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Our top choices for Lake Merritt hotels

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

1. Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
1.3 km from Lake Merritt
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (691 reviews)
"Excellent hotel with many nice restaurants nearby"
United States
natalie
The price is CA $236
CA $317 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.

2. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
2.3 km from Lake Merritt
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,314 reviews)
"When I need to stay in or near Oakland this is our go-to hotel. We were just there for a few hours before our trip to the airport and it was great as usual."
United States
Debbie
The price is CA $180
CA $209 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
A reception desk with a geometric patterned wall, a marble countertop, and three side tables with books.

3. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown
3.5 star property
Uptown Oakland, 1.6 km from Lake Merritt
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (546 reviews)
"Nice breakfast and very clean room"
United States
MIE
The price is CA $165
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown
A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

4. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
2.5 star property
Downtown Oakland, 1.2 km from Lake Merritt
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Steve
The price is CA $137
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

5. Oaktown Roost

Oaktown Roost
2.0 star property
Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Lake Merritt
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (223 reviews)
"Clean, great staff, relaxing! I would def stay there again"
United States
Davida
The price is CA $148
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Oaktown Roost
A modern interior with a central round table surrounded by chairs, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with a yellow table.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown
3.5 star property
Uptown Oakland, 1.6 km from Lake Merritt
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (589 reviews)
"Excellent experience every time we stay here. Amazing breakfast!!"
United States
Ramesh
The price is CA $178
CA $206 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown
A person sitting on a bed with a plate of fruit and holding a glass of wine.

7. Oakland Marriott City Center

Oakland Marriott City Center
4.0 star property
Downtown Oakland, 1.5 km from Lake Merritt
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"This is our second time staying here, and it was excellent with close proximity to everything"
United States
Diego
The price is CA $181
CA $210 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Oakland Marriott City Center
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the lobby.

8. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel
3.0 star property
2.2 km from Lake Merritt
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Much better stay then San Francisco"
United States
Ismael
The price is CA $167
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel
A landscaped outdoor area with a stone pathway, a large decorative urn, and various shrubs and trees.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown
3.0 star property
1.4 km from Lake Merritt
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,025 reviews)
"Second time visiting the hotel. When I am in Oakland this is my go to hotel in the middle of downtown and lake activities."
United States
Bruce
The price is CA $147
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a bathroom with a mirror, and a view of the outside.

10. Signature Inn Oakland

Signature Inn Oakland
2.0 star property
Piedmont Avenue, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (720 reviews)
"Almost perfect the staff super nice the answer any questions you have the room perfect all we need to stay one night thanks so much"
United States
Denise
The price is CA $167
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Signature Inn Oakland
A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier, and a clear sky.

11. Marina Village Inn

Marina Village Inn
2.0 star property
2.4 km from Lake Merritt
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,018 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Chris
The price is CA $121
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Marina Village Inn
A lakeside property with a wooden dock, a covered outdoor seating area, and a pathway leading to the water.

12. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero
2.0 star property
2.5 km from Lake Merritt
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,018 reviews)
"Clean room , nice staff , good area ."
United States
Krys
The price is CA $98
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero
A reception area with wooden reception desks, a check-in counter, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a metal cart.

13. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center
2.5 star property
Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Lake Merritt
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Staff at the front desk were always very kind and helpful. Room was clean and very comfortable. I enjoyed my stay and loved the location. I also felt very safe staying as a solo female traveler."
United States
Adys
The price is CA $131
CA $152 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a central table with benches, and a coffee station.

14. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda
2.5 star property
2.3 km from Lake Merritt
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Rooms a comfortable and spacious.I felt safe while staying here."
United States
Shalah
The price is CA $186
CA $212 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda
A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a window with blinds.

15. Travel Inn

Travel Inn
2.5 star property
Mosswood, 2.5 km from Lake Merritt
7.6 out of 10, Good, (138 reviews)
"The room has cockroaches. We couldn’t have stayed there and left"
United States
Brodsly
The price is CA $139
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Travel Inn
A building with a gated entrance, a sign indicating an office, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

16. Bay Bridge Inn

Bay Bridge Inn
2.0 star property
Longfellow, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt
7.2 out of 10, Good, (679 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was friendly and accommodating. Definitely worth the price."
United States
Thomas
The price is CA $110
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Bay Bridge Inn
A corner kitchen with a window, a water dispenser, and two patterned chairs.

17. Continental Lodge

Continental Lodge
2.0 star property
1.9 km from Lake Merritt
7.0 out of 10, Good, (644 reviews)
"Clean room, comfy bed, free parking, close to American music hall."
United States
Jessica
The price is CA $113
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Continental Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a large mirror.

18. Jack London Inn

Jack London Inn
2.0 star property
1.9 km from Lake Merritt
6.4 out of 10, (1,618 reviews)
"Great price, nice staff, convenient"
United States
thomas
The price is CA $93
CA $108 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Jack London Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, teal walls, and a door leading to a bathroom.

19. Civic Center Lodge

Civic Center Lodge
2.0 star property
1.2 km from Lake Merritt
6.6 out of 10, (481 reviews)
"This is a very standard motel, not the best location, but the important thing that it is near the BART station just minutes away. So if you’re going to San Francisco, it’s a good location to stay."
United States
Ruben
The price is CA $111
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Civic Center Lodge
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20. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area
2.0 star property
0.7 km from Lake Merritt
5.2 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"My toilet was clogged the entire time no matter how many times I complained it didn't get fixed. It smelled so bad. I had no microwave the the fridge didn't work."
United States
Theresa
The price is CA $93
CA $108 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Merritt

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,314 reviews
View
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a view of the city skyline at dusk.
Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
691 reviews
View
A reception desk with a geometric patterned wall, a marble countertop, and three side tables with books.
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
546 reviews
View
A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.
Oaktown Roost
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
223 reviews
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Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

10/10 Excellent
"It's good all the time. I like it pleasure to stay"
christina 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

Other attractions near Lake Merritt

A lake with a cityscape in the background, featuring buildings and trees.
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Lakeside Park and Garden Center

8.8/10 (3 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Lakeside Park and Garden Center, a lovely green space in Oakland. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Merritt?
Lake Merritt is located in Oakland. Travelers love the area for its array of dining options, sporting events, and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 86 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Lake Merritt?
Oakland Marriott City Center is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Lake Merritt. Other good choices within a short distance include Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area and Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Lake Merritt?
Expedia has 86 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lake Merritt.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Merritt, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Lake Merritt.
What can I see and do near Lake Merritt?
Study the collections at Oakland Museum of California, USS Hornet Museum, or Chabot Space and Science Center. Grand Lake Theater, Fox Theater, and Historic Berkeley are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Paramount Theatre, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, and Greek Theater.

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