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Oakland Marriott City Center

Oakland Marriott City Center
4.0 star property
Downtown Oakland, 0.9 mi from Lake Merritt
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"The room was wonderful and the staff was great. "
United States
Troy
The price is £96
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Oakland Marriott City Center
Property amenity

Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown
3.5 star property
Uptown Oakland, 1 mi from Lake Merritt
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (490 reviews)
"The room was very clean greeted as soon as walked in everything was perfect "
United States
Chahnette
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown
Reception

Oaktown Roost

Oaktown Roost
2.0 star property
Downtown Oakland, 0.7 mi from Lake Merritt
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (98 reviews)
"Staff was nice. Smooth check in. "
United States
Tizoc
The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Oaktown Roost
Reception

AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown
3.5 star property
Uptown Oakland, 1 mi from Lake Merritt
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (433 reviews)
"This was a really great stay. Fantastic hotel with great service, and beautiful bay view."
United States
David
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown
Free daily buffet breakfast

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
2.5 star property
Downtown Oakland, 0.7 mi from Lake Merritt
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff,nice room,decent breakfast just overall a great place to stay very pleased "
United States
jerel chester
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
Rooftop terrace

Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
0.8 mi from Lake Merritt
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (540 reviews)
"Clean room, easy check in, great location! About 5 min walk to restaurants. "
United States
Andrew
The price is £171
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
View from property

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown
3.0 star property
0.9 mi from Lake Merritt
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice stay overall"
United States
AMANDA
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown
Lobby lounge

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
1.5 mi from Lake Merritt
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"I always stay here when in Oakland. Beautiful location on the estuary. View of San Francisco. Clean, nicely appointed lobby and rooms."
United States
Linda
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
Property entrance

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel
3.0 star property
1.4 mi from Lake Merritt
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Terri
The price is £124
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel
Restaurant

Signature Inn Oakland

Signature Inn Oakland
2.0 star property
Piedmont Avenue, 1.7 mi from Lake Merritt
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (553 reviews)
"the rooms are great and the neighborhood is very nice"
United States
Ana paula
The price is £83
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Signature Inn Oakland
Free daily continental breakfast

Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center
2.5 star property
Downtown Oakland, 0.7 mi from Lake Merritt
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"great location and friendly staff."
United States
Jose
The price is £86
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center
Property grounds

Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero
2.0 star property
1.5 mi from Lake Merritt
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,012 reviews)
"Great stay and view. Room was convenient, clean and room service dropped of TP and towels daily. Did not go in the pool, there was a fishing pier and sail harbor behind the hotel. Some homeless but nice people on ocean sidewalk. Couple restraunts nearby you can walk to"
United States
Jeff
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda
2.5 star property
1.5 mi from Lake Merritt
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean and spotless grounds were well maintained and safe. Breakfast area provided perfect balanced items . Excellent and professional staff."
United States
crystal
The price is £96
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda
Lobby sitting area

Continental Lodge

Continental Lodge
2.0 star property
1.2 mi from Lake Merritt
7.0 out of 10, Good, (609 reviews)
"The owner of the hotel, Bob, is very caring and passionate about providing good service to his patrons. It is a pleasure to stay at the Continental. You are in good hands with Bob."
United States
Brian
Continental Lodge
Garden

Bay Bridge Inn

Bay Bridge Inn
2.0 star property
Longfellow, 1.7 mi from Lake Merritt
7.2 out of 10, Good, (631 reviews)
"Wonderful place"
United States
Michael
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Bay Bridge Inn
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Two Queen Beds) | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Jack London Inn

Jack London Inn
2.0 star property
1.2 mi from Lake Merritt
6.8 out of 10, (1,204 reviews)
"room clean and decent, staff was nice"
United States
Zenora
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Jack London Inn
Interior detail

Civic Center Lodge

Civic Center Lodge
2.0 star property
0.7 mi from Lake Merritt
6.8 out of 10, (452 reviews)
"The staff was rude and were very disrespectful. "
United States
ishmail
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Civic Center Lodge
Street view

Bayview Motel

Bayview Motel
2.5 star property
Longfellow, 1.9 mi from Lake Merritt
6.6 out of 10, (147 reviews)
"Excellent location relatively close to BART. Nice room. Area around the motel is questionable "
United States
Derek
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Bayview Motel
Fridge, microwave

Econo Lodge

Econo Lodge
2.0 star property
0.4 mi from Lake Merritt
5.4 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Do not drive. Bus transportation is close by."
United States
Pinkie
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Econo Lodge
Shared kitchen facilities

Dream catcher

Dream catcher
2.5 star property
1.8 mi from Lake Merritt
5.6 out of 10, (87 reviews)
"The place is very friendly.! "
United States
Erick D
The price is £49
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Dream catcher
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Merritt

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Property amenity
Oakland Marriott City Center
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,005 reviews
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Property amenity
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
490 reviews
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Reception
Oaktown Roost
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
98 reviews
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Reception
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
433 reviews
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Free daily buffet breakfast
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
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Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and nice staff "
CHRIS 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hotels near other Lake Merritt attractions

One of many beautiful distractions at Merritt Lake.
Photo by Sara Crotts
Open Photo by Sara Crotts

Lakeside Park and Garden Center

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 family-friendly area.
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Visitors enjoy a sunny day at Oakland Museum of California with views of Chinatown and people relaxing on the grass

Oakland Museum of California

3.9/5 (104 reviews)
Delve into Californian history at this interdisciplinary museum, which features enthralling exhibits of landscape paintings, cultural artifacts and natural science under one roof.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Merritt?
Lake Merritt is located in Oakland. Travellers 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, take a look at the 106 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Lake Merritt?
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Merritt. Other good choices within a short distance include Oaktown Roost and Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Lake Merritt?
Expedia has 106 hotels and other accommodation options 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! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available 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. Fox Theater, Historic Berkeley and Kaiser Convention Center 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.