The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Merritt in Oakland - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, desk, and large windows with curtains.

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

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

1. Oaktown Roost

Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Lake Merritt

Davida

฿3,470

฿3,956 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A reception desk with a geometric patterned wall, a marble countertop, and three side tables with books.

A modern cafe with a central counter, wooden shelves, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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

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

2. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland, 1.6 km from Lake Merritt

Bemil

฿4,258

฿4,948 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the street.

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

3. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.2 km from Lake Merritt

Steve

฿4,097

฿4,760 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

4. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2.3 km from Lake Merritt

Wesley

฿4,478

฿5,204 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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'.

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

1.3 km from Lake Merritt

Sean

฿5,667

฿7,587 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, ottoman, and a flat-screen TV.

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

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

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland, 1.6 km from Lake Merritt

Ramesh

฿4,527

฿5,260 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A person sitting on a bed with a plate of fruit and holding a glass of wine.

A high-rise hotel with a grid-like facade, multiple floors, and a prominent clock tower.

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

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

Joan

฿4,258

฿4,958 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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.

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

8. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

2.2 km from Lake Merritt

Ismael

฿4,297

฿4,992 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

1.4 km from Lake Merritt

david

฿3,962

฿4,603 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

Denise

฿3,990

฿4,549 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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.

11. Marina Village Inn

2.4 km from Lake Merritt

Chris

฿3,676

฿4,190 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A buffet setup with various food items and serving dishes.

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

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.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Lake Merritt

Jeannine

฿3,547

฿4,129 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

13. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

2.5 km from Lake Merritt

Aaron

฿2,360

฿2,743 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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 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.

14. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

2.3 km from Lake Merritt

Shalah

฿4,014

฿4,580 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

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

15. Bay Bridge Inn

Longfellow, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt

Thomas

฿2,647

฿3,018 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 building with a sign reading "Continental Lodge".

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

16. Continental Lodge

1.9 km from Lake Merritt

Daelen

฿2,716

฿3,096 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. Jack London Inn

1.9 km from Lake Merritt

oredeji

฿2,213

฿2,571 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

18. Civic Center Lodge

1.2 km from Lake Merritt

Wesley

฿2,649

฿3,019 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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

19. Dream catcher

2.8 km from Lake Merritt

"The place was beautiful, even in the single night we were there it looked great. So it was unfortunate that the bed wasn't made nor were the sheets washed. The place also smelled a lot of dogs and their excrement. And the dogs barked and got really loud when you went to the bathroom. I would like to try and stay again if it were more clean, and actually meet the the owner, they were very accommodating and we got in and out with no problem"

Ben

฿2,052

฿2,339 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

20. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

0.7 km from Lake Merritt

Kevyn

฿2,280

฿2,645 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Merritt

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Oaktown Roost	9.2 Wonderful 217 reviews	View
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 538 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove	9.0 Wonderful 1,285 reviews	View
Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt	9.2 Wonderful 681 reviews	View

Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

8/10 Good

"It really nice to sit by the water. Saw a beautiful sunset. The breakfast was ample and a great way to start the day. I stayed here a few times, many years ago and it's been maintained well."

AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great customer service!"

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

8/10 Good

"Odd bathroom design with no electrical outlet and one hook (where hanging towels cover the light switches)"

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Location is a block from the 12th Street BART Oakland Station so easy access (two stops) to San Francisco & back. Hotel is showing its age, the WiFi is horribly slow but rooms are renovated plus the water pressure in the shower is divine! Great alternative to the expensive accommodations in SF. Downtown Oakland is right outside this hotel, there’s coffee shops & restaurants within 2 blocks all around plus you have Oakland Chinatown & it’s many eateries, markets & bakeries a block away!"

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A lake with a cityscape in the background, featuring buildings and trees.

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. Grand Lake Theater, Fox Theater and Historic Berkeley 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. Oaktown Roost

2. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

3. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

4. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

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

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

7. Oakland Marriott City Center

8. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

9. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

10. Signature Inn Oakland

11. Marina Village Inn

12. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

13. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

14. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

15. Bay Bridge Inn

16. Continental Lodge

17. Jack London Inn

18. Civic Center Lodge

19. Dream catcher

20. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

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Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

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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