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Monterey Bay Inn

Star Rating
3.5 out of 5

Photo gallery

Featured Image
On the beach
Outdoor Spa Tub
Outdoor Spa Tub
Outdoor Spa Tub

Guest reviews

4.5/5 Wonderful
980 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.7/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Business Services
  • Parking Available
  • Laundry

Map

242 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

Explore the area

Popular LocationMonterey Bay Aquarium11 min walk
Popular LocationMonterey Convention Center16 min walk
Popular LocationDennis the Menace Park6 min drive
AirportMonterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)10 min drive

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Book online or call:

1-800-675-4318

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

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

    4/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 406 sq ft
    • Ocean view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
    More detailsRoom, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

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

    Photos of Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Harbor View (Ocean)

    4.7/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 406 sq ft
    • Harbor view
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
    More detailsRoom, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Harbor View (Ocean)

  • Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

    Photos of Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

    4.7/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 406 sq ft
    • Ocean view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsRoom, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

  • Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, View (Cannery Row)

    Photos of Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, View (Cannery Row)

    4.5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 406 sq ft
    • City view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsRoom, 1 King Bed, Balcony, View (Cannery Row)

  • Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Harbor View (Ocean)

    Photos of Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Harbor View (Ocean)

    4.7/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 406 sq ft
    • Harbor view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsRoom, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Harbor View (Ocean)

  • Room, Accessible, Balcony

    Room amenities

    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsRoom, Accessible, Balcony

About this area

Monterey

Monterey Bay Inn is located on the beach and in an area with good shopping. 17-Mile Drive and Monterey County Fairgrounds are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Lovers Point. Monterey Bay Aquarium and Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum are also worth visiting. With kayaking, scuba diving, and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 11 min walk
  • Monterey Convention Center - 16 min walk
  • Dennis the Menace Park - 6 min drive
  • Presidio of Monterey - 6 min drive
  • Lovers Point - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 26 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 10 min drive

About this property

Monterey Bay Inn

3.5-star hotel on the beach, near Cannery Row
A rooftop terrace, a 24-hour business center, and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, spa services, a meeting room, and concierge services are onsite. All 49 rooms feature comforts like premium bedding and down comforters, while conveniences include refrigerators and coffee makers. Free WiFi and furnished balconies are standard, as are LCD TVs with satellite channels.
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, complimentary newspapers, and laptop-compatible safes. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

2 spa tubs are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Social distancing measures in place
Protective shields in place at main contact areas

Safety measures

Hand sanitizer provided
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking: USD 24 per night
  • Electric car charging station
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 2 spa tubs
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Dry cleaning service
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 1 meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (420 square feet)

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LCD TV
  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

American ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverJCB InternationalMastercardVisa

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 24 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 advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
  • Disinfectant is used to clean the property.
    • 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

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is this hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at this property?
Self parking is available for USD 24 per night.
What time is check-in at Monterey Bay Inn?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM–anytime.
What time is check-out at this hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is this hotel located?
Located in Monterey, this beachfront hotel is in the city center, just steps from San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater, Cannery Row, and Monterey Bay. Monterey Bay Aquarium and Lovers Point are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Guest reviews

Overall score and ratings for Monterey Bay Inn

4.5
Wonderful
980 reviews
5 - Excellent
652
4 - Good
237
3 - Okay
47
2 - Mediocre
28
1 - Poor
16
4.7
Cleanliness
4.6
Service and Staff
4.3
Amenities
4.5
Property condition

3/5

Ron, California
Traveled with partner
Jul 4, 2020
  • Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Noisy. We could hear every footstep upstairs. The hotel doors slam closed automatically. Our smoke detector kept beeping. The bed was okay. There is no air conditioners in the rooms.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveler
Traveled with family and small children
Jul 3, 2020
  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It in an excellent location. Walking distance to everywhere.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

4/5 Good

Kim, Nipomo
Traveled with partner
Jul 1, 2020
  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The parking was convenient, but very expensive. The separate toilet room is a nice feature

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveler
Jun 29, 2020
    This traveler didn’t leave comments with their review
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

    5/5 Excellent

    Jose, Dinuba
    Traveled with partner
    Jun 28, 2020
    • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

    Its was amazing super clean great view and great staff will surely come again

    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

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