Monterey Bay Verified Hotel Reviews by Real Guests
Guests' Choice

The 30 Best Hotels in Monterey Bay

Based on 126,830 guest reviews

Stilwell Hotel

#1 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 3 days ago

  • “It was perfect, we walked everywhere. Hope to stay again.”
  • “Nice new hotel right in Carmel-by-the-Sea”
  • “Clean perfect location”
Andril Fireplace Cottages

#2 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 21 days ago

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  • “Best place I’ve ever stayed, and hope to come back every year”
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Villa Mara Carmel

#3 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 128 days ago

  • “Beautiful place with a lot of charm”
  • “There is something peaceful, quietness, and zen about the entire place and staff. Rocky, Robert, George and Olivia are d”
  • “Cake every night when we got home!”
The Quail Lodge

#4 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 2 days ago

  • “A lovely tranquil location in the valley, but within close...”
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  • “It was the best experience my family and I could’ve wished for. The staff and property are amazing.”
Sunny Cove Motel

#5 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 3 days ago

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  • “We were able to visit our children and relax in a beautiful setting.”
  • “Cute, affordable and comfortable stay. I had a good price!”
Spindrift Inn

#6 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 2 days ago

  • “Excellent place to stay with valet parking easy access to the restaurants and write in the heart of Cannery Row with the”
  • “nice stay”
  • “Lovely place to stay”
West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

#7 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 3 days ago

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  • “The rooms were very clean and had great natural lighting. Bed was soft as well as the day bed. Breakfast was delicious a”
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Santa Cruz Hostel

#8 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 4 days ago

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  • “The space was beautiful, I felt welcomed and I enjoyed the...”
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

#9 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: yesterday

  • “I like how comfortable the beds are and also they have...”
  • “Amazing!”
  • “My family loved everything about our stay.”
Forest Lodge

#10 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 3 days ago

  • “We will return and try a different room with bigger bed.”
  • “Room was very nice.”
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Tradewinds Carmel

#11 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 5 days ago

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  • “Enjoy the generous breakfast portion”
  • “A disappointment! We anticipated a higher level of accommodation for our $466/night.”
Monterey Hostel

#12 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 5 days ago

  • “I liked the vibe and the common areas.”
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Sea & Sand Inn

#13 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 10 days ago

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  • “Far too expensive”
  • “A taste of luxury, usually only stay off-season, but what a delight.”
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

#14 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 2 days ago

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  • “Everything was truly outstanding, we had a great time”
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Sunset Inn Pacific Grove

#15 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 2 days ago

  • “We were satisfied with our stay. Had a great time!”
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Carmel Beach Hotel

#16 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 50 days ago

  • “Superb hotel - basic but very functional and enjoyed the room”
  • “Close to the beach”
  • “Close to ocean beautiful location ”
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

#17 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 2 days ago

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  • “Super!”
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites

#18 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 2 days ago

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  • “We visit Capitola every year and we stay at your hotel every year. Always enjoy our stay!”
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Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave

#19 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 2 days ago

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  • “Perfect village stay”
  • “A scam!”
Capitola Hotel

#20 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 4 days ago

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  • “This quaint hotel is a pleasure to stay! Location is truly what you are paying for, but staff are super friendly and fac”
  • “small property but great location,”
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

#21 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 5 days ago

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  • “Wonderful beach stay!”
Sanctuary Beach Resort

#22 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 2 days ago

  • “phenomenal stay as always!”
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  • “Happy yorkie, happy wife, happy life.”
Pacific Blue Inn

#23 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 2 days ago

  • “A bit pricey for what you get but it's a good hotel”
  • “The location is excellent -- it's walking distance to...”
  • “Great spot for a couple. Super quiet.”
Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

#24 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 8 days ago

  • “Cutest beach escape, wholesome, romantic, authentic”
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  • “Couple from Scotland”
Monterey Bay Inn

#25 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 2 days ago

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  • “Loved, loved the property. Well located…close to the main sights of Monterey and close to the MST free trolley. Beautifu”
  • “Awesome location”
Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge

#26 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 8 days ago

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  • “Carmel never disappoints, and this Inn was a perfect stay!”
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

#27 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 4 days ago

  • “Excellent Hotel with Exceptional Staff”
  • “Adequate”
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Wave Street Inn

#28 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 2 days ago

  • “Eh, wouldn’t stay here again”
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  • “It was a fine place to stay.”
Martine Inn

#29 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 7 days ago

  • “Breakfast was amazing.”
  • “I wouldn't recommend at all.”
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InterContinental The Clement Monterey by IHG

#30 of 176 Hotels in Monterey Bay

Last review posted: 2 days ago

  • “Intercontinental brands always have a good feel”
  • “Wonderful Family Trip and Hotel”
  • “Location very good.”
Guests' Choice shows you the best and most reviewed properties on top. This is based on the most important topics to our guests, like the number of recent reviews, the review score and the expertise of the reviewer.

Recent reviews

  • “Location very good, short walk to pier where there was lots of sea lions underneath. Breakfast good, bagels and waffles etc. Beds were very comfortable, slept very well. free car park.”

  • Stage Coach Lodge Review score: 8

    “Comfortable rooms, friendly staff. Hotel is fairly close to start of Monterey attractions, and freeway to go to Moss Landing for whale watching. Wife and daughter walked to MY Museum. Play park also within walking distance. On site launderette was useful.”

  • Villa Mara Carmel Review score: 10

    “The bearer bathroom floors and the heated bidet!”

  • Normandy Inn Review score: 10

    “Excellent location. Room was lovely and comfortable. Staff were very helpful and friendly.”

  • “The pool area was great for the kids and the outside bar area and fire pits were lovely. The food was also very good.”

  • “The hotel, was very clean. Manager & staff were wonderful!”

  • “Really good value. A better than average motel 6. Room was clean and comfortable. Easy accessibility”

  • “Generously big rooms for “just” a standard room with two comfortable king size beds. The rooms + bathroom are modern and, most importantly, very clean! The hotel is well located in Marina with few good restaurants and very friendly staff (Korean BBQ, Mexican place also good for breakfast) on the opposite side of the road. Easy to get to the freeway, beach, Monterey and surroundings. Would be happy to return anytime, should I be around again. Thumbs up!”

  • “Well located for the main highway and relatively fresh decor”

  • “Convenient and quiet.”

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