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Our top choices for Lake Merritt hotels

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.
A spacious living area with a chandelier, multiple seating options, and a decorative wall with letters.
A wooden staircase with a black handrail, leading to a landing with a potted plant.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, desk, and large windows with curtains.

1. Oaktown Roost

Oaktown Roost
Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Lake Merritt
United States
Davida
SAR 390
SAR 445 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Oaktown Roost
A reception desk with a geometric patterned wall, a marble countertop, and three side tables with books.
A modern cafe with a central counter, wooden shelves, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.
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2. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown
1.6 km from Lake Merritt
United States
MIE
SAR 443
SAR 514 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown
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.

3. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
2.3 km from Lake Merritt
United States
Debbie
SAR 431
SAR 501 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
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 lounge area with a red sectional sofa, a chess table, and a large TV screen.
A restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the street.

4. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
Downtown Oakland, 1.2 km from Lake Merritt
United States
Steve
SAR 397
SAR 461 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a view of the city skyline at dusk.
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.
A restaurant interior with a bar, seating, and a sign reading 'OTTO'S UPTOWN KITCHEN'.

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

Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
1.3 km from Lake Merritt
United States
natalie
SAR 634
SAR 849 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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 high-rise hotel with a grid-like facade, multiple floors, and a prominent clock tower.
An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by greenery and a view of trees.

6. Oakland Marriott City Center

Oakland Marriott City Center
Downtown Oakland, 1.5 km from Lake Merritt
United States
Courtney
SAR 559
SAR 650 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Oakland Marriott City Center
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 modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, ottoman, and a flat-screen TV.
A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a modern architectural design.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown
1.6 km from Lake Merritt
United States
Ramesh
SAR 476
SAR 554 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown
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 pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a body of water.
A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, multiple seating areas, and a view of the upper floor.

8. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel
2.2 km from Lake Merritt
United States
Ismael
SAR 481
SAR 559 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel
A landscaped outdoor area with a stone pathway, a large decorative urn, and various shrubs and trees.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a reception counter.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a television screen.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "COURTYARD" sign above the entrance.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown
1.4 km from Lake Merritt
United States
david
SAR 443
SAR 515 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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.
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.
A building with a sign that reads "Signature" in stylized lettering.

10. Signature Inn Oakland

Signature Inn Oakland
Piedmont Avenue, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt
United States
Denise
SAR 446
SAR 509 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Signature Inn Oakland
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 balcony with a view of a marina.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large painting of a beach scene.

11. Marina Village Inn

Marina Village Inn
2.4 km from Lake Merritt
United States
Chris
SAR 411
SAR 469 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Marina Village Inn
A reception area with wooden reception desks, a check-in counter, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a metal cart.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a red and white bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a window with blinds.
A historic building with a prominent clock tower and a marquee sign.
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

Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center
Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Lake Merritt
United States
Anneliese
SAR 348
SAR 405 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center
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 wooden deck with a railing overlooking a marina with boats and a motel in the background.
A marina with numerous boats docked, a concrete walkway, and a bench.

13. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero
2.5 km from Lake Merritt
United States
Krys
SAR 264
SAR 307 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a central table with benches, and a coffee station.
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.
A marina with numerous sailboats docked.
A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a TV mounted on the wall.

14. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda
2.3 km from Lake Merritt
United States
Shalah
SAR 415
SAR 474 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda
A building with a gated entrance, a sign indicating an office, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A hotel room with a wooden dresser, a television, and a microwave.
A hotel room with a striped curtain, a chair, a small table, and a bed.
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

Bay Bridge Inn
Longfellow, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt
United States
Thomas
SAR 296
SAR 338 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Bay Bridge Inn
A corner kitchen with a window, a water dispenser, and two patterned chairs.
A building with a sign reading "Continental Lodge".
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a phone, and a painting on the wall.
A coffee maker, a basket with cookies, a mug, and water bottles on a table.

16. Continental Lodge

Continental Lodge
1.9 km from Lake Merritt
United States
Jessica
SAR 304
SAR 346 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Continental Lodge
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 modern bathroom with a large window, a built-in oven, and a shower area.
A dining area with white tables and chairs, two dark patterned wall art pieces, and a herringbone floor pattern.

17. Jack London Inn

Jack London Inn
Jack London District, 1.9 km from Lake Merritt
United States
oredeji
SAR 248
SAR 288 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Jack London Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, teal walls, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A hotel room with a door, a chair, a small table, an air conditioning unit, and a telephone on a wooden side table.
A multi-story building with balconies, doors, and windows.
A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden desk with a chair, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

18. Civic Center Lodge

Civic Center Lodge
1.2 km from Lake Merritt
United States
Ruben
SAR 296
SAR 338 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Civic Center Lodge
Lobby
Room
Exterior
Miscellaneous

19. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area
0.7 km from Lake Merritt
United States
Danny
SAR 255
SAR 296 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a wall art piece, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, a black sink, and a marble-patterned wall.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two abstract wall art pieces.
A kitchen with a marble countertop, a kettle, a coffee maker, and red stools.

20. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN
1.5 km from Lake Merritt
SAR 1,182
SAR 2,285 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Merritt

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.
Oaktown Roost
9.2
Wonderful
218 reviews
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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown
9.2
Wonderful
544 reviews
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A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
9.0
Wonderful
1,304 reviews
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A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a view of the city skyline at dusk.
Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
9.2
Wonderful
690 reviews
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Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Jack London Inn

Jack London Inn

8/10 Good
"Good place to get in and out for a say work"
Sandra 3-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Jack London Inn
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

8/10 Good
"Nice breakfast and very clean room"
MIE 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown
Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

10/10 Excellent
"Goodstay I had a great time"
Phil 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area
Oakland Marriott City Center

Oakland Marriott City Center

10/10 Excellent
"The room service food was great and the service was very quick."
Courtney 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Oakland Marriott City Center
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"The room was wonderful, roomy, very clean, well-stocked and so comfortable."
Philip 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

8/10 Good
"A clean convenient hotel in the middle of downtown Oakland near Chinatown and a few blocks from Lake Merritt. The hotel is near transportation hubs for BART and bus transit."
Robert 5-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

8/10 Good
"N/A"
Dedrick 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Other attractions near Lake Merritt

A lake with a cityscape in the background, featuring buildings and trees.
Photo by AMCR

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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A modern building with a large sign reading "Oakland Museum of California" and a staircase leading to an entrance.

Oakland Museum of California

8.2/10 (148 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Oakland Museum of California during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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A whimsical house with a large hand-shaped entrance, a blue roof, and a chimney.
Photo by Visit Oakland

Children's Fairyland

10.0/10 (2 reviews)
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Children's Fairyland during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
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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.