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Economy Inn Monterey

2.5 star property
Travelers can unwind after a scenic drive along 17-Mile Drive at this convenient spot offering in-room WiFi and practical amenities for a comfortable stay

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Economy Inn Monterey (Seaside)
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Economy Inn Monterey (Seaside)
Located near Monterey Bay, Economy Inn Monterey provides a practical base with free in-room WiFi for staying connected. Guests can relax after exploring the scenic 17-Mile Drive, with the added convenience of an on-site vending machine and round-the-clock front desk service.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Seaside, Economy Inn Monterey is near the airport and near the beach. Fisherman's Wharf and Pebble Beach Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Monterey Bay and Carmel Beach. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Seaside travel guide
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1131 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955

What's nearby

  • Scenic Vista on California State Route 1
    Monterey State Beach
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Del Monte Beach
    Del Monte Beach
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • North Fremont Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Monterey Pines Golf Course
    3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station
    17 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY)
    4 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    5 min walk
  • In-N-Out Burger
    14 min walk
  • Chili's Grill & Bar
    11 min walk
  • 3 Mundos Sandwich Shop
    13 min walk
  • Starbucks
    16 min walk

About this property

Economy Inn Monterey

Motel near Fisherman's Wharf
Near 17-Mile Drive, Economy Inn Monterey provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Economy Inn Monterey feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and premium channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

Frequently asked questions

Is Economy Inn Monterey pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Economy Inn Monterey?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Economy Inn Monterey?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Economy Inn Monterey located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from North Fremont Street and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Fisherman's Wharf. Monterey State Beach and Monterey County Fairgrounds are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

Economy Inn Monterey Reviews

4.0

4.2

Cleanliness

5.2

Location

5.0

Staff & service

3.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 188 out of 371 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleazar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The management is the best friendly and trustworthy person
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was enjoyable. Easy access coming & going. The staff was quiet friendly. All be the parking was a little tight. The stay was a plus
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It all depends on context. I visited this property during Monterey Car Week when even the Motel 6 is a $600 a night investment. The motel has a very convenient location and the staff was great with 24 hour per day on site security ensuring that the place was as safe as possible. With all that said, the rooms are outdated and a bit worn, though relatively clean. During MCW, I have stayed at places running the entire gamut from $1800 a night to motels like this. Overall, I think the value was great and I would recommend this during those high leverage occasions when the budget doesn't permit spending several thousands of dollars for what is a bed for a few hours a night. As long as your eyes are open and expectations realistic, it wasn't a horrible experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Economy Inn Monterey, Don’t Go

Hate to be negative but Hotels.com should pull this one off the list. Where do I begin. Patch job walls with no paint, Holes in floor, wouldn’t dare take a shower in the moldy shower (I don’t know if I am up to date on all of my vaccines). Sheet’s were clean. Staff was nice but that didn’t make up for the lack of maintenance to the room. I know it’s a budget hotel but budget some money for upkeep…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Bobbi

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I guess you get what you pay for. This motel is actually inhabited by some longer term guests. The guy in the next room went back and forth between making phone calls and watching TV, both at max volume until 4am. We had to walk to Walgreens for earplugs. Everything is dirty or stained, from floor to ceiling including the linens and towels. Those are the things that were important to me (a quiet place to sleep and a clean atmosphere). As for the things less important, but equally as terrible- TV color all yellow, no cups in the room, no ice machine. Woke up to a fire truck and ambulance at 5am. Glad they were there to help someone struggling, hope he’s okay. Needless to say, if you have more than $150/night to spend, do it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fernando

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I knew the property wasn’t going to have any luxuries or be fancy. But the place can really improve on the cleaning. Besides having mismatching old furniture, the room wasn’t really clean. Bathroom had stains from a previous leak.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice front desk very helpful no noise clean restful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Food for me
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a room, little else.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
If I could give them NO STARS I would. Room was very dirty. I wish I could upload the pictures I took. Floors, toilet (around the toilet was leaking) , bathroom was unexceptionable! The shower had mold !!! Black mold . Like they never cleaned it . The bedding was old and had holes in it . The mattresses were both stained. The heater was broken . The curtains ripped and falling off . All around very gross! The owner wanted us to stay . Acted like he gave us a good deal and his place was maintained. He wouldn’t give us a refund or even a partial. At that point we just left. Booked 2 nights stayed for maybe 5 hours just to rest up. Luckily we brought our own sheets . Don’t recommend. Find something else .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Douglas Parker

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No water cup or Kleenex in the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super nice but the room was in very poor condition and smelled like cigarette smoke
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Joy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
If it's all you can afford it's ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jenny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Erich

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Establishment did not meet even the lowest of expectations especially for a single female Traveler. I felt very uncomfortable and ended up not staying. There was lots of deferred maintenance and I just did not feel comfortable staying. Before booking this hotel I would check in and see if they have cleaned things up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Make sure when you come here you bring your own pillows. This is what you get when you find the cheapest hotel on the booking site don’t expect the embassy. But it’s a family run operation and the staff is super friendly. They makeup for any of the room issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very dirty no towels
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Alexis

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a $60-$75/night property. I paid $250 for one night because of the location, some event going on, and holiday weekend which was ridiculous. I almost said screw the money I am not sleeping here. Will never be back. Would rather spend the ridiculous $600 a night at the Marriott.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mandy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was mold in the room and the bedding was filthy .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rob

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m surprised that Expedia is listing this as one of the properties. I’ve been to third world country’s with better and cleaner accomodations. Room smelled like smoke, the bedspread had cigarette burn holes in them. The sheets looked like they haven’t been washed, wires sticking out of the walls and paint is peeling of the rooms. We checked in then checked out. It ruined our weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Robert

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

Avoid this hotel

Dirty/filthy, in disrepair, unrelated businesses run out of hotel rooms, terrible parking spaces, no room service, no amenities, one light bulb in room, bed a firm spring hot point mattress, faucets malfunction, mold and dirt in bathroom, microwave so small can't pop a bag of popcorn, marginal area of town,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty and beds were unsanitary. Floors was sticky. Bathroom floor was cracked and dirty. Furniture was beat up. Window curtains were wrong size and too small to cover the whole window. Stay away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Diane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible place. We had to leave abd find another place to stay. It was dirty, smelly and very unsafe. I will never book with Expedia again if that is the kind of place they use on there site.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Victoria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was absolutely unacceptable. It was so bad we left even though they refused to refund. Walls were damaged, there was holes in the sheets, and the tv did not work. It was bot cery clean. I wish I haf taken pictures to post. It should be removed due to poor quality. I had stayed here years ago without concern. Just a place for the night. It’s so bad they had a security guard on site at tiny motel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025