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Wave Street Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers find a perfect base near the Monterey Bay Aquarium with ocean views and staff who know exactly how to enhance a coastal California experience.

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Wave Street Inn puts visitors steps from the Monterey Bay Aquarium with practical amenities that make exploring easier. The property offers in-room WiFi, a terrace for relaxing, and staff who provide luggage storage and concierge services while ocean views set the scene.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Cannery Row)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Cannery Row)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(120 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Suite (The Wave Suite)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in New Monterey, a neighborhood in Monterey, Wave Street Inn is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Cannery Row and American Tin Cannery are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater and Lovers Point. Don't miss out on a visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving and other activities like whale-watching. Visit our Monterey travel guide
Map
571 Wave Street, Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Cannery Row
    Cannery Row
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater
    San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    Monterey Bay Aquarium
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    Fisherman's Wharf
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lovers Point
    Lovers Point
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station
    6 min walk
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gianni's Pizza
    5 min walk
  • Sea Harvest Fish Market
    1 min walk
  • Wave Street Café
    2 min walk
  • El Torito
    3 min walk
  • The Sardine Factory
    3 min walk

About this property

Wave Street Inn

Hotel near Cannery Row
Located close to Monterey Bay Aquarium and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater, Wave Street Inn provides a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a vending machine, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Wave Street Inn include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 19.21 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 19.21 per night

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 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
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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Otter Inn Monterey
Otter Inn
Otter Monterey
Otter Hotel Monterey
Wave Street Inn Monterey
Wave Street Monterey
Wave Street
Wave Street Inn Hotel
Wave Street Inn Monterey
Wave Street Inn Hotel Monterey

Frequently asked questions

Is Wave Street Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 19.21 per night.

What time is check-in at Wave Street Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Wave Street Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Wave Street Inn located?

Located in New Monterey, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cannery Row, American Tin Cannery, and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater. Monterey Bay Aquarium and Coast Guard Pier are also within 10 minutes. Monterey Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Wave Street Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 681 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, rooms very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very friendly and super helpful. Hotel was a great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Toygar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an awesome ocean view from our room and for the price point that was incredible. Room was clean and just what we needed for our first vacation with our 4 month old!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice people, great location and amenities, clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Javier Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly, room was spotless, beautiful view. Thank you so much for our stay, will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable with great air conditioning. It was close to many excellent eateries. Parking was great, and the location was within walking distance of the Aquarium and Cannery Row shops. Staff was terrific. I left my iPad in the room when we stayed there earlier in the week and they contacted me the same day. It was kept in their safe until we returned.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Wish there was food and drinks available on site, but they do give you a baggie with snack goodies. Parking is tight, and 20 dollars a day. Room was clean and location was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and quality of unit and staff was excellent. They do not offer breakfast and TV did not get network stations while we were there. The front desk adjusted the rate due to TV issue which was very considerate. All in all, I would stay there again when visiting Monterey.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Imran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice, ample parking, walking distance to Cannery Row. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good room and love how it was close to the aquarium if your looking for something close to it and a lot of places to shop and eat
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern rooms but too small for more than a day's stay. Wish that the pillows were more comfortable though, the pillows in our room was flat and lumpy. Location and view was great. It's an 8 minute walk to the aquarium. Should have read the fine print re: parking because it is not free, you have to pay $17 a night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dikdik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very strategic location, very clean, it is recommended..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower and water pressure was amazing. Everyone was friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, close to many shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jobie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and welcoming staff, great location. Only negatives were the rooms were a little loud and you could hear other guests quite clearly. Could also do with some new baby cots (pack and plays) as they’re a little worn and not great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed there for our anniversary. Staff were wonderful, check in was easy, locations was great and room was great as well. We will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, accommodating staff, but have to pay for parking and walls are thin
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, great location near shops and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adeel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Room was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Love the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane Decker

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, this is close to the Aquarium. We were able to walk everywhere but fora small fee there is a bus to use. Very pleasant staff. Room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leighana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Johnathan and christine were awesome,,, clean room , quite, great location, veiws and goodie bag at check in, wonderful , safe hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025