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El Castell Motel

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers
Exterior
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$72
$62 nightly
$72 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20

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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, Del Monte Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪16 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
(67 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(17 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(38 reviews)
  • 397 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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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
(41 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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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
(102 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(118 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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 17-Mile Drive and Fisherman's Wharf. .This motel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Monterey Bay and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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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 - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Del Monte Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Naval Postgraduate School - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

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
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk

About this property

El Castell Motel

Motel in Monterey with a 24-hour front desk and an indoor pool
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. Self parking (subject to charges) 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
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 11.28 per night)

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
Late check-out fee: USD 33.90
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 11.28 per night
  • Early check-in fee: USD 33.90 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 33.90 (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 Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1182 out of 1921 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 501 out of 1921 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1921 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1921 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1921 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Avinash

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was done via a machine with video call. Was not an enjoyable experience. I real person came in to the office as I was wrapping up. She was lovely and helpful. The video call was cold and unwelcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Easy check in and check out. Clean rooms. Convenient location. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linden

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with easy access
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good. Pricey for what you get. Location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

randy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, will definitely stay here again. Staff very pleasant and courteous. Parking a little crowded but manageable. All around comfortable good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lissette m

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No breakfast but clean and comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Antonis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. And spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Coralville

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The third bed really helped accommodate us!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room, area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I made reservation for a King bedroom. None available. I was given option to upgrade to 2 queen beds and pay for the difference, or downgrade to 1 queen bedroom with no refund. Meaning, they were able to get $$ upfront, but no discout if accept downgrade room. So, I cancelled the reservation. Be careful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

George

Disliked: Room comfort
A plunger was next to the toilet which I thought was odd. I wanted to take shower but the tub immediately started filling with water so it was clogged. Poor sink pressure that I didn't even wait to get hot. The TV wasn't operational as the staff member told me after three trip to the front desk and I was told to use the smaller tv in the next room. I was given a suite because I was given a room that was already occupied initially. The staff member told me that the key card wasn't working because the sensor needed a battery change. While doing this battery change task, someone appeared behind the window(the occupant). How or why on earth did they get such a high rating is beyond me. Never again. 200 bucks for the most frustrating experience and sleepless night. Get some black shades.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safe and clean .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hidden gem for the price especially for families. The only thing is there are no black out curtains so the light from the hallway shined into the room all night long.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room not cleaned until my 5th day.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

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

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Castell is a retro motel, recently renovated into an amazing boutique motel. Very clean, modern rooms. Staff are all incredibly kind, professional and efficient. The pricing at El Castell is well worth the stay!! This hotel is close to shopping, restaurants, and other experiences. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brion

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
convenient place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025