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Old Monterey Inn bed and breakfast offers guests massages, free WiFi, and is a short 4 minutes’ drive to Monterey Bay. The property is surrounded by lush gardens and flowers.

A fireplace and air conditioning in all rooms allow guests to enjoy this B&B in any season. Each room offers cable TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels available. En suite bathrooms are offered with either bathtub or shower. Free toiletries are provided.

The accommodation was just what we were looking for. The hospitality and welcome was exceptional. We were sorry we weren’t able to stay for breakfast as we had to leave earlier than 9am but thank you so much for the lovely goody bag (lovely muffins) that we took with us along with some freshly brewed coffee in a travel cup. Everything at The Inn has been carefully thought out to make customers feel welcome.

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9
Superb
50 reviews
Price from
£517
per night

Located 2 blocks from city centre and 2.4 km to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Best Western Plus Monterey Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

Good location to see Monterey. Friendly and helpful staff, room and bathroom are very clean. American breakfast was okay, in Europe we are used to a European breakfast. Possibilities to make tea/coffee in the room or take it in the lobby.

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8.4
Very good
1,001 reviews
Price from
£153
per night

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.

Best value nice and clean hotel

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8.3
Very good
1,754 reviews
Price from
£89
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
1,099 reviews
Price from
£98
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.

The property is very nice, the room exceeded our expectations, and the staff waited for our arrival.

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8
Very good
3,683 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

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.

Very clean and amazing location

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8.1
Very good
2,291 reviews
Price from
£81
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.

Guest rooms feature a microwave and a refrigerator. The rooms also include TV with cable channels and a work desk.

The motel is so much better, then in the photos. It was a pleasure to stay there. Cleaning is 10/10. The staff was friendly and helpful.

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8.3
Very good
1,870 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

Ramada by Wyndham Monterey is minutes from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guest rooms include free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool is available from April through October.

Every room includes a microwave, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator. A TV with cable channels and a telephone are also available.

Very nice hotel, clean and spacious room, friendly and helpful staff

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8.1
Very good
1,260 reviews
Price from
£85
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.

Standard, but great stay. Clean and comfortable, nice staff. Laundry is available. Relatively short distance from the wharf, but loved the fact that you can actually walk there... finally a US place with pedestrian walkside and not car-centric.

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8.4
Very good
1,596 reviews
Price from
£119
per night

Located on sprawling, tree-covered grounds, the Comfort Inn® Monterey Peninsula Airport provides easy access to many local attractions and points of interest, including Monterey Bay Aquarium and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. This Monterey, CA hotel is just minutes from Monterey Peninsula Airport.

The room was big and spacious (2 queen beds). Breakfast was good. Though near the airport - we didn't hear any planes. A short drive to Monterey and 17 mile drive.

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8.2
Very good
360 reviews
Price from
£96
per night

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
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  • Best Western Plus Monterey Inn
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,001 reviews

    Located 2 blocks from city centre and 2.4 km to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Best Western Plus Monterey Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub.

    Fantastic position , free parking & breakfast . Lovely staff

  • Colton Inn
    Breakfast options
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 910 reviews

    This Monterey Bay area inn offers a dry sauna and a sun terrace. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi. Pebble Beach is 5 miles away. Free parking is available on a first come first served basis.

    The receptionist at the hotel - a lady from Singapore is amazing :)

  • Munras Inn
    Breakfast options
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 651 reviews

    Located 3.2 km away from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Munras Inn offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Free guest parking is available. A TV with cable is included in each guest room.

    a very nice property and very good value for money

  • Old Monterey Inn
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 50 reviews

    Old Monterey Inn bed and breakfast offers guests massages, free WiFi, and is a short 4 minutes’ drive to Monterey Bay. The property is surrounded by lush gardens and flowers.

    gorgeous grounds, very quiet and tranquil - beautiful setting

  • Monterey Hostel
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Situated in Monterey and with Aeneas Beach reachable within less than 1 km, Monterey Hostel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and...

    I didn't have breakfast. it was hassle free and friendly..

  • Margaret's Penthouse at Cannery Row and Aquarium
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Boasting sea views, Margaret's Penthouse at Cannery Row and Aquarium features accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 700 metres from San Carlos State Beach.

  • 3485 Avalon by the Sea home
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    3485 Avalon by the Sea home, a property with a garden, is located in Monterey, 2.9 km from Houghton M.

Great access to the city centre! Check these cheap hotels in Monterey

  • Stage Coach Lodge
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,596 reviews

    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.

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

  • Padre Oaks
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,098 reviews

    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.

    Clean, has everything you need, convenient location

  • El Castell Motel
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,870 reviews

    Just 6.4 km 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.

  • Pacific Inn Monterey
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,754 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!!!

  • Lone Oak Lodge
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 709 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.

    Room was neat clean comfortable and well maintained

  • Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 360 reviews

    Located on sprawling, tree-covered grounds, the Comfort Inn® Monterey Peninsula Airport provides easy access to many local attractions and points of interest, including Monterey Bay Aquarium and Mazda...

    Very clean and large room! Location was close to Laguna Seca.

  • Ramada by Wyndham Monterey
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,262 reviews

    Ramada by Wyndham Monterey is minutes from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guest rooms include free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool is available from April through October.

    Friendly staff, comfortable rooms and free car parking.

  • Stargazer Inn and Suites
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,289 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.

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

  • Villa Franca Inn
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 979 reviews

    Located 10 minutes’ walk from Monterey town centre, the Villa Franca Inn offers charming guest rooms which include free WiFi.

    Nice staff, clean, excellent bathroom, well located.

  • Arbor Inn Monterey
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,683 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
     · 583 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

  • Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey-Fisherman's Wharf Aquarium
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,963 reviews

    Ideally set in the Munras Avenue district of Monterey, Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey-Fisherman's Wharf Aquarium is located 2.7 km from Presidio of Monterey Museum, 10 km from Point Lobos State Reserve...

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

  • Monterey Pines Inn
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,498 reviews

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

    Very well located, near many shops and restaurants.

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  • Avg. price/night: £184.84
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,543 reviews
    Great location approximately half way between the aquarium and fisherman's wharf. Room was very large offering plenty of space for us to unpack for the four day visit. Room was very clean and always kept this way by housekeeping throughout the trip. Wine and cheese in the lobby each afternoon was a nice additional touch.
    Ian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £114.20
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,098 reviews
    Ideal location. Had an amazing room. Bed was incredibly comfortable!
    Charlie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £95.97
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,683 reviews
    Exceedingly good quality given its cheap price and very convenient location.
    Yilun
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £64.70
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,258 reviews
    Very clean and good location. We really liked it here.
    Emma
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £279.36
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,063 reviews
    The whole experience was superb. We were on the top floor with views from the balcony over the harbour, The room was quiet clean and very comfortable. Added touches of the hot tub and in room breakfast really made the stay special. The location is ideal for exploring the sea front area
    Margaret
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £87.46
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,870 reviews
    Booked a suite which consisted of a main room with double and a side room with 2 x double beds for kids. Excellent sized room for price and ideal for families. Location is good for an overnight stop in Monterey and avoiding the expensive hotels in the centre. Staff are great and very friendly as well.
    Timothy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £155.22
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,596 reviews
    Nice location in a lovely small town. Rooms very clean.
    Danny
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £108.13
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,710 reviews
    very clean and very friendly helpful staff, free coffee and water. great location and good value for money.
    Adam
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £193.06
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,879 reviews
    The room was lovely with very comfy beds, was well equipped and also had a nice bathroom. Loved the wooden floors! Great to have the pool facility which was very clean and well stocked with towels for the end of the day. Location was ideal for walking into Monteray - just a short walk to Alvarado street and to the wharf. Plenty of parking - but in my view should be included already in the cost of the room. Was disappointed to have to pay extra.
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £126.10
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 910 reviews
    The room was very clean, spacious and comfortable. Best bed I've slept in for months - excellent firmness and perfect bedding. The room was more spacious than anticipated and had a nice balcony. The bathroom was very clean and in good condition. The parking was close to the room and the area felt safe. The location was ideal for seeing the historical area and then walking along the seafront path to Cannery Row and the Aquarium.
    Wendy
    Family with young children

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