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Merritt House Hotel

2.0 star property
Active travelers find paradise at this Monterey retreat where golf, hiking, and biking adventures begin just steps from helpful staff and comfortable rooms

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The Merritt House Hotel is close to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guests can enjoy a 27-hole golf course, on-site cafe, and nearby hiking/biking trails. Helpful staff, free self-serve breakfast, and high-speed WiFi make it ideal for active travelers.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Premium Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
386 Pacific St., Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Monterey Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Golden State Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waterfront - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cannery Row - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 7 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Merritt House Hotel

Hotel near Fisherman's Wharf
Located close to Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium, Merritt House Hotel provides free self-serve breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a marina. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a shopping mall on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and outdoor furniture
  • A TV in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Merritt House Hotel boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 26-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers

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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 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

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

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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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Merritt House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Merritt House Hotel?

Check-in is from 3 PM–6:00 PM, and from 3:00 PM–6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Merritt House Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Merritt House Hotel located?

Located in Old Monterey, this golf hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row, and Monterey Bay. Monterey Bay Aquarium and 17-Mile Drive are also within 3 mi (5 km). Monterey Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Merritt House Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 646 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacki

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

TANYA

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

Anna

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

Christa

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Would stay again!

Beautiful room and location… Breakfast was great!
Enjoying our room!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Benita

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful one night stay. The woman at the front desk was SO helpful. Easy check in/out process and the room/bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecily

Liked: Amenities
Great location, quiet, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

BERTHA

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

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

Gabriel

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

karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room with interesting decor. Convenient to restaurants, shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Yaned

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

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed room with parking available on site. Close walking distance to wharf, dining, shopping, and museums.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

ELENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice owner, great breakfast comfortable and large rooms. Great location with parking option for a fee.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Great location clean room nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our getaway. Very quaint historic property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

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