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Merritt House Hotel

Hotel in Downtown Monterey, Monterey (0.3 miles from Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises)

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.

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8.4
Very Good
562 reviews
Price from
$210
per night

Monterey Marriott

Hotel in Downtown Monterey, Monterey (0.3 miles from Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises)

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.

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8.4
Very Good
498 reviews
Price from
$249
per night

Portola Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Downtown Monterey, Monterey (0.2 miles from Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises)

Within 5 minutes' walk of Fisherman's Wharf, the Portola Hotel & Spa is 1 mi from the historic Cannery Row. Guest rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator.

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8.1
Very Good
2,539 reviews
Price from
$249
per night

Monterey Bay Inn

Hotel in Cannery Row, Monterey (0.5 miles from Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises)

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.

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8.7
Excellent
1,057 reviews
Price from
$259
per night

The Jabberwock Bed & Breakfast

Cannery Row, Monterey (0.8 miles from Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises)

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
116 reviews
Price from
$309
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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Cannery Row, Monterey (0.6 miles from Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises)

Offering stunning views of Monterey Bay, a full-service spa and a private beach, the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is located only steps from Cannery Row and 10 minutes' walk from the Monterey Bay...

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8.8
Excellent
1,089 reviews
Price from
$305
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Top 10 trending hotels near Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises

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Enjoy breakfast at hotels near Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises

  • Spindrift Inn
    Breakfast options

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

    Location , staff , comfortable rooms with fireplace

    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 322 reviews
  • Best Western Plus Monterey Inn
    Breakfast options

    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.

    Brilliant location, very clean, great rooms and parking

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,026 reviews
  • Victorian Inn
    Breakfast options

    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

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,558 reviews
  • Sunset Inn Pacific Grove
    Breakfast options

    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

    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 636 reviews
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
    Breakfast options

    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.

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

    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.

    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 692 reviews
  • Martine Inn
    Breakfast options

    This waterfront Pacific Grove bed and breakfast overlooking Monterey Bay features a daily gourmet breakfast and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is less than 1 mile away.

    It felt like home . Was welcoming cozy and comfortable .

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 341 reviews
  • Hampton Inn Monterey
    Breakfast options

    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.

    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 246 reviews

Budget hotels near Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises

  • Gateway Lodge
    Cheap hotel

    Located within a 10-minute walk of Sand City Beach and 0.7 miles of Seaside Beach, Gateway Lodge has rooms in Seaside.

    Rooms are recently renovated and very spacious. Love the flooring

    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 240 reviews
  • SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey
    Cheap hotel

    SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey is within a 10-minute drive of downtown Monterey. The hotel offers a daily continental breakfast and free WiFi.

    Gut erreichbar. Freundliches Personal. Guter Preis

    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 734 reviews
  • Andril Fireplace Cottages
    Cheap hotel

    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.

    Clean, friendly staff, close to everything, affordable

    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 325 reviews
  • Monterey Bay Inn
    Cheap hotel

    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.

    Great location on the he bay and a park next door.

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,058 reviews

Hotels with great access to Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises!

  • Wave Street Inn
    Great location

    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.

    The staff were really nice. Location and parking was good.

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 609 reviews
  • Hotel Abrego
    Great location

    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

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,333 reviews
  • Munras Inn
    Great location

    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.

    a very nice property and very good value for money

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 638 reviews
  • Comfort Inn Monterey Peninsula Airport
    Great location

    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 spacious rooms and professional help front desk staff

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 357 reviews
  • Deer Haven Inn
    Great location

    This quaint hotel offers rooms with a fireplace and free Wi-Fi. The Asliomar State Beach is across from the property and access to the Pacific Ocean is within a 5-minute hike of the hotel.

    Nice size rooms, fireplace, quiet, clean and comfortable.

    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 202 reviews
  • Ramada by Wyndham Monterey
    Great location

    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.

    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,215 reviews
  • The Monarch Resort
    Great location

    A short 6 minutes' walk from the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, The Monarch Resort offers free parking. Property and all guest rooms offer FREE HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC INTERNET..

    It is an older hotel that is well kept and very clean.

    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,184 reviews
  • Bide-A-Wee Inn and Cottages
    Great location

    This pet-friendly Pacific Grove inn is a 5-minute walk from sandy Asilomar State Beach and 2.3 miles from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It features traditional rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    Very picturesque cottages, cozy and in incredible place

    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,101 reviews

Planning a trip to see the Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises? Check out the latest reviews and scores

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Do it!

    Do it! We saw more whales and dolphins close up than I ever imagined we would. Highly recommend the smaller boats used by “Discovery Whale Watching.” They have very knowledgeable marine biologists on board.
    John
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Very knowledgeable crew who were happy to talk with passion...

    Very knowledgeable crew who were happy to talk with passion about the animals we saw/their behaviour and to answer any questions. Saw lot of birds, sea ottes, sealions, elephant seal, humpback whales including a whale taking a kelp bath and cooperative feeding when the whales made a bait ball. Trip lasted around 4hours and I would recommend to all.
    Ruth
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The BEST whale watching experience we've had!

    The BEST whale watching experience we've had! Amazing viewing of the whales, dolphins, etc. The safari is organized and safe. A biologist is part of the staff, available for questions and narratives. The entire staff from Check In to Good Bye were friendly, informative and fun!
    Celeste
    United States of America
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Don't go in with high expectations of how much you will see...

    Don't go in with high expectations of how much you will see as some of the videos on the pier show whales and dolphins coming up to the boat and jumping out of the water so my young so was disappointed to only see the backs and tails of some whales in the distance. The staff were lovely especially helping so many people that were throwing up, there was at least 20 on our trip. Try taking some tablets they help (a bit!)
    allyb72
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We thoroughly enjoyed hour trip, the staff were...

    We thoroughly enjoyed hour trip, the staff were knowledgeable and helpful, particularly if you were a bit sea sick. We were lucky to see Orcas and Humpback whales. The Sea Otters were also wonderful, however you could see those from the shore as well.
    Diane
    United Kingdom

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