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 modern reception area with a stone wall and a wooden ceiling.

1. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2.3 km from Lake Merritt

Chelsea

₹10,503

₹12,204 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland, 1.6 km from Lake Merritt

Ramesh

₹13,696

₹15,914 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

A person seated at a table with a bowl of fruit and a glass of orange juice.

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

3. Oakland Marriott City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.5 km from Lake Merritt

Lisa

₹12,840

₹14,946 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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

4. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland, 1.6 km from Lake Merritt

₹12,840

₹14,919 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

A restaurant interior with a bar, seating, and a sign reading 'OTTO'S UPTOWN KITCHEN'.

A modern bar area with leather seating, a bar counter, and patterned wall decor.

5. Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

1.3 km from Lake Merritt

leah

₹16,073

₹21,520 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

A modern lounge area with a red sectional sofa, a chess table, and a large TV screen.

A modern conference room with a long table, six chairs, a flat-screen TV, and vibrant pink accent walls.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

6. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.2 km from Lake Merritt

Armondo

₹11,620

₹13,502 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the lobby.

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

A patio with metal chairs and a blue umbrella, overlooking a body of water with a view of buildings and a bridge in the distance.

7. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

2.2 km from Lake Merritt

Raymond

₹12,187

₹14,161 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

A spacious living area with a chandelier, multiple seating options, and a decorative wall with letters.

A wooden staircase with a black handrail, leading to a landing with a potted plant.

A storefront with a sign for 'Oak Town Roast' and a coffee shop named 'Botevar Coffee' with large glass windows.

8. Oaktown Roost

Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Lake Merritt

Earl

₹10,652

₹12,143 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a reception counter.

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

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

9. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

1.4 km from Lake Merritt

Esther

₹11,277

₹13,103 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a bathroom with a mirror, and a view of the outside.

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

A white dresser with a flat-screen TV on top, a pink vintage-style refrigerator, and a small black appliance on the dresser.

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.

10. Signature Inn Oakland

Piedmont Avenue, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt

Gary

₹11,318

₹12,902 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

11. Marina Village Inn

2.4 km from Lake Merritt

Deborah

₹9,194

₹10,481 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A reception area with wooden reception desks, a check-in counter, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a metal cart.

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 hotel room with two beds, each with a red and white bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a window with blinds.

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

12. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Lake Merritt

Jeannine

₹9,330

₹10,860 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 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.

13. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

2.3 km from Lake Merritt

Shalah

₹10,751

₹12,271 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 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 wooden deck with a railing overlooking a marina with boats and a motel in the background.

A motel interior with a reception desk, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window offering a view of the street.

14. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

2.5 km from Lake Merritt

Aaron

₹6,695

₹7,780 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A building with a gated entrance, a sign indicating an office, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A dense shrubbery with purple flowers and green leaves, a chain-link fence, and a concrete barrier in a parking lot.

A hotel room with a wooden dresser, a television, and a microwave.

A hotel room with a bed, a small desk with a microwave, a sink, and a TV mounted on the wall.

15. Bay Bridge Inn

Longfellow, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt

Justice

₹8,343

₹9,511 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A corner kitchen with a window, a water dispenser, and two patterned chairs.

A coffee maker, a basket with cookies, a mug, and water bottles on a table.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a phone, and a painting on the wall.

16. Continental Lodge

1.9 km from Lake Merritt

Daelen

₹7,703

₹8,781 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a glass door leading to a parking garage, and a bulletin board with flyers.

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

A hotel entrance with a tiled ceiling, a red door, and a parking area.

17. Jack London Inn

Jack London District, 1.9 km from Lake Merritt

Samantha Xiong

₹6,720

₹7,809 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden desk with a chair, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A motel with a red roof, multiple balconies, and palm trees in the foreground.

A multi-story building with balconies, doors, and windows.

18. Civic Center Lodge

1.2 km from Lake Merritt

Ruben

₹7,513

₹8,565 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

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 building with a flat roof, a balcony with metal railings, and a parking area with cars.

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

19. Bayview Motel

Longfellow, 3 km from Lake Merritt

Katherine

₹8,560

₹9,758 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

20. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

0.7 km from Lake Merritt

Kevyn

₹5,679

₹6,587 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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 1,230 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 572 reviews	View
Oakland Marriott City Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,016 reviews	View
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 520 reviews	View
Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt	9.2 Wonderful 664 reviews	View

Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay in Oakland"

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Peaceful property"

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

8/10 Good

"No"

Oaktown Roost

8/10 Good

"Everything was great. Except the stairs. This hotel needs a pulley lift for luggage. If you’re incapable of carrying your heavy luggage for 2 flights of stairs don’t book this hotel. Otherwise beautiful historic building. Nice 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."

Jack London Inn

10/10 Excellent

"As soon as i walked in the room “I said I’ll be back” before I laid down or otherwise. The Jack London Inn is what a traveler needs. First, courteous staff, clean rooms, breakfast (free) . That’s it. I uncanny more business do that. If anyone kno s in life or business if you are genuine to your fellow man or woman then the probability of that person becoming an ally to you or cause stays in the highest percentage. In the end , sleep well and to all a good night."

Signature Inn Oakland

10/10 Excellent

"Parking was tight but this is a nice independently run hotel. Great value"

Other attractions near Lake Merritt

A tree with a 'Picnic Area' sign, a blue whale sculpture, and a pond.

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)

Delve into Californian history at this interdisciplinary museum, which features enthralling exhibits of landscape paintings, cultural artifacts and natural science under one roof.

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A whimsical house with a large hand-shaped entrance, a blue roof, and a chimney.

Children's Fairyland

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Bring the kids to one of America’s first themed amusement parks. Storybook sets, rides and animal residents ensure everyone experiences a “happily ever after.”

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

What's the best place to stay near Lake Merritt?

Oakland Marriott City Center is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Lake Merritt. Other good choices within a short distance include Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area and Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center.

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

Expedia has 86 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. Fox Theater, Historic Berkeley 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. Oakland Marriott City Center

4. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

5. Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

6. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

7. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

8. Oaktown Roost

9. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

10. Signature Inn Oakland

11. Marina Village Inn

12. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

13. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

14. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

15. Bay Bridge Inn

16. Continental Lodge

17. Jack London Inn

18. Civic Center Lodge

19. Bayview Motel

20. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

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Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

Oaktown Roost

Continental Lodge

Jack London Inn

Signature Inn Oakland

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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