The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Merritt in Oakland for 2026

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

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

1. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2.3 km from Lake Merritt

Evelyn

₩166,201

₩193,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A modern building with a prominent 'KISSEL' sign above the entrance.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

A modern bar area with leather seating, a bar counter, and patterned wall decor.

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

1.3 km from Lake Merritt

Sean

₩226,517

₩303,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A reception desk with a geometric patterned wall, a marble countertop, and three side tables with books.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern cafe with a central counter, wooden shelves, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

3. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland, 1.6 km from Lake Merritt

₩170,223

₩197,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern interior with a central round table surrounded by chairs, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with a yellow table.

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

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, ottoman, and a flat-screen TV.

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland, 1.6 km from Lake Merritt

Ramesh

₩180,946

₩210,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

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.

5. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.2 km from Lake Merritt

Lloyd

₩163,763

₩190,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A person sitting on a bed with a plate of fruit and holding a glass of wine.

A person seated at a table with a bowl of fruit and a glass of orange juice.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, two seating areas, and a view of the city.

A high-rise hotel with a grid-like facade, multiple floors, and a prominent clock tower.

6. Oakland Marriott City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.5 km from Lake Merritt

Joan

₩180,946

₩210,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

A wooden staircase with a black handrail, leading to a landing with a potted plant.

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

7. Oaktown Roost

Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Lake Merritt

Davida

₩145,655

₩166,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, multiple seating areas, and a view of the upper floor.

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.

8. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

2.2 km from Lake Merritt

Ismael

₩171,751

₩199,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A landscaped outdoor area with a stone pathway, a large decorative urn, and various shrubs and trees.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a television screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a reception counter.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a TV mounted on the wall.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

1.4 km from Lake Merritt

david

₩158,361

₩184,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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 white desk with a framed picture on the wall.

10. Signature Inn Oakland

Piedmont Avenue, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt

Tamara

₩159,500

₩181,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

11. Marina Village Inn

2.4 km from Lake Merritt

Chris

₩150,976

₩172,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A buffet setup with various food items and serving dishes.

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

A compact living space with a kitchen area featuring wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dark-colored sofa with patterned cushions and a red rug on the floor.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Lake Merritt

Jeannine

₩141,795

₩165,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a marina with boats and a motel in the background.

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

13. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

2.5 km from Lake Merritt

Aaron

₩94,347

₩109,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

14. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

2.3 km from Lake Merritt

Shalah

₩159,152

₩181,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

A dense shrubbery with purple flowers and green leaves, a chain-link fence, and a concrete barrier in a parking lot.

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.

15. Bay Bridge Inn

Longfellow, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt

Thomas

₩105,820

₩120,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A building with a sign reading "Continental Lodge".

16. Continental Lodge

1.9 km from Lake Merritt

Daelen

₩108,554

₩123,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

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

17. Jack London Inn

1.9 km from Lake Merritt

Cherisse

₩85,781

₩99,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

18. Civic Center Lodge

1.2 km from Lake Merritt

Wesley

₩105,873

₩120,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 street view with a motel sign, trees, and parked cars.

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

19. Bayview Motel

Longfellow, 3 km from Lake Merritt

Katherine

₩120,631

₩137,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with bar stools, and various decorative plants.

A narrow hallway with a variety of potted plants, a chandelier, and decorative wall art.

A green-walled room with a wooden staircase, potted plants, and a hanging planter.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of decorative items including plants and artwork.

20. Dream catcher

2.8 km from Lake Merritt

"The place was beautiful, even in the single night we were there it looked great. So it was unfortunate that the bed wasn't made nor were the sheets washed. The place also smelled a lot of dogs and their excrement. And the dogs barked and got really loud when you went to the bathroom. I would like to try and stay again if it were more clean, and actually meet the the owner, they were very accommodating and we got in and out with no problem"

Ben

₩91,143

₩134,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Merritt

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove	9.0 Wonderful 1,274 reviews	View
Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt	9.2 Wonderful 680 reviews	View
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 535 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 580 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Jack London Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I would recommend this spot to everyone and also going to stay here everytime I come to the bay. Thank you."

Oakland Marriott City Center

10/10 Excellent

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Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

8/10 Good

"Front desk (Enrique, you da man!) and bartender (Eliza, you da woman!) were so excellent and helpful. Breakfast was good, got the day off to a good start. Great location. Randomly, one night I played Cards against Humanity with some drag queens. This was after discovering the comedy club right down the street at Quinn's Lighthouse. It was a good experience. The only downside: the housekeeping was kinda lite. One day out of 4 it was great (normal - beds made, trash emptied). The other days not."

Signature Inn Oakland

8/10 Good

"Great little hotel close to the Kaiser hospital. Tight parking but a comfy clean room waking distance to a number of great restaurants."

Marina Village Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was a nice place to stay great environment clean room"

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!"

Oaktown Roost

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel. Highly recommended"

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 lake with a cityscape in the background, featuring buildings and trees.

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

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 browsing the exhibits at Camron-Stanford House in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene 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 at 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 theater 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 theater 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. 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Merritt?

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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. Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

3. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

5. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

6. Oakland Marriott City Center

7. Oaktown Roost

8. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

9. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

10. Signature Inn Oakland

11. Marina Village Inn

12. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

13. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

14. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

15. Bay Bridge Inn

16. Continental Lodge

17. Jack London Inn

18. Civic Center Lodge

19. Bayview Motel

20. Dream catcher

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Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Jack London Inn

Oakland Marriott City Center

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Signature Inn Oakland

Marina Village Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Oaktown Roost

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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