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Merit Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Front of property
Romantic Single Room
Terrace/patio
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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8200 Franklin Ave, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H2H9
  • Place, Keyano College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Heritage Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Northern Lights Regional Health Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort McMurray, AB (YMM)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Kitchen Suite King, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior 2 Queen, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Business Suite, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Business Suite King, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior 1 Queen, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Fort McMurray

A stay at Merit Hotel & Suites places you in the heart of Fort McMurray, steps from Keyano College and Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Heritage Park and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Northern Lights Regional Health Center.

What's nearby

  • Keyano College - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Heritage Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Northern Lights Regional Health Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Peter Pond Mall - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Rivers Casino - 2 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort McMurray, AB (YMM) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Original Joe's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Avenue Eatery and Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪New York Fries - Peter Pond Mall - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Merit Hotel & Suites

Merit Hotel & Suites offers 160 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 160 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Merit Hotel & Suites.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 15 years old are only allowed in the fitness facility with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Merit Fort Mcmurray
Merit Hotel & Suites Hotel
Merit Hotel Fort Mcmurray
Merit Hotel & Suites Fort McMurray
Merit Hotel & Suites Hotel Fort McMurray

Merit Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 571 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay friendly staff but had problems with the card to go to parking
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Celeste

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vikas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in Lady was soooo nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

RITA

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Miles

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time. Comfortable beds quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

regina, Taber

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the reception, was treated well and the lady was efficient and nice. So far there is nothing i do not like. Bathroom and Room very clean. Even a separate mirror an wash table in the room. Very handy. Coffee in the room, and an extra voucher. For the lobby shop. I do not know why, but said thank you and accepted. 👌
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manpreet

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Lac La Biche

Travelled with family
Very happy with our stay. So convenient to an event at Keyano Theatre .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025