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Just 6 minutes' drive from Monterey Pines Golf Course, the Pacific Inn Monterey is 6 minutes' drive from Monterey Peninsula Airport. It features spacious rooms with free WiFi.

All rooms features a TV, ironing facilities, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee machine at the Pacific Inn Monterey. All rooms have carpeted floors and include a work desk and air-conditioning. All bathrooms are provided with free toiletries, hair dryers, and shower/tub combinations.

Room, facilities and car parking

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8.4
Very Good
1,775 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

Located near the Cabrillo Highway, the Padre Oaks is 4 minutes' drive to downtown Monterey. It is also 4.8 km away form the Monterey Aquarium and the Monterey State Beach. The hotel features free WiFi.

The Padre Oaks provides guests with a 24-hour front desk and free parking.

Very clean, very fast checkin, just awesome 👏

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8.3
Very Good
1,126 reviews
Price from
$105.80
per night

Located 20 minutes’ walk from Fisherman’s Wharf and Central Monterey, Arbor Inn Monterey offers air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi.

All rooms include a microwave, a refrigerator, ironing facilities and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Select rooms provide a fireplace, a sofa and a flat-screen TV.

Nice place, location is okay. About 20 min walk to the center.

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8.1
Very Good
3,794 reviews

Featuring an indoor heated pool, the Stargazer Inn and Suites offers accommodation in Monterey. Guest rooms include free WiFi. Cannery Row is 3 km away from the property.

Free parking is available on-site.

Everything, especially cleanliness

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8.1
Very Good
2,294 reviews
Price from
$107
per night

Just 6.4 km from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, El Castell Motel features an indoor heated pool and all guest rooms feature free WiFi.

Laundry facilities are available to guests of this motel.

The Monterey County Fairgrounds and Old Fisherman's Wharf are 5 km away. California State University of Monterey Bay and Fort Ord are a short drive from the El Castell Motel. The Monterey Museum is 3.4 km away from El Castell Motel.

Clean, friendly staff, parking , nice enviorment, the room is spacious

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8.3
Very Good
1,931 reviews
Price from
$81
per night

Located in Monterey just 2.6 km from Fisherman's Wharf, the Stage Coach Lodge offers an outdoor pool and putting green. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

All guest rooms include a 40" flat screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine. Spacious bathrooms feature granite counter-tops.

Nice place with spacious, comfy and pretty rooms!

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8.4
Very Good
1,618 reviews

Located in Monterey, the Lone Oak Lodge offers free WiFi. Guest rooms include a TV with movie channels. Pebble Beach is 10 km away.

Lone Oak Lodge provides a variety of accommodations, all furnished with a coffee machine and a refrigerator. Select rooms include a fireplace, a kitchen, or an in-room hot tub.

Super nice staff!! Clean room and everything.. would recommend coming here!

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8.1
Very Good
714 reviews
Price from
$85
per night

This 2-star motel features free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. We also have EV charging at this location at cost. Family rooms are available at the motel.

Wine Trolley Tours, the Monterey Museum of Art, and Dennis the Menace Park are all popular attractions near the motel. The closest airport to Super 8 Monterey is Monterey Peninsula Airport, which is 3 miles away.

Easy enough check in, they charge your card twice for the first night though - and then revert one payment once you check in. This was a bit confusing but easily explained. The property is very convenient if you are doing a road trip as it’s right off the high way. We slept well, it was clean and comfortable. Great location between Monterey and Carmel, and super affordable.

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8
Very Good
632 reviews
Price from
$98.80
per night

Best Western Park Crest Inn is 6.4 km from the Pebble Beach Golf Courses and within 3 minutes' drive of downtown Monterey. The hotel offers an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and free WiFi. Free parking is available.

Well kept and clean within easy reach of al the attractions

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7.7
Good
1,399 reviews

Located 5 minutes' from Monterey Bay State Beach and 3 minutes' from Monterey Pines Golf Course, this hotel features rooms with free WiFi.

The accommodations at the Blu Pacific Hotel offer a cable TV and a work desk. A coffee maker, hairdryer and ironing facilities are provided. All rooms are non-smoking.

Great place to stay - very clean and super helpful staff - affordable. Highly recommend

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7.7
Good
1,052 reviews

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  • Stage Coach Lodge
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,618 reviews

    Located in Monterey just 1.6 mi from Fisherman's Wharf, the Stage Coach Lodge offers an outdoor pool and putting green. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

    good location, really clean, lovely and very helpful staff!

  • Pacific Inn Monterey
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,774 reviews

    Just 6 minutes' drive from Monterey Pines Golf Course, the Pacific Inn Monterey is 6 minutes' drive from Monterey Peninsula Airport. It features spacious rooms with free WiFi.

    qualified and super-friendly owner THANK YOU A LOT!!!

  • Padre Oaks
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,126 reviews

    Located near the Cabrillo Highway, the Padre Oaks is 4 minutes' drive to downtown Monterey. It is also 3 mi away form the Monterey Aquarium and the Monterey State Beach. The hotel features free WiFi.

    Clean, has everything you need, convenient location

  • El Castell Motel
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,931 reviews

    Just 4 mi from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, El Castell Motel features an indoor heated pool and all guest rooms feature free WiFi. Guest rooms feature a microwave and a refrigerator.

    Very clean. Good staff. Easy chech in. Very well priced.

  • Lone Oak Lodge
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 713 reviews

    Located in Monterey, the Lone Oak Lodge offers free WiFi. Guest rooms include a TV with movie channels. Pebble Beach is 6.2 mi away.

    Room was neat clean comfortable and well maintained

  • Stargazer Inn and Suites
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,294 reviews

    Featuring an indoor heated pool, the Stargazer Inn and Suites offers accommodations in Monterey. Guest rooms include free WiFi. Cannery Row is 1.9 mi away from the property.

    Tha staff was amazing. I was so happy with our stay

  • Arbor Inn Monterey
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,793 reviews

    Located 20 minutes’ walk from Fisherman’s Wharf and Central Monterey, Arbor Inn Monterey offers air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi.

    Good location, friendly staff and modern facilities

  • Super 8 by Wyndham Monterey Fisherman's Wharf Aquarium
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 632 reviews

    The Super 8 by Wyndham Monterey-Wharf Fisherman's Aquarium is located in the Munras Avenue area of Monterey, 1.4 miles from Seaside Beach, 1.8 miles from San Carlos State Beach, and 1.6 miles from the...

    the property was very well maintained and very clean

  • The Stevenson Monterey
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,752 reviews

    Located off Highway 1 in Monterey, California, this motel is within walking distance of Monterey Conference Center and Fisherman's Wharf. It offers rooms with free WiFi.

    Location and very clean and had everything you needed.

  • Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey-Fisherman's Wharf Aquarium
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,978 reviews

    Ideally located in the Munras Avenue district of Monterey, Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey-Fisherman's Wharf Aquarium is located 1.3 miles from Window on the Bay Beach, 1.7 miles from Presidio of...

    Good stay if you are passing by. Simple and quiet.

  • Best Western Park Crest Inn
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,399 reviews

    Best Western Park Crest Inn is 4 mi from the Pebble Beach Golf Courses and within 3 minutes' drive of downtown Monterey. The hotel offers an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and free WiFi.

    Breakfast excellent, staff very helpful and pleasant.

  • Monterey Pines Inn
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,554 reviews

    Located just outside of the city center of Monterey, California, and only moments away from a number of area attractions and the waterfront, this charming hotel features comfortable accommodations in...

    Safety place, comfortable bed, large room, easy park

  • Blu Pacific Hotel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,052 reviews

    Located 5 minutes' from Monterey Bay State Beach and 3 minutes' from Monterey Pines Golf Course, this hotel features rooms with free WiFi.

    Central location, clean lobby and rooms, and friendly staff.

  • Super 8 by Wyndham Monterey
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,000 reviews

    Ideally located just off of Highway 1, this contemporary motel in Monterey, California offers a wide range of complimentary amenities for a stay that is both enjoyable and memorable.

    Good and spacious hotel room at a reasonable price

  • Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 475 reviews

    Free WiFi is included at Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown. Historic Fisherman’s Wharf is 5 blocks away and Cannery Row is 0.9 mi from the motel.

    Roomy, spacious, nice colors, nice bed. Nice staff

  • Bayside Inn
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,292 reviews

    Located 10 minutes' drive from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this California motel offers convenient amenities such as a free Wi-Fi, and on-site parking. Free continental breakfast is also provided.

    Very clean and good location. We really liked it here.

  • The Monterey Fireplace Inn
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 310 reviews

    Only minutes outside of downtown Monterey, California is where you will find this charming motel, centrally located near many area attractions, making it perfect for business travelers and tourists...

    Sauber und ordentlich, freundliches Personal, ideal für eine Nacht.

  • Inn By the Bay Monterey
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 848 reviews

    A 10 minutes' walk from downtown Monterey, Inn By the Bay Monterey is just across the street from Don Dahvee Park. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

    Nice room, great price ! I will definitely stay here again !!

  • The Inn at 1252 Monterey
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 866 reviews

    This hotel is located in Monterey that is located less than half a mile from Hwy 1 and just 3 miles from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It offers free WiFi and a year-round outdoor heated pool.

    Convenient location. Easy walk to town & restaurants.

  • Pelican Inn
    Central location
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 954 reviews

    Located 4.3 mi from the Monterey Peninsula Airport, Pelican Inn. Free parking is available and rooms offer free WiFi. Pelican Inn offers a seating area and coffee machine.

    Very welcoming staff, clean, bright & good facilities

  • Motel 6 - Downtown Monterey
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 201 reviews

    Minutes from Monterey town center and attractions such as Fisherman's Wharf, this California motel offers comfortable guestrooms with coffee machines.

    Overall, everything from beginning to end was GREAT!!

  • Americas Best Value Presidents Inn on Munras
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,495 reviews

    Located 1 mi from the beach in Monterey, California, Americas Best Value Presidents Inn on Munras is 100% nonsmoking and free parking is available onsite.

    Nice size room with doors out to a shared garden area

  • Red Roof Inn & Suites Monterey
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 624 reviews

    Located in California's beautiful central coast, Red Roof Inn & Suites Monterey offers guests a relaxing atmosphere only 1 mi from Del Monte Beach. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

    Exactly what the picture and description says it all.

  • Monterey Surf Inn
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 770 reviews

    Monterey Surf Inn offers a beautiful garden setting in the heart of Monterey, just minutes away from the Monterey Airport, Fisherman's Wharf and Pebble Beach.

    It was in a good location, no too far from Big Sur.

  • The Fremont Inn
    Central location
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 325 reviews

    This Monterey, California inn is 2 miles from Fisherman's Wharf. All rooms at the The Fremont Inn feature free Wi-Fi. The smoke-free The Fremont Inn has 24-hour front desk and a tour desk.

    Bien entretenu, Simple et propre, bon rapport qualité prix.

  • Monterey Oceanside Inn
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 699 reviews

    This Monterey, California inn is a 3-minute drive to Monterey State Beach. The inn features free Wi-Fi in every room. The Monterey Oceanside Inn offers guest free parking.

    Quit, decently priced, window person was extremely nice

  • Red Lion Hotel Monterey
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 397 reviews

    Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium. A seasonal outdoor pool is available. Free WiFi is included in all rooms. Pebble Beach is 10 minutes’ drive away.

    Muy agusto, volveré a ir en mis próximas vacaciones.

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Motels that guests love in Monterey

  • Avg. price/night: $206
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,195 reviews
    Close to the beach and fisherman’s wharf. Most reasonable place to stay close to downtown Monterey. Older and basic motel but clean and well maintained
    susan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $192.13
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 632 reviews
    Good location, very clean motel, very quiet
    chloe
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $136.03
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,292 reviews
    It was a nice motel for a quick two-day trip. The gentleman who checked me in was very kind despite our language barrier. The outside was lovely, and the owner took care of the grounds. The staff is trying to make the hotel enjoyable. They also provided waters and a snack in your room.
    André
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $186.49
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 475 reviews
    Great location 5 mins from the heart of Monteray - seafront, shops and bars. Excellent Motel - clean and quiet and free parking
    Gordon
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $137.99
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,931 reviews
    The lady at Reception was really friendly and helpful. The rooms were a decent size, particularly the twin room with a coffee machine which was very welcome. The rooms were clean and tidy although they could do with replacing some cracked tiles. The location is on a main road with places to eat nearby and just a short drive to the beach. There was plenty of free parking. We didn't have time to use the pool but it looked nice. The motel felt safe with a pretty exterior. We had a really pleasant stay here.
    Amanda
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $203.41
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,001 reviews
    Nice, clean and friendly motel, close to Pacific hwy 1, with good coffee in the office
    Vit
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $203.41
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,001 reviews
    The staff were very friendly for check in and check out. The motel was in a great location with free parking, and the room was nice and spacious with a comfortable bed! Overall a good stay, but felt a little overpriced - although that seems to be the going rate in the area.
    Alice
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $116.44
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,000 reviews
    We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at this motel: the room was big and clean, it looked fresh and not outdated as most motels do. It was sparkly clean and the bed was very comfortable. Easy check-in and check-out and great location to explore Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea! (Free parking in front of your room)
    raquelclh
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $189.11
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,752 reviews
    Rated on booking.com as a 3 star hotel. More like a 2 star motel. No breakfast included in the price, not even a 'grab-n-go'. Noisy location on the roadside.
    Keith
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $219.69
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 848 reviews
    nice, basic motel, great for an overnight stay; all you need is there; free parking & walking distance to the center
    Raychinova
    Young couple

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