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Merritt House Hotel

386 Pacific St., Monterey, CA, US
4.4Very Good
Hotel amenities
Parking
Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Gym

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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

A stay at Merritt House Hotel places you in the heart of Monterey, within a 5-minute drive of Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row. This golf hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Monterey Bay and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

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

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, hair dryers, and bathrobes. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Dining

Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Amenities & features

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • 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 is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

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.