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Merritt House Hotel

2.0 star property

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A garden entrance with a black door, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.
Standard, One King Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
A brick pathway leading to a gated area with lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
Standard, One King Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
A building with a covered porch, black-framed windows, and a door with a doormat.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a lamp. There are framed pictures on the wall and a plant in the corner.

Premium Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with shutters, and a potted plant.

Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard, One King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a wall-mounted artwork, and a crib.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a four-poster bed, two bedside lamps, and a wicker chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Merritt House Hotel

Along with a marina, this smoke-free hotel has a coffee shop/cafe and self parking. Free self-service 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 bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Merritt House Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Fisherman's Wharf. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a marina.
  • Free self-service breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, coffee/tea in a common area and TV in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes hiking/biking trails
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • 6 minutes by foot from Fisherman's Wharf and a 2-minute drive from Cannery Row
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 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.

Guests are served a free self-service breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Covered parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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 lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 25.00 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean large room, quiet area, easily walkable to many interesting attractions
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norma

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Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Del Norte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this little cottage retreat! Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and clean, nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this cute place! Rooms were clean, breakfast was cute for a morning snack, parking is tight. Location is great! Staff always greeted us hello and with a smile everytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint, quiet place with so much charm & comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Merritt House is a very unique property near Fisherman’s Wharf. Great stay for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy, although crowded for a large truck. The room was clean and the property was nice. Easy access to the wharf and local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, room was great, staff very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room, excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and convenient location to downtown and restaurants! The staff was great and I felt safe. The place is very cute as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were so cute and very well cleaned. The staff were so friendly and breakfast even though was later in the day was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and rooms are always perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

TATYANA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clear hotel, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was yummy! Staff were friendly! Beds were uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place surrounded by lovely gardens. Very tranquil and perfect for relaxing after a long drive. The room was beautiful, the breakfast was excellent and the staff were super friendly. Wished I could stay another night!
Lovely bedroom with comfy beds and log fire for cosy evenings
Modern bathroom with gorgeous large shower
Beautiful gardens right outside our door
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ChristopherChristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice cute room with a fire place staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with a lot of charm. Great location. Parking onsite at additional cost.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Siegfried

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, huge room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, charming place in a great location . Just need to improve shower temperature.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great! Cute, quiet, clean historic hotel. So close to downtown and Fisherman's Warf so we could walk to many places.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, covered parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Puaokahaukea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Loved the themed rooms. Staff were very helpful. Breakfast was nice. Parking a little tight with a larger vehicle. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026