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Spindrift Inn

3.5 star property
Guests warm by the lobby fireplace or explore Cannery Row's attractions, returning for a delicious continental breakfast at this charming retreat.

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Spindrift Inn blends Cannery Row's charm with comfy accommodations. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast, relax by the lobby fireplace, and appreciate free WiFi. Warm staff and proximity to Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum and Monterey Bay Aquarium make it a favorite.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Ocean View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner (Ocean) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Corner (Ocean)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Cannery Row)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(80 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ocean View (Fireplace) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Ocean View (Fireplace)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
652 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Cannery Row - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Lovers Point - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 4 min walk
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Harvest Fish Market - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Torito - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wave Street Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Putt - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Spindrift Inn

Hotel near Cannery Row
Located close to Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum and Monterey Bay Aquarium, Spindrift Inn provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and laundry facilities. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • A computer station, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Spindrift Inn feature comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, 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 designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 40.97 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the beach

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
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

  • Valet parking fee: USD 40.97 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

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

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Spindrift Inn
Spindrift Inn Monterey
Spindrift Monterey
Spindrift Hotel Monterey
Spindrift Inn Hotel
Spindrift Inn Monterey
Spindrift Inn Hotel Monterey

Frequently asked questions

Is Spindrift Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 40.97 per night.

What time is check-in at Spindrift Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Spindrift Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Spindrift Inn located?

Located in New Monterey, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district, just steps from Cannery Row and Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum. Monterey Bay Aquarium and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater are also within 10 minutes. Monterey Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Reviews

Spindrift Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 769 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always our favorite place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here! Staff greeted us at the door to help with luggage. Check-in process was fast and easy. The room was amazing: comfortable bedding, spacious, beautiful and had a great patio overlooking cannery row.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff are so helpful. So charming and great time of year for the Monterey Lighted Boat Parade.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming place with a beautiful rooom, convenient location on Cannery Row, staff was kind and helpful. We also Loved the fireplace in our room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous room, wonderful staff, beautiful views. Idyllic
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great romantic place to stay at Monterey.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable, staff was polite and professional. Loved the view!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View and comfort of room were exceptional. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast options not up to quality of room (dry cereal, hard-boiled egg, sweet, low protein yogurt, shriveled fresh fruit), Healthy options needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful, well kept. The continental breakfast was delicious! Very nice stay for our anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Trinity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Limited breakfast. Older hotel. Overall okay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You have to pay for parking, but the location is great and the rooms are awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoselin

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was just cereal and toast basic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ussama

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very romantic 🌹
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great and our room was gorgeous
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical downtown Inn with fantastic staff and the breakfast is a big plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room but the bed is very high and very little counter space. Seating area inside the room and balcony great.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our go-to when we stay in Monterey. We love the ocean view room, breakfast is great and we always sleep really well! The rooms are great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So good always stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room with ocean front view was relaxing and calming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have enjoyed Spindrift twice now and will be back. Great location and ambiance
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the heater was too hot and we could not figure out how to adjust it. the staff members were fantastic. the alarm clock that is part of the room went off at 2 am and again at 6am. i unplugged the alarm clock to ensure that it would not go off again and then the phone would not work.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarkis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Other hotels have been asking us if we want service, this hotel took care of the room everyday, clean, organized and anytime we wanted extra towels or anything we got them. Everyone was kind and professional and very helpful, from the Valets to the Front desk.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff great; exterior stairways smelly and dirty; fireplace timer didn't work. Room was clean and the view from our window was the best thing about Monterey.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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