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A building with a sign that reads "MIRAGE INN & SUITES".

A reception desk with a clock, a 'No Pets' sign, and a 'Check In - 2PM, Check Out - 11AM' sign.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a built-in heater.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a sink.

1. Mirage Inn and Suites

2 km from Lake Merced

Rutilio

₹11,666

₹13,568 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a wall-mounted shelf with plants.

A dining area with a wooden table and black chairs, a gray accent wall, and a kitchen visible through an open door.

A street lined with shops and decorated with string lights.

A living room with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

2. Maddux Homes near Westlake

2.9 km from Lake Merced

Jaime

₹12,530

₹29,647 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a shower area.

Two blue doors with numbers 103 and 102, flanked by windows with blinds.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a covered walkway.

A staircase with colorful steps, a blue door with the number 101, and a coffee bar area.

3. Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

7.2 km from Lake Merced

Anastasia

₹9,219

₹18,341 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel lobby with seating, snack shelves, and a refrigerator.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, booths, and high chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a seating area with chairs, and a large fish tank on the wall.

4. Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City

3.7 km from Lake Merced

Jesse

₹15,171

₹17,173 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An indoor courtyard with a stone floor, a round table with chairs, and potted plants.

A reception area with a seating arrangement, a large window with a view of the street, and an air conditioning unit.

A courtyard with a flat roof, potted plants, and outdoor seating.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a vase of flowers, a map, and a view of the outside.

5. Airport Inn

10.2 km from Lake Merced

Saikiran

₹10,931

₹12,780 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A buffet counter with coffee machines, a TV, and various food items.

The Stanyan Park Hotel facade with a prominent entrance, large windows, and two potted trees.

A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a bed, and a sitting area with a table and a chair.

6. Stanyan Park Hotel

6.5 km from Lake Merced

Christopher

₹21,465

₹24,966 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A cobblestone street lined with flower-covered buildings, a welcoming archway, and a sign reading "Office."

A person sitting on a red staircase with a dog.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and a window overlooking a garden.

A building with a red door, a staircase, and a palm tree in the background.

7. Marina Motel

Marina District, 9.9 km from Lake Merced

Sergiy

₹12,570

₹14,644 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a marble countertop, and various appliances including a coffee maker and a kettle.

A room with two chairs, a small table, a vase with flowers, and an air conditioning unit.

A Travelodge hotel with multiple balconies, a flag, and a sign indicating a base camp for adventure.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a television, and a mirror.

8. Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco

Cow Hollow, 9.8 km from Lake Merced

Janet

₹10,113

₹11,763 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a cityscape painting, a round mirror, a wooden nightstand, and a desk with a chair.

A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, a sink, and a countertop.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, parking area, and a well-lit facade.

9. Days Inn by Wyndham San Francisco S/Oyster Point Airport

10.3 km from Lake Merced

rafael

₹11,025

₹13,638 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern outdoor patio with a wooden deck, a metal railing, and a seating area with striped cushions.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sliding door closet, a mounted TV, and a built-in TV shelf.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a window with a view of a street and a bridge.

A building with a modern facade, large windows, and a blue awning.

10. Signature Inn San Francisco Marina District

Marina District, 10 km from Lake Merced

Manbir

₹11,866

₹13,801 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, a coffee table, and a laptop on a desk.

A building facade with a brick exterior, a white entrance with a number '890' above the door, and two flags above the entrance.

A spacious room with a long table, a microwave, and a laptop on a desk.

11. The Grove Inn

8.5 km from Lake Merced

Heather

₹14,716

₹17,116 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A potted succulent plant on a balcony with a metal railing and a chair in the background.

A closed elevator with a metallic finish, a fire safety sign, and a control panel with a red emergency button.

A woman walking on a covered outdoor area with a sign for 'Becks Motor Lodge'.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

12. Becks Motor Lodge

7.5 km from Lake Merced

Jackelin

₹15,093

₹17,585 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A set of stone steps leading up to a wooden bench, surrounded by lush greenery and a lattice fence.

A hotel room with two beds, a large abstract painting on the wall, a window with blinds, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

The exterior of the Metro Hotel with a red door, a neon sign, and a visible room number 319.

A room with patterned chairs, a round table with a lamp, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

13. The Metro Hotel

7.8 km from Lake Merced

Alan

₹20,984

₹24,448 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand entrance with a large archway, a staircase, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

A well-lit living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a dining area. There are large windows with curtains, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table. There is a view of the city from the window, a chandelier, and a mirror on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

14. Hotel Drisco

Pacific Heights, 9.3 km from Lake Merced

Geoffrey

₹55,904

₹65,024 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

The exterior of Casa Loma Hotel with a black awning and a large glass entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A staircase with a geometric railing design and a painting on the wall.

15. Casa Loma Hotel

Western Addition, 8.4 km from Lake Merced

Ashok

₹7,476

₹8,696 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, and a desk.

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a TV, and a microwave.

A corner of a room with a chair, a table with magazines, a window with a view of the street, and a thermostat.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

16. Symphony Inn

8.9 km from Lake Merced

zack

₹12,730

₹14,830 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A wooden outdoor bar set with a variety of snacks, wine glasses, and bottles in a bucket.

A spacious living room with a grand piano, a staircase, and a cozy seating area.

A traditional interior with a wooden floor, a round table with a blue vase, and a stained glass door.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a decorative tray with a glass jar and flowers.

17. Parker Guest House San Francisco

7.5 km from Lake Merced

Tom

₹21,738

₹25,327 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden deck with a table set for two, featuring a plate of food and a cup of coffee.

A bedroom with a large bed, a round table, and a chair, with a view of trees through the window.

A room with a grand piano, two striped armchairs, a fireplace, and a large painting.

A wooden desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of greenery outside.

18. Noe's Nest Bed and Breakfast

7.2 km from Lake Merced

Ali

₹25,630

₹29,811 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a plant. There is a door leading to another room.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, a black door with a circular design, and an exit sign above a door in the distance.

19. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

9.9 km from Lake Merced

Shannon

₹10,086

₹11,751 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A hotel with a two-story structure, a visible balcony on the second floor, and a parking lot with several cars.

A parking lot with two white cars parked in front of a building with a Coca-Cola vending machine.

A modern bathroom with a vanity, sink, mirror, and a walk-in closet.

20. Greenwich Inn

Cow Hollow, 10.2 km from Lake Merced

Jason

₹8,518

₹10,382 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Merced

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mirage Inn and Suites	7.2 Good 1,003 reviews	View
Maddux Homes near Westlake	5.6 4 reviews	View
Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality	9.8 Exceptional 94 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Airport Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Lake Merced Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great stay. Staff was friendly and room was clean."

The SeaScape Inn

8/10 Good

"This is a perfectly nice hotel. It’s safe, clean, pretty quiet (ask for a room in the back) comfortable, and there’s free parking. The rooms are good sized. There’s a coffee shop down stairs, (Java Beach Cafe) the N Judah muni line right in front and the beach is a block away. This is a quiet residential neighborhood - great fish restaurant nearby- Hook Fish. The only major attractions it’s close to are GGP and the zoo (kinda?) but it’s a nice, quiet, safe place to stay. The only thing I didn’t like was that the lights for reading in bed are in the ceiling, so it’s pretty bright. If you want a lower, more direct light, bring a headlamp."

The Hotel Castro San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stay in the Castro area!"

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

8/10 Good

"Amazing triple room with dune view. Parking was okay depending on the time of day. Stairs were past dirty and had cans mixed with different trash. Homeless people fought on the corner that we were put as we were coming in for the night. Had to park close to them, security, cameras, and better lighting would help with guests feeling secure"

Travelers Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Ocean Inn

8/10 Good

"The commuter trains seem to run all night in front of the hotel and it bothered me."

Becks Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great overnight stay"

Alpine Inn And Suites

8/10 Good

"The rooms were clean, the location is actually pretty good compared to others down the street in the same area. We felt safe, even at night. It's around 30 minutes to the piers, the park, the beach, and other attractions. 12 minutes to Starbucks and Target. It's not far, just city driving takes up the time. There was 1 thing that was a minus for me was the super loud AC/Heater. It sounded like an engine and woke me up every single time it auto turns on when set to auto temp, I'm just a light sleeper, the kids slept through it. The bathroom is very small, the sliding glass doors leaks water when showering, making the mat towel very wet after every shower. When you first check in, you'll talk to a screen, the receptionist is remote, but very helpful and friendly and always available. The parking is assigned, but not in front of your room. So make sure you request 1 infront of your room when you book and check in. Overall I'd recommend this hotel over others in the area."

Mirage Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great place!"

Other attractions near Lake Merced

San Francisco Zoo

8.2/10 (948 reviews)

See the exotic and native animals who live at San Francisco Zoo during your travels in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.

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Harding Park Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Harding Park Golf Course. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

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Fort Funston

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Fort Funston, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.

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Towers Conference Center

Learn about the events happening in Towers Conference Center during your trip to San Francisco.

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Olympic Club

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Olympic Club. Stroll along the seaside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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San Francisco State University

8.2/10 (1,462 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at San Francisco State University as part of your travels around San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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The Depot - San Francisco

After visiting The Depot - San Francisco, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco.

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Mashouf Performing Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Mashouf Performing Arts Center during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Merced?

Lake Merced is located in a scenic area of San Francisco known for its stunning architecture and popular art scene. You'll find 559 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Lake Merced?

Mirage Inn and Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lake Merced. Other good choices within a few miles include Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City and El Camino Inn.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Lake Merced?

Expedia has 559 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Merced.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Merced, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Lake Merced.

What can I see and do near Lake Merced?

You'll want to browse the collections at California Academy of Sciences, De Young Museum and Legion of Honor. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Castro Street, Castro Theatre and Fort Funston. You can catch a show at The Chapel, The Independent and Marsh Theater.

How can I get to Lake Merced?

Nearby metro stations include S.F. State Station, Stonestown Lakeside/Winston Station and Right Of Way/Eucalyptus Dr Stop. If you'd like to explore farther outside of the area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Lake Merced hotels

1. Mirage Inn and Suites

2. Maddux Homes near Westlake

3. Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

4. Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City

5. Airport Inn

6. Stanyan Park Hotel

7. Marina Motel

8. Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco

9. Days Inn by Wyndham San Francisco S/Oyster Point Airport

10. Signature Inn San Francisco Marina District

11. The Grove Inn

12. Becks Motor Lodge

13. The Metro Hotel

14. Hotel Drisco

15. Casa Loma Hotel

16. Symphony Inn

17. Parker Guest House San Francisco

18. Noe's Nest Bed and Breakfast

19. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

20. Greenwich Inn

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Top Lake Merced Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

The SeaScape Inn

The Hotel Castro San Francisco

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

Travelers Inn

Ocean Inn

Becks Motor Lodge

Alpine Inn And Suites

Mirage Inn and Suites

Other attractions near Lake Merced

San Francisco Zoo

Harding Park Golf Course

Fort Funston

Towers Conference Center

Olympic Club

San Francisco State University

The Depot - San Francisco

Mashouf Performing Arts Center

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