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Spindrift Inn

Hotel in Cannery Row, Monterey

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

J
Jane
From
United States
Room overlooking the water was like living at the Aquarium! So amazing to watch the otters and seals.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 888 reviews
Price from
$299
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western Plus Monterey Inn

Hotel in Monterey

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.

M
Monica Minns
From
Bahamas
The staff is very friendly great location and free wifi
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,090 reviews
Price from
$169
1 night, 2 adults

Monterey Bay Lodge

Hotel in Downtown Monterey, Monterey

Conveniently set in the center of Monterey, Monterey Bay Lodge provides free WiFi, an outdoor swimming pool and free private parking for guests who drive.

H
Hubert
From
France
Swimming pool, fireplace, staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,669 reviews
Price from
$162.49
1 night, 2 adults

Ramada by Wyndham Monterey

Hotel in North Fremont, Monterey

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.

a
achituv
From
Israel
The room was spacious and equipped with everything we needed, perfectly matching the standard of this hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,533 reviews
Price from
$98.60
1 night, 2 adults

Monterey Bay Inn

Hotel in Cannery Row, Monterey

Located on the coast of Monterey Bay, Monterey Bay Inn features a rooftop whirlpool and direct access to San Carlos Beach. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

R
Robert
From
United Kingdom
Wonderful staff, very clean rooms with all the home comforts you could wish for, breakfast in the room was a really nice touch. Fantastic location close to everything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,193 reviews
Price from
$289
1 night, 2 adults

Victorian Inn

Hotel in Lighthouse District, Monterey

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...

T
Terri
From
Germany
Very cute, clean, beautiful palace, wonderful breakfast. So close to Monterey Bay Aquarium! My favorite hotel during my two week Central CA vacation!! The front desk representative during the day was FABULOUS!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,713 reviews
Price from
$189
1 night, 2 adults

Portola Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Downtown Monterey, Monterey

Located near Fisherman’s Wharf, it has easy access to shopping, dining, and whale watching. The Portola Hotel & Spa is 1 mi from the historic Cannery Row.

M
Matty
From
Italy
The hotel is beautiful. The rooms are welcoming and spacey and nicely designed clean and comfortable. Location is great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,870 reviews
Price from
$249
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western De Anza Inn

Hotel in North Fremont, Monterey

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and year round hot tub, this Monterey hotel is located within 3.7 mi of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row.

D
Davete
From
United States
Friendly staff. The guy working Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning was awesome. Such a caring person.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 592 reviews
Price from
$147.90
1 night, 2 adults

Wave Street Inn

Hotel in Lighthouse District, Monterey

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.

P
Pakou
From
United States
So close to the cannery row and aquarium! Loved the connivence and it was far enough from the loud noises.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 658 reviews
Price from
$189
1 night, 2 adults

Merritt House Hotel

Hotel in Downtown Monterey, Monterey

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.

t
tami
From
Canada
We booked this last minute on Booking.com and I was worried it was a B&B but it was a lovely boutique hotel in the heart of the town. The breakfast was healthy and fun served on colourful Fiesta Ware. The room was immaculate, spacious and charming. The staff was helpful during our stay and then went above and beyond by shipping items back to me that I left in drawer. I cannot praise Merritt House enough!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 488 reviews
Price from
$189
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with parking in Monterey

  • Free parking
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,439 reviews
    From $302.31 per night
  • Free parking
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,533 reviews
    From $151.72 per night
  • Free parking
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,090 reviews
    From $202.09 per night
  • Free parking
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,252 reviews
    From $258.06 per night
  • Free parking
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 917 reviews
    From $259.70 per night
  • Parking on site
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews
    From $782.29 per night
  • Parking on site
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 658 reviews
  • Parking on site
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 889 reviews
  • Parking on site
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 488 reviews
    From $379.32 per night
  • Parking on site
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 210 reviews

Most booked hotels in Monterey and surrounding area in the past month

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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,669 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,870 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,713 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,533 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 905 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,343 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Monterey and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 889 reviews

    Hotel Pacific is a boutique hotel located in the center of Monterey just steps away from the Monterey Conference Center.

  • Monterey Hotel Bank is located in Monterey, 6.8 miles from Point Lobos State Reserve and a 12-minute walk from Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

    Just a 18-minute walk from Window on the Bay Beach and 1.1 miles from Presidio of Monterey Museum, Old Monterey Inn features accommodations in Monterey, with a garden.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,112 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,193 reviews

    Located on the coast of Monterey Bay, Monterey Bay Inn features a rooftop whirlpool and direct access to San Carlos Beach. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,300 reviews

    Located 0.5 miles from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, this Holiday Inn Express is 5 minutes’ drive from Monterey city center. Guests will have access to free Wi-Fi at this hotel.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews

    Boasting an exceptional location along scenic Highway 1, moments from beautiful beaches, this Monterey hotel is near many area attractions and offers exceptional on-site facilities including a modern...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,713 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...

Budget hotels in Monterey and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,521 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,246 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 938 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 722 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews

    Located in Monterey, within 1.1 miles of Window on the Bay Beach and 1.8 miles of Presidio of Monterey Museum, Fisherman's Cove Inn provides accommodations with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,768 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 989 reviews

    The Aura Inn Monterey 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 Presidio of Monterey Museum.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 480 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ drive from Monterey State Beach, Rodeway Inn near Downtown Monterey offers free parking. All rooms include free WiFi. Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf are 3 mi away.

Hotels located in the center of Monterey

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews

    Located in Old Town Monterey just 1.5 mi from Cannery Row, The Monterey Hotel features valet parking. Free WiFi is included for all guests.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,870 reviews

    Located near Fisherman’s Wharf, it has easy access to shopping, dining, and whale watching. The Portola Hotel & Spa is 1 mi from the historic Cannery Row.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 488 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,575 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 794 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 559 reviews

    Located 2 mi 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,943 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.

FAQs about hotels in Monterey

A Wild Coastline and Even Wilder Sealife

Known for beautifully undulating coastline attracting a wealth of wildlife, laid-back Monterey is on a small peninsula. Though now more famous for Monterey Jack cheese, it was once an important sardine fishing town. Some former canning factories now house galleries and shops on a street renamed Cannery Row after a novel by John Steinbeck. A museum and his former home in nearby Salinas can be visited.

The fantastic Monterey Bay Aquarium houses a fascinating range of local sealife, which is so prevalent here that you can often see seals basking on craggy beaches, or sea lions roaring away under piers in Fisherman’s Wharf. Whalewatching tours also depart from here.

South is the Monterey State Historic Park, site of historic buildings including Custom House and the Old Whaling Station with a path made from whalebone. To the east are a couple of Monterey hotels on the beach on Booking.com, and there are also several Monterey hotels with indoor pools.

Right by Monterey Peninsula Airport is one of the city’s 7 golf courses, and there are 3 golf courses near the Laguna Seca Raceway.

Whether you’re here for the Monterey Jazz Festival, or for driving the Big Sur Pacific coast road to the south, if you’re staying with kids, don’t forget to check out the Dennis the Menace Park.

Learn more about visiting Monterey

  • 78 attractions
  • 21 points of interest
  • 5 neighborhoods

What Guests Said About Monterey:

  • 10.0

    Great location, lots to visit, has something for everyone.

    Great location, lots to visit, has something for everyone. From Dennis the Menace playground fro kids to kayaking for the outdoorsy types to galleries and historical strolls for the culture-hungry. Don't forget to visit Carmel via 17 mile drive. Make a day of it!
    Guest review by
    Laura
    United States
  • 10.0

    The 17-mile drive was beautiful, time it to make sure you...

    The 17-mile drive was beautiful, time it to make sure you are not going too late or the fog rolls in and you cannot see much. The aquarium was okay, for the price ($65 pp) I was expecting more. It's great for families with kids and there are more kid friendly areas there than other aquariums I have seen. Don't skip the drive to Big Sur, you can still go into Big Sur and the drive was beautiful and the trees are amazing. Cannery Row is very touristy, however there is a lot a historical information sprinkled throughout and makes for interesting reading.
    Guest review by
    Meredith
    United States
  • 10.0

    my favorite was many things, like Cannery Row has plenty of...

    my favorite was many things, like Cannery Row has plenty of shops and food items to choose from. Fisherman's Wharf has the best restaurants we loved Sapporo's. Finding parking spaces was a little challenging.
    Guest review by
    Eunice
    United States
  • 10.0

    Can see local sites in one day- did Fishermans wharf- 17...

    Can see local sites in one day- did Fishermans wharf- 17 mile drive- Carmel- cannery row-if you’re into shopping it’s fine- we enjoyed all the views of the ocean the most! Free trolley available to shuffle between areas- parking is expensive depending where you park but that’s expected at the beach.drive along coast- you can find free parking towards area attractions have to pay
    Guest review by
    Cathleen
    United States
  • 10.0

    Monterey has a really nice vibe, quite relaxed and upmarket.

    Monterey has a really nice vibe, quite relaxed and upmarket. It's on the chilly side for some, not quite breaking 20C in our July visit, but still pleasant. Whale watching is a must do (we used Princess Whale Watching). We really enjoyed the many breweries and wine tastings available. There are some good restaurants downtown (Rosine's was my fave). The Aquarium was quite disappointing - very expensive with small enclosures for the otters and penguins. Also way too crowded. Also a good base to visit Carmel-by-the-sea and drive a little of the PCH to Big Sur.
    Guest review by
    Stephen
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0

    Monterey is beautiful city worth the visit.

    Monterey is beautiful city worth the visit. I would recommend staying couple days to have time to see and do more. I live in bay area so it is along drive and traffic is very bad going to Monterey and also on way back . We did eat at Esteban restaurant at casa munras hotel very good food and service. Lot 9f traffic in Monterey even on weekday. We managed to get around by walking to local coffee shop and restaurants
    Guest review by
    Velasco

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  • From $497.77 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,193 reviews
    The location was great, but the hotel is small and old and expensive for what you get. If I had it to do over, I would stay at the Monterey Plaza next door.
    Guest review by
    Meaghan
    Canada
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,870 reviews
    Location is excellent and Monterey amenities are very nearby. Public space in hotel is great and the food/bar service was very good.
    Guest review by
    Derek G Stewart
    United Kingdom
  • From $120.66 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,521 reviews
    The grounds are nice and the hotel has a quaint feel. It is an easy walk into downtown Monterey and is a quiet location.
    Guest review by
    David
    United Kingdom
  • From $277.08 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,751 reviews
    An ok hotel and a good place to stay when exploring Monterey. Rooms are spacious and it was really quiet at night.
    Guest review by
    Ingo
    Germany
  • From $151.72 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,533 reviews
    The cleanest and most comfortable hotel in Monterey
    Guest review by
    Dmitry
    Japan

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