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Spindrift Inn

Hotel in Cannery Row, Monterey (0.2 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium)

Located directly on the beach, the Spindrift Inn offers elegant accommodations in the heart of Monterey.

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9
Wonderful
367 reviews
Price from
$339
per night

Wave Street Inn

Hotel in Cannery Row, Monterey (0.3 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium)

Located less than 1.9 mi from Del Monte Beach, the Wave Street Inn offers a nonsmoking accommodations in Monterey. All rooms provide a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a TV with cable channels.

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8.7
Excellent
617 reviews
Price from
$239
per night

InterContinental The Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel

Cannery Row, Monterey (0.1 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium)

Located in the heart of Monterey's historic Cannery Row, InterContinental The Clement Monterey features elegant accommodations, on-site dining options and modern amenities.

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8.5
Very Good
864 reviews
Price from
$271
per night

The Jabberwock Bed & Breakfast

Cannery Row, Monterey (0.4 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium)

Located just 5 blocks from Cannery Row, this cozy 7 bedroom bed and breakfast in Monterey, California offers charming guest rooms. It is minutes from the beach and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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9.3
Wonderful
112 reviews
Price from
$263
per night

Victorian Inn

Hotel in Cannery Row, Monterey (0.4 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium)

Combining elegant Victorian charm with many of today's modern conveniences, this hotel is ideally located in the heart of Cannery Row, within walking distance to Monterey Bay and many area...

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8.4
Very Good
1,545 reviews
Price from
$189
per night

Green Gables Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Pacific Grove (0.5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium)

This Pacific Grove bed and breakfast is on Monterey Bay, just steps from the Monterey Bay Recreational Trail. The inn provides a full breakfast buffet and afternoon wine and hors d'oeuvres.

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9
Wonderful
188 reviews
Price from
$360
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  • Best Western Plus Monterey Inn
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,000 reviews

    Located 2 blocks from city center and 1.5 mi 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

  • Sunset Inn Pacific Grove
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 642 reviews

    Centrally located on the Monterey Bay Peninsula, Sunset Inn Pacific Grove is 7 minutes' walk from the beach. It features guest rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs.

    Beautiful room with all the amenities. Very comfortable

  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 413 reviews

    Located between Seaside and Monterey, California and overlooking the Monterey Bay, this hotel serves a made-to-order breakfast.

    Great value and wonderful complementary breakfast.

  • Best Western The Inn & Suites Pacific Grove
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 688 reviews

    This Pacific Grove hotel is located 3.3 miles from Fisherman’s Wharf, which provides shopping and dining options. The hotel features a daily continental breakfast and free WiFi.

    Room was spacious and clean, comfortable bathroom.

  • Monterey Marriott
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 505 reviews

    Monterey Marriott features an on-site restaurant and an outdoor pool. Located off Highway 1, it is a 5-minute drive away from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

    clean, spacious rooms and easy walking distance to downtown.

  • Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 528 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave provides daily complimentary breakfast baskets delivered to guest room from 8 AM till 10 AM.

    Great vibe as always in Carmel..Clean room positive feeling ..

  • Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 262 reviews

    Located in Carmel and with Carmel Beach reachable within a 12-minute walk, Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    Beautiful room - loved happy hour with wine and cheese

  • Hampton Inn Monterey
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 252 reviews

    A short walk to the stunning Monterey Bay, and just off Highway One, Hampton Inn Monterey is only moments from the area's main attractions and provides a variety of thoughtful amenities and services.

    All Staff was extremely nice. Comfy bed and sheets.

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  • Andril Fireplace Cottages
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 317 reviews

    Andril Fireplace Cottages offers accommodations in Pacific Grove and is located on 2 acres of land. Barbecue facilities are available on site as well as outdoor seating areas.

    Lovely accommodation, clean, nice decor, comfy bed!

  • Spindrift Inn
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 366 reviews

    Located directly on the beach, the Spindrift Inn offers elegant accommodations in the heart of Monterey.

    Excellent location and the old world charm suited us

  • Carmel Beach Hotel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 40 reviews

    Located in Carmel, a few steps from Carmel Beach, Carmel Beach Hotel provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    Very clean. Close to the beach. Well taken care of.

  • Villa Mara Carmel
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 44 reviews

    Located in Carmel, a few steps from Carmel Beach, Villa Mara Carmel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    The breakfast was excellent. The staff was very helpful

  • Ramada by Wyndham Monterey
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,249 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.

  • Hofsas House Hotel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,570 reviews

    Just 5-minutes’ walk from restaurants and shops in Carmel city center, Hofsas House Hotel features a heated outdoor pool and a continental breakfast with fresh pastries.

    I loved you guys n the hotel is excelente THE BEST

  • Hotel Abrego
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,345 reviews

    With a variety of area attractions, including Fisherman's Wharf nearby, this Monterey Peninsula, California hotel offers cozy accommodations and is ideal location for exploring area beaches, shopping...

    Very friendly staff, nice standard of accomodation

  • Victorian Inn
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews

    Combining elegant Victorian charm with many of today's modern conveniences, this hotel is ideally located in the heart of Cannery Row, within walking distance to Monterey Bay and many area attractions...

    Lovely hotel , welcoming , comfortable , and a delight

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  • Tradewinds Carmel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 432 reviews

    This boutique hotel in Carmel is less than two blocks away from unique shopping, galleries and fine dining and Ocean Avenue, the main street, is just 3 blocks away.

    I loved the cleanliness and breakfast was on point!

  • Tally Ho Inn
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 109 reviews

    Boasting panoramic ocean views, this California hotel is in walking distance of 12 wine tasting rooms. Carmel’s sandy white beaches are 4 blocks away. All elegant rooms include free Wi-Fi.

    It was ok. Prefer to be served at a table. Food was just ok.

  • L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 188 reviews

    Originally built in 1929, this luxury hotel is within walking distance of the legendary Carmel Beach and offers historic old-world charm, complete with all of today's modern amenities and conveniences...

    Beautiful historical buildings with all the modern amenities.

  • Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 434 reviews

    Located 1 mile away from Carmel Beach, this hotel features a hot tub and serves a daily continental breakfast. It offers free guest parking and rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi.

    Friendly staff, beautiful property, great location

  • Merritt House Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 566 reviews

    This hotel offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi and a cable TV. Fisherman’s Wharf is within easy walking distance from Merritt House Hotel.

    it's a beautiful building. pretty rooms. nice people

  • Carmel Bay View Inn
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,205 reviews

    Just 1 mile from Pebble Beach and Carmel Mission, Best Western Plus Carmel Bay View Inn is adjacent to exclusive shops and galleries. A seasonal outdoor pool is located on site.

    close to the beach. Clean room. Beautiful sea view.

  • SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 88 reviews

    SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay is located in Marina, 1.3 miles from Marina State Beach and 8.8 miles from Presidio of Monterey Museum.

    Beautiful views of the ocean and location was perfect.

  • La Playa Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 244 reviews

    Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this luxury Carmel hotel provides a complimentary champagne brunch each morning. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool complete with lounge chairs.

    This town is so beautiful, and the hotel is very cute!

Monterey Bay Aquarium

This aquarium resides where sardine factories once stood. Now, the site harbours an ocean’s worth of species. The main exhibit’s huge single-pane window is all that stands between you and four million litres of water. Watch schools of fish scuttle away from lurking sharks and lurching turtles. For fur-filled underwater acrobatics, swing by the sea otter zone at feeding time.

Planning a trip to see the Monterey Bay Aquarium? Check out the latest reviews and scores

  • 4.0
    Scored 4.0

    the aquarium is beautiful and the sea life is amazing but...

    the aquarium is beautiful and the sea life is amazing but they don't limit the number of people in so you are packed in like sardines the whole time with people elbowing you. You have to push in and wait in lines to see every exhibit.
    Andrea
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Took my 83 year old mother to the aquarium and we had a...

    Took my 83 year old mother to the aquarium and we had a delightful day! Would strongly recommend arriving early! We had to make reservations before going and opted for the earliest entrance and were so happy we did because were able to get in quickly, get a wheel chair easily and had no problem manuevering around crowds. By early afternoon there were many people and we were done by 3 in the afternoon and were able to go eat down the street afterwards.
    Angela
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    ...visited it in the 80's and 90's with my children... back...

    ...visited it in the 80's and 90's with my children... back in August 2021 with my granddaughter...So much growth! Great exploration and education opportunities, vast selection of aquatic life to observe.
    Celeste
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Loved visiting the aquarium.

    Loved visiting the aquarium. The sea otters alone would make it worthwhile to visit. Got some interesting views of the deep water environment and the strange sea life that inhabits. Close to some very good restaurants.
    Quentin
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Really pleased with this visit.

    Really pleased with this visit. One of the biggest aquariums I have been to. Feeding the sea offers was fun. Feeding time in the huge aquarium with deep sea fish was very entertaining. The other exhibits were fun. Disappointingly there were no sea turtles despite there being pictorial information available.
    John
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Think about getting membership before you Go.

    Think about getting membership before you Go. You will want to return! You can spend the day or enter and get stamped and return later in the day. They have movies and lots of shows featuring certain animals feeding.
    Gretchen
    United States of America

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  • From $82.22 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,243 reviews
    Everything went well. The staff were welcoming. We came to see the Monterey Bay Aquarium, our first time. The staff was able to inform us of everything we asked. We will stay at Bayside again and again.
    Bernard
    United States of America
  • From $361.97 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,055 reviews
    The front desk staff was super helpful. The view was beautiful and we love the location. We only stayed one night but it was perfect for us. We visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
    B
    Brenda
    United States of America
  • From $323.54 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,286 reviews
    Location was amazing. Very short walk to cannery row and to the Monterey Bay aquarium. Lots of shops and places to eat within walking distance and a huge antique store nearby.
    R
    Rocky
    United States of America
  • From $282.87 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,545 reviews
    Great location close to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row
    Dennis
    United States of America
  • From $264.19 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 307 reviews
    We love how we were close to everything such as Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey Bay Aquarium, etc. The housekeeping did an excellent job on restocking items we needed everyday!
    Analiza
    United States of America
  • From $232.40 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,554 reviews
    We loved the location. We literally walked to everything. Monterey bay Aquarium was only a 15min walk as well as Bubba humps. We also enjoyed the beach one day which was only a 3min walk....
    Kaleena
    United States of America
  • From $232.40 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,554 reviews
    The hotel was close to a walking trail that made it easy to get to the beach, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row shops. Location was very good!
    Scott
    United States of America
  • From $242.90 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,855 reviews
    The rooms we got were huge with a nice little courtyard in the front. Most surprisingly was there was a gas fireplace which kept the room toasty and a treat during the chilly Monterey nights. The location was great and easy to access Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The grounds are amazing and beautifully kept. It reminded me of a Spanish Villa. There was a large terrace in the middle where you could enjoy your coffee and breakfast in the morning.
    LIJEN
    United States of America
  • From $305.85 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,521 reviews
    The location is perfect for walking to the Fisherman's Wharf and within a mile scenic walk to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The room was very clean and the overall hotel was lovely and offered everything we needed.
    Lana
    United States of America
  • From $143.63 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 358 reviews
    I enjoyed the hotel because of how close it was to the several places my girlfriend and I wanted to visit. It was less than an hour away from Big Sur, Monterey Bay Aquarium,McWay Falls, and Mt. Manuel, where we went hiking. In short, we were able enjoy all of these and a few extra stops along the way.
    Franklin
    United States of America

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