The 30 Best Hotels in Monterey Bay

Ranked 1 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 2 of 40 for hotels in Carmel.

• “Cake every night when we got home!”
• “Robert and everyone else made it one of the highlights of our California coast trip! Would go back a”
• “An absolutely sublime stay in Carmel”
• See more reviews of Villa Mara Carmel

Ranked 2 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 1 of 23 for hotels in Pacific Grove.

• “Location and space”
• “We will be back!! 🥰”
• “A cosy accommodation option for visiting such a picturesque region. So much to do and see!”
• See more reviews of Andril Fireplace Cottages

Ranked 3 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 2 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

• “It was a “splurge “ for us and completely worth it!”
• “Lovely hotel in a good location”
• “It was a wonderful treat, beating Sacramento’s heat at the beach!”
• See more reviews of Spindrift Inn

Ranked 4 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 2 of 56 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Wow!...if you want to stay in Santa Cruz then you have to stay here !!”
• “Very comfortable and convenient. Will stay ahead.”
• “Very nice”
• See more reviews of West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Ranked 5 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 3 of 56 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

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• “Wonderful stay at the Sunny Cove Motel!”
• “Office always answered phone & were very responsive...”
• See more reviews of Sunny Cove Motel

Ranked 6 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 4 of 40 for hotels in Carmel.

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• “Convenient and Quiet location, short drive to Carmel-by- the-Sea Village.”
• “Bed and linen was comfortable.”
• See more reviews of The Quail Lodge

Ranked 7 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 7 of 40 for hotels in Carmel.

• “Quiet location. Walking distance to shops & restaurants. Very friendly, accommodating staff. Rooms are nice. Comfort”
• “Great staff and location with clean rooms.”
• “It was a very pleasant hotel.”
• See more reviews of Tradewinds Carmel

Ranked 8 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 3 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

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• “It was relaxing and close to lots of things to see and do.”
• “Nice but overpriced.”
• See more reviews of Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Ranked 9 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 2 of 7 for hotels in Capitola.

• “Lovely.”
• “It is a regular spot for us when visiting our kids in Santa...”
• “Clean, quiet and decent breakfast”
• See more reviews of Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Ranked 10 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 5 of 23 for hotels in Pacific Grove.

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• “Breakfast, very thin walls”
• “Clean”
• See more reviews of Sunset Inn Pacific Grove

Ranked 11 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 4 of 56 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Very nice and cosy hostel!”
• “Love the nonprofit hostel concept, and the compound bungalow...”
• “Great location. Comfort. Quiet, clean.”
• See more reviews of Santa Cruz Hostel

Ranked 12 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 9 of 40 for hotels in Carmel.

• “Enjoyed the cleanliness and daily upkeep of the room, nice to view the ocean.”
• “Over I really enjoy this place location is prime one block from the beach . Love it …”
• “Best place ever been”
• See more reviews of Carmel Beach Hotel

Ranked 13 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 5 of 56 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

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• “Great Fathers Day weekend staying at a perfect hotel”
• “Website said ocean view which was barely visible but room...”
• See more reviews of La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Ranked 14 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 6 of 56 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Great location, comfortable stay”
• “I love it! We found a new go spot.”
• “Beautiful views, private patio with locked gates all around.”
• See more reviews of Sea & Sand Inn

Ranked 15 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 7 of 56 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Thought I was gonna be on the third floor not so close to pool level. When booked showed a vaulted ceiling wich is on th”
• “Great location, but there are better hotels for the money.”
• “Very nice”
• See more reviews of Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Ranked 16 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 3 of 7 for hotels in Capitola.

• “Convivence to Beach & Restaurants was excellent”
• “Lovely little hotel, center of town.”
• “Staff was friendly and room was clean but the early morning sound is a problem”
• See more reviews of Capitola Hotel

Ranked 17 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 4 of 7 for hotels in Capitola.

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• “I love the staff and breakfast at this hotel.”
• “Comfortable, clean, quiet, great facilities”
• See more reviews of Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites

Ranked 18 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 4 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

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• “Perfect stay, exceeded my expectations, looking forward to our next stay!!”
• “The location was great, good views of the ocean side, next...”
• See more reviews of Monterey Bay Inn

Ranked 19 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 6 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

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• “Was near every place we wanted to go to.”
• “Great location but could be better.”
• See more reviews of Wave Street Inn

Ranked 20 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 8 of 23 for hotels in Pacific Grove.

• “Loved the style - a truly unique and enjoyable stay!”
• “The staff was very friendly.”
• “Great view and location, wonderful staff, excellent breakfast.”
• See more reviews of Martine Inn

Ranked 21 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 11 of 40 for hotels in Carmel.

• “Lovely boutique hotel, close to everything in Carmel.”
• “Very comfortable and restful”
• “Our stay at L’Auberge Carmel was amazing!”
• See more reviews of L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux

Ranked 22 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 7 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Perfect!!”
• “We love this hotel.”
• “Perfect location”
• See more reviews of InterContinental The Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel

Ranked 23 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 1 of 13 for hotels in Marina.

• “Hot delicious breakfast, comfy beds, microwave and fridge in...”
• “Breakfast was great the kids loved been able to make waffles”
• “Awesome stay for family. Great location.”
• See more reviews of Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

Ranked 24 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 9 of 56 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “I love how there are multiple restaurants and beaches close by.”
• “Locatin is great”
• “Proximity to where I needed to be.”
• See more reviews of Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca

Ranked 25 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 11 of 56 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Good coffee machine in the lobby”
• “Comfortable rooms & really friendly staff.”
• “The staff was super helpful!”
• See more reviews of Pacific Blue Inn

Ranked 26 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 13 of 40 for hotels in Carmel.

• “I like the location and the view from my room.”
• “Great location, fire place created ambience, comfortable beds, cosy room.”
• “Fabulous stay in Carmel by the Sea”
• See more reviews of Tally Ho Inn

Ranked 27 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 14 of 40 for hotels in Carmel.

• “Lived here years ago….. came back to visit friends”
• “Lovely place to stay right in the heart of Carmel by the sea”
• “Anniversary Trip”
• See more reviews of Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge

Ranked 28 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 8 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

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• “Location ok ”
• “Excellent service staff was very helpful”
• See more reviews of Hotel Abrego

Ranked 29 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 9 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

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• “Great location walking distance to all the sights.”
• “Breakfast ”
• See more reviews of Victorian Inn

Ranked 30 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 10 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

• “A comfortable place to stay when visiting the beauty of the area!”
• “Good location and lovely staff”
• “Very enjoyable”
• See more reviews of Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa