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Economy Inn Monterey

Economy Inn Monterey
Economy Inn Monterey – Seaside, CA
Economy Inn Monterey – Seaside, CA
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Economy Inn Monterey

Located in Seaside, California, only a short drive from the attractions of downtown Monterey, including Fisherman's Wharf, this hotel features comfortable accommodations and friendly service. The Economy Inn Seaside conveniently places guests close to a variety of popular points of interest. The Monterey Bay Aquarium, beautiful beaches and a number of museums are located only a 5-minute drive away. After a long day spent hiking, sailing or golfing in the surrounding area, guests at the Seaside Economy Inn can relax and enjoy browsing the Internet with free wireless access.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • On-site dining
  • Breakfast available
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

2.0 / 5
OK 384 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Excellent service from staff!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    nice

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Do not stay here. There are bugs and stains on many surfaces as well as cigarette burn holes in the bedding. I did not stay the night and had to find a new motel due to these conditions and despite being promised by the clerk to get a refund, I am yet to receive it.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    (The type of people staying there were sketchy)

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    If you're just looking for a place to sleep, this will do.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room was clean but the place needs some improvement. Bathroom is old, faucets needs replacement and the airconditioning need some cleaning as the smell coming out is nasty. There was no access for charging close to the bed. We just slept for few hours and check out early.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Don’t stay here unless you absolutely have no other choice. Don’t believe the photos online. Good thing we only stayed 1 night. The neighborhood is quiet. When we got there I went to the office which needs a much needed makeover. The gentleman at the counter must live there because office door was open to living. What a mess. Then we get to our room. It had a terrible order. Furniture is all old and chipped and mattress didn’t fit the bed frame. Tv wouldn’t turn on. The floor was very sticky as well as the tv control. Tub had parts broken, lamps had no lampshade. The front door looked as someone tried to get in with screwdriver all banged up. Walls looked as if they hadn’t been painted since it was built. There were big holes in baseboards and we didn’t have any towels. I would not recommend this motel! And it definitely way over priced at 179.00 a night. Don’t always believe the photos posted. Read all the reviews before you book.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    This is a very run down old motel that appears to have not been updated ever, including the computer system when checking in. I was the only one checking in & it took at 15-20 minutes for the man to write out my info. The mattresses are very very old & springy. The sheets were covered in hair & nothing in the room seemed to be cleaned thoroughly, so we went to the local Costco & bought bedding, a comforter & pillows as the room didn’t feel clean at all. The room smelt like someone smoked a few packs of cigarettes in it for weeks & we left the window open & put on AC but couldn’t rid the smell. The positives are the location as there were plenty of food places in the surrounding areas & that no one bothered us with noise or anything else.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Avoid!! I stayed here as a last minute same-day booking cause there wasn’t much else available that wasn’t $300+/night. Made the incredibly dumb mistake of thinking the 4.6 rating was out of 5 and not 10, in part because how could anywhere that’s $150/night (Saturday price) be this bad. The sheets had sand and hair in them and weren't even fitted sheets, just flat sheets draped over plastic covered mattresses. All walls and doors were stained and some had holes/damage. Cigarette burns in sheets, walls and window curtain (even though a “non smoking” room). Burn hole in curtain was “patched” with a sparkly children’s sticker. Floors were dirty to the point we didn’t want to be barefoot at all. Door peep hole was stuffed with a tissue (why?). TV was just propped against the wall without a stand or fastener. Mini fridge didn’t work. Water took ten minutes to get warm (I only left it running that long with the thought that I might use a lack of hot water to get my money back). Shower curtain had black spots (mold?). Did not in any way feel clean or completely safe. The only way we made it thought the night was by using our camping sleeping pads that we thankfully had and keeping the heater on so we wouldn’t have to use their blankets. How this place even has 4.6/10 is beyond me. Guy/owner at the front desk seemed nice? He’s either a fraud or just in way over his head with this mess of a place.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    nothing very outdated, walls were covered in something disgusting, the non smoking room was clearly smoked in, the lamp shades were completely missing. washroom was nasty and the bed sheets were all cut up, pillows very stained aswell. 0/10

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Just don’t stay here!

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Where to start. The positives? The person who checked me in was nice. This is the worst hotel I've ever stayed in. The lobby was full of junk. The entire property was filthy. The hotel is decrepit and need to be torn down. There was no stopper in the sink. The shower drain backed up. There was one lamp in the room that barely lit the room. The remote was so filthy it was sticky. Sticky! This property should not be listed amongst your choices. It deserves negative stars. I feel completely ripped off for what I paid. Engine, you should refund the cost of my stay. Please send my feedback to the person who chooses the hotels for your site and to the owner. This makes me question Engine's ability to choose hotels for its clients. A disgraceful experience for the price.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    location broken fixtures. bathroom, sink, lights, no outlets by the bed, bed sheets not fresh nor replaced, room stinks, no amenities.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    yes

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    I knew the property wasn’t going to have any luxuries or be fancy. But the place can really improve on the cleaning. Besides having mismatching old furniture, the room wasn’t really clean. Bathroom had stains from a previous leak.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    All of the above

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Dirty room holes in the bedspread TV was leaning against the wall would not stay there again

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Owner/Staff was very friendly and helpful Rooms only had one lamp no shade far away from bed switch right inside door did not turn on anything you had to switch on at lamp. No bedside plugs only one across the room. Floor dirty, towels stained, shower curtain had mildew. Overall was not clean.

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    If I could give them NO STARS I would. Room was very dirty. I wish I could upload the pictures I took. Floors, toilet (around the toilet was leaking) , bathroom was unexceptionable! The shower had mold !!! Black mold . Like they never cleaned it . The bedding was old and had holes in it . The mattresses were both stained. The heater was broken . The curtains ripped and falling off . All around very gross! The owner wanted us to stay . Acted like he gave us a good deal and his place was maintained. He wouldn’t give us a refund or even a partial. At that point we just left. Booked 2 nights stayed for maybe 5 hours just to rest up. Luckily we brought our own sheets . Don’t recommend. Find something else .

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    The management is the best friendly and trustworthy person

Frequently asked questions about Economy Inn Monterey

Does Economy Inn Monterey have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Economy Inn Monterey offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Economy Inn Monterey offer parking?
Yes, Economy Inn Monterey offers free parking on-site.
Does Economy Inn Monterey have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Economy Inn Monterey does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Seaside, see business hotels in Seaside.
Does Economy Inn Monterey have a fitness center?
Economy Inn Monterey does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Economy Inn Monterey located, and how walkable is the area?
Economy Inn Monterey is located at 1131 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955. With a Walk Score of 88, 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 Economy Inn Monterey
  • Monterey International Pop Festival 0.8 mi
  • Monterey Regional Airport 1.0 mi
  • Naval Postgraduate School 1.3 mi
  • Monterey Conference Center 2.5 mi
  • Alta California 2.8 mi
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium 3.1 mi
  • Pebble Beach Golf Links 5.5 mi

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