Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 32 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 33 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 80 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 113 min drive
Salinas Station - 25 min drive
Monterey Station - 28 min walk
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 3 min walk
Alvarado Street Brewery - 3 min walk
Turn 12 - 4 min walk
Revival Ice Cream - 4 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
About this property
Merritt House Hotel
Merritt House Hotel features a marina and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Fisherman's Wharf. Guests can keep active with onsite hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi and self-serve breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. This Colonial hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
22 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in from 3 PM - 6:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Parking
Covered onsite self parking (USD 20.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free self-serve breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Hiking/biking trails
Beach nearby
Discount at nearby fitness center
Bicycle rentals nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
4 buildings/towers
Built in 1979
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Television in common areas
Adjacent to a golf course
Shopping mall on site
Marina
Outdoor furniture
Colonial architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
26-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Desk chair
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Parking
Covered self parking costs USD 20.00 per day with in/out privileges
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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
Are pets allowed at Merritt House Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Merritt House Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 20.00 per day. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Merritt House Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Merritt House Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Merritt House Hotel also has a garden.
What's the area around Merritt House Hotel like?
Merritt House Hotel is in Old Monterey, a short 18-minute walk from Monterey Bay and 6 minutes' walk from Fisherman's Wharf. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
Merritt House Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 2024
abigail
abigail, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Oct 2024
Victor
Victor, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Eleanore
Eleanore, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Oct 2024
Lachelle
Lachelle, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sep 2024
Quaint, clean and in the center of everything!
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
Great location near old downtown and the wharf. Our room was super clean, and beautifully furnished. Great FREE WiFi, friendly staff, breakfast included and parking on the premises were some of the positives of this place. Will definitely book again when we’re in Monterey!
barbara
barbara, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
28 Sep 2024
Needs to spruce things up. Feels very worn and tired.
Allan
Allan, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sep 2024
Great option for a stay in Monterey! The room is charming and we loved the details of the French door, fireplace and skylight. Comfortable and clean with great service from the staff. Breakfast was such a great perk and the staff kept it stocked and ready. Walking distance to the wharf and the downtown area for food and drinks. Could walk to the cannery but chose to drive. Would definitely stay here again!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
20 Sep 2024
Room is clean and nice. But design could be improved. Insufficient hangers in the room or toilet to hang dry towel. Breakfast so so only.
Tay Yiu
Tay Yiu, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Sep 2024
We had an issue with our hire car & the reception staff went above & beyond to help us - letting us use their phone repeatedly. They also came up to our room several times to let us know when we had a call. Huge thanks to Carla I think her name was
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Sep 2024
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Sep 2024
We really enjoyed our stay, big rooms came with fans
Caitlin
Caitlin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Sep 2024
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Sep 2024
Beautiful property, great location. A breathe of fresh air (literally) from your run of the mill hotel.
SARA
SARA, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Travelocity guest review
6/10 Good
3 Sep 2024
Breakfast was very basic. Limited capacity for seating. Very limited selection. We arrived for breakfast one morning and there was barely anything left, nothing was replaced. The staff at breakfast were not particularly welcoming.
Rooms although spotlessly clean, were very dark and the hairdryer was useless!
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Sep 2024
Inside the room is very nice.
Chengchung
Chengchung, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sep 2024
Awesome star easy checkin
audrey
audrey, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sep 2024
Such a good experience with the property.
Kitty
Kitty, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Sep 2024
I can’t wait to go back! It was cleaning, it was well decorated and the staff was exceptionally helpful! Loved how convenient it was to downtown Monterey. Easy to park as long as you get there early. The only thing that was lacking was the breakfast but they make it very clear that it is not a warm breakfast.
Caitlin
Caitlin, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Aug 2024
Norma
Norma, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Aug 2024
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
Professional staff and nicely maintained property.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
Classic Monterey hotel in perfect location.
Kim
Kim, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
Sweet cozy place
Always clean and staff is always friendly! Nice continental breakfast to give you a boost!
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Aug 2024
Birthday and Anniversary getaway
When we arrived at Merritt House hotel, the girls were welcoming, courteous and accommodating.They went out of their way to wish us a Happy Anniversary and my birthday. The best part of our stay was everything is walking distance to restaurants and Fisherman's Wharf. Their is a great Farmer's Market on Tuesdays 4-8pm. For the price of room, I don't feel parking should be charged and more investment needs to be done on more comfortable mattresses. I would consider staying at and recommending to stay there if improvements are made. Otherwise Merritt House Hotel is in a perfect location, nice patio area, includes Continental breakfast and staff are Great.