El Castell Motel

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$75
$65 nightly
$75 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11

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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
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(119 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 17-Mile Drive and Fisherman's Wharf. .This motel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Monterey Bay and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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
  • ‪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
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
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 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. 1222 out of 1962 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 499 out of 1962 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1962 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1962 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1962 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Johnathon

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Didn't like the new check in kiosk.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little Motel. Definitely staying here again with the family. They actually have a 3 queen option which is great for a family with kids.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sid welcomed us at the front desk in a very friendly and informative way. Aurora with housekeeping was efficient and friendly to chat with. We loved the little lounge where we could eat our breakfasts that we brought from home. That saved us a bunch from having to out for every meal.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, spacious and cozy place to stay with family. Groceries, dining places and attractions are nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

vrishab

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean , good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fang

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, great price great place, clean and convenient. better than I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked this Motel. In fact, I would stay here again. The only thing that was a bit bothersome was the virtual check-in (I think this was their after hours protocol?). The person was very nice and patient, but I think they were in another country? There were glitches and delays, and it was a bit difficult to communicate. We got there in the end, but it wasn't an ideal experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel! Safe and close to stores.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean easy check in. Kids enjoyed the pool
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Visalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice quiet stay. I enjoyed the fact that there is no key card and check in and out was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sheung Fu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masashi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable. Nothing fancy but great for the price. The shower had very low water pressure which wasn’t great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Corrin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, very comfortable beds. Slept good, I like a firmer mattress. I loved the ease during the check in process.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here with my partner, we usually pick hotels but because of the price and reviews we decided to give it a try! Place was 9/10, pretty clean, bed was comfortable & location is okay. Sometimes it could be loud but other than that I enjoyed my stay. They have a pool which I didn’t use, but I did use their vending machine & ice dispenser. Overall everything was good! I would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025