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A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a body of water.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wardrobe.

1. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2.3 km from Lake Merritt

Evelyn

HK$1,027

HK$1,193 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland, 1.6 km from Lake Merritt

Ramesh

HK$1,129

HK$1,312 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A modern building with a prominent 'KISSEL' sign above the entrance.

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

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

1.3 km from Lake Merritt

Mary

HK$1,396

HK$1,857 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

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

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

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

4. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.2 km from Lake Merritt

Velisa

HK$1,087

HK$1,263 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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.

5. Oaktown Roost

Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Lake Merritt

Davida

HK$852

HK$972 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

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

6. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

2.2 km from Lake Merritt

Efigenia

HK$1,140

HK$1,324 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 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.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, two seating areas, and a view of the city.

7. Oakland Marriott City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.5 km from Lake Merritt

Lisa

HK$1,247

HK$1,451 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

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

8. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

1.4 km from Lake Merritt

Esther

HK$927

HK$1,077 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 reception desk with a 'Signature' sign, a potted plant, and a black Acer monitor.

9. Signature Inn Oakland

Piedmont Avenue, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt

Tamara

HK$933

HK$1,064 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier, and a clear sky.

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.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by buildings and greenery.

10. Marina Village Inn

2.4 km from Lake Merritt

Chris

HK$943

HK$1,075 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a central table with benches, and a coffee station.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted heater, and a view of a marina through a large window.

A marina with numerous sailboats docked.

11. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

2.3 km from Lake Merritt

Shalah

HK$1,002

HK$1,144 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

12. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Lake Merritt

Jeannine

HK$760

HK$885 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A lakeside property with a wooden dock, a covered outdoor seating area, and a pathway leading to the water.

A marina with numerous boats docked, a concrete walkway, and a bench.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a TV.

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

13. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

2.5 km from Lake Merritt

Aaron

HK$587

HK$682 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

A hotel room with a striped curtain, a chair, a small table, and a bed.

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

14. Bay Bridge Inn

Longfellow, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt

Thomas

HK$688

HK$784 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

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

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

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

15. Continental Lodge

1.9 km from Lake Merritt

Daelen

HK$635

HK$724 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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.

A dining area with white tables and chairs, two dark patterned wall art pieces, and a herringbone floor pattern.

16. Jack London Inn

1.9 km from Lake Merritt

Samantha Xiong

HK$567

HK$658 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a door, a chair, a small table, an air conditioning unit, and a telephone on a wooden side table.

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

17. Civic Center Lodge

1.2 km from Lake Merritt

Wesley

HK$620

HK$706 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

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

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 two-story building with a ground-floor office and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

18. Bayview Motel

Longfellow, 3 km from Lake Merritt

Katherine

HK$706

HK$805 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

19. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

0.7 km from Lake Merritt

Kevyn

HK$533

HK$619 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with bar stools, and various decorative plants.

A narrow hallway with a variety of potted plants, a chandelier, and decorative wall art.

A green-walled room with a wooden staircase, potted plants, and a hanging planter.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of decorative items including plants and artwork.

20. Dream catcher

2.8 km from Lake Merritt

"My room was great. Super cute and clean. No complaints there. The problem I do have is I was not provided with check-in instructions. It smelled of dog piss quite intensely upon walking up to the property. The real kicker for me was how dirty the shared bathroom was. Toilet was gross, dried urine on the floor, the tub fills with water when showering. Sink covered in little hairs, toilet seat was always left wide open, garbage not emptied once."

Alexis

HK$500

HK$570 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Merritt

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove	9.0 Wonderful 1,253 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 575 reviews	View
Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt	9.2 Wonderful 674 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Oaktown Roost	9.0 Wonderful 211 reviews	View

Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Oaktown Roost

10/10 Excellent

"I booked Oaktown Roost to see a show at nearby Paramount Theater sight unseen on the strength of the reviews. The neighborhood has some grit, but you should know that Downtown Oakland has that mixture of people making their way through life. Choosing compassion rather than fear will change your perspective. The hotel itself is a gem! Delightfully appointed with thoughtful decor choices and some top-tier renovations. A courtyard mezzanine with string light illumination and patio seating is a common area. 7 of the available rooms have their entrances right on this courtyard! The front desk staff are warm and helpful in helping you get around or find a good bite to eat. Highly recommend for a “hidden gem” boutique hotel experience."

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is great, we enjoyed our stay!"

Oakland Marriott City Center

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful."

Civic Center Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I’m busy"

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"clean rooms, helpful 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."

Other attractions near Lake Merritt

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

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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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 87 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 87 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. Grand Lake Theater, Fox Theater 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.

Oakland Lake Merritt Hotels

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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. Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

5. Oaktown Roost

6. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

7. Oakland Marriott City Center

8. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

9. Signature Inn Oakland

10. Marina Village Inn

11. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

12. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

13. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

14. Bay Bridge Inn

15. Continental Lodge

16. Jack London Inn

17. Civic Center Lodge

18. Bayview Motel

19. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

20. Dream catcher

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Merritt

Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Oaktown Roost

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

Oakland Marriott City Center

Civic Center Lodge

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Continental Lodge

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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