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Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

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A bedroom with a large window, a bathtub, and a bed with a canopy. - Captain's Inn at Moss Landing (Moss Landing)
A bathroom with a bathtub, a fireplace, a television, and a window with a view of the outdoors. - Captain's Inn at Moss Landing (Moss Landing)
A room with a fireplace, a television, a dining area with a view of a white picket fence and a sunset. - Captain's Inn at Moss Landing (Moss Landing)
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a view of the sunset, and a fenced area with vegetation. - Captain's Inn at Moss Landing (Moss Landing)
A room with two wicker chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a lake through large windows. - Captain's Inn at Moss Landing (Moss Landing)
Located close to Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Captain's Inn at Moss Landing provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi and a fireplace in the lobby are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

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About the neighborhood

Located in Moss Landing, Captain's Inn at Moss Landing is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moss Landing State Beach and Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, while Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Moss Landing travel guide
Map
8122 Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing, CA, 95039

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear blue sky, and distant hills.
    Salinas River State Beach
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Shakespeare Society of America
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Island Beach
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station
    22 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • birrieria Coalcoman
    4 min drive
  • Giant Artichoke Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Phil’s Fish Market & Eatery
    4 min drive
  • Burger King
    5 min drive
  • Sea Harvest
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1906
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 38.40
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 38.40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 15.00 for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 25 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 25 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 38.40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 38.40 (subject to availability)
  • Service fee: USD 15 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 15.00

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Guests under 25 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain's Inn at Moss Landing pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Captain's Inn at Moss Landing?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 38.40 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Captain's Inn at Moss Landing?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 38.40 (subject to availability).

Where is Captain's Inn at Moss Landing located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Monterey Bay and Moss Landing State Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 636 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 636 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 636 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 636 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 636 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is very special and unique. The rooms are good size and the beds higher than usual to enhance your view of the beautiful scenery. Just loved it! It’s on my list to return to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Quaint place. Enjoyed the location by the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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We enjoyed our stay at the Captain's Inn. The historic building was charming and the staff was helpful. We especially liked the little dog and turtles.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A very cozy and romantic hotel with a stunning view of the bay and beautiful panoramic windows. Our experience was absolutely wonderful. The room looks exactly like the photos and is very comfortable, cozy, and thoughtfully designed. The hotel has a unique nautical, vintage-inspired style with lots of charming details that give it a special atmosphere. Everything feels original and full of character rather than like a typical modern hotel. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect quiet place to get away for a bit. Comfortable, private, and full of charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was super helpful. I had to make a last-minute change a date due to a family emergency. They were very accommodating and very clean and super simple. Check in process took like five minutes tops. highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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I wasn’t comfortable with the self check in process. I wasn’t aware of it. I must not have looked at the ad properly. The place was deserted and in a desolate location I did not like that and felt at risk, but the amenities were fine and the room was cute. It’s just not my cup of tea.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hidden gem, close to Big Sur, Carmel & Monterey for a little less money. We loved the cleanliness, amenities and spacious room. The walls are pretty thin as it’s an older building but other than that we were happy with the deal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean. Needs some kind of counter space in bathroom. The room had a lovely view of the Elkhorn Slough. Fun to watch birds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the stay, amazing location would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great view, clean and nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I had the harbor master room and loved the charm of the room. The views of Elkhorn Slough were glorious. Bring your binoculars!
En suite bathroom
View from the deck just off the hallway outside the room
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place - very quaint - pictures are very accurate. Great location - very central to Salinas and Monterey. Great staff - very attentive. Responses for requests were immediate. The owners want to make your stay enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a beautiful place to stay! Rooms are outstanding, the views are spectacular, and service is excellent. Robert and Marianne
This was the sunset from our room!
View from room with big soaking tub
Main building with lobby, dining room, and cozy living room
Another room's view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Place was perfect for a family. Couldn’t tell arriving at night how pretty it was. Attentive staff and easy check in process. Would 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy check in and out, very quiet location, beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was spotless; the morning view was portrait perfect! Quiet and Calm place to get away
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay. This is our go to spot when we need a date night overnight stay. The room and view is amazing. Service is friendly and welcoming. Our third time staying here and we love it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing views and wildlife! Great spot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Staff & service
Communicating with staff was very difficult. We couldn’t hear or understand them on the phone and had to do text only, which was also difficult. We had to give our information several times before they would give us a room code. They were located 20 minutes away. That being said the property was unique and well appointed. We liked the glassware and ceramic coffee mugs. The common room had pastries and extra keurig coffee and cream. The views, hikes, birds were amazing. The property is right on the salinas River. I probably wouldn’t return because things were so confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the nautical decor and historical site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly, helpful staff, clean and beautifully decorated.—very unique
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean. Very pleasent reception and great views!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

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Had a great stay!

We had a great stay! The was a faux pas with the hot water, so we didn't get to soak in the glorious tub at one point but we did get it resolved and it was worth the wait. We loved Moss Landing; everything we needed was there or close by and everyone we encountered was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay at Moss Landing was beautiful and peaceful. It was clean and the view was spectacular, I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025