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Merritt House Hotel

2.0 star property
Colonial hotel within walking distance of Fisherman's Wharf

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Standard, One King Bed | Terrace/patio
Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium Suite | Living area | 26-inch TV with cable channels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, friendly staff, property condition

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Marina
  • Near the beach
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
  • Hiking/biking trails
Feel at home
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is $198
includes taxes & fees
$173 per night
Dec 15 - Dec 16

Room options

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Standard, One King Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard, One King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Honeymoon Suite | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Suite | Living area | 26-inch TV with cable channels

Premium Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
386 Pacific St., Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Monterey Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cannery Row - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lovers Point - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 9 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 32 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 33 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 80 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 113 min drive
  • Salinas Station - 25 min drive
  • Monterey Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Revival Ice Cream - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Merritt House Hotel

Merritt House Hotel features a marina and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Fisherman's Wharf. Guests can keep active with onsite hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi and self-serve breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. This Colonial hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 22 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in from 3 PM - 6:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

  • Covered onsite self parking (USD 20.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Onsite parking limited

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Beach nearby
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1979
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Marina
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 26-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 20.00 per day with in/out privileges

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Merritt House
Merritt House Inn
Merritt House Inn Monterey
Merritt House Monterey
Merritt Inn
Merritt House Hotel Monterey
Merritt House Inn
Merritt House Hotel Hotel
Merritt House Hotel Monterey
Merritt House Hotel Hotel Monterey

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Merritt House Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Merritt House Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 20.00 per day. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Merritt House Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Merritt House Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Merritt House Hotel also has a garden.
What's the area around Merritt House Hotel like?
Merritt House Hotel is in Old Monterey, a short 18-minute walk from Monterey Bay and 6 minutes' walk from Fisherman's Wharf. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

abigail, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Victor, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Eleanore, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lachelle, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Timothy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Breakfast was very basic. Limited capacity for seating. Very limited selection. We arrived for breakfast one morning and there was barely anything left, nothing was replaced. The staff at breakfast were not particularly welcoming. Rooms although spotlessly clean, were very dark and the hairdryer was useless!
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Inside the room is very nice.
Chengchung, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome star easy checkin
audrey, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Such a good experience with the property.
Kitty, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I can’t wait to go back! It was cleaning, it was well decorated and the staff was exceptionally helpful! Loved how convenient it was to downtown Monterey. Easy to park as long as you get there early. The only thing that was lacking was the breakfast but they make it very clear that it is not a warm breakfast.
Caitlin, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Norma, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Patricia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Professional staff and nicely maintained property.
Christopher, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Classic Monterey hotel in perfect location.
Kim, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sweet cozy place
Always clean and staff is always friendly! Nice continental breakfast to give you a boost!
Catherine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Birthday and Anniversary getaway
When we arrived at Merritt House hotel, the girls were welcoming, courteous and accommodating.They went out of their way to wish us a Happy Anniversary and my birthday. The best part of our stay was everything is walking distance to restaurants and Fisherman's Wharf. Their is a great Farmer's Market on Tuesdays 4-8pm. For the price of room, I don't feel parking should be charged and more investment needs to be done on more comfortable mattresses. I would consider staying at and recommending to stay there if improvements are made. Otherwise Merritt House Hotel is in a perfect location, nice patio area, includes Continental breakfast and staff are Great.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a cute place. Loved the room. Very comfortable and decorated nicely. Parking is available but very tight. Easy walk to the pier. Would definitely stay again.
Teresa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Broken tiles on fireplace, loose and flickering lamps, extremely bad smelling fridge, but it was not clear there was no ac. Fine, except the was absolutely ZERO outlets for the fan, unless we plugged it into the bedside alarm clock. And when we opened the balcony, which felt unsafe, the neighbors were smoking all night. It was hot hell to sleep there.
Colton, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Room was very comfortable and large.
Maria Lourdes, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What a great stay! I really had been so happy with this stay! I have been traveling using various hotels for 15 year on now and this one is certainly at the top of my list of a great stays. The room was so expansive, so much room and everything was CLEAN! I am a professional house cleaner and it was at my standards. Everything was wiped down, spotless and in good condition! The other reviews mention needs for updates and I can only say that for the thermostat on the grounds I couldn't tell how to work it, but it wasn't even needed, it never got hotter than 68 F while we were staying there. The staff was wonderful, friendly and helpful. The parking was limited but simple. The whole time we were there we didn't hear much but I also believe not many other guests were there. The design and features of the room were so elegant and beautifully done. It was a great blend of upscale modern with a cottage charm. All the rooms have a balcony, wish they weren't connected, but it had chairs and table and it was so beautiful and peace there. The continental breakfast was lovely and they served it with real bowls, plates and cloth napkins which I have never experienced before. They even had actual keys for the rooms not a card which I found so charming. We only stayed one night so the price was perfect for us and I'm not sure if it would have been as affordable for more days with less of a last minute of a booking, but I would more than likely thinking of this property if we return
Daviana, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Natalie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The room itself was ok aside from the musty dampness. I did like the room layout and the bathroom looked recently updated. For the price of the room I was shocked at having to pay an additional $20.00 a night for parking. I was told I could park in a municipal parking garage a couple blocks away for the same price. Would I stay here again? For the price, not a chance.
Daniel, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

All the major sites were walkable or take the free trolley.
Kevin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Location
Great stay!! Great Hotel!! Perfect Area!! Walking distance to everything!!!
Carlos, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

No comment
Esther, 2-night family trip
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General property information

Travelers Say
"Staff, amenities, cleanliness, proximity to the marina and great pubs and restaurants: all great!"
Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM