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

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

1. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2.3 km from Lake Merritt

Evelyn

3.402.590 ₫

3.953.639 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland, 1.6 km from Lake Merritt

Ramesh

3.742.848 ₫

4.349.003 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

3.508.920 ₫

4.077.189 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

4. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

2.2 km from Lake Merritt

Efigenia

3.777.677 ₫

4.389.472 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by greenery and a view of trees.

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

5. Oakland Marriott City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.5 km from Lake Merritt

Lisa

4.132.728 ₫

4.808.260 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "COURTYARD" sign above the entrance.

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

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

6. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

1.4 km from Lake Merritt

Esther

3.070.955 ₫

3.568.296 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 white desk with a framed picture on the wall.

A building with a sign that reads "Signature" in stylized lettering.

7. Signature Inn Oakland

Piedmont Avenue, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt

Tamara

3.093.048 ₫

3.526.074 ₫ total

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.

8. Marina Village Inn

2.4 km from Lake Merritt

Chris

3.045.743 ₫

3.472.272 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 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.

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

9. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Lake Merritt

Jeannine

2.518.885 ₫

2.931.857 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A marina with numerous sailboats docked.

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

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

10. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

2.3 km from Lake Merritt

Shalah

3.321.518 ₫

3.790.414 ₫ total

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.

11. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

2.5 km from Lake Merritt

Aaron

1.943.942 ₫

2.258.872 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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.

12. Bay Bridge Inn

Longfellow, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt

Thomas

2.280.018 ₫

2.599.200 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

13. Continental Lodge

1.9 km from Lake Merritt

Daelen

2.105.092 ₫

2.399.841 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

A modern bathroom with a large window, a built-in oven, and a shower 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.

14. Jack London Inn

1.9 km from Lake Merritt

Samantha Xiong

1.877.662 ₫

2.181.508 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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.

A hotel room with a door, a chair, a small table, an air conditioning unit, and a telephone on a wooden side table.

15. Civic Center Lodge

1.2 km from Lake Merritt

Wesley

2.053.108 ₫

2.340.580 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

16. Bayview Motel

Longfellow, 3 km from Lake Merritt

Katherine

2.339.280 ₫

2.666.779 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

17. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

0.7 km from Lake Merritt

Kevyn

1.728.468 ₫

2.005.023 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

18. Dream catcher

2.8 km from Lake Merritt

"My room was great. Super cute and clean. No complaints there. The problem I do have is I was not provided with check-in instructions. It smelled of dog piss quite intensely upon walking up to the property. The real kicker for me was how dirty the shared bathroom was. Toilet was gross, dried urine on the floor, the tub fills with water when showering. Sink covered in little hairs, toilet seat was always left wide open, garbage not emptied once."

Alexis

1.657.500 ₫

1.889.550 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

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

19. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

Uptown Oakland, 1.5 km from Lake Merritt

8.187.480 ₫

14.532.127 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A modern hotel with a glass facade, large windows, and a vibrant, illuminated exterior.

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

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

20. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

12.1 km from Lake Merritt

Jennifer

6.368.040 ₫

7.494.793 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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 1,257 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 575 reviews	View
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 526 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View
Oakland Marriott City Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View

Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice enjoyed my stay"

Oaktown Roost

10/10 Excellent

"I booked Oaktown Roost to see a show at nearby Paramount Theater sight unseen on the strength of the reviews. The neighborhood has some grit, but you should know that Downtown Oakland has that mixture of people making their way through life. Choosing compassion rather than fear will change your perspective. The hotel itself is a gem! Delightfully appointed with thoughtful decor choices and some top-tier renovations. A courtyard mezzanine with string light illumination and patio seating is a common area. 7 of the available rooms have their entrances right on this courtyard! The front desk staff are warm and helpful in helping you get around or find a good bite to eat. Highly recommend for a “hidden gem” boutique hotel experience."

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is great, we enjoyed our stay!"

Oakland Marriott City Center

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful."

Civic Center Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I’m busy"

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"clean rooms, helpful staff"

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)

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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Children's Fairyland

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Children's Fairyland as part of your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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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 87 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Lake Merritt?

Expedia has 87 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 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.

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Our top choices for Lake Merritt hotels

1. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

3. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

4. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

5. Oakland Marriott City Center

6. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

7. Signature Inn Oakland

8. Marina Village Inn

9. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

10. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

11. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

12. Bay Bridge Inn

13. Continental Lodge

14. Jack London Inn

15. Civic Center Lodge

16. Bayview Motel

17. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

18. Dream catcher

19. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

20. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

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Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Oaktown Roost

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

Oakland Marriott City Center

Civic Center Lodge

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

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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