Merritt House Hotel

2.0 star property

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Courtyard
Terrace/patio
Standard, One King Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Premium Suite | Living area | 26-inch TV with cable channels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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386 Pacific St., Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cannery Row
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard, One King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Merritt House Hotel

Colonial hotel with marina and free breakfast
Along with a marina, this smoke-free hotel has a coffee shop/cafe and self parking. Free self-service breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a garden and a TV in a common area.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Merritt House Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Fisherman's Wharf. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a marina.
  • Free self-service breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, coffee/tea in a common area and TV in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes hiking/biking trails
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • 6 minutes by foot from Fisherman's Wharf and a 2-minute drive from Cannery Row
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.

Guests are served a free self-service breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1979
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 624 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1009 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast at 8, quite late…. and there is letting you in at 7:50 even though they are there
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Boulder

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location downtown, very clean, nice breakfast, easy parking. No amenities like a gym, but much more reasonable price than elsewhere in the area. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDIA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our Favorite New Place to Stay!

It was a beautifully decorated historical room. It was cozy and in walking distance to the venue where we attended a show. The continental breakfast was plentiful and delicious. Friendly staff and the room was perfect!
Front of our room
Living Room
Living Room (large area and spacious)!
Front window (near front door)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful propety. Great location. Clean quiet grounds. Lots of restaurant choices. Very walkable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick overnight stay

Our day was amazing! Loved having the fireplace in our room with a complementary log.. Room was very clean and updated. Can’t wait to plan the next trip and stay there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room, great location, cute room..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the ceilings of the place and the vibe of everything :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quirky hotel with lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute little property. I visited with my best friend for the night and we were able to walk around to and after dinner to several spots and again in the morning to the Wharf with some coffee. Definitely would stay again when visiting Monterey.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zihui

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property at a very walkable location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Everything about this stay was amazing. The room was really cool. Will definitely look into staying here again the next time I’m in Monterey.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable room, great location, fairly priced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice boutique hotel. Feels like you’re in a house. Took a bit to get hot/cold water to be correct temp and the parking is very tight. Very safe and convenient spot. Would come again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good position

Good breakfast. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula S

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a suite in the historic part of the property. The room was clean and inviting. The furniture, art and fixtures are mostly antiques and fit the history of the building. The gardens are beautiful. The bed was not super comfortable, but acceptable. We passed on the breakfast as there are so many yummy options within walking distance. The outdoor ice maker was broken, so we had to get ice from the front desk, which closes pretty early in the evening. The fireplace is charming, but I had to complain in order to get more than one log per night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nisheeth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are not that elegant as shown in the photographs. Breakfast is good. Parking not included in price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRENDA, bakersfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025