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El Castell Motel

Property class: 2

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $113
$99 nightly
$113 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

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2102 North Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, North Fremont Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Pines Golf Course
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(76 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a coffee maker, a coat rack, and a wall-mounted ironing board.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a painting, and a door leading to another room.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a coat rack, a television, and a door leading to another room.

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 397 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted light, and a small nightstand.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(125 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, a mirror, a door, and a window with blinds.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the neighborhood

Monterey

With a stay at El Castell Motel in Monterey (Casanova Oak Knoll), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and 17-Mile Drive. .This motel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Fisherman's Wharf.
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What's nearby

  • North Fremont Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Monterey Pines Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Del Monte Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Naval Postgraduate School - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 14 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk

About this property

El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Monterey motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 33.90
Contactless check-in available
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

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, 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 not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 33.90 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Castell Motel
El Castell
El Castell Monterey
El Castell Motel
El Castell Motel Monterey
El Castell Hotel Monterey
El Castell Motel Motel
El Castell Motel Monterey
El Castell Motel Motel Monterey

El Castell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1315 out of 2101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 528 out of 2101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 2101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 2101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 2101 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimmerz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been staying here yearly and the place is always exactly what we need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, location is convenient, we enjoy staying at this location very much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great golf stay, just used to sleep at, all fine!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick efficient check-in Nice modern clean room and comfy bed and pillow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean motel in a very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff and close to tourist attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would stay here again for the festival across the street
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clarisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean, everything needed is provided, good location and smooth check-in/check-out. Will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed stay at the hotel - very clean and well updated rooms, great beds and all amenities. Will stay again !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

Had a great visit! Will definitely be back again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for large groups.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Belen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good proximity to popular tourist areas
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice hotel. Staff was friendly and courteous
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very clean with convenient parking and its worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was extremely nice and helpful. Really good stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great swimming pool for those who enjoy doing laps (also heated, which helps).
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jahsehline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, clean, and quiet. We will likely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find from the airport
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All in all a good place to stay. It is a motel but probably the nicest motel you'll ever stay at. Just wasnt going to pay the $400-500 per night closer to the water so this was a great option. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AGATA SUNGHEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely spotless, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Clean, quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026