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Monterey Bay Inn

3.5 star property
On beach with 2 hot tubs for sandy fun near Monterey Bay Aquarium

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The Monterey Bay Inn sits along Monterey Bay with a rooftop terrace and two spa tubs for relaxation. Guests start their day with complimentary continental breakfast before exploring nearby Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf, with free in-room WiFi available throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Room options

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View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Harbor View (Ocean)

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Cannery Row)

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Cannery Row) | View from room

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Cannery Row)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Harbor View (Ocean)

View from room

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(148 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Room, Accessible, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony, Oceanfront (Fireplace)

Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Oceanfront (Fireplace)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony, Oceanfront (Fireplace, Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Balcony, Oceanfront (Fireplace, Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
242 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Cannery Row - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Monterey Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 11 min walk
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Harvest Fish Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Torito - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wave Street Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bulldog Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Monterey Plaza Piano Lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Monterey Bay Inn

Hotel near Monterey Bay
Close to Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey Bay Inn provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center.
Additional perks include:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Tour/ticket assistance, 1 meeting room, and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, beach locale, and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Monterey Bay Inn have comforts such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 47-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 28.20 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 420 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 28.20 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 accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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 Monterey Bay Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 28.20 per night.

What time is check-in at Monterey Bay Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Monterey Bay Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Monterey Bay Inn located?

Located in New Monterey, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Cannery Row and Monterey Bay. Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's Wharf are also within 15 minutes. Monterey Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Monterey Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 743 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful, room was clean, the view was incredible, the breakfast in the room was the best touch to make the stay even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean view from room balcony
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shopping nearby and a great beach view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are spacious and well kept. Beautiful views. Great access to shops, food. Continental breakfast is very nice. Staff was absolutely a pleasure. Great place overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very sweet hotel. Nice rooms with very nice bathrooms. Great location and good price. The highlight for us was the staff. Very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sinath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute small hotel that’s close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, beautiful view. Comfy, clean space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Partial view for ocean. Staff is nice. Healthy breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was really nice. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was beautiful, spacious and clean. We enjoyed the amazing views from the balcony and had breakfast there every morning. Breakfast was delivered to you every morning! We slept with the sliding door open to enjoy the amazing weather and to hear the sea lions throughout the night! Awesome experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

ALEJANDRA

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building is old needs some upgrades, furniture is old, lights went out 1 day during our stay. Someone on the floor above us was so loud day and night. The location is great, close to many points of interest.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Exie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. Desk chair was ripped but other than that, great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
First rate staff, excellent complementary breakfast brought to the room at requested time. Rooftop hot tub with great view was an unexpected pleasure. Cannot think of a more convenient location. Five stars and kudos to the staff, from management to desk to food service and housekeeping, well done. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay here. The balcony overlooking the Sea Lions was amazing. Just be warned the sound proofing is non existent so bring ear plugs as the Sea Lions do not sleep at night and are very loud!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location (10 mins to Fishermans Wharf and similar to Cannery Row with loads of restaurants bars, maybe 15mins to the aquarium) with amazing views (take ocean view room if you can).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and ocean view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Manolis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cost of stay does not reflect the quality of the hotel. Lacking in modernity, cleanliness, and quality. Location is wonderful, the ocean view is not worth the upgrade. There is a nice hot tub with lookout/view on fourth floor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite place to stay while visiting. Right next to everything you need walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So cool to sit on balcony and have a sea lion serenade
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is wonderful! The seals were so noisy we had to close the patio door, opening to the ocean!😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff are very friendly. We booked an ocean view room. Nice and quiet. This is our third time staying the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast is room service everyday, which is nice. Another thing that made me super delighted of my stay in Monterey Bay Inn is their superb customer service and their genuine care for their guests. We went there for my birthday. I did not tell the Front Desk, she noticed it because she was paying attention to the card that I handed her. I got a nice bottle of champagne complimentary from the hotel. It was beautiful. It made my birthday extra special. I wish to thank the hotel's Front Desk personnel for making all these possible.
I paid for a Cannery Row view but got a partial Ocean View without needing to upgrade.
View from the balcony of Room 302.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sergio

There were guests on my floor that kept smoking weed throughout the night. We had to bring it up to the staff twice. There was also a gap under the door that allowed all the smell to come in the room where I was staying with my wife and newborn.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was very warm and accommodating, both on phone and in person. Also enjoyed the complementary continental breakfast delivered to our room at the time of our choosing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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