The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Merritt in Oakland - 2026 Updated Prices

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A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.

A modern restaurant with high tables and chairs, a bar area, and a fireplace.

A modern reception area with a stone wall and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wardrobe.

1. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

1.5 mi from Lake Merritt

Evelyn

£114

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

A storefront with a sign for 'Oak Town Roast' and a coffee shop named 'Botevar Coffee' with large glass windows.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, desk, and large windows with curtains.

A spacious living area with a chandelier, multiple seating options, and a decorative wall with letters.

2. Oaktown Roost

Downtown Oakland, 0.7 mi from Lake Merritt

Davida

£84

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

A modern lounge area with a red sectional sofa, a chess table, and a large TV screen.

A modern conference room with a long table, six chairs, a flat-screen TV, and vibrant pink accent walls.

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the street.

3. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland, 0.7 mi from Lake Merritt

Carlos

£122

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the lobby.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

A patio with metal chairs and a blue umbrella, overlooking a body of water with a view of buildings and a bridge in the distance.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a body of water.

4. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

1.4 mi from Lake Merritt

Ismael

£127

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a bathroom with a mirror, and a view of the outside.

A reception desk with a 'Signature' sign, a potted plant, and a black Acer monitor.

A white dresser with a flat-screen TV on top, a pink vintage-style refrigerator, and a small black appliance on the dresser.

A white dresser with a flat-screen TV on top, a pink vintage-style refrigerator, and a white desk with a framed picture on the wall.

5. Signature Inn Oakland

Piedmont Avenue, 1.7 mi from Lake Merritt

Tamara

£102

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier, and a clear sky.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by buildings and greenery.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large painting of a beach scene.

6. Marina Village Inn

1.5 mi from Lake Merritt

Chris

£88

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A reception area with wooden reception desks, a check-in counter, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a metal cart.

A historic building with a prominent clock tower and a marquee sign.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red and white bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a window with blinds.

A buffet setup with various food items and serving dishes.

7. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

Downtown Oakland, 0.7 mi from Lake Merritt

Jeannine

£86

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a central table with benches, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a gray sofa, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted heater, and a view of a marina through a large window.

8. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

1.5 mi from Lake Merritt

Shalah

£95

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A lakeside property with a wooden dock, a covered outdoor seating area, and a pathway leading to the water.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a TV.

A marina with numerous boats docked, a concrete walkway, and a bench.

A motel interior with a reception desk, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window offering a view of the street.

9. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

1.5 mi from Lake Merritt

Aaron

£66

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A building with a gated entrance, a sign indicating an office, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a striped curtain, a chair, a small table, and a bed.

A hotel room with a wooden dresser, a television, and a microwave.

A hotel room with a bed, a small desk with a microwave, a sink, and a TV mounted on the wall.

10. Bay Bridge Inn

Longfellow, 1.7 mi from Lake Merritt

Thomas

£75

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A corner kitchen with a window, a water dispenser, and two patterned chairs.

A building with a sign reading "Continental Lodge".

A Pepsi vending machine at a building entrance with a clear view of the building's exterior.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a phone, and a painting on the wall.

11. Continental Lodge

1.2 mi from Lake Merritt

Daelen

£70

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, teal walls, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A motel with a red roof, multiple balconies, and palm trees in the foreground.

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden desk with a chair, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A multi-story building with balconies, doors, and windows.

12. Civic Center Lodge

0.7 mi from Lake Merritt

Wesley

£68

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a large mirror.

A hotel entrance with a tiled ceiling, a red door, and a parking area.

A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a glass door leading to a parking garage, and a bulletin board with flyers.

A dining area with white tables and chairs, two dark patterned wall art pieces, and a herringbone floor pattern.

13. Jack London Inn

1.2 mi from Lake Merritt

Samantha Xiong

£57

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a sink, and a mirror.

A two-story building with a ground-floor office and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall displaying a news program, a small wooden dresser, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A building with a flat roof, a balcony with metal railings, and a parking area with cars.

14. Bayview Motel

Longfellow, 1.9 mi from Lake Merritt

Katherine

£77

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

15. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

0.4 mi from Lake Merritt

Kevyn

£60

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a wall art piece, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story building with a dark facade, a visible number '625' on the left, and a door with a metal grill.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two abstract wall art pieces.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, a black sink, and a marble-patterned wall.

16. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

Uptown Oakland, 1 mi from Lake Merritt

£460

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, comfortable seating, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

An outdoor patio area with seating, including chairs and a sofa, and a fire pit.

A modern hotel room with a desk, a sofa, and two wall-mounted lamps.

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

Airport District, 5.9 mi from Lake Merritt

veronica

£121

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A rooftop terrace with a white sofa, two wicker chairs, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a lamp.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a mural of a building, and potted plants.

A mini-fridge stocked with beverages, a snack shelf with chips and snacks, and a mural with a record player and '#AIDENBERKELEY' text.

18. Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

4.8 mi from Lake Merritt

Cydne

£141

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern reception area with a large screen displaying a desert landscape, wooden reception desk, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view.

19. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

7.5 mi from Lake Merritt

Jennifer

£226

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola structure.

A bar area with multiple stools, a counter with a television, and shelves with bottles.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with bar seating, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

20. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

3.1 mi from Lake Merritt

Ramamurthy

£129

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Merritt

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove	9.0 Wonderful 1,263 reviews	View
Oaktown Roost	9.0 Wonderful 214 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,013 reviews	View
Signature Inn Oakland	8.2 Very good 699 reviews	View

Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Location is a block from the 12th Street BART Oakland Station so easy access (two stops) to San Francisco & back. Hotel is showing its age, the WiFi is horribly slow but rooms are renovated plus the water pressure in the shower is divine! Great alternative to the expensive accommodations in SF. Downtown Oakland is right outside this hotel, there’s coffee shops & restaurants within 2 blocks all around plus you have Oakland Chinatown & it’s many eateries, markets & bakeries a block away!"

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

10/10 Excellent

"This was my 1st time at the Executive Inn and it was more than I expected. The decor was nice. My room was clean and the decor was a beautiful design. It has dining, breakfast and bar. The rates were reasonable. It's a great place to stay."

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was excellent, we Loved the Daily Breakfast Selections and all around Wonderful Stay & Experience.."

Oaktown Roost

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel. Highly recommended"

Signature Inn Oakland

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean and well maintained."

Continental Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"On a Sunday night when all decent hotels were around $400 per night, I found this motel with only $150, hoping for a decent bed. Surprisingly the room was large, bed and pillows very good. Very clean, Bathroom had a tub, nice towels and all you need for shower. Good coffee in the room. The staff was very helpful and friendly."

Other attractions near Lake Merritt

A whimsical house with a large hand-shaped entrance, a blue roof, and a chimney.

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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Oakland Museum of California

8.2/10 (148 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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Children's Fairyland

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Bring the kids to one of America’s first themed amusement parks. Storybook sets, rides and animal residents ensure everyone experiences a “happily ever after.”

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Camron-Stanford House

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Camron-Stanford House during your travels in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

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Rotary Nature Center and Waterfowl Refuge

Enjoy a stop at Rotary Nature Center and Waterfowl Refuge, an entertaining place to visit in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Kaiser Convention Center

10.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the events happening in Kaiser Convention Center during your trip to Oakland. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts

Enjoy an outing to Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts during your stay in Oakland. Experience the theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts during your stay in Oakland. Experience the theatre scene or attend a sporting event 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. 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 86 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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 can I expect to find near Lake Merritt?

Expedia has 86 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. 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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Our top choices for Lake Merritt hotels

1. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2. Oaktown Roost

3. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

4. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

5. Signature Inn Oakland

6. Marina Village Inn

7. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

8. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

9. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

10. Bay Bridge Inn

11. Continental Lodge

12. Civic Center Lodge

13. Jack London Inn

14. Bayview Motel

15. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

16. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

18. Aiden by Best Western Berkeley

19. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

20. HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Merritt

Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Oaktown Roost

Signature Inn Oakland

Continental Lodge

Other attractions near Lake Merritt

Lakeside Park and Garden Center

Oakland Museum of California

Children's Fairyland

Camron-Stanford House

Rotary Nature Center and Waterfowl Refuge

Kaiser Convention Center

Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts

Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts

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