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Inn By the Bay Monterey

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Monterey Bay

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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936 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Wharf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cannery Row - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 12 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 11 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Revival Ice Cream - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Captain + Stoker - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Inn By the Bay Monterey

Motel near Fisherman's Wharf
Inn By the Bay Monterey provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Laundry services, a vegetable garden, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Inn By the Bay Monterey have comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 15

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15 (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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

El Adobe Inn
El Adobe Inn Monterey
El Adobe Monterey
Inn Bay Monterey
El Adobe Hotel Monterey
El Adobe Motel
Inn By the Bay Monterey Motel
Inn By the Bay Monterey Monterey
Inn By the Bay Monterey Motel Monterey

Frequently asked questions

Is Inn By the Bay Monterey pet-friendly?

Yes, Inn By the Bay Monterey allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 45 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Inn By the Bay Monterey?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Inn By the Bay Monterey?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 15 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Inn By the Bay Monterey?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 15 (subject to availability).

Where is Inn By the Bay Monterey located?

Located in Monterey Vista, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Munras Avenue and Fisherman's Wharf. Monterey Bay and Cannery Row are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Inn By the Bay Monterey Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1005 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Close to restaurants and grocery stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Check in was easy. Hotel is in a perfect location to get to all the fun things in the area! Great restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhupinder

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All Over Very Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

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

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No frills, but everything was clean and in good repair.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean amazing shower/bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mattress was super comfortable, very quiet and clean area. Close to downtown Monterey.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Amenities
Nice rooms spacious love it here
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean big rooms. Bed was comfortable will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, affordable and walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly, rooms were clean, would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room appliances were a bit dated, but otherwise was a clean and pleasant experience. Very well priced. Overall glad with how it turned out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Great Value and Great Service

Ray, the manager is really friendly. The rooms are clean, showers are big. Gives you everything you need if you're minimal. Close to restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The closeness of the beach to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyrhing was good but the bathroom door did not shut. The maintenance person should definitely check out everything to make sure that it’s all functioning properly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Clean and as expected. Great bed and bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy to find and some great pizza just down the street walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

rigoberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area, quiet and close to reataurants and monterey downtown and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet even though off a main street
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

Easy, clean and friendly

Staff was nice and helpful. Room was clean and good for my dog. Parking lot was secure so I felt comfortable leaving kayaks on the roof overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was pet friendly, and in good repair. We had a comfortable stay/sleep. It was a good value for the $$$. Not a lot of pet options.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zayda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we love the stays at Inn By The Bay friendly staff and the most important to us its that is pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024