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Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

2.0 star property

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Fridge, microwave
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Lobby
Shower, free toiletries, towels

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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122 East 12Th Street, Oakland, CA, 94606
  • Place, Lake Merritt
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oakland Museum of California
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Jack London Square
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

A 24-hour front desk, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this motel. Other amenities include a vending machine. Change of towels is available on request
Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Oakland motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area, you're just a quick walk from Lake Merritt. Free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a lift and a vending machine
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and rowing/canoeing
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Jack London Square and a few minutes from Fox Theater
Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area offers its guests a vending machine and a lift. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Oakland motel.

Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
  • Destination fee: USD 11.60 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 356 out of 1000 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice stay , large comfy bed, large shower
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Pinkie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Do not drive. Bus transportation is close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Danh

that good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Ivy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price we didn’t expect much-we could deal with the area and the company around the other rooms—but no heat at night —no no no. Had to sleep fully clothed in shoes to try to keep warm! Staff was super nice. It was run down — but the cheapest
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terraliya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved it very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool spot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martha rivera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking availability, bed comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Professional staff, safe neighborhood, Near many legendary buildings and sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Satori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very respectful and friendly staff and maids clean rooms and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room are terrible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

WILLIAM

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

Comfort and great location

Economical and comfortable. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. Location fit my needs. Had go drive thru some skitchy areas to get to hotel. Old building with old interior. Tried to checkout for early flight and no one at front desk for an hour. OK for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Cristian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very rude! Room smells very very bad. Stay elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Room comfort

Convenient location, but a lot of work is required

Not safe. Vandalism occurred at the office before I arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's ahright
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a short and nice walk to and around the lake and park.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine and staff was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

victoria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rude staff, sat at the desk for an hour for someone to come assist me and to get my room after booking online
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Arielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is infested with roaches! Staff is rude. Rooms arnt even stocked with towels or soap of any kind. Horrible experience. I would never recommend this location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Responses from staff were quick, and it was secure at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Oliver

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Smelly, dirty condition including mattress. But super low price. So you get what you paid for.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joserlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a little worried due to the area and the reviews but was pleasantly surprised it was not bad and the staff was friendly. I woukd stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023