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El Castell Motel

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2102 North Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • 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
(66 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
(39 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
(98 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
(117 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

  • 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
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Diner - ‬12 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. Free self parking is available onsite.

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: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
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 30
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

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

  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (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. 1140 out of 1866 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 495 out of 1866 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1866 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1866 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1866 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

Vesna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before for several years already for the Indy Car Racing at Laguna Seca, and never has disappoint at all, We will probably be staying there next year....
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Sosene

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I normally stay at Hilton/Marriott chains when I travel. I decided to stay here based on the reviews. The rooms are really small and outdated. Also, some of the people who also stay there look sketchy and make a lot of noise at night. I ended up checking out early because I only live two hours from Monterey by car. Next time I travel to Monterey I'll definitely stay at a Hilton or Marriott chains hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabreena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great, it was so comfy and clean,updated,everything we needed was there. Great pool, we will definitely be back!! Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Genevieve

Liked: Staff & service
We stayed on the first floor, noise coming from the second floor with people walking and talking in their room, sound proof of the room is horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Bathroom shower was nice. Beds and pillows were comfortable. Was fairly quiet at night. Liked the plants/landscaping around the property. Water pressure in our room could have been better. Overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great beds, clean, clean, clean, great price
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

The indoor pool was good. However, the family suite is next to the fairgrounds and airport is nearby which made it hard for me to get good sleep at night. Too noisy to stay the night and get good rest at this motel, I do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff that makes you feel welcome and their Pool kept my kidos wanting to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big, comfortable rooms. Clean and good bathroom. Felt very safe and the family lounge was a great addition. The pool was also fun. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

joseph

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

8/10 Good

Chaochen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was waken up early by the trucks around
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great find. Clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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

Good surprise!

For a motel, this place is great!! We love the warm pool! It’s clean and covered on three sides. Our room is clean and has all the basics, even a good size refrigerator and a microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

TIM

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, comfy beds and friendly staff at price that was cheaper than the rest in the area. Nothing fancy and a little airport noise but nothing to worry about.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

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