The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Merritt in Oakland for 2026

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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.

1. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2.3 km from Lake Merritt

Evelyn

AED 491

AED 570 total

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 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.

2. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland, 1.6 km from Lake Merritt

AED 466

AED 542 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 modern conference room with a long table, six chairs, a flat-screen TV, and vibrant pink accent walls.

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

3. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.2 km from Lake Merritt

Lloyd

AED 449

AED 521 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 restaurant interior with a bar, seating, and a sign reading 'OTTO'S UPTOWN KITCHEN'.

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

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

1.3 km from Lake Merritt

Sean

AED 621

AED 831 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 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.

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Uptown Oakland, 1.6 km from Lake Merritt

Ramesh

AED 496

AED 576 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 person seated at a table with a bowl of fruit and a glass of orange juice.

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

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

6. Oakland Marriott City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.5 km from Lake Merritt

Lisa

AED 496

AED 577 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 lobby with a curved staircase, multiple seating areas, and a view of the upper floor.

7. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

2.2 km from Lake Merritt

Ismael

AED 471

AED 547 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 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.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

1.4 km from Lake Merritt

david

AED 434

AED 504 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 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 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.

9. Signature Inn Oakland

Piedmont Avenue, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt

Tamara

AED 437

AED 498 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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.

10. Marina Village Inn

2.4 km from Lake Merritt

Chris

AED 403

AED 459 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a marina with boats and a motel in the background.

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.

11. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

2.5 km from Lake Merritt

Aaron

AED 259

AED 300 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

AED 389

AED 452 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 marina with numerous sailboats docked.

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.

13. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

2.3 km from Lake Merritt

Shalah

AED 436

AED 498 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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.

14. Bay Bridge Inn

Longfellow, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt

Thomas

AED 290

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

15. Jack London Inn

1.9 km from Lake Merritt

Cherisse

AED 241

AED 281 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A building with a sign reading "Continental Lodge".

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

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

16. Continental Lodge

1.9 km from Lake Merritt

Daelen

AED 297

AED 339 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden desk with a chair, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

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

17. Civic Center Lodge

1.2 km from Lake Merritt

Wesley

AED 290

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

AED 331

AED 377 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

19. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

0.7 km from Lake Merritt

Kevyn

AED 250

AED 290 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A corner room with a brown leather sofa, a green armchair, a small wooden side table, a woven stool, and a window with blinds.

A paved road with a boat and a trailer on the left and a white truck on the right.

A closed door with a number '5' on the wall, a white door frame, and a light switch on the wall.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a sink, and a window with blinds.

20. Sunny Two Bedroom in Uptown

Uptown Oakland, 1.5 km from Lake Merritt

AED 1,157

AED 2,237 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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 1,270 reviews	View
AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 533 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt	9.2 Wonderful 679 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 580 reviews	View

Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

10/10 Excellent

"Had a nice stay here for the short biz trip for which I was in town."

Jack London Inn

10/10 Excellent

"What I’m going to write about is the honest truth. I know travelers write great positive reviews because that’s what they experienced. I had issues with checking in to the Jack London Inn. My cards when no used them declined instantly. I ran it again, and the same thing happened. I don’t know why but I suspect the lady hit the credit button instead of the debit card and that’s what made it decline. That’s my guess but my overall experience was safe, clean , and and friendly staff . The morning breakfast is simple (fruit, cereal , orange juice, waffles , and coffee. Something to get you up and going in the morning. I will be back and tell your fr to book rooms it’s in Jack London Square across from Scott’s Seafood Restaurant. Walking distance from 12th st. BART"

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing location will be coming back thank you"

Marina Village Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was a nice place to stay great environment clean room"

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!"

Oaktown Roost

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel. Highly recommended"

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)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Oakland Museum of California during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Children's Fairyland

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Children's Fairyland during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Camron-Stanford House

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Camron-Stanford House in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene 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 at 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 theater 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 theater 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. Travelers 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, check out the 86 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 should I expect to find near Lake Merritt?

Expedia has 86 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Lake Merritt.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Merritt?

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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. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2. AC Hotel by Marriott Oakland Downtown

3. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

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

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Oakland Downtown

6. Oakland Marriott City Center

7. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

8. Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

9. Signature Inn Oakland

10. Marina Village Inn

11. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

12. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

13. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

14. Bay Bridge Inn

15. Jack London Inn

16. Continental Lodge

17. Civic Center Lodge

18. Bayview Motel

19. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

20. Sunny Two Bedroom in Uptown

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Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Jack London Inn

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

Marina Village Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Oaktown Roost

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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