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El Castell Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Monterey with a 24-hour front desk and an indoor pool

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers
Front of property
Interior entrance
El Castell Motel sits in the heart of Monterey Bay, where travelers appreciate both the indoor swimming pool and the helpful staff. Guests can take a refreshing swim or relax on poolside loungers, with free WiFi keeping everyone connected and extended parking adding convenience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(98 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(117 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2102 North Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Del Monte Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Cannery Row - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 9 min drive - 3.8 miles

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 near 17-Mile Drive
El Castell Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 52 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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

Castell Motel
El Castell
El Castell Monterey
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El Castell Hotel Monterey
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Frequently asked questions

Does El Castell Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 8:30 AM–9:30 PM.

Is El Castell Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at El Castell Motel?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Castell Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at El Castell Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is El Castell Motel located?

Located in Casanova Oak Knoll, this motel is steps from North Fremont Street, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Monterey Bay and Cannery Row. Monterey County Fairgrounds and Monterey State Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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El Castell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1145 out of 1875 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 498 out of 1875 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1875 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1875 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1875 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

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good facility for the price…rooms upgraded and staff attentive…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, will definitely stay here again. Staff very pleasant and courteous. Parking a little crowded but manageable. All around comfortable good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean rooms and the property was well kept
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms and property very clean. Staff friendly. Laundromat handy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place very spacious exactly wjat we needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edwardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short stay but nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
convenient place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to stay for our party of four travelling to LA from San Francisco. Excellent rooms and very helpful staff. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are a close drive to aquarium and downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gospel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front Desk staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. And spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean. We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible value. Very clean and comfortable. It was nice and close to Monterey and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet area. Very cute and small, does exactly what we needed. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was so impressed with how large and clean the room was.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was really clean. Only reason it wasn’t a 5 star was because you can hear all the noise outside including the cars passing by. As a light sleeper, it was hard to fall asleep but that is my only con.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fun bungalow feel, next to attractions ,pool was a plus! So glad we were able to stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good spot for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Geneva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and they have friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property had everything our party needed. A brief stay at the beginning of our family road trip, the spacious triple room (two double beds and a second internal double room accommodated our family of four, parents and two adult children. The room had complimentary coffee and toiletries and was clean and comfortable. Would recommend this property as excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quaint
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rathanak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. I recommend without hesitation!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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