Padre Oaks

2 stars
1278 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.4
out of 5
40 reviews
Great room for the price!

Small room with micro-fridge and coffee maker. Very clean, towels were not threadbare. Area VERY... See full review

  • SuthernKiwi
  • May 11, 2013
Nice inexpensive place to stay

This hotel was great! Staff was very nice, room was nice and clean. Was very close to Monterey bay... See full review

  • Armando Travel Lover
  • Mar 19, 2013
Monterey budget hotel with picturesque landscaping and an outdoor pool

Padre Oaks is named for the grand 180-year-old Coast Live Oak tree situated at the heart of this little cluster of cozy rooms. Padre Oaks offers 20 guest rooms, free breakfast and an outdoor swimming pool, all within minutes of Fisherman's Wharf, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row. Charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, the 17-Mile-Drive and famous Pebble Beach Golf Links are also near the Padre Oaks hotel. Shoppers enjoy being close to the Del Monte Shopping Center, with upmarket shops like Banana Republic and White House Black Market.

Highlights
  • Free outdoor parking
  • Within walking distance of the Del Monte Shopping Center
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Attractive landscaped grounds
Location

Just a few minutes from Padre Oaks, Fisherman's Wharf Monterey plays host to restaurants, fishing, live theater, souvenir shops and folks who just like to take in the view. Make a date at Abalonetti Seafood, Cafe Fina, Old Fisherman's Grotto or any number of the fine restaurants at Fisherman's Wharf for a dining experience that's distinctly Monterey. 

Rooms

A cozy cluster of well-maintained buildings at the AAA-rated Padre Oaks hotel includes 20 drive-up guest rooms, all fronted by white picket fences and decorated with colorful hanging baskets. A grove of trees behind the property creates a picturesque setting. Rooms include king, queen or double beds. Two-bedroom units and nonsmoking rooms are available at Padre Oaks.


Padre Oaks guests take advantage of free Wi-Fi Internet access, free local phone calls, coffee-makers and cable television with HBO and ESPN. Microwaves, refrigerators, wake-up calls, hair-dryers, irons and ironing boards are also available.

Features

Start the day with complimentary continental breakfast, and spend the afternoon at the outdoor swimming pool at Padre Oaks. Avoid the crowds at the Monterey Bay Aquarium ticket window by purchasing tickets at the Padre Oaks front desk.

Transportation
  • Highway 1 (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (2.8 mi/4.5 km)
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (54.1 mi/87.1 km)
Attractions
  • Monterey State Historic Park (Across the street)
  • Monterey Peninsula College (0.8 mi/1.3 km)
  • Monterey Conference Center (1 mi/1.7 km)
  • Monterey History and Maritime Museum (1 mi/1.7 km)
  • Municipal Beach (1.2 mi/1.9 km)
  • Fisherman's Wharf Monterey (1.2 mi/2 km)
  • Cannery Row (1.7 mi/2.7 km)
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium (2.1 mi/3.4 km)
Business
  • Copy and fax services available (fees apply)
Policies and fees
  • PLEASE NOTE: $0.50 USD per room per night payable directly to property. Not included in prepaid booking.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Padre Oaks Rooms

Queen
Queen includes: 1 Queen Bed, Cable TV with HBO, Complimentary Wireless Internet Access, Refrigerator, Microwave,Coffee Maker,Hair dryers, Makeup Mirror, Window opens, free local calls. Iron/Ironing Board on Request. Non Smoking Only. No Pets Allowed. Credit Card or Cash Deposit Required Upon Check In. Photo ID Required.
Two Doubles
Two Doubles includes: 2 Double Beds, Cable TV with HBO, Complimentary Wireless Internet Access, Refrigerator, Microwave,Coffee Maker, Hair dryers,Makeup Mirror, Window opens, free local calls.Iron/Ironing Board on Request. Non Smoking Only. No Pets Allowed. Credit Card or Cash Deposit Required Upon Check In. Photo ID Required.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking

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Hotel Map

36.5871 -121.9
Area served
Monterey, CA
Nearby airports
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
Area description
Set in the heart of the Monterey Peninsula, this hotel is within a mile of Pebble Beach, Monterey Downtown, and Fisherman's Wharf.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (40)

Ratings and reviews for Padre Oaks

Overall score

3.4 / 5
40 out of 40
Amenities:
3.1
Room cleanliness:
3.8
Hotel staff:
3.5
Room comfort:
3.4
Location:
4.1
Value:
3.9

73% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Padre Oaks

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Safety Harbor
Nov 24, 2008

My review of Padre Oaks

Great value for the money. Very clean and quiet. limited clothing storage and very limited breakfast. Very basic no fitness center and pool not open (unheated).

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

right across the street from Del Monte Center. Short drive to Carmel Barnyad and the Farmers Market on tuesdays

Review of Padre Oaks

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
USA
Nov 2, 2008

My review of Padre Oaks

was not comfortable , the room is small, small bathroom, the sink is inside the bathroom,the location is not that good to give view to the ocien but the restaurant very close,the coffee was very bad &the mashine was very dirty,i'm not going there any more.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
2
Value:
2
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

the dieness restaurant is so close and has a good food

Review of Padre Oaks

Reviewer score

4
eddie2086
Oakland, CA
Mar 27, 2008

nice hotel

if need to get in and around town..nothing fancy but nice

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

aquariam

Review of Padre Oaks

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
USA
Feb 7, 2008

Nice location, but.....................

The location of Padre Oaks was awesome! The people who ran the place were very nice and friendly too. Those are really the only two things good I have to say about the place. My first impression wasn't the greatest...due to the horrible smell the check in unit had. It really made me feel that going back in was just not going to be an option. The room was okay, but I can say I think that it was probably the lowest scale motel I have ever stayed in. The one time I go overnight, and forget to pack some shampoo & conditioner....go figure is the only time I stay in a place that doesn't supply even the SMALLEST bottle of shampoo!!! I had to go out at 9pm searching for a store that was still open to buy some. I must have drove around for at least a half an hour before finding a Longs that was open---at least 10 miles away! Not to forget the maid walking into our room as I was blow drying my hair! I may have not heard her knock, but she had to have heard the blow dryer....the window was open!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

The shopping center with great stores like Macy's, Mervyn's etc...was very close.

Review of Padre Oaks

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
USA
Jan 3, 2008

Cheap, but had a interesting scent

The staff was friendly and checking in was a breeze. The parking lot is small but well adorned with planters and flower boxes, which gave the place a more homey feeling. Unfortunately, the key had the room number written on it, which I don't approve of for safety reasons. If I dropped one of the keys, someone could simply let themselves in. The room itself was plain but entirely sufficient for the price, however, it had a funky smell. The bathroom was clean, though there was no tub. The television and fridge worked just fine, and the funky odor disappeared after time. It was really close to a large shopping mall, grocery stores and restaurants.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

PF Chang's is across the street and you can buy a few drinks for your fridge at Henry's.

Review of Padre Oaks

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
Denver, CO
Sep 15, 2007

clean

Reasonable location and amenities

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Geat biking a short distance away

Review of Padre Oaks

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
USA
May 6, 2007

Good and Cozy

Me and my wife really like the place, nice and cozy << Wife used that word, It was a very reasonable price, for someone that wasn't hardly going to be in the room, But to my surprise, We was in our room more than we thought we wouldn't be(It was a nice sunny day too ) . Liking the idea the mall was walking distance across the street, Basically everything we need was real close. Didn't have to drive far (with the gas being so high) , We was close to everything a traveler would need. It was a very nice looking old school hote, You can see all the history, that might have taken place all the years that this hotel was born. Another good thing was there is no upstairs, no long line checking in or out, A very few units of room, less noise ,very peaceful, I would come back again, and stay there, matter of fact I already told my boss, where to go, he is going in a couple of weeks.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Padre Oaks

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
Aug 19, 2010

Mignonnet et sans prétention,

Mignonnet et sans prétention, ce motel est situé comme tous les autres (sauf ceux à proximité immédiate de l'Aquarium) à distance du centre de Monterey. Propre et agréable, mais accueil et service moyens. Ne comptez pas sur le petit déjeuner annoncé : quelques verres de jus de fruit et quelques muffins et croissants coupés en deux sur un plateau à venir chercher à l'accueil (minuscule)... très léger et ne donne pas vraiment envie !

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Padre Oaks

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Oct 23, 2009

スタッフは親切で、部屋の広さ、清潔さも十分。朝食が毎回ほとん

スタッフは親切で、部屋の広さ、清潔さも十分。朝食が毎回ほとんど同じなのは、長期滞在にはちょっと不満。全体的には好印象です。

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Padre Oaks

Reviewer score

5
elBIGJIM
Not Provided
Apr 30, 2009

agreable et tres calme

agreable et tres calme

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
5
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