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Monterey Bay Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A balcony with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the sea.
A modern building with multiple balconies overlooking a coastal view.
A marina with various boats docked in calm waters, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large building with multiple balconies, a well-maintained outdoor area with greenery, and a view of the water.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $303
$267 nightly
$303 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

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242 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Cannery Row
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 406 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Harbor View (Ocean)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Harbor View (Ocean)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 406 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 406 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Cannery Row)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Cannery Row)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 406 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Harbor View (Ocean)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Harbor View (Ocean)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(186 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 406 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Accessible, Balcony

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table with a plant, a TV, and a balcony with a railing.

Room, Accessible, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony, Oceanfront (Fireplace)

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table with breakfast, a fireplace, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Oceanfront (Fireplace)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony, Oceanfront (Fireplace, Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table with breakfast, a fireplace, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Oceanfront (Fireplace, Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Monterey

A stay at Monterey Bay Inn places you in the heart of Monterey, steps from Monterey Bay and Cannery Row. .This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Fisherman's Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Cannery Row - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Monterey Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 11 min walk
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gianni's Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sea Harvest Fish Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wave Street Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fish Hopper - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chart House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn offers 49 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 47-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Monterey hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and laptop-compatible safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

2 hot tubs are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 49 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Dip into one of the 2 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Monterey? This hotel has 420 square feet (39 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 28.25 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 420 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LCD TV with satellite premium channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 28.25 per night (in/out privileges)

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Monterey Bay Inn
Monterey Bay Hotel Monterey
Monterey Bay Inn Hotel
Monterey Bay Inn Monterey
Monterey Bay Inn Hotel Monterey

Monterey Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 874 out of 1194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1194 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Thank you, will be staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Well maintain hotel,next to the beach. Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A great place to stay within walking distance of restaurants and sight seeing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, breakfast nice and nice location for walking
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved the location and the balcony with the ocean views were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the view and location. Missing a restaurant and room service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel great service. Breakfast was taken to room. Beach was super close, clean and clear.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Small cozy but staffs made it all worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was our best hotel experience we’ve ever had in Monterey. We loved everything about this hotel and the staff were wonderful and helpful. We will be repeat customers from now on!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Loved staying here waking up to the sea lions every morning!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
The view was nice. I enjoyed my time here and had a great stay. Price wise would only stay again if they had a deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was great, clean rooms, good service staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This hotel thinks of all the little things that make your life easier. The extra sink, the extra towels, the coffee, the breakfast, the comfortable pillows and bed. Very well run hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location and right by the water. Very walkable from the hotel and surprisingly big room that was nice for the price. Great stay and would definitely be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Everyone was very nice, centrally located so we could walk everywhere we wanted during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The beach view was fantastic and I really enjoyed having the continental breakfast delivered to room daily!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean, staff very friendly, breakfast ok, beautiful view from the balcony
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love everything about it, especially how they deliver breakfast to your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Relaxing and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was terrific.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We went for our Anniversary and Stacy and all staff were amazing. Definitely will be our next go to hotel when staying in Monterey. Loved the bed in breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Great room and had everything I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great view of the beach, close walking proximity to the sights in Monterey Bay. The staff recommendations for restaurants were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026