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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
Premium Suite | Living area
Beach nearby
Standard, One King Bed
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$373
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June

Explore the area

Map
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

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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
Premium bedding
  • 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
Separate bedroom
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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cannery Row - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lovers Point - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Carmel Beach - 8 min drive - 7.3 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
  • ‪Dust Bowl Brewing Tap Depot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Revival Ice Cream - ‬4 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

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
  • 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
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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 15 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merritt House Hotel on 29 June 2025 start from AU$373.14, 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 607 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1007 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful spot off the beaten path. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leroy Evan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice smaller hotel very convenient to the main restaurant street ( Alvarado). Nice clean room with lovely courtyard. TV had option to be able to stream programs such as Netflix from your device like an iPhone. Only complaint is there were no towel racks. Also the bed was a high old 4 poster and my wife couldn’t climb into it until we asked for a small step stool.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

10/10 Excellent

MIRANDA

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very helpful. Hotel was at a convenient location with a nice breakfast and a fair amount of parking
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Franck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Hotel, great staff, cozy and affordable. Great overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, wonderful staff, and the room was very sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Will come back AGAIN!

This was an awesome stay. I’ve stayed here once before, and was so glad I had the same good experience. Staff was super friendly, room was super great and cozy. Clean, updated and in a GREAT location. I can’t recommend this place enough, it was extremely walkable and the parking was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marrs

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

Awesome stay

Our room was super nice and quant. Basic breakfast but clean, cute area. The area is pefect for what we were doing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to stay at with a fireplace in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Denice

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

Merrick

Employees were friendly. They provided a light breakfast daily. Great and convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Nice weekend!

Great staff, very nice property with large room. Nice continental breakfast included with stay. Location to restaurants and pubs is all within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pooja

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

A bit expensive but it was worth it.

The Inn's location is great and the room was beautiful. The room had beautiful courtyard access. Definitely coming back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the historic building and mission furnishings, spacious rooms, breakfast, and proximity to pier and old Monterey landmarks. On-site parking wasn’t a problem, perhaps because it was winter and our car is compact.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Flower Mound

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the finest hotels that we have experienced in Monterey. Everything about this hotel is “Top Notch!” Thanks to the entire hotel staff for an outstanding experience. This was our 2nd time at this location. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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