The Best Hotels Closest to Lake Merritt in Oakland for 2026

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A balcony with a view of a river and city skyline.

A modern restaurant with high tables and chairs, a bar area, and a fireplace.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a body of water.

A modern reception area with a stone wall and a wooden ceiling.

1. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2.3 km from Lake Merritt

Evelyn

￥20,612

￥23,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

A restaurant interior with a bar, seating, and a sign reading 'OTTO'S UPTOWN KITCHEN'.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

A modern bar area with leather seating, a bar counter, and patterned wall decor.

2. Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

1.3 km from Lake Merritt

Mary

￥28,026

￥37,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and string lights.

A wooden staircase with a black handrail, leading to a landing with a potted plant.

A storefront with a sign for 'Oak Town Roast' and a coffee shop named 'Botevar Coffee' with large glass windows.

A spacious living area with a chandelier, multiple seating options, and a decorative wall with letters.

3. Oaktown Roost

Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Lake Merritt

Earl

￥17,110

￥19,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the lobby.

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, multiple seating areas, and a view of the upper floor.

A patio with metal chairs and a blue umbrella, overlooking a body of water with a view of buildings and a bridge in the distance.

4. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

2.2 km from Lake Merritt

Raymond

￥22,884

￥26,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A cityscape with a prominent Tribune Tower and various buildings.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern conference room with a long table, six chairs, a flat-screen TV, and vibrant pink accent walls.

A modern lounge area with a red sectional sofa, a chess table, and a large TV screen.

5. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.2 km from Lake Merritt

Velisa

￥21,819

￥25,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A person sitting on a bed with a plate of fruit and holding a glass of wine.

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by greenery and a view of trees.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, two seating areas, and a view of the city.

A person seated at a table with a bowl of fruit and a glass of orange juice.

6. Oakland Marriott City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.5 km from Lake Merritt

Lisa

￥25,035

￥29,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a bathroom with a mirror, and a view of the outside.

A building with a sign that reads "Signature" in stylized lettering.

A reception desk with a 'Signature' sign, a potted plant, and a black Acer monitor.

A white dresser with a flat-screen TV on top, a pink vintage-style refrigerator, and a white desk with a framed picture on the wall.

7. Signature Inn Oakland

Piedmont Avenue, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt

Tamara

￥18,737

￥21,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large painting of a beach scene.

8. Marina Village Inn

2.4 km from Lake Merritt

Chris

￥15,745

￥17,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A reception area with wooden reception desks, a check-in counter, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a metal cart.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red and white bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a window with blinds.

A compact living space with a kitchen area featuring wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dark-colored sofa with patterned cushions and a red rug on the floor.

A historic building with a prominent clock tower and a marquee sign.

9. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

Downtown Oakland, 1.1 km from Lake Merritt

Jeannine

￥15,258

￥17,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a central table with benches, and a coffee station.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A marina with numerous sailboats docked.

A hotel room with a gray sofa, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

10. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

2.3 km from Lake Merritt

Shalah

￥20,404

￥23,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A lakeside property with a wooden dock, a covered outdoor seating area, and a pathway leading to the water.

A marina with numerous boats docked, a concrete walkway, and a bench.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a TV.

A motel interior with a reception desk, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window offering a view of the street.

11. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

2.5 km from Lake Merritt

Aaron

￥11,776

￥13,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A building with a gated entrance, a sign indicating an office, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a wooden dresser, a television, and a microwave.

A dense shrubbery with purple flowers and green leaves, a chain-link fence, and a concrete barrier in a parking lot.

A hotel room with a striped curtain, a chair, a small table, and a bed.

12. Bay Bridge Inn

Longfellow, 2.8 km from Lake Merritt

Thomas

￥13,812

￥15,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A corner kitchen with a window, a water dispenser, and two patterned chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a phone, and a painting on the wall.

A coffee maker, a basket with cookies, a mug, and water bottles on a table.

A Pepsi vending machine at a building entrance with a clear view of the building's exterior.

13. Continental Lodge

1.9 km from Lake Merritt

Daelen

￥12,752

￥14,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a large mirror.

A modern bathroom with a large window, a built-in oven, and a shower area.

A dining area with white tables and chairs, two dark patterned wall art pieces, and a herringbone floor pattern.

A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, a glass door leading to a parking garage, and a bulletin board with flyers.

14. Jack London Inn

1.9 km from Lake Merritt

Samantha Xiong

￥11,315

￥13,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, teal walls, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A multi-story building with balconies, doors, and windows.

A hotel room with a door, a chair, a small table, an air conditioning unit, and a telephone on a wooden side table.

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden desk with a chair, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

15. Civic Center Lodge

1.2 km from Lake Merritt

Wesley

￥12,437

￥14,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a sink, and a mirror.

A street view with a motel sign, trees, and parked cars.

A building with a flat roof, a balcony with metal railings, and a parking area with cars.

A two-story building with a ground-floor office and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

16. Bayview Motel

Longfellow, 3 km from Lake Merritt

Katherine

￥14,158

￥16,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

17. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

0.7 km from Lake Merritt

Kevyn

￥9,401

￥10,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with bar stools, and various decorative plants.

A narrow hallway with a variety of potted plants, a chandelier, and decorative wall art.

A green-walled room with a wooden staircase, potted plants, and a hanging planter.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of decorative items including plants and artwork.

18. Dream catcher

2.8 km from Lake Merritt

"My room was great. Super cute and clean. No complaints there. The problem I do have is I was not provided with check-in instructions. It smelled of dog piss quite intensely upon walking up to the property. The real kicker for me was how dirty the shared bathroom was. Toilet was gross, dried urine on the floor, the tub fills with water when showering. Sink covered in little hairs, toilet seat was always left wide open, garbage not emptied once."

Alexis

￥10,028

￥11,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a wall art piece, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two abstract wall art pieces.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, a black sink, and a marble-patterned wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

19. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

Uptown Oakland, 1.5 km from Lake Merritt

￥49,597

￥88,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, wooden bar stools, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a patterned carpet.

An outdoor patio area with seating, including chairs and a sofa, and a fire pit.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, comfortable seating, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

Airport District, 9.5 km from Lake Merritt

Sheridan

￥21,818

￥25,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Merritt

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove	9.0 Wonderful 1,252 reviews	View
Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt	9.2 Wonderful 674 reviews	View
Oaktown Roost	9.0 Wonderful 211 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is great, we enjoyed our stay!"

Oakland Marriott City Center

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful."

Oaktown Roost

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, great staff, relaxing! I would def stay there again"

Civic Center Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I’m busy"

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"clean rooms, helpful staff"

Continental Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"On a Sunday night when all decent hotels were around $400 per night, I found this motel with only $150, hoping for a decent bed. Surprisingly the room was large, bed and pillows very good. Very clean, Bathroom had a tub, nice towels and all you need for shower. Good coffee in the room. The staff was very helpful and friendly."

Other attractions near Lake Merritt

A whimsical house with a large hand-shaped entrance, a blue roof, and a chimney.

Lakeside Park and Garden Center

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lakeside Park and Garden Center, a lovely green space in Oakland. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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Oakland Museum of California

8.2/10 (148 reviews)

Delve into Californian history at this interdisciplinary museum, which features enthralling exhibits of landscape paintings, cultural artifacts and natural science under one roof.

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Children's Fairyland

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Bring the kids to one of America’s first themed amusement parks. Storybook sets, rides and animal residents ensure everyone experiences a “happily ever after.”

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Camron-Stanford House

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Camron-Stanford House in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Rotary Nature Center and Waterfowl Refuge

Enjoy a stop at Rotary Nature Center and Waterfowl Refuge, an entertaining place to visit in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Kaiser Convention Center

10.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the events happening at Kaiser Convention Center during your trip to Oakland. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts

Enjoy an outing to Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts during your stay in Oakland. Experience the theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts during your stay in Oakland. Experience the theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Merritt?

Lake Merritt is located in Oakland. Travelers love the area for its array of dining options, sporting events, and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 87 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Lake Merritt?

Oakland Marriott City Center is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Lake Merritt. Other good choices within a short distance include Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area and Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Lake Merritt?

Expedia has 87 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lake Merritt.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Merritt, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Lake Merritt.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake Merritt?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Lake Merritt, click here.

What can I see and do near Lake Merritt?

Study the collections at Oakland Museum of California, USS Hornet Museum, or Chabot Space and Science Center. Grand Lake Theater, Fox Theater, and Kaiser Convention Center are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Paramount Theatre, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, and Greek Theater.

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Our top choices for Lake Merritt hotels

1. Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

2. Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

3. Oaktown Roost

4. Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

5. Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown-City Center

6. Oakland Marriott City Center

7. Signature Inn Oakland

8. Marina Village Inn

9. Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center

10. Extended Stay America Premier Suites Oakland Alameda

11. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero

12. Bay Bridge Inn

13. Continental Lodge

14. Jack London Inn

15. Civic Center Lodge

16. Bayview Motel

17. Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area

18. Dream catcher

19. GORGEOUS 3 BEDROOM IN DOWNTOWN

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

Compare popular hotels close to Lake Merritt

Top Lake Merritt Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

Oakland Marriott City Center

Oaktown Roost

Civic Center Lodge

Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Downtown

Continental Lodge

Other attractions near Lake Merritt

Lakeside Park and Garden Center

Oakland Museum of California

Children's Fairyland

Camron-Stanford House

Rotary Nature Center and Waterfowl Refuge

Kaiser Convention Center

Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts

Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts

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