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El Castell Hotel

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 $75
$65 nightly
$75 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 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
(43 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
(126 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
(139 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 Hotel 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
  • 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

  • ‪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 Hotel

El Castell Hotel 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: 18

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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 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
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, 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 Monterey
El Castell Hotel Monterey
El Castell Motel Motel
El Castell Motel Monterey
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El Castell Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1301 out of 2096 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 536 out of 2096 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 2096 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 2096 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 2096 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Great location & very nice motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice clean hotel, staff were really nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a quick and easy place for us to stay when visiting family in Monterey. Centrally located to tourist attractions & restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was very clean, staff was nice, we will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Yes it was a nice comfortable stay . Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the spacious rooms. Was a great stay,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Been staying here yearly and the place is always exactly what we need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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So clean & nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love clean room with great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice stay, location is convenient, we enjoy staying at this location very much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good sized rooms and good price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, pool was great. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great size suite, the kiddos loved the pool. Location is great, close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, quiet, very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great little hotel in a convenient location! Beds were very comfortable, I appreciated having a Keurig coffee machine and a smart TV to stream Netflix in the room. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location with useful amenities. Bed was comfortable and the a/c kept the room cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice, clean motel in a very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great golf stay, just used to sleep at, all fine!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location good customer service, clean room, clean beds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, recently refurbished room. Excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, good proximity to popular tourist areas
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026