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Inn By the Bay Monterey

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Monterey Bay

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Inn By the Bay Monterey combines charm and practicality near Fisherman's Wharf. Travelers love the tranquil garden for morning coffee, reliable in-room WiFi for planning trips, and the convenient electric car charging station. Staff recommendations enhance stays.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Two Queen Beds (No Pets)

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Two Queen Beds (No Pets)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Pet Friendly Room with One King Bed (2 pets only)

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Pet Friendly Room with One King Bed (2 pets only)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No pets)

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No pets)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Pet Friendly Room with Two Queen Beds

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Pet Friendly Room with Two Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room with One King & One Twin Bed (No Pets)

Standard Room with One King & One Twin Bed (No Pets) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room with One King & One Twin Bed (No Pets)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
936 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Munras Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Waterfront - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Golden State Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Monterey Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 11 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fieldwork Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Inn By the Bay Monterey

Motel near Fisherman's Wharf
Inn By the Bay Monterey provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vegetable garden, laundry services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Inn By the Bay Monterey have comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 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
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 15

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
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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 200 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15 (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, 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
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 does not have elevators

Property is also known as

El Adobe Inn
El Adobe Inn Monterey
El Adobe Monterey
Inn Bay Monterey
El Adobe Hotel Monterey
El Adobe Motel
Inn By the Bay Monterey Motel
Inn By the Bay Monterey Monterey
Inn By the Bay Monterey Motel Monterey

Frequently asked questions

Is Inn By the Bay Monterey pet-friendly?

Yes, Inn By the Bay Monterey allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 45 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Inn By the Bay Monterey?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 15 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– 7:00 AM for a fee of USD 25.

What time is check-out at Inn By the Bay Monterey?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 15 (subject to availability).

Where is Inn By the Bay 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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Inn By the Bay Monterey Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walking distance to downtown and other attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location thats a short walk to downtown or fishermans warf
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and safe and the location was fine for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and polite .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wiliam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, reasonable and well located.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarahi

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty- tried to let management know and they didn’t care. Also the photos on website are misleading our room was not modern but rather old and ragged.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had only one tiny window with no curtain so light was blasting through all night. Ac was pointed towards the corner. Weird room set up tbh
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in, renovated rooms and cleanliness were all highlights. Located near Monterey Bay Aquarium and minutes from Carmel which was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice clean rooms w/tile floors. Pet friendly was a huge plus for me, location is quiet yet walkable to downtown and old fischermans wharf.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with upgrades. Only issue was that it was pet-friendly and I thought there was no pet fee. Had to pay $45 for the night when I arrived with my small dog.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to Downtown/Wharf.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The renovated rooms look really nice in the pictures. Unfortunately I got one of the unrenovated rooms which wasn’t nearly as nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, spacious, good location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at with family parking is a tight squeeze when people don’t park in between the lines but other then that beds comfortable nice remodel rooms and great easy area to take a five minute five or less to Monterey aquarium and local restaurants. Definitely recommend and would stay again. Staff was very friendly no issues at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was small and clean. Dog-friendly park across the street and easy walking distance to some really good restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Byron

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
First room that we were put in did have a toilet that functioned correctly. We put the little sign on the door for housekeeping to change our linen the next morning and by 4pm nothing was done. Management put us in another room. It had feces on the restroom door. The TV remote did not have a back on it and a battery fell out and rolled under the bed. At $475 for two nights this place was very bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

manna

Liked: Staff & service
Good service!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greeted with a smile and appreciated the kind and responsive customer service at check in and duration of my stay. Housekeeping team was very helpful as well. Will book in the future and recommend to friends and family. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Close to restaurants and grocery stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, the room I had wasn’t like the pictures at all. I was expecting a renovated room just like the pictures. The bathroom light would make a loud constant noise when turned on. The toilet wasn’t flushing. You can tell the floor wasn’t swept thoroughly, there were some dirty spots. The water coming from the sink wouldn’t turn off unless you wiggled the handle to a specific spot. Was kind of let down to be honest
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Check in was easy. Hotel is in a perfect location to get to all the fun things in the area! Great restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean amazing shower/bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly, rooms were clean, would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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