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Merritt House Hotel

2.0 star property

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Standard, One King Bed | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Standard, One King Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Premium Suite | Living area | 26-inch TV with cable channels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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386 Pacific St., Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cannery Row
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard, One King Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard, One King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Honeymoon Suite | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Honeymoon Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Suite | Living area | 26-inch TV with cable channels

Premium Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Merritt House Hotel

Hotel in Old Monterey
Along with a marina, this smoke-free hotel has a coffee shop/cafe and self parking. Free self-serve breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a garden, and a TV in a common area.
Merritt House Hotel offers 22 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Merritt House Hotel features a marina. The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Colonial hotel also offers a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Merritt House Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

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 transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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 mall
  • 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 elevator
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 - 6:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Merritt House
Merritt House Inn
Merritt House Inn Monterey
Merritt House Monterey
Merritt Inn
Merritt House Hotel Monterey
Merritt House Inn
Merritt House Hotel Hotel
Merritt House Hotel Monterey
Merritt House Hotel Hotel Monterey

Merritt House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

casie, San Marcos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woman working the lobby was kind, cheerful and very accommodating. The property itself it a little old fashioned- areas of it are darling while other parts feel a bit sketch. Very convenient location to shops and restaurants, many with in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed for a few nights and we really enjoyed our time. The staff is super nice and helpful the rooms are really neat and has a charm and character. The location is so nice and convenient within walking distance to fisherman’s wharf and the down town area. Although it is very centrally located there is a certain awe to an almost hidden driveway that takes you away from the business.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cute, clean and charming. Staff very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My favorite part was the fireplace. They provide the firelight each day. It’s a nice touch and cozy during the cool winter evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Chelsey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Parking is very tight! The beds are very uncomfortable with springs poking you throughout the night
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful! Being it was a street or 2 over from downtown, the area was pretty quiet, the grounds were very peaceful. Staff were all friendly & super attentive & helpful. Our room was newly renovated & super clean. Low pile carpet & vinyl wood flooring, high ceilings, fireplace, desk, new fixtures, small hall ceiling fan, doors to a shared back balcony w table & chairs faced the pretty cottage grounds. Parking is in the back under rooms, is tight for our truck but found a gd spot that worked just fine. Absolutely no complaints. We loved our weekend stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorena, Oxnard

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lots of dining options nearby. Across the street from the Monterey Convention Center.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gabriel

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Marie, Springville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was walking distance to Old Fisherman's Warf. Pretty spot. Breakfast was very basic. Felt like a cute B&B. Parking was expensive. BIGGEST complaint was the bed. It was an old spring mattress that had to be at least 20 years old. ROCK HARD mattress. KILLED my back. I brought up my concern to the front desk the first morning after, and the sweet girl offered for us to switch rooms. I checked out the bed in the other room HOPING it had a softer bed, but it didn't so we didn't switch. Had to go to Walgreens for ibuprofen and IcyHot to be able to endure the following 3 nights. If you have a bad back, these beds are NOT for you! They need to be replaced!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES, Mystic

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty courtyard, very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024