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A building with a sign that reads "MIRAGE INN & SUITES".

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a built-in heater.

A reception desk with a clock, a 'No Pets' sign, and a 'Check In - 2PM, Check Out - 11AM' sign.

1. Mirage Inn and Suites

2 km from Lake Merced

Rutilio

Rp2.433.645

Rp2.830.633 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a wall-mounted shelf with plants.

A room with a bed, a desk, and a window with curtains. There are wall decorations and a plant on the windowsill.

A dining area with a wooden table and black chairs, a gray accent wall, and a kitchen visible through an open door.

A street lined with shops and decorated with string lights.

2. Maddux Homes near Westlake

2.9 km from Lake Merced

Jaime

Rp1.892.835

Rp5.091.050 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel lobby with seating, snack shelves, and a refrigerator.

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a seating area with chairs, and a large fish tank on the wall.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, and a staircase.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

3. Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City

3.7 km from Lake Merced

Jesse

Rp2.882.517

Rp3.262.866 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An indoor courtyard with a stone floor, a round table with chairs, and potted plants.

A reception area with a seating arrangement, a large window with a view of the street, and an air conditioning unit.

A hallway with potted plants, a bench, and a reception desk.

A courtyard with a flat roof, potted plants, and outdoor seating.

4. Airport Inn

10.2 km from Lake Merced

Saikiran

Rp1.979.365

Rp2.316.389 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a shower area.

Two blue doors with numbers 103 and 102, flanked by windows with blinds.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a covered walkway.

A walk-in closet with wooden shelves and a mirrored door.

5. Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

7.2 km from Lake Merced

Anastasia

Rp1.750.765

Rp3.483.127 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A buffet counter with coffee machines, a TV, and various food items.

A golf course with a pond, trees, and a path.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a bed, and a sitting area with a table and a chair.

A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

6. Stanyan Park Hotel

6.5 km from Lake Merced

Christopher

Rp4.076.251

Rp4.741.190 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a marble countertop, and various appliances including a coffee maker and a kettle.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a television, and a mirror.

A room with two chairs, a small table, a vase with flowers, and an air conditioning unit.

A Travelodge hotel with multiple balconies, a flag, and a sign indicating a base camp for adventure.

7. Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco

Cow Hollow, 9.8 km from Lake Merced

Janet

Rp1.906.355

Rp2.217.329 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A potted succulent plant on a balcony with a metal railing and a chair in the background.

A woman walking on a covered outdoor area with a sign for 'Becks Motor Lodge'.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Becks Motor Lodge' sign, outdoor parking, and a covered walkway.

A closed elevator with a metallic finish, a fire safety sign, and a control panel with a red emergency button.

8. Becks Motor Lodge

7.5 km from Lake Merced

Kaelen

Rp2.866.293

Rp3.339.502 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A window with the inscription "The Grove Inn 890" and a brass light fixture above it.

A building facade with a brick exterior, a white entrance with a number '890' above the door, and two flags above the entrance.

A spacious room with a long table, a microwave, and a laptop on a desk.

9. The Grove Inn

8.5 km from Lake Merced

Heather

Rp2.726.385

Rp3.171.126 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A cobblestone street lined with flower-covered buildings, a welcoming archway, and a sign reading "Office."

A building with a red door, a staircase, and a palm tree in the background.

A person sitting on a red staircase with a dog.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and a window overlooking a garden.

10. Marina Motel

Marina District, 9.9 km from Lake Merced

Sergiy

Rp2.769.127

Rp3.226.112 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A set of stone steps leading up to a wooden bench, surrounded by lush greenery and a lattice fence.

A hotel room with two beds, a large abstract painting on the wall, a window with blinds, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

The exterior of the Metro Hotel with a red door, a neon sign, and a visible room number 319.

A room with a dark door, a potted plant, framed artwork, and a small shelf with a lamp.

11. The Metro Hotel

7.8 km from Lake Merced

Alan

Rp4.164.129

Rp4.851.522 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern outdoor patio with a wooden deck, a metal railing, and a seating area with striped cushions.

A building with a modern facade, large windows, and a blue awning.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sliding door closet, a mounted TV, and a built-in TV shelf.

12. Signature Inn San Francisco Marina District

Marina District, 10 km from Lake Merced

Manbir

Rp2.253.375

Rp2.620.946 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, teal chairs, a wooden floor, a bookshelf, and a reception area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern interior design.

13. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 10.1 km from Lake Merced

Sebastian Pablo

Rp2.283.120

Rp2.687.105 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, and a desk.

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a TV, and a microwave.

A building with a black awning labeled 'Symphony Inn.'

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

14. Symphony Inn

8.9 km from Lake Merced

zack

Rp2.417.421

Rp2.816.358 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, a sink with a vanity, and a large mirror.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table. There is a view of the city from the window, a chandelier, and a mirror on the wall.

A well-lit living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a dining area. There are large windows with curtains, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

15. Hotel Drisco

Pacific Heights, 9.3 km from Lake Merced

Geoffrey

Rp13.125.459

Rp15.266.550 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a plant. There is a door leading to another room.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, a black door with a circular design, and an exit sign above a door in the distance.

16. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

9.9 km from Lake Merced

Shannon

Rp1.915.368

Rp2.231.547 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A building facade with a blue ornate entrance, a sign reading "Monte Cristo," and two potted plants on the ground.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a patterned wallpaper.

A cozy living room with two leather armchairs, a small round table, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a brick fireplace.

A room with floral wallpaper, a sofa with red and white cushions, a red ottoman, a wooden chair, a small table with a vase, and a large window with curtains.

17. The Monte Cristo

8.6 km from Lake Merced

Hilary

Rp5.562.231

Rp6.546.505 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

The exterior of Casa Loma Hotel with a black awning and a large glass entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A staircase with a geometric railing design and a painting on the wall.

18. Casa Loma Hotel

Western Addition, 8.4 km from Lake Merced

Ashok

Rp1.419.770

Rp1.651.370 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A parking lot with two white cars parked in front of a building with a Coca-Cola vending machine.

A hotel with a two-story structure, a visible balcony on the second floor, and a parking lot with several cars.

A modern bathroom with a vanity, sink, mirror, and a walk-in closet.

19. Greenwich Inn

Cow Hollow, 10.2 km from Lake Merced

Jason

Rp1.617.021

Rp1.970.933 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A modern hotel with a prominent Infinity sign, outdoor seating area, and a visible entrance.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a view of a green bus in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, a wooden reception desk, a flat-screen TV, and an elevator.

20. Infinity Hotel San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Marina District, 10.1 km from Lake Merced

Stephanie

Rp3.208.445

Rp3.738.079 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Merced

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mirage Inn and Suites	7.2 Good 1,003 reviews	View
Maddux Homes near Westlake	5.6 4 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Airport Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality	9.8 Exceptional 93 reviews	View

Top Lake Merced Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel. Clean room and good location"

Becks Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great overnight stay"

The Hotel Castro San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect place to stay if you wanna stay in the Castro. Extremely well located… There’s an incredible market across the street to pick up some food and snacks… all of the bars and restaurants are within walking distance… I would 100% stay there again when in San Francisco…"

Mirage Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great place!"

Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

10/10 Excellent

"I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The hotel was excellent, and the overall experience was fantastic. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful, making me feel comfortable throughout my stay. A special shout-out to Vijay, who was exceptionally friendly, professional, and attentive. His warm hospitality and positive attitude truly made a difference and made my stay even more enjoyable. Great service, a welcoming atmosphere, and amazing hospitality. I would definitely recommend this hotel and would love to stay here again. Thank you for making my stay such a pleasant experience!"

Mylo Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I like that this hotel/motel is kind of old school but nice and clean and quiet. I always enjoy staying here."

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

10/10 Excellent

"My stay was during Hardly Strictly Bluegrass concert week. My room was excellent for my needs. It was slightly noisy ,being a corner room on the road during a party weekend. No trouble for me. Not fancy but clean and warm.Right on the beach with food and public travel access nearby."

Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City

10/10 Excellent

"Great overall"

The Metro Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great restaurant Esme right next door. Rooms are clean but can be stuffy on warm days"

Other attractions near Lake Merced

San Francisco Zoo

8.2/10 (948 reviews)

See the exotic and native animals who live at San Francisco Zoo during your travels in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.

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Harding Park Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Harding Park Golf Course. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

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Fort Funston

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Fort Funston, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.

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Towers Conference Center

Learn about the events happening in Towers Conference Center during your trip to San Francisco.

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Olympic Club

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in San Francisco at Olympic Club. Stroll along the seaside in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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San Francisco State University

8.2/10 (1,462 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at San Francisco State University as part of your travels around San Francisco. Amble around this vibrant area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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The Depot - San Francisco

After visiting The Depot - San Francisco, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Francisco.

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Mashouf Performing Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Mashouf Performing Arts Center during your stay in San Francisco. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Merced?

Lake Merced is located in a scenic area of San Francisco known for its stunning architecture and popular art scene. You'll find 559 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Lake Merced?

Mirage Inn and Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lake Merced. Other good choices within a few miles include Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City and El Camino Inn.

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

Expedia has 559 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Merced.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Lake Merced.

What can I see and do near Lake Merced?

You'll want to browse the collections at California Academy of Sciences, De Young Museum and Legion of Honor. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Castro Street, Castro Theatre and Fort Funston. You can catch a show at The Chapel, The Independent and Marsh Theater.

How can I get to Lake Merced?

Nearby metro stations include S.F. State Station, Stonestown Lakeside/Winston Station and Right Of Way/Eucalyptus Dr Stop. If you'd like to explore farther outside of the area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Lake Merced hotels

1. Mirage Inn and Suites

2. Maddux Homes near Westlake

3. Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City

4. Airport Inn

5. Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

6. Stanyan Park Hotel

7. Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco

8. Becks Motor Lodge

9. The Grove Inn

10. Marina Motel

11. The Metro Hotel

12. Signature Inn San Francisco Marina District

13. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

14. Symphony Inn

15. Hotel Drisco

16. Chapter San Francisco - Hostel

17. The Monte Cristo

18. Casa Loma Hotel

19. Greenwich Inn

20. Infinity Hotel San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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Top Lake Merced Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Becks Motor Lodge

The Hotel Castro San Francisco

Mirage Inn and Suites

Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

Mylo Hotel

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City

The Metro Hotel

Other attractions near Lake Merced

San Francisco Zoo

Harding Park Golf Course

Fort Funston

Towers Conference Center

Olympic Club

San Francisco State University

The Depot - San Francisco

Mashouf Performing Arts Center

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