Merritt House Hotel
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About this property
Merritt House Hotel is a 2-star independent property located in the heart of Monterey, California. The hotel sits within a 5-minute drive of Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row, placing guests steps away from the city's most popular attractions. Monterey Bay and the Monterey Bay Aquarium are less than 2 miles away, and the property's location has earned a 5-star rating from guests based on 1,000 reviews.
The hotel offers 22 guestrooms across 2 floors, each equipped with complimentary wireless internet, cable television, and a coffee/tea maker. Rooms feature full bathrooms with showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes, plus complimentary bottled water. Daily housekeeping is included, and guests have rated room comfort at 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Merritt House Hotel provides a complimentary self-serve breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. An on-site coffee shop/café is available for additional dining. The property includes a garden with outdoor seating, a television in common areas, and free WiFi throughout. Nearby activities include fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, and boat tours. For fitness, guests have access to a nearby fitness center at a discount, and bicycle rentals are available in the area.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. The property is smoke-free and offers both covered and uncovered parking. Pets are not permitted. With an overall guest rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 1,000 reviews and 86.7% of guests recommending the property, Merritt House Hotel serves as a practical base for exploring Monterey's waterfront and cultural attractions.
Location & nearby attractions
Monterey State Historic Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Monterey Convention Center - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Monterey Pines Golf Club - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Golden State Theatre - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Maritime Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Larkin House - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Waterfront - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Perry House - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Monterey Museum of Art - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Colton Hall Museum - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Cooper-Molera Adobe - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Old Custom House - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Fisherman's Wharf - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Stevenson House - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Munras Avenue - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The nearest airports are:
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 36.2 km / 22.5 mi
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 49 km / 30.5 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 121.2 km / 75.3 mi
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 172.9 km / 107.4 mi
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Amenities & features
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
Fees & policies
- Covered self parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
Know before you go
- 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.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.