Merritt House Hotel

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
$235
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Explore the area

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

Room options

Premium Suite

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

Honeymoon Suite

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

Standard, One King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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.

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

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

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1979
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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Merritt House Inn
Merritt House Inn Monterey
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Reviews

Merritt House Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 646 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Pros and Cons

The location and service were great, room was immaculate, and the lobby and courtyard were adorable. Lots of restaurants and even a Walgreens within walking distance plus you could walk to the harbor or even over to Cannery Row and the Aquarium if you had time (a little over a mile over to there). But the room didn’t have a window or air conditioning unit, so it was really hot at night and the only way to cool it off was by opening the door. And the bed was way too firm to the point where it affected my sleep despite being exhausted from all the walking and hiking :( The parking was extra $ and it was really difficult to get in and out of the spaces even in our little rental car. But the continental breakfast was good. Overall it was ok, but we probably won’t be staying here again due to the bed and lack of cooling, but this is perfect for your first time in Monterey if you want to be close to all the in-town action and maybe our room and bed was an exception to the rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tali

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese

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

10/10 Excellent

Licett

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Meg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a quaint inn with a lovely courtyard. The staff members were very nice. Our room was a bit tired with signs of wear. The cold continental breakfast is a nice offering. However, cold items such as milk, yogurt and hard boiled eggs were not kept cold while out for breakfast; they would have been tastier if kept on ice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness
Dont book your stay off the site pictures. The property is ok, not great, decent not charming or quaint. Maybe a step above your standard chain motel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Monterey Historic feeling, great central location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Kristin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. Great location. Comfortable rooms. Good and helpful staff. Good breakfast. Need better water pressure for shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, friendly and welcoming hostess. Stayed one night. Walkable to the wharf and Golden State Theater. Vibrant neighborhood. Quiet. Only one negative. It was stated that there is plenty of street parking. Most parking on street is 1-2 hours Monday through Saturday until 6p. Hotel provided some limited parking for $20 per night. Will be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great but super firm bed

Overall wonderful location, continental breakfast better than expected, charming rooms. King size bed was very hard in room 2. Definitely in need of replacement.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angelita

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We recommend this hotel

We would stay here again !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room that was HUGE! (Honeymoon Suite). Loved the antiques. Parking was very tight and limited is the only negative. Great convenient location to all the downtown restaurants and wharf.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maisie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value stay. Room was comfortable, tasteful and clean. Breakfast was limited, but decent, especially as it is included in the stay. Only thing missing was a safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Garland

Liked: Staff & service
No access to fresh air without sacrificing safety and privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location but room is not fancy for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025