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Monterey Bay Inn

3.5 star property
Travelers can unwind on the rooftop terrace or in one of two spa tubs, then head out to discover historic Cannery Row after enjoying the continental breakfast.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • 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

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
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
(38 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
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
(150 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, Accessible, Balcony

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

Room, Accessible, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
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
Down duvet
Premium bedding
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
  • ‪Schooners Monterey - ‬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
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellhop, and a computer station
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about 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)
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
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

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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Reviews

Monterey Bay Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 731 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good hotel with spacious parking and very nice staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect and comfortable. Staff were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean perfect sizeand had a great view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smells a bit but location and view are very good, staff was also nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful, room spotless! Will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Naresh

Liked: Cleanliness
View was great and proximity to lots of restaurants
Amazing view from our balcony
Breakfast brought to our room. We enjoyed it on our balcony, with a view of the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was so incredibly comfortable, roomy and nice! View from the balcony was gorgeous and in a great location. Staff was very helpful and nice all of the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jui-Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great relaxing boutique hotel! We'd definitely love to come back =)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, super nice staff, perfect location, could use a hot tub upgrade, but other than that, this place is very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and close to warf and aquarium
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were checked in earlier than expected and given hospitality. I lined my stay here!
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

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the room was clean, had a great view of the bay and the whaling station. Got maid service everyday.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Egan

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was great, daily breakfast tray delivery was nice, great view, nice view from hot tub, bathrobes are a nice touch. Room was clean and daily touch up was nice. A microwave oven in the room would have been nice and useful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and amazing stay. We will be returning!
Stayed 2 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

Joshua J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent no problems ocean view what else do you want
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

8/10 Good

kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value, clean and comfortable with excellent beach access.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing stay in Monterey. The service was top tier and there were so many little amenities that were great. Loved the breakfast service and of course the location is wonderful. Great sights and walkable to many restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Minmin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel in a beautiful spot!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was nice because it was underneath the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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