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El Castell Motel

2.0 star property

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Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers
Front of property
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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $117
$102 nightly
$117 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 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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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(72 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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 Fisherman's Wharf and 17-Mile Drive. .This motel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Cannery Row and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Monterey Bay.
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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
  • Monterey State Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Del Monte Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 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 premium satellite 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
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El Castell Hotel Monterey
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El Castell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1289 out of 2072 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 529 out of 2072 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 2072 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 2072 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 2072 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Carlos Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karmine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was great will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well-maintained, and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and clean at a reasonable price for a 2 star hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Narciso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best place to stay always my go to place to stay if going to Monterey
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure staying here, Love the location, pool. Friendly staff is a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing experience, wonderful quality rooms for low price. Very clean and nice pool, and in a spot surrounded by all of the things you wanna do in Monterrey county! & very nice staff, very comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

maikol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good please to stay good price room were good...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Rooms are always clean and for the rates it is a great
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cecil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice heated pool
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nicely remodeled. Extremely easy check-in and check-out process. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Araseli De La

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice room we loved it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great staff, great value, good location for Monterey and freeway access.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, room service was great staff was courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent remodel - Friendly staff, very sweet helpful night desk girl... - Great Monterey Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rizza Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and check out. Staff are friendly and the heated pool is a plus especially on winter time!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location, very affordable, and clean
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price location and amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and roomy. Check-in and check-out process was very easy. Front desk clerk was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026