Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Concierge desk
Lobby
Point of interest
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
$97
$84 nightly
$97 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23

Explore the area

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416 Reservation Rd, Hwy 1 To Rservation Road, Marina, CA, 93933
  • Place, Fort Ord Dunes State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Marina Dunes Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(80 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Marina

Located in Marina, Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay is within a 5-minute drive of California State University Monterey Bay and Fort Ord Dunes State Park. .This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Marina State Beach and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Marina Dunes Preserve - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Cannery Row - 17 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 19 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - 24 min drive - 17.0 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 15 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪El Rancho Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Aki Fresh Mex - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Hotel with free breakfast, near Fort Ord Dunes State Park
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Marina hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary on-the-go breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Marina
Howard Johnson Marina Monte
Howard Johnson Monte
Howard Johnson Monte Hotel
Howard Johnson Monte Hotel Marina
Howard Johnson Marina Monte Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham Marina Monterey Bay Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham Monterey Bay Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham Marina Monterey Bay
Howard Johnson Wyndham Monterey Bay
Howard Johnson Marina At Monte
Howard Johnson ina At Monte
Monarch Valley Inn
Marina at Monterey Bay

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1105 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, nice bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big room, comfi bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chester

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria, san Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Estella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The motel room was nicely equipped with a TV, refrigerator, microwave and well-stocked coffee maker. The room is clean and the woman who checked us in was very nice and helpful. It is a motel with parking located right in front of the rooms. The office to check-in is attached to the gas station store.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice!

Quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

JUNYUN

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I stayed at this place for two nights. After my checkout, I noticed over a dozen bed bug bites on my legs. It was incredibly uncomfortable and concerning. I expect basic hygiene and cleanliness from any hotel and this experience was far below acceptable standards. I hope this issue could be taken seriously and addressed properly. But in the meantime, I would not recommend this inn to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Poor access to the lodging to work around the Gulf gas station
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anamta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Menyee

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andraya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yuelong

Traveled with family
Just spent a night to check out Big Sur. It was good—pretty much what we anticipated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ok but needs a bit more upgrading…

I believe this hotel is just starting to have opened up. I say that because their signage wasn’t even put up yet by their office which is oddly, inside the gas station mini store. Parking is pretty decent, but it fills up quickly then you have to park close to the air & water hose filling station. This was our first stay, so our room, was not particularly clean and seemed very ‘used.’ There is paint peeling in the bathroom by the grab handle, missing towel rack behind the door, in the bedroom, close to the bathroom door a painting that had a little bug critter stuck inside resembling a cockroach! The bathroom was clean though, but we realized they’re narrow. Headboards behind the bed are very worn and were dirty (dust accumulation). Beds are comfortable and clean though which was a plus. Service wise: they do not come in to replenish your bath stock but they will if you ask them. Our room phone sounded so raspy calling the office it needs to be thrown away and replaced in my opinion. Overall, the room served a good purpose, but like I said in the beginning,it seems like they might’ve just opened up and need a few things resolved for it to get where it needs.
Fridge cabinet falling apart.
Painting job unfinished.
Bug in painting.
Worn/rusted lamp fixtures.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in process was super easy, and the guy who checked us in was super informative and so nice. The room was cute and clean and was stocked well. There was not a lot of noise which I was a bit nervous about being in the same parking lot as a gas station but after 9 it was pretty quiet. My only one complaint was the cleaning room was next to us and the cleaning staff starts playing music at 8:15am. I’m an early riser so it didn’t bother me but for people who sleep in, it could be really annoying especially because the walls are thin and you can really hear the music. Otherwise it’s a great hotel, clean, and the staff is nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a decent place. Very comfortable bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph Gary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was very good. There was a very pleasant floral smell in the room. We liked the laminate floors instead of carpeting. The bathtub/shower appeared older. Breakfast was a banana, yogurt, oranges, cookie and chewy granola bar. We were on the first floor & Unfortunately, on the last night, the noise from upstairs was horrible with people walking back. & forth & loud bangs from their room like something was falling every now & then. It was so hard to sleep. The room had very light colors & was pleasant. We wish we got the young guys name who checked us in. He was wonderful! He was a night worker. Overall, I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025