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Situated directly on the beach, the Spindrift Inn offers elegant accommodations in the heart of Monterey. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and a complimentary continental breakfast is provided.

Excellent location. Comfortable rooms. Nice breakfast brought to your room. Spacious room with table and chairs, 2 armchairs and lovely bed. Clean

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9.1
Superb
403 reviews
Price from
€ 318
per night

Located in Old Town Monterey and 3.2 km from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa features a full-service spa and an on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The hotel was really nice and clean. The outdoor pool was great. Nothing to complain really :)

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8.4
Very good
1,875 reviews
Price from
€ 234
per night

Located in Monterey just 2.6 km from Fisherman's Wharf, the Stage Coach Lodge offers an outdoor pool and putting green. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

All guest rooms include a 40" flat screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine. Spacious bathrooms feature granite counter-tops.

the room was excellent very clean with all the amenities staff extremely friendly and helpful great information about the area and restaurants recommend this hotel would definitely stay here again

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8.4
Very good
1,607 reviews
Price from
€ 120
per night

With a variety of area attractions, including Fisherman's Wharf nearby, this Monterey Peninsula, California hotel offers cosy accommodations and is ideal location for exploring area beaches, shopping and more.

Everything was to our liking: very comfortable bed, well-equipped room, large bathroom and shower cabin, quiet room, large parking area. Breakfast was not great but fine. Sea shore and city centre are conveniently some 15 min walk away. Swinning pool is on site and included in the price, we just did not have time to try it, but looked lovely.

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8.5
Very good
1,370 reviews
Price from
€ 265
per night

Located near Fisherman’s Wharf, it has easy access to shopping, dining, and whale watching.

The Portola Hotel & Spa is 1.6 km from the historic Cannery Row.

Guest rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. The private bathroom includes eco-friendly amenities and a make-up mirror.

We like the room the moment we step in, the room is cosy and comfortable. The bed is comfortable and location is good.

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8.1
Very good
2,497 reviews
Price from
€ 271
per night

Located 10 minutes’ walk from Monterey town centre, the Villa Franca Inn offers charming guest rooms which include free WiFi.

All rooms include TV with cable channels and an en suite bathroom with free eco-friendly toiletries. A refrigerator and a microwave is also provided.

Great deal! The room was great bed comfy and location was really good. Staff were really friendly and they had a coffee machine were you could get complimentary coffees.

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8
Very good
998 reviews
Price from
€ 99
per night

This hotel offers individually decorated rooms with free WiFi and a cable TV. Fisherman’s Wharf is within easy walking distance from Merritt House Hotel.

Guests of this boutique hotel can enjoy the garden or relax in the common room. A continental breakfast is served each morning.

We stayed for two nights at the Merritt House. The room was exceptional - lovely decorated - with every facility like good wifi, refrigerator or ice machine. Breakfast was beyond expectation. Thanks for having us ... no question where to stay at our next visit.

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8.4
Very good
579 reviews
Price from
€ 209
per night

The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa features an elevated dinner restaurant, a casual all-day oceanfront restaurant, a lively lobby bar and a café. The elegant Coastal Kitchen restaurant offers an ever-evolving tasting menu with wine pairings. Schooners Monterey features contemporary American cuisine with a focus on seafood and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The Lobby Lounge serves local beers, wine, craft cocktails and light bites with live music in the evening. Tidal Coffee offers Golden Bean award-winning coffee blends, fresh pastries, breakfast and lunch items.

Great location, spacious room, cozy atmosphere

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8.8
Fabulous
994 reviews
Price from
€ 343
per night

The heart of Cannery Row is 5 minutes' walk from this Monterey hotel. The Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman’s Wharf are 10 minutes’ walk away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Each room at Cannery Row Inn offers a flat-screen cable TV. Guest rooms include a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee machine, a desk and a patio or balcony with seating area. Select rooms offer a fireplace. The bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Location is excellent, staff friendly, and the room is big and has everything you need. You can spend more in the area for something fancier but the basics are done perfectly here.

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7.6
Good
1,528 reviews
Price from
€ 187
per night

Hotel Pacific is a boutique hotel located in the centre of Monterey just steps away from the Monterey Conference Center. The Monterey Bay Aquarium and other top area attractions are located within 3 km.

The location was perfect and the hotel was quiet, well kept and clean.

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7.6
Good
1,790 reviews
Price from
€ 246
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Avg. price/night: € 137.45
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,703 reviews
    Excellent experience overall The rooms are cozy, well designed and very clean. My stay was restful. Wonderful staff. Ricardo runs this place well. And it's a great safe location. I highly recommend. I will definitely return. A++
    F
    FLAVIA
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 400.18
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,501 reviews
    This was our favourite hotel in a long trip across Arizona and California. The design is beautiful which gives a real sense of attention to detail. The staff were helpful and well informed. The location was quiet but also full of possibilities for walking and exploring. A stylish place which made for a relaxing stay.
    ANNABEL
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 287.54
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 110 reviews
    I stayed for a conference since the conference hotel was booked and I’m so glad I did. My room had a cozy fireplace and a stunning view of the bay. The whole property is charming, as are the staff. Plenty of nooks to settle into in the public areas, too, though I didn’t have time for that. This is a lovely inn, and I’ve already rebooked for next year.
    Kristine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 303.20
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 579 reviews
    We really liked this boutique hotel. Room was so cozy, very clean and spacious. Location is great and staff are nice. Breakfast was ok. Highly recommended for sure! If we are in the area again we would definitely come back.
    Stefdewild78
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 281.77
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 626 reviews
    Very friendly staff, big rooms, clean, also the bathroom. Excelent location. Great parking. They do not have breakfast facilities, but there is scrioss the street a splendid restaurant, with great breakfast and lovely design.
    Necefor
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 400.18
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,501 reviews
    The design of the hotel (the hall is very nice), the cleaness of the rooms, the location in the center of Monterey, the availability of the parking very close to the hotel
    CLAUDIA
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 400.18
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,501 reviews
    The location, the overall design of the hotel, the pool area and the room are all excellent. The staff was very helpful.
    Stephane
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 137.45
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,703 reviews
    It was listed as including breakfast - was literally just a cereal bar and coffee at reception. Needed an update throughout and staff seemed a bit fed up. Monterey itself was amazing so just used the room as a base but not a room designed to go back and relax in. Balcony was just a door to the road. Was cheep tho so kept the holiday budget down.
    Leah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 347.43
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,316 reviews
    Walking distance to both Cannery Row and to Fisherman's Wharf. Access to the beach. The property had an interesting design to it. Great for getting moving!
    Deanne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 178.14
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,208 reviews
    We had a big, airy room on the second floor with view on the lovely (warm!!) pool and hot tub. We loved every second of your stay! Comfortable beds and pillows, luxury toileteries, coffee maker with coffee and cream, soft towels… The location is great too, very close to the beach and kajak rental and close to a lake and park. Our best stay on the West Coast! We would definitely love to stay here again.
    Maud
    Family with young children

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