Merry Acres Inn

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Dining
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
1500 Dawson Rd, Albany, GA, 31707
  • Albany Municipal Auditorium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • James H. Gray Sr. Civic Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Albany State University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Albany, GA (ABY-Southwest Georgia Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Albany

A stay at Merry Acres Inn places you in the heart of Albany, within a 5-minute drive of Theatre Albany and Albany Municipal Auditorium. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Albany Museum of Art and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Flint RiverQuarium.

What's nearby

  • Albany Municipal Auditorium - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • James H. Gray Sr. Civic Center - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Flint RiverQuarium - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Albany State University - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Albany, GA (ABY-Southwest Georgia Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Krystal - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Krystal - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cookout - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Merry Acres Inn

Hotel in Albany with free breakfast and airport shuttle service
Merry Acres Inn offers 110 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 110 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Albany? This hotel has 9400 square feet (873 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 6 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.
Manor House Pub - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Manor House Pub

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (9,400 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Merry Acres
Merry Acres Albany
Merry Acres Inn
Merry Acres Inn Albany
Quality Inn Merry Acres Hotel Albany
Merry Acres Inn Hotel
Merry Acres Inn Albany
Merry Acres Inn Hotel Albany

Merry Acres Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 571 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an older property, but it has been thoughtfully updated with a sympathetic eye to the period in which it was built with modern comfort in mind. There is a lot to love about this property, but one must give the highest ranking to the staff. They are attentive, engaged, and so very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I used to live in Albany and this place is a landmark. It is one of the few remnants of the old "motor courts" of the late 40's - early 50's. The staff eagerly helps with the old southern style. After an evening with old friends, I had a to go plate. Forgot I didn't live here & did not ask for a plastic fork. A staff member named Shawn
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Luciano

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jermaine

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
If you like the sounds of constant roosters crowing in the morning, then this is the place for you. This reminded it of the scene from the movie “My Cousin Vinny”.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ivor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were extremely accommodating and pleasant. The room was inexpensive and clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Delvin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2nd stay here

Motel setting with country vibe! Great restaurant- bar! Great service! Be prepared for a 4:30 wake up call by the 9+ roosters and one adorable cat!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jourdan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a motel and nothing close to merry. This was so horribly bad that it became comical. I booked the “executive suite” (nothing suite about it - average size room) and they put us RIGHT next to the loud pub and registration building. Finally the pub noise dwindled down around 1am, but then roosters started at 3:30am and never stopped - only getting closer and closer to our room windows… After finally tuning them out and starting to relax a little, one of the workers started having a LOUD (actually yelling) conversation right by our window at 7:30am. And then housekeeping opened the door at 8am and again at 9am even after I said “no thank you!”. We gave up on sleep and had headaches the rest of the day, all for the price of $150. In summary: rude staff, misleading pictures, damp/old room, broken door handle, rooster and dog noises … the list goes on. The only single redeeming quality was the shower water pressure. That was actually impressively good. Otherwise, total ripoff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were friendly and efficient. We liked the chickens. However, the room was showing its age and seemed dirty and in poor repair. The "continental breakfast" was nearly non-existent and the coffee did not taste good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vernessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice and convience for us
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shower head leaked and shot over the curtain. Roosters making noise all night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Juddson

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was a 'neighborhood style' setting. It gave me a homey first impression of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERNEST, Winston Salem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay at merry acres weekly. Cute place, safe, and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with family
I didn’t feel safe in this hotel. It was more like a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Shanalee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front view was good, but there was limited and poor customer service. The bathroom not working properly and the room was cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stokely

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would repeat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the front desk guy was amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Darren, North Chesterfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Morning staff member wasn’t pleasant at all all. One member tried to help while the other over ruled her and told her not to.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Dee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanksgiving stay

The hotel was clean, had everything we needed, and was conveniently located. However, the roosters on the property woke us up at 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., and the surrounding neighbors in other rooms were very loud when they unloaded into their rooms around 11:00 p.m. Were it not for our very poor sleep we would have given a higher score.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024