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Monterey Bay Inn

3.5 star property

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Rooftop terrace
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Marina
Beach/ocean view
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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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
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Cannery Row)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(149 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Accessible, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Oceanfront (Fireplace)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 0.6 mi (0.9 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 km
  • San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Coast Guard Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Harvest Fish Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Torito - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wave Street Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bulldog Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Schooners Monterey - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Monterey Bay Inn

On beach with 2 hot tubs for sandy fun near Monterey Bay Aquarium
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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 28.20 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 28.20 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

Reviews

Monterey Bay Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 739 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1011 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value, clean and comfortable with excellent beach access.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sinath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute small hotel that’s close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Property needs update
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel in a beautiful spot!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay here. The balcony overlooking the Sea Lions was amazing. Just be warned the sound proofing is non existent so bring ear plugs as the Sea Lions do not sleep at night and are very loud!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deana

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

Definitely be back!

Great customer service. Great location. Had an amazing time. The sea lions have taken over the beach next to the hotel, they made the trip even that much better
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly employees, clean rooms and the jacuzzi on the top floor is just wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

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

Late summer sea lions, YIKES!

For my traveling budget, it was a bit overpriced. The 24 hour sea lion barking could not be helped, but the beach I was looking for was taken over by them. The shuttle stop to get around was quite a walk for seniors, but it was needed for all attractions and restaurants. Outside of building needs a “facelift”, however, inside was nice. Room was fine. Breakfast delivered to room was appreciated. Excellent service by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

david, lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy seals
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good price for area. Although wish their breakfast was a little more filling. I would say it’s breakfast sides and beverages, missing the main dish for sure, so we went elsewhere for that. Also it is a little outdated, just some change in decor and new paint can really elevate the place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are wonderful. Breakfast brought to the room every morning was such a luxury!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia, Sutter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming. It would be nice if they let people know about the hundreds of sea lions next to the hotel incase they want to change their stay for a later day. They are very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

suzette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable great locations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like seals, but not anymore. All day, all evening and all night long making noise. So much had to turn the TV on at night to try and drown it out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property at the edge of Cannery Row next to San Carlos Park. Relatively quiet area. Easy walking distance to most attractions. Free trolly will take you around town - stops about a block away. Great numbers of sea lions to watch on beach next to us as well as other marine wildlife. Staff was unfailingly courteous. Another delight: they bring a continental breakfast of your choosing directly to your room. Rooms are sufficiently large and very nicely appointed. Each room has a small balcony. We really enjoyed our stay here. I was a little unhappy about the $25 per day parking until I realized it was covered parking with full in and out privileges and close to so many attractions. If you were to drive in and pay for parking, you would probably pay more.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sunil

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location Love balcony over the sea and hot tubs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is wonderful! The seals were so noisy we had to close the patio door, opening to the ocean!😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynette

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I approached the counter and the receptionist just looked at me without any greeting or even a how can I help you. Then when I said hi he just said “what’s up”. There was no wifi coverage in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location (10 mins to Fishermans Wharf and similar to Cannery Row with loads of restaurants bars, maybe 15mins to the aquarium) with amazing views (take ocean view room if you can).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, about 10 minute walk to aquarium. The hotel is showing it’s dated. Beautiful ocean view, next to a nice beach area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Needs a "facelift". Tired decor. Been staying there for years and i havent seen one single upgrade for 10+ years...
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025