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Laurel Inn Motel

Laurel Inn Motel
Laurel Inn Motel – Salinas, CA
Laurel Inn Motel – Salinas, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Laurel Inn Motel

Located 1.9 mi from the home of Nobel Prize winning author John Steinbeck, the Laurel Inn & Conference Center features on-site dining and an outdoor pool and hot tub. All guest rooms include free WiFi. The air-conditioned guest rooms at this hotel offer a cable TV with film channels, a coffee machine and a mini-refrigerator. Each private bathroom includes free toiletries and a hair dryer. Located at Laurel Inn & Conference Center, Black Bear Diner serves traditional American fare such as hamburgers and steak and eggs. A complimentary hot breakfast is offered at the conference center. Take away orders are available. Monterey is 36 minutes’ drive away from Laurel Inn & Conference Center. Santa Cruz is 70 minutes’ drive from this hotel.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

3.5 / 5
Great 1694 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Pool water was green & unmaintained. The free breakfast was poor.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It’s an older place that has been updated over the years. It’s an OK place to stay for a day or two. Conveniently located just off the highway, but still quiet. Breakfast is basically a toaster with bagels, French toast, and bread. Yogurt cups, coffee and juice. The nightly rate was the lowest in the area.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    While clean room was in desperate need of paint and floors damaged

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Overall it was a nice place. Had to go to the office the first night to get towels, our room had none. We asked to have someone come in to fix the curtains as they didn’t close properly, no one came the next day while we were out to fix this. Breakfast items were okay; eggs, sausage one day bacon the next. Bagels, muffins, toaster waffles, yogurt, etc. Coffee was not good, too weak for me.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The staff was friendly and accommodating. We changed rooms because the first one was filthy, the sheets had hair on them and shoe footprints. The carpet was stained beyond sanitary, we were afraid to take our shoes off. The curtains were broken and unable to close. There were stains and splatters on the wall. The whole property was over all unmaintained. We found the ice machine on the first floor. Had garbage in it and was just filthy and disgusting, then we found out there was a better, working ice machine by the pool. The second room was only a little bit better than the room we switched from. We expected a lot more considering how much it cost to stay at this hotel, we were very disappointed and will not return.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Property the looked nothing like the picture. Price was way to high for what you get.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Scum bags everywhere

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Convenient location, clean and comfortable beds

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The room i booked was big but it was dirty the sheets were stained there were hairs on the towels and floor and inside the shower, there was a smell to the room and it was very stuffy, the beda and pillow were very uncomfortable i woke up with neck pain and headache it was very difficult to sleep, there is alot of outside noise which made even more difficult to get some rest. There was a heater in our room that made alot of noise too. So it was not a restful night at all.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Room was old, carpets dirty, shower leaked. It appeared more to be a place local farmers lived instead of a place for travellers. There were always people lingering in the carpark. Breakfast was less than mediocre. It’s hard to find a positive for this stay unfortunately. Would not return.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Only issue was the pool towels. Breakfast was right on point.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Friendly staff, easy check in

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The room was ok but the ac had a burned power plugged so it was not working. Saturday night was very noisy, people were out in the pool passed 9 pm and making a lot of noose/yelling, hard to go to sleep. Breakfast was decent, they had eggs and sausage on Saturday and Monday morning with yogurt, bread, cereal, apple and orange juice. Coffee

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This place was very misleading. The photos did not match up with what it actually was when we got there. Area ended up being very sketchy.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Within the city and everything is close by. It had a frig, microwave, coffee maker. Too much noice after 10pm, not enough towels, poor staff and the worst. Advertising for a continental breakfast is fake all there was is coffee, toast and cereal.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    That is was close to the soccer complex. I didn't like how the keys wouldn't work. We went to ask for towels because our room only had 2 towels, and the receptionist said they didn't have any and only gave us the tiny to

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Muestran en las fotos para el precio está muy mal no había jabón para lavar el cuerpo tampoco champú no servían algunas cosas de la habitación

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    They need to update the pictures and the cooling testing system can be better the bathroom do was hard to close very disappointing

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I was very disappointed about the service and the lack of information about this hotel. The room i stayed at was not to anyone’s standards, the sheets were dirty on both beds also one of the mattress was dirty, the towels had hair on them when we arrived.They didn’t inform us about the WiFi when asked. The room’s television and cable box was disconnected in the room not knowing if some was wrong with them so we didn’t try to connect it. Realistically the pictures didn’t match, what we received and we won’t be returning.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Nothing compared to the pictures on the website. All the appliances and furniture are in a very bad condition. Infested with mice. You could hear them. So I don’t recommend staying there.

Frequently asked questions about Laurel Inn Motel

Does Laurel Inn Motel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Laurel Inn Motel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Laurel Inn Motel offer parking?
Yes, Laurel Inn Motel offers free parking on-site.
Does Laurel Inn Motel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Laurel Inn Motel features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Laurel Inn Motel have a fitness center?
Laurel Inn Motel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Laurel Inn Motel located, and how walkable is the area?
Laurel Inn Motel is located at 801 West Laurel Dr., Salinas, CA 93906. With a Walk Score of 60, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Laurel Inn Motel
  • California State Route 1 6.9 mi
  • Pacific Grand Prix 9.3 mi
  • 2008 United States motorcycle Grand Prix 9.3 mi

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