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Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn
Monterey Bay Inn – Monterey, CA
Monterey Bay Inn – Monterey, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About Monterey Bay Inn

Located on the coast of Monterey Bay, Monterey Bay Inn features a rooftop whirlpool and direct access to San Carlos Beach. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Each room features a balcony with views of Cannery Row or the Monterey Bay, a mini-bar, a coffee machine, a TV with satellite channels, a DVD player, an in-room safe, and ironing facilities. The bathroom includes bathrobes, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. A continental breakfast, including fresh breads and fruit, is served to rooms daily on fine china and linens. Freshly made coffee and tea are also included. Free newspapers are also provided at the 24-hour front desk. Guests can also relax by the outdoor terrace and fire pits. The Monterey Bay Whale Watch is 1 mi from the Monterey Bay Inn and the Monterey Bay Aquarium is 2 minutes' drive away. Mineta San José International Airport is 75 mi away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Spa / sauna
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe
  • EV charging

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1947 reviews
  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    My husband and I enjoyed 2 nights here for my birthday. The full Ocean view from the balcony was lovely and to top it off we got to watch the nearly full lunar eclipse from there. The hotel is nicely located between Canary Row and old wharf. Since we enjoy walking we didn't drive anywhere. Convenient parking too.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Beautiful hotel. Would stay again

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Breakfast delivered to the room every morning was a treat. Our harbor view room was perfect & clean. We left our balcony screen door open the entire time. Great location. We parked our car when we got there and we walked everywhere. . We didn't like leaving.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The view from the balcony was breathtaking

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Balcony was large and looked right down on the water. Breakfast was excellent, afternoon cookies were a nice touch, proximity to shopping and restaurants was great. On-site parking. Would definitely recommend.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very nice room great location great view Continental breakfast wasn't great, had shells on my hard boil egg fruit wasn't very fresh

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good location and helpful staff. Unfortunately, these were the main positives of our stay. The hotel feels old and quite dated. There is parking under the building, but the spaces are tight. Although it is covered, the parking area is open and unsecured, so anyone from the street can access it. The room was small, the furniture was worn, and overall the interior did not feel very inviting. For the price, I definitely do not think it offers good value. I assume the location is the main reason why such average, or even rather poor, hotels can charge these prices in Monterey. It is a small town, yet hotel prices can be similar to, or even higher than, those in Los Angeles or San Francisco. The breakfast was honestly a joke.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The staff was extremely nice and helpful. Loved the room and the bed was particularly comfortable. Hotel is a little tired and could use some upgrading, but great location with an unobstructed view of the beach and the colony of sea lions parked on that beach.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Can't give abad response to anything, my wife stayed for two days and found everything to be excellent

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    They are very helpful and friendly, make sure to try home made cookies, it’s delicious!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location, ocean view, comfort, quiet, romantic the hotel is a little bit outdated but well maintained.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Our bathroom light was flashing, the cream tube looked like it had been used by another guest, the sliding door fell off its hinger with the first slide, the pot did not work and needed to be replaced. We were just uncomfortable and think the Monterey Inn should not have stars at all.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    What I like about the property is that it’s on the beach. What I DID NOT like about the property was that it is $500 a night with no microwave I say that because it’s a tourist town & we eat out with leftovers no way to heat them up, the “breakfast” was well Novato be desired, and it felt more like a motel.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great stay!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Perfect location for exploring Monterey. Nice staff, clean property and having a balcony to sit and view the harbor is special.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

Frequently asked questions about Monterey Bay Inn

Does Monterey Bay Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Monterey Bay Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Monterey Bay Inn offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at Monterey Bay Inn.
Does Monterey Bay Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Monterey Bay Inn features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Monterey Bay Inn have a fitness center?
Monterey Bay Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Monterey Bay Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Monterey Bay Inn is located at 242 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940. With a Walk Score of 82, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Monterey Bay Inn
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium 0.6 mi
  • Monterey Conference Center 0.7 mi
  • Alta California 0.8 mi
  • Naval Postgraduate School 1.6 mi
  • Monterey International Pop Festival 2.2 mi
  • Monterey Regional Airport 3.4 mi
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links 3.9 mi

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