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El Castell Motel

2.0 star property

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Family Room, Multiple Beds
Interior entrance
Front of property
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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, Del Monte Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(102 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(118 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • North Fremont Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Monterey Pines Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Del Monte Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Naval Postgraduate School - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

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
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk

About this property

El Castell Motel

Motel in Monterey with a 24-hour front desk and an indoor pool
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. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 11.28 per night)

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
  • Smoke-free property

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 11.28 per night
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
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 Hotel Monterey
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El Castell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1169 out of 1907 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 500 out of 1907 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1907 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1907 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1907 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aristeo

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is nice, air conditioning was well and working
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Humberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I didn’t like that the refrigerator was turned off I check before putting some stuff inside it was cool then I checked and it was off idk if they did it when they were cleaning also the door on 115 had a big gap I could hear everything outside which was kinda annoying would wake me up and I know they can’t really change this but the walls are pretty thin like I could hear the people conversation in the next room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ya-Nan

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

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place very spacious exactly wjat we needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every year my family and friends meet in Monterey for golf. We want a clean, quiet, affordable place to stay where the staff is friendly. 5 stars for El Castell Motel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
super clean; staff went the extra mile; great value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaiqu

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

10/10 Excellent

Erik

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

10/10 Excellent

sahid

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Two friends and I had a great stay in the Monterey area at the El Castell Motel! Our room was comfortable, clean, pretty quiet being in an upstairs corner and location and parking were convenient. We specifically chose this motel for the awesome option of 3 beds in one room. The pricing was also great so we could do more on our girls trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Broomfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is GREAT!!! Thank you :-)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bonnie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water pressure horrible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jiaxin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

LaRonna Kim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ildefonso

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jairo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far the worst night I have aver had. The mattresses are old and extremely noisy there was a smell in the room that it was hard to deal with.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos, los angeles

Disliked: Cleanliness
We reserved the room for three days and requested to clean the room, they didn’t do it not even once during our stay, the microwave didn’t work normal and swimming pool never had warm water. I would never stay at this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ana m

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just okay for the price, which honestly felt a bit high for what I got. The biggest disappointment was the bed. In my opinion, the bed should be the best part of a hotel stay, but this one was very uncomfortable. I usually prefer mattresses that have some bounce and softness, but this one was pretty hard and not restful at all. The second worst issue was the window. It only had wooden blinds, and the amount of light that came through at night was unbelievable. By 4 a.m., my room was so bright that I could literally see myself clearly in the mirror. For someone like me who needs complete darkness to sleep well, this was a dealbreaker. I stayed for five nights, but I can honestly say I only got about 4 hours of broken sleep each night. Since I was on an adventurous vacation, I was really hoping for good rest to recharge after busy days, but unfortunately, this hotel didn’t provide that.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All the hotels in this area are super expensive, but this is about as nice a hotel you can get for the price. The room was clean and tidy, no complaints. Very close to the highway which is convenient. Sometimes you could hear planes flying overhead since it's close to the airport but it wasn't loud enough to disturb sleep. The pool is also a nice addition.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

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