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Merritt House Hotel

2.0 star property
Colonial hotel near Fisherman's Wharf

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Courtyard
Standard, One King Bed
Terrace/patio
Standard, One King Bed
Courtyard

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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386 Pacific St., Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Monterey Convention Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannery Row
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Suite | Living area

Premium Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard, One King Bed

Standard, One King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Monterey

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Old Monterey hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Fisherman's Wharf and 2 miles (3 km) of Cannery Row. Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Monterey Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waterfront - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cannery Row - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 9 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Plumes Coffee House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Merritt House Hotel

Colonial hotel near Fisherman's Wharf
Merritt House Hotel offers its guests a marina. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Merritt House Hotel also features a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Colonial Monterey hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1979
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

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 self parking

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

TINA, BELL

Liked: Cleanliness
I would remodel the rooms for improved air/hear
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, lovely staff, very convenient location particularly for the convention center.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Baxter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area with a lot of greenery
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great, clean and had beautiful wood vaulted ceilings. I loved the historic charm but it had nice upgraded features in the bathroom. The glass french doors opened to let fresh air in. Felt very safe and secluded almost.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albany

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
This hotel has lower room rates in a great location but the property needs updating. My room had stains on the carpet and worn linens. The room was very dark with garish light fixtures. The mattress was creaky. Staff were friendly and the continental breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute room, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHELLY, El Dorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kanako

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ville, Greenwich

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Star

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend the Merritt House, cute and quaint, friendly staff, and walking distance to wharf and downtown restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ana

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at The Merritt Hotel in Monterey was extremely disappointing. The bed had an old spring mattress so uncomfortable that we couldn’t sleep at all. The room was dark, the air conditioning didn’t work, and the shower pressure was barely a trickle. While the room was clean, it was absolutely not worth the price. The hotel uses the excuse of being a “historic property,” but it feels outdated and buried behind a seven-story Marriott building. The only positive was the location near the Wharf, though it was noisy with planes and cars. Hotels.com should not allow misleading photos and descriptions — this property does not meet quality standards. We are requesting a reimbursement for this unacceptable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness
No views and only window is a skylight but well appointed and comfortable room. Location was perfect for a dinner and concert in central Monterey, walking distance to everything. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooks, Las vegas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent location and quaint
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Very clean and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was a great find. It is located very near the wharf. The room was clean and cozy, and they offer a free log for the fireplace. On-site parking cost $20 and it was very nice being able to park right below our second story room. Checkin/ checkout was easy and the included breakfast was a nice touch. We will definitely be staying here the next time we visit Monterey.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BERTHA, Sacramento

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was such a cute little place! loved everything about it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025