The 30 Best Hotels in Monterey Bay

Ranked 1 out of 176 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 176 in the region, as well as being 1 of 23 for hotels in Pacific Grove.

• “Time for”
• “Location and space”
• “We will be back!! 🥰”
• See more reviews of Andril Fireplace Cottages

Ranked 3 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 2 of 65 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Wonderdul”
• “Amazing views and hotel”
• “Great experience”
• See more reviews of Spindrift Inn

Ranked 4 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 2 of 55 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 176 in the region, as well as being 3 of 55 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Clean, comfy place to lay down at the end of our days running around Santa Cruz!”
• “We can’t wait to stay again at this comfy, clean hidden gem!”
• “Wonderful stay at the Sunny Cove Motel!”
• See more reviews of Sunny Cove Motel

Ranked 6 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 4 of 40 for hotels in Carmel.

• “Room was cozy and clean.”
• “Love this peaceful oasis on the outskirts of Carmel!”
• “The stay was so great I booked another one while there!”
• See more reviews of The Quail Lodge

Ranked 7 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 3 of 65 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Very nice”
• “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 8 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 7 of 40 for hotels in Carmel.

• “Very nice stay”
• “A relaxing, joyful stay at this gem.”
• “Quiet location. Walking distance to shops & restaurants. Very friendly, accommodating staff. Rooms are nice. Comfort”
• See more reviews of Tradewinds Carmel

Ranked 9 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 4 of 55 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Great price for an overnight stay.”
• “Very nice and cosy hostel!”
• “Love the nonprofit hostel concept, and the compound bungalow...”
• See more reviews of Santa Cruz Hostel

Ranked 10 out of 176 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 11 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 5 of 23 for hotels in Pacific Grove.

• “Awesome customer service, clean rooms, super comfortable bed, great location.”
• “Breakfast, very thin walls”
• “Clean”
• See more reviews of Sunset Inn Pacific Grove

Ranked 12 out of 176 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 176 in the region, as well as being 5 of 55 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “First time in Santa Cruz. Glad I booked this location/hotel. Loved my stay!”
• “The staff were incredible.”
• “Great Fathers Day weekend staying at a perfect hotel”
• See more reviews of La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Ranked 14 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 6 of 55 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 176 in the region, as well as being 7 of 55 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Ocean views and access to the Boardwalk and famous wharf in addition to stunning views make this a great location for ou”
• “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.”
• See more reviews of Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Ranked 16 out of 176 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 176 in the region, as well as being 4 of 7 for hotels in Capitola.

• “Staff was talking about how my family left the room.”
• “I am looking forward to staying again!”
• “Great stay, will use facility again!”
• See more reviews of Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites

Ranked 18 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 4 of 65 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Romantic beach side stay”
• “Size and view were great”
• “It was a nice place like the location”
• See more reviews of Monterey Bay Inn

Ranked 19 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 6 of 65 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Was near every place we wanted to go to.”
• “Great location but could be better.”
• “Very enjoyable and comfortable room. Distance from well-known tourist spots are at an ideal distance”
• See more reviews of Wave Street Inn

Ranked 20 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 8 of 23 for hotels in Pacific Grove.

• “Great location with a cool bed and breakfast vibe but needs some upgrades for the rooms.”
• “Loved the style - a truly unique and enjoyable stay!”
• “The staff was very friendly.”
• See more reviews of Martine Inn

Ranked 21 out of 176 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 176 in the region, as well as being 7 of 65 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Great service, fabulous location and comfy beds.”
• “I wish the pool was bigger”
• “This hotel has a warm and inviting vibe.”
• See more reviews of InterContinental The Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel

Ranked 23 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 1 of 13 for hotels in Marina.

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

Ranked 24 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 9 of 55 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 176 in the region, as well as being 11 of 55 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 176 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 176 in the region, as well as being 14 of 40 for hotels in Carmel.

• “Great stay, we enjoyed our visit.”
• “Good Inn but avoid rooms in the ground floor!”
• “It was easy, comfortable, and ideal!”
• See more reviews of Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge

Ranked 28 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 8 of 65 for hotels in Monterey.

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

Ranked 29 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 9 of 65 for hotels in Monterey.

• “A surprisingly great little Hotel - lovely breakfast and 5 mins walk to Monterey Bay Aquarium”
• “Great breakfast for american standards.”
• “Central to everything you need!”
• See more reviews of Victorian Inn

Ranked 30 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 12 of 55 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “The room was big and comfortable”
• “Definitely recommend”
• “Thank you”
• See more reviews of Hyatt Place Santa Cruz