.
A conference room with a glass table, four wooden chairs, and a central seating area.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a blue wall with a cityscape design.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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25640 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA, 94542
  • Place, California State University East Bay
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Alex Giualini Plaza Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hayward City Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture.

Premium Room

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a view of the outside.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a view of the outside.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a coffee machine with disposable cups.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a view of the outside.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a view of the outside.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a coffee machine with disposable cups.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hayward - Castro Valley by IHG

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and self parking. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hayward - Castro Valley by IHG offers 85 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
During your stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hayward - Castro Valley by IHG, you'll be within walking distance of California State University East Bay. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 3-minute drive from California State University East Bay and a few minutes from Alex Giualini Plaza Park
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hayward - Castro Valley by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hayward - Castro Valley by IHG also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and an elevator. For a fee, parking is available.

This Hayward hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (USD 7 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 7.00 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Suites Hayward an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Suites Hayward Castro Valley
Holiday Inn Express Suites Hayward – Mission Foothills
Holiday Inn Express Suites Hayward Castro Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hayward - Castro Valley by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 466 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel breakfast around
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room.. staff super friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and rooms were very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great. I loved our stay there. The staff were respectful and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good and the staff was great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , easy parking and fresh breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was absolutely amazing my family loves it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good service and people are friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here when I'm working in Hayward...Plenty of parking rooms are clean breakfast is great and the staff are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friemdly staff at a great price!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Odalys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Comfy Bed, Great Service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and breakfast. Id stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to work up north found this great little spot. Staff was amazing very clean. Very accommodating. Will definitely be back. Breakfast was outstanding also.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean property
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was courteous and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Friendly , safe! We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, and staff was very courteous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent meeting rooms WiFi solid
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waiting for my deposit, thx
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Breakfast wasn’t half bad. Enjoyed the in room amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026