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Monterey Bay Inn

3.5 star property

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Rooftop terrace
Lobby
Beach/ocean view
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $318
$280 nightly
$318 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9

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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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

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

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

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

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Cannery Row)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 406 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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Room, Accessible, Balcony

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

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Oceanfront (Fireplace)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Monterey

With a stay at Monterey Bay Inn, you'll be centrally located in Monterey, steps from Cannery Row and 8 minutes by foot from Monterey Bay. .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
  • Steinbeck Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.6 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

  • ‪Sea Harvest Fish Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wave Street Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Sardine Factory - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Torito - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fish Hopper - ‬9 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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 premium cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

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

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • 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

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. 820 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1110 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Great location and great staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nirav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Estevan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, walking distance to lots of the sights. The only thing better was the staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean, staff were friendly and attentive, and the overall atmosphere was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing and the staff went a above and beyond!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from patio. Clean. Comfortable bed and great breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice staff. Room was decent but ocean view was amazing
Breakfast on the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice hot tub, breakfast delivered to room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were spectacular, staff was friendly, and loved the spa!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, nice views, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, great location, private balcony, lovely view. Would definite stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great room, beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sunrise view was unforgettable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All staffs are very nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely time ! Clean room , friendly staff & awesome location !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good hotel with spacious parking and very nice staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
daily cleaning, complimentary champagne :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely the most beautiful view of the ocean from our room. The breakfast is served to your room but you don’t have a lot of options to choose from but overall a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Love this place Starting to show age a bit but views are worth every penny. Staff was also ANAZING
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

phyllip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was awesome, one of best rooms we ever stayed at, balcony a plus and the vring you breakfast to room complementary
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is wonderful. Amazing views, good breakfast, homemade cookies and pastries. Not owned by a corporation-and it's obvious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, very clean. Great greeting during check-in. They offered a continental breakfast that they delivered to our room every morning. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026