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Pelican Inn Monterey

2.0 star property
Suburban motel in Monterey with free parking

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Pelican Inn Monterey offers comfortable rooms with bay views. Guests can enjoy garden walks, in-room WiFi, and convenient dry cleaning and laundry services. The helpful staff excels at arranging local tours and providing insider tips for exploring the area.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

7.8 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(100 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1182 Cass St, Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Munras Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Del Monte Shopping Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Golden State Theatre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Monterey Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 11 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lalla Grill Del Monte - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Pelican Inn Monterey

Motel near 17-Mile Drive
Pelican Inn Monterey provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Pelican Inn Monterey feature perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable cups

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant 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 250.00 per day

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
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

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Monterey Ramada Limited
Ramada Limited Hotel Monterey/Carmel
Ramada Limited Monterey/Carmel
Ramada Monterey Carmel
Pelican Inn Monterey Motel
Ramada Limited Carmel Hill Hotel Monterey
Pelican Inn Monterey
Pelican Monterey
Pelican Inn Monterey Monterey
Pelican Inn Monterey Motel Monterey

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelican Inn Monterey pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pelican Inn Monterey?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Pelican Inn Monterey?

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

Where is Pelican Inn Monterey located?

Located in Monterey Vista, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Munras Avenue and Fisherman's Wharf. Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Pelican Inn Monterey Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like to stay here because it is clean and close to town..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and very helpful. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wharf and Cannery Row were very easy to get to as well as going over the hill to Carmel. The hotel is very conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

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

Very nice stay

Very nice stay for the price, just stayed 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. It is an easy walk to Fishermans warf. There are many local restaurants and tap rooms within a short walk. Perfect for our stay for the PGA event in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rouxie Venna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The frontdesk is nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was easy to find. Staff was pleasant and property was quiet. Walking distance to the Del Monte shopping center and several dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Denytte

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
HORRIBLE PROPERTY MANAGER DONT STAY HERE! RUDE AND CONDESCENDING INKEEPER NEVER STAYED ANYWHERE WHERE I WAS BEING WATCHED EVERY MOVE I MADE OUT OF MY ROOM
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For an older property it was clean and the staff was very nice. The property needs an update but the fact that it was clean and no odors and quiet goes along way with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old property charging far too much for poor rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were very helpful throughout our visit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Worst check in experience me and my family have ever had
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Parking spaces are small
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed here in the past and everyone is always very nice . Quick check in and awesome customer service . Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always, a very comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic management!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jelena

Liked: Amenities
Very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are very pleasant to work with and the landscaping is beautiful. The fireplaces are a real treat. The price is very reasonable for a fireplace room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

bob

Inexpensive, so lacked frills (no coffee, modest TV access) but 1/3 less than next cheapest motel; friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant!!!

It was a delight to stay at this property. When you deal with staff that are pleasant and helpful, it makes the stay worth while.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Room was very clean. Bed was comfortable. Overall excellent value! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It suited my needs and will certainly consider returning but the room needs modernizing - broken lights. Nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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