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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.

1. Oaktown Roost

Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Lake Merritt

Davida

€97

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

1.3 km from Lake Merritt

natalie

€202

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 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 hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wardrobe.

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

3. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2.3 km from Lake Merritt

Wesley

€132

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

4. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.2 km from Lake Merritt

Steve

€127

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

5. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland, 1.6 km from Lake Merritt

Bemil

€132

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

6. Oakland Marriott City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.5 km from Lake Merritt

Joan

€155

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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.

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland, 1.6 km from Lake Merritt

Ramesh

€140

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

8. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

2.2 km from Lake Merritt

Ismael

€133

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 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.

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

9. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

1.4 km from Lake Merritt

david

€123

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 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.

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

10. Signature Inn Oakland

Piedmont Avenue, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt

Denise

€121

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

€112

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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.

A buffet setup with various food items and serving dishes.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Lake Merritt

Jeannine

€105

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 marina with numerous boats docked, a concrete walkway, and a bench.

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

€73

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A marina with numerous sailboats docked.

A hotel room with a gray sofa, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a cityscape painting 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.

14. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

2.3 km from Lake Merritt

Shalah

€115

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a window with blinds.

A Travel Inn with a two-story building, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a shower with a handheld showerhead, and a grab bar.

A bed with a wooden headboard and green pillows, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted TV.

15. Travel Inn

Mosswood, 2.5 km from Lake Merritt

Brodsly

€101

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

16. Bay Bridge Inn

Longfellow, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt

Thomas

€81

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

17. Continental Lodge

1.9 km from Lake Merritt

Daelen

€83

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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 dining area with white tables and chairs, two dark patterned wall art pieces, and a herringbone floor pattern.

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

18. Jack London Inn

1.9 km from Lake Merritt

oredeji

€69

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

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.

19. Civic Center Lodge

1.2 km from Lake Merritt

Wesley

€80

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

20. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

0.7 km from Lake Merritt

Kevyn

€71

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Merritt

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Oaktown Roost	9.2 Wonderful 218 reviews	View
Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt	9.2 Wonderful 684 reviews	View
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove	9.0 Wonderful 1,292 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 541 reviews	View

Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable Clean Decent neighborhood Friendly staff Good Cafe"

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

10/10 Excellent

"I had an amazing stay here, it felt like the perfect spot to getaway. I would highly recommend The Executive Inn and Suites to all of my family and friends. Keep up the great work. We’ll see you guys next year."

Marina Village Inn

8/10 Good

"Excellent view of harbor. Peaceful. Clean."

Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Staff is incredibly kind and supportive. Great room, clean. Fresh, filtered water was readily accessible. Quick walk to BART to get to our concert."

Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel with many nice restaurants nearby"

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 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. Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

3. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

4. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

5. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

6. Oakland Marriott City Center

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

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. Travel Inn

16. Bay Bridge Inn

17. Continental Lodge

18. Jack London Inn

19. Civic Center Lodge

20. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Merritt

Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Marina Village Inn

Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

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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