Merritt House Hotel

2.0 star property
Colonial hotel near Fisherman's Wharf

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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

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

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Standard, One King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 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 Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place to stay! We loved the fireplace and cozy charm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved location and decor, but service and cleanliness was unacceptable. Short staffed. Room was not clean. Bedding not changed on sofa. Shower not cleaned. Staff was not friendly or apologetic for short comings.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Yaned, Nashville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The bed was as hard as a rock and so were the pillows. Absolutely no water pressure in the shower. No parking for their customers. We had to park on a side street because they didn't have any spaces left. The only reason I give it two stars is because the location was kind of close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evangelos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room. Nice breakfast. Walkable to downtown area. We even walked to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Zhenhao

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Somewhat limited breakfast offerings such as no hot food, but good enough. Room was very clean and pretty. Some guests seemed to get those wax fire logs to burn in the fireplaces; we did not get offered them x 2 rooms. Very well located. Very, very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast good, just not much of interest, but all things considered including price, it would be unreasonable to expect more, there was really nothing wrong with it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Milind

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was stuffy, with old furniture. It needs to be deep-cleaned and aerated on a regular basis. The pull out sofa is old & down right uncomfortable. The breakfast was OK (what else can you expect from a continental breakfast?) with lots of bad carbs. Good location, but one bathroom for 4 people with no other bathroom anywhere on site (such as the lobby) was unacceptable. I would not stay here again for half the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hitesh

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful historical spot with easy access to all of Monterey Bay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oxana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and very cozy. Free logs for the fireplace.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

H

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely historical hotel. Beautifully restored with many original details but also nicely appointed with modern conveniences. For example, large newly renovated bathroom and great wifi. It is rare to find a historical hotel that retains its vintage charm with such well done modern updates. Additionally, all staff we had contact with were incredibly welcoming, professional & a pleasure to chat with.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Henry

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

TANYA, Moreno Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of our favorite places to stay! We love the fireplaces and how centrally located it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great Room was big and clean Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

shengyuan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

TINA, BELL

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

8/10 Good

ELIDIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was conveniently located close to downtown. Breakfast is simple, pasties, bagels and coffee. Parking not included.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and room conditions
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025