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Quality Inn Salinas

2.5 star property
Hotel in Salinas with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Porch
Free daily buffet breakfast
Located in the heart of the city, Quality Inn Salinas offers a comfortable base with practical amenities. Guests enjoy the breakfast buffet, free in-room WiFi, and on-site laundry. Relax in the vegetable garden, and get assistance anytime with the 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
144 Kern St, Salinas, CA, 93905

What's nearby

  • National Steinbeck Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Steinbeck House - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • California Rodeo Grounds - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Salinas Sports Complex - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Northridge Mall - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 7 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fresh M Produce - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Quality Inn Salinas

Hotel in the city center
Quality Inn Salinas provides amenities like a free breakfast buffet and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A water dispenser, a vegetable garden, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Quality Inn Salinas have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
  • 27-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 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
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Salinas
Quality Salinas
Salinas Quality Inn
Quality Inn Salinas Hotel
Quality Inn Salinas Salinas
Quality Inn Salinas Hotel Salinas

Frequently asked questions

Is Quality Inn Salinas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quality Inn Salinas?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Quality Inn Salinas?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Quality Inn Salinas?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Quality Inn Salinas located?

Located in the heart of Salinas, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center. First Mayor's House and Steinbeck House are also within 2 mi (3 km). Salinas Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Quality Inn Salinas Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 948 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 948 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 948 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 123 out of 948 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 146 out of 948 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely happy lady in reception who greeted us. Hotel was clean, breakfast was ok and for the price good value for the area on a saturday night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing special here, just a place to stay. Small breakfast room and bkfst nothing special but just ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The onsite manager he is out of this world. helpful and quick to resolve any minor issues. room clean on a daily. amazing. I will certainly stay with the family next time. amazing hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, the property was fine for my one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a good location to travel to Monterey Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Barry

You get what you pay for. Free breakfast of waffles, cerial and fruit. Not too bad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really nice .!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in rapido y habitaciones limpias
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Woefully unclean room. Black mold caked around shower head....top of shower stall has never been clean....doors with visible dirt and hand prints. Dead flies on the floor ....dried boogers on the bathroom walls...disgusting!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Horst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alles zufriedenstellend. Besuch von Steinbeck-Center gut.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect location just off the freeway and not even noisy, opposite an in ‘n out too if you get hungry as well
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value for money and beat expectations

The place was very clean, beds comfy and room spacious. The breakfast was very good for the money and plentiful! Oatmeal, waffles, coffee, yogurt, juice. The hotel/motel is situated near a main highway so you could hear traffic/ sirens but we did sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bonfilio

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Area in not good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The receptionist was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Fransena

Disliked: Amenities
Check in took awhile, room had bad smell like mold. Dirty walls.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Edward

Nice room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Muchos problemas en los cuartos agua en la alfombra pintura de techos callendose puertas no poder abrir bien
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Choice, never another stay in your properties, how could you let your name be associated with this property? What a dump.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yesemia

Liked: Staff & service
The Manager was very friendly kind and attended to us very promptly!! The rooms were ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean. Decor up to date. Next to a busy highway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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