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Merritt House Hotel

2.0 star property
Colonial hotel with marina and free breakfast

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Standard, One King Bed | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Premium Suite | Living area
Standard, One King Bed

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$377
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

Explore the area

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386 Pacific St., Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lovers Point
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard, One King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

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

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Premium Suite | Living area

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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About the area

Monterey

Merritt House Hotel puts you in the heart of Monterey, within a 20-minute stroll of Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a marina and free self-service breakfast. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a front desk safe. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Old Monterey hotel include Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Carmel Beach - 14 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 7 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 11 min drive

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

Colonial hotel with marina and free breakfast
Merritt House Hotel offers its guests a marina. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Merritt House Hotel also features a garden, coffee/tea in common area, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Colonial Monterey hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1979
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Merritt House Hotel offers 22 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

Is parking available at Merritt House Hotel?

Yep, Merritt House Hotel has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 20.00 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Merritt House Hotel?

As of 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merritt House Hotel on 4 May 2025 start from AU$376.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Merritt House Hotel?

Yep, Merritt House Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Monterey State Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Does Merritt House Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free self-service breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Merritt House Hotel?

No, Merritt House Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Merritt House Hotel?

Check-in is from 3 PM to 6:00 PM, and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Merritt House Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Merritt House Hotel?

There is a golf course next to Merritt House Hotel.

Merritt House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Leslie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst bed ever. Moldy room.
Shockingly bad motel type place in poor area of Monterey. Online pictures are deceptive. Just don't go here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Hotel!
We love Merritt House! Lovely front desk employees welcome you, and the property is so compact and beautifully landscaped. Once we found our room, we were delighted by the decor, and especially the very updated carpet and shower. The bed was sooo comfortable and we slept wonderfully. It was a relaxing New Years Eve and we loved every minute of our trip. Also, it's so handy that it's close to many fabulous restaurants that are in walking distance. Thank you, Merritt House!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredible and very responsive. Quiet place, good location. Nice room. Really good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

casie, San Marcos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woman working the lobby was kind, cheerful and very accommodating. The property itself it a little old fashioned- areas of it are darling while other parts feel a bit sketch. Very convenient location to shops and restaurants, many with in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed for a few nights and we really enjoyed our time. The staff is super nice and helpful the rooms are really neat and has a charm and character. The location is so nice and convenient within walking distance to fisherman’s wharf and the down town area. Although it is very centrally located there is a certain awe to an almost hidden driveway that takes you away from the business.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cute, clean and charming. Staff very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My favorite part was the fireplace. They provide the firelight each day. It’s a nice touch and cozy during the cool winter evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Chelsey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Parking is very tight! The beds are very uncomfortable with springs poking you throughout the night
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful! Being it was a street or 2 over from downtown, the area was pretty quiet, the grounds were very peaceful. Staff were all friendly & super attentive & helpful. Our room was newly renovated & super clean. Low pile carpet & vinyl wood flooring, high ceilings, fireplace, desk, new fixtures, small hall ceiling fan, doors to a shared back balcony w table & chairs faced the pretty cottage grounds. Parking is in the back under rooms, is tight for our truck but found a gd spot that worked just fine. Absolutely no complaints. We loved our weekend stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorena, Oxnard

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lots of dining options nearby. Across the street from the Monterey Convention Center.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gabriel

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Marie, Springville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was walking distance to Old Fisherman's Warf. Pretty spot. Breakfast was very basic. Felt like a cute B&B. Parking was expensive. BIGGEST complaint was the bed. It was an old spring mattress that had to be at least 20 years old. ROCK HARD mattress. KILLED my back. I brought up my concern to the front desk the first morning after, and the sweet girl offered for us to switch rooms. I checked out the bed in the other room HOPING it had a softer bed, but it didn't so we didn't switch. Had to go to Walgreens for ibuprofen and IcyHot to be able to endure the following 3 nights. If you have a bad back, these beds are NOT for you! They need to be replaced!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES, Mystic

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty courtyard, very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

abigail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Enjoyed our stay and is in a great location staff was super nice. Very walkable. Was able to park at a pay to park a few blocks away for $10 a day. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Rooms were extremely well kept. Walkable location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

EVELIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, safe, quiet and walkable dinning options. Would recommend. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lachelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, clean and in the center of everything!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near old downtown and the wharf. Our room was super clean, and beautifully furnished. Great FREE WiFi, friendly staff, breakfast included and parking on the premises were some of the positives of this place. Will definitely book again when we’re in Monterey!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024