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Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Larger Room) | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$117
$104 nightly
$117 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026

Explore the area

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175 Kern St, Salinas, CA, 93905
  • Place, National Steinbeck Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, California Rodeo Grounds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Steinbeck House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(92 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Larger Room)

Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Larger Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Roll in Shower, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Balcony, Living Area, Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Living Area, Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Roll In Shower, Work Desk, Wi-Fi, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Salinas

When you stay at Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel in Salinas, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 5-minute drive of Sherwood Tennis Center and Salinas Sports Complex. .This hotel is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and 21.1 mi (33.9 km) from Monterey Bay.

What's nearby

  • National Steinbeck Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • First Mayor's House - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • California Rodeo Grounds - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Steinbeck House - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Natividad Hospital - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 7 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fresh M Produce - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel offers 58 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Salinas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub.

Make yourself at home in one of the 58 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary weekday newspapers and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:30 AM - 3:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to March 31:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from April 01 to October 31
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and hot tub with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Best Western Salinas
Best Western Salinas Monterey
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
Salinas Best Western
Salinas Monterey Hotel Salinas
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel Hotel
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel Salinas
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel Hotel Salinas

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Francine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Add bacon to the breakfast menu :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just for 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Inna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weilin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly, quick response and cheer us up when we arrived even it's almost 11pm. They go through all the details at the front desk and explain everything crystal clear.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty much excellent! The only issue was the hand-held shower. It was so powerful that it could take someone’s eyeballs out. No place to have it installed like a shower. No adjustments to be able to stand underneath it and take a good shower. Please have both installed shower in the room or if it is for elderly, 1. have a place to anchor it. 2. Repair it to allow for softer water jet coming from the shower head.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minobu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
front desk staff are nice and
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon Henri

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good choice for car week

Best combination, I thought, between economics and location during Monterey car week. Room was clean, bed was comfortable, and the included breakfast was filling enough to start the day. Location was close to 101 freeway, but the noise was acceptable from my room. Also, it was close to In 'n Out, a couple of minutes of walking, which was a bonus. And neighborhood was not an issue. All in all, a good choice.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Ev
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rajeev, Downingtown

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights. Not great but manageable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melisa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst hotel I have ever stayed!!!

Customer service is the worst. Bad management. The worst hotel experience I have ever had!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lizbeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very bad management and too expensive to be so picky
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thi Thu Ha

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Average
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is old and in need of serious updates.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025