El Castell Motel

2.0 star property

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

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
2102 North Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

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

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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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.

What's nearby

  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Del Monte Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cannery Row - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 6 min drive - 6.1 km

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
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive

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-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

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: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (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

Property is also known as

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El Castell
El Castell Monterey
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El Castell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1098 out of 1769 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 465 out of 1769 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1769 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1769 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1769 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

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the motel is great. Close to several restaurants and within driving distance from the Monterey Bay Aquarium which is why we visit this motel. First time being upstairs and i was pleasantly surprised. I was afraid we would have neighbors downstairs as i have 4 kids. But our room was above the carport so no worries. The pool was actually the main reason we booked aside from the price. Warm pool after a long drive was a breat way to unwind with the kids. I will definitely be back and will be recommending to our family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, simple easy to get in and out. I happen to be in a handicap room in the shower was excellent for myself, but a handicap person would really work very well there. The pool was also accessible very easy again, no steps throughout the whole complex.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay for our family, thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the money. Comfortable bed. Clen room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Good hotel it was verry clean and great price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

Reba

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very large, clean and comfortable. It was nice to have a refrigerator and microwave in the room. The only flaw was parking. We were in the 2 story building in the back and 1 night we had to park in the front lot. We were also near the stairs which was very loud. My fault I should have asked for a room farther away from them, or to be put in the single story buildings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jon

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, Santa Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice and quiet! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Danville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool was wonderful after a long day. Family friendly environment. Clean basic hotel...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

De'Liyah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sammy

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to the Meeting I had
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was recently renovated; very nice condition for a drive in motel. Only downside, low water pressure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to local attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chrystel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Love the affordability for a larger family. Loved that enough towels were in the room and there was no need to ask for extras. I would have liked black out curtains because the lights outside illuminated the whole room at night making it difficult to sleep. The walls were bare so a beach picture or two on the walls would have been nice. Other than that the stay was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good from service to beds comfort just the pool was a bit on the Clorox side but I understand is meant to be clean just have a bit to much but everything great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beside the great staff, a clean room meeting exactly my expectations, location was great with easy vicinity to dining options, supermarkets, stores and a reasonable bike ride to Cannery Row
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cherali

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025