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Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, a dresser, and a fireplace.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a menu board.
A lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.
A Best Western hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $131
$117 nightly
$131 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

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175 Kern St, Salinas, CA, 93905
  • Place, National Steinbeck Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Steinbeck House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bathroom with a toilet, handrails, a towel rack, and a toilet paper holder.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Balcony, Living Area, Microwave and Refrigerator

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Salinas

Located in Salinas (Sunset), Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel is 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 1.3 mi (2 km) from Aguila Cultural Center.

What's nearby

  • National Steinbeck Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Steinbeck House - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Aguila Cultural Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • First Mayor's House - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fresh M Produce - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

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 on-site 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, a fire extinguisher, 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

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Best Western Salinas Monterey

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Salinas Best Western

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Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast, quick and easy check in and out. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GREGORIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THIS PLACE IS NICE AND CLEAN
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was decent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a clean, well maintained hotel. The staff were very kind and helpful. Spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel, clean, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes great hotel. Staff room and staff are great customer friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience during our stay. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The staff were friendly and professional. We had a king room and it was spacious, quiet, and had all the amenities necessary for a relaxing stay. The location was convenient, with easy access to the highway and nearby food. The check-in and check-out process was smooth and efficient, making the entire experience stress-free.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at very quiet environment. Good breakfast. Amazing service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean. The staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience staying here.. quiet easy to get in and out.. they don’t have a lot of breakfast options but McDonald’s is walking distance..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tom

Breakfast was good, room was clean and the staff was friendly. I'd return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and good value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and decent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hardworking staff, particularly the woman staffing the breakfast area. Spacious rooms which are well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and desk staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,quiet,convenient. Parking was tight
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
When we arrived, the In and Out next door was so bisy with traffic we had to wait in line to get to our hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, kind staff, decent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Behnam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was very loud hotel and the staffs talks loudly at night , the bothering part is they don’t accept it. I shorted my stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every time I visit Monterey area. Extremely quiet, staff are great, always a great experience. Breakfast could be better, but McDonald is 5 steps away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed at most of the hotels on "Kern Street Row" and this one was the best. Will be booking it again when we visit family for the holidays.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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