Merry Acres Inn

1500 Dawson Rd., Albany, GA 31707 United States (USA)
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3 Star Property
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  • Has an outdoor pool!
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
  • Shuttle from airport available
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
  • Hotel has 85 rooms
  • Check out time: 11:00 AM
  • Group friendly rating of 7.5/10
  • Hotel has 7 meeting rooms

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Local Attractions

2 miles from downtown, Flint Riverquarium, Federal & County Courthouse, 2 1/2 miles to mall, 3 miles to theater, 30 restaurants within 2 miles

Verified Reviews of Merry Acres Inn

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Very enjoyable"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Room was beautiful. Loved the bathroom. Picture of Ray Charles was a nice touch! Bed was super comfortable.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Jan-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jan 23 to Sun Jan 25 2026 at a $114.84 average nightly rate.
"Comfortable great service"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
I enjoyed a meal and a beverage at The Pub. Good food and great service. Front desk person very friendly and easy to deal with.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Oct 03 to Sat Oct 04 2025 at a $104.13 average nightly rate.
"Beautiful place. Big room's great bed. Pub was good."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great place. Much like places stayed in as a child. Beautiful grounds. Trees and shrubs. Great pool and adorable pub. Will stay again.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 28 to Thu Jul 31 2025 at a $108.66 average nightly rate.
"Clean and peaceful."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
23-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon May 19 to Thu May 22 2025 at a $135.99 average nightly rate.
"The bathroom was filthy, roach in the tub, spiders in the windows."
Overall Score1.0/ 5
We checked out and went to another hotel. I understand the no refund policy. What a dump.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
26-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 25 to Sun Apr 27 2025 at a $109.00 average nightly rate.

Property Description

Since 1952, Merry Acres Inn has been more than just a place to stay—it's been a beloved part of Albany's story. Nestled in the heart of southwest Georgia, we're proud to offer warm Southern hospitality, thoughtful comforts, and gracious service that makes every guest feel truly at home. But our roots go deeper. The story began in 1935, when Dr. Russell L. Grace Sr. transformed a 500-acre estate into a peaceful refuge inspired by his wife's dream of a beautifully landscaped haven. That dream lived on when their daughter Jean and son-in-law G.G. “Spec” Dozier opened Albany's first motel on the grounds—giving rise to what we now know as Merry Acres Inn. Over the decades, Merry Acres has thoughtfully evolved — staying true to its roots while embracing the comforts of today. What began as a family retreat is now a boutique-style inn where historic charm meets modern convenience, creating a timeless and welcoming experience for every guest. Our guests can relax in the charm of our cozy rooms, cool off by the serene swimming pool, or gather at The Pub at Merry Acres Inn—our stylish, updated bar open daily from 4 PM to 10 PM. Here, you'll find handcrafted cocktails, local brews, and Southern-inspired bites served with warmth and flair. For those planning special events, the Merry Acres Event Center provides over 6.000 square feet of versatile space, ideal for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate seminars, retreats, reunions, showers, birthdays, fundraisers, and more. Our dedicated event staff is here to bring your vision to life, ensuring every detail is seamless. Whether you're visiting for business, a relaxing getaway, or a milestone celebration, you'll always be welcomed like family. At Merry Acres, we're proud to be Albany's favorite hotel—where history, hospitality, and heartfelt service come together beautifully.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2026
Floors: 1
Rooms: 85
Corridors: All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 110
Handicap Rooms: 2
Rooms with 1 Bed: 40
Rooms with 2 Beds: 33
Suites: 5
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 7 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 6813 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 310 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: On-site
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 4PM- 11PM
Pool Info: 10 am-9 pm
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
48 Hours before arrival
Nightly Parking: 0
Total Taxes: 16.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Hair dresser
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Kitchenette in room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • TV room
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

5 miles to airport - complimentary airport shuttle

Local Shuttle Info: $25 Fee for Local Shuttle

Breakfast Information

Full Continental Breakfast with Hot Pancakes

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
35 lb. and under, $50 per night pet charge. Pet must be crated if left alone in room.

Parking Info

No Charge

Internet / WiFI

WIFI no charge

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Merry Acres Inn

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Merry Acres Inn.

Feel free to use the Merry Acres Inn meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Albany event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Plantation Ball Room A, B & C 60 x 62 x 15 3720 310/-- -- 155 89 106 -- --/-- 413 372 --
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Plantation Ball Room A, B & C

Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
3720 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
60 x 62 x 15 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
16
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Plantation Ball Room A, B & C Meeting Space Thumbnail 1
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Plantation Room A
32 x 31 x 15 992 --/83 -- 41 24 28 -- --/-- 110 99 --
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Plantation Room A

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
992 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
32 x 31 x 15 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
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Plantation Room B
28 x 31 x 15 868 --/72 -- 36 21 25 21 --/-- -- 87 --
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Plantation Room B

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
868 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
28 x 31 x 15 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Photo of Plantation Room B
Plantation Room C
60 x 31 x 15 1860 --/155 -- 77 45 53 45 --/-- -- 186 --
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Plantation Room C

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
1860 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
60 x 31 x 15 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
8
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
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Galleria Room 30 x 30 x 15 900 --/60 -- 50 22 26 -- --/-- 75 90 --
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Galleria Room

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
900 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
30 x 30 x 15 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
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Georgia Room 24 x 28 x 8 672 --/56 -- 40 16 19 16 --/-- 75 67 --
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Georgia Room

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
672 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 28 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Dougherty/Colonial Room 22 x 51 x 8 1122 --/93 -- 47 27 32 27 --/-- 125 112 --
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Dougherty/Colonial Room

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1122 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
22 x 51 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
4
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Pineland Room 21 x 19 x 15 399 --/33 -- 17 10 11 10 --/-- -- 40 --
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Pineland Room

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
399 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
21 x 19 x 15 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Photo of Pineland Room

FAQs about Merry Acres Inn

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Merry Acres Inn have?

There are 85 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Merry Acres Inn?

Yes, they have 7 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Merry Acres Inn?

Full Continental Breakfast with Hot Pancakes

What parking is available at Merry Acres Inn?

No Charge

How much does internet cost?

WIFI no charge

Is there a gym at Merry Acres Inn?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Merry Acres Inn?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. 10 am-9 pm.

Testimonials:

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"This is a wonderful service when you're planning such a huge event. It really puts the mind at ease!! I just want to say Thank You!! One more thing that I can knock off my never ending list of things to do!! " S.T. - Reno, NV

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