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Spindrift Inn, hotel in Monterey

Located directly on the beach, the Spindrift Inn offers elegant accommodations in the heart of Monterey.

Beautiful views. Nice room. Right in the middle of everything.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
690 reviews
Price from
$269
1 night, 2 adults
Andril Fireplace Cottages, hotel in Monterey

Andril Fireplace Cottages offers accommodations in Pacific Grove and is located on 2 acres of land. Barbecue facilities are available on site as well as outdoor seating areas.

Dog friendly, clean, EV charger, continental breakfast and snacks available, filtered water at the office, gas fireplace, great location, powerful toilet flush. Able to relax and recharge. We have stayed several times with our dogs and intend to return.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
318 reviews
Price from
$209
1 night, 2 adults
Stilwell Hotel, hotel in Monterey

Stilwell Hotel set amid upscale shopping and dining in the city center, is less than 0.6 mi from Carmel Beach. Free WiFi and a daily continental breakfast are included.

Clean and inviting with a friendly and attentive staff. The location is convenient with plenty of parking. Easy walking to the local shops, restaurants and to the beach. The European style included breakfast was a very pleasant surprise!
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
146 reviews
Price from
$489
1 night, 2 adults
Carmel Beach Hotel, hotel in Monterey

Located in Carmel, a few steps from Carmel Beach, Carmel Beach Hotel provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Location terrific. Carpeting in the room women and the walls odd with chipped, damaged dry wall that had been painted over.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
69 reviews
Price from
$300
1 night, 2 adults
Villa Mara Carmel, hotel in Monterey

Located in Carmel, a few steps from Carmel Beach, Villa Mara Carmel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The location, the property itself very put together, stylish and has a feel of home, very friendly staff, we felt welcome and were also given great recommendations for local dining, amazing breakfast
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
51 reviews
Price from
$507.20
1 night, 2 adults
Victorian Inn, hotel in Monterey

Combining elegant Victorian charm with many of today's modern conveniences, this hotel is ideally located in the heart of Cannery Row, within walking distance to Monterey Bay and many area...

Breakfast was quite adequate. I give it four out of five stars.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
1,672 reviews
Price from
$169
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Villa Mara Carmel
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 51 reviews

    Located in Carmel, a few steps from Carmel Beach, Villa Mara Carmel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    The breakfast was excellent. The staff was very helpful

  • Best Western Plus Monterey Inn
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,091 reviews

    Located 2 blocks from city center and 1.5 mi to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Best Western Plus Monterey Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub.

    Fantastic position , free parking & breakfast . Lovely staff

  • Monterey Bay Inn
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,234 reviews

    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.

    Great location on the he bay and a park next door.

  • Hofsas House Hotel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,636 reviews

    Just 5-minutes’ walk from restaurants and shops in Carmel city center, Hofsas House Hotel features a heated outdoor pool and a continental breakfast with fresh pastries.

    Lovely hotel - huge room, pool and short walk to downtown

  • The Monarch Resort
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,924 reviews

    A short 6 minutes' walk from the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, The Monarch Resort offers free parking. Property and all guest rooms offer FREE HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC INTERNET..

    Great location, staff were excellent. Good breakfast.

  • Sunset Inn Pacific Grove
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 799 reviews

    Centrally located on the Monterey Bay Peninsula, Sunset Inn Pacific Grove is 7 minutes' walk from the beach. It features guest rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs.

    The room was very clean. The staff is Very friendly

  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 409 reviews

    Located between Seaside and Monterey, California and overlooking the Monterey Bay, this hotel serves a made-to-order breakfast.

    Great value and wonderful complementary breakfast.

  • Best Western The Inn & Suites Pacific Grove
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 674 reviews

    This Pacific Grove hotel is located 3.3 miles from Fisherman’s Wharf, which provides shopping and dining options. The hotel features a daily continental breakfast and free WiFi.

    Location is great/ room is big! Quiet environment.

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  • Ramada by Wyndham Monterey
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,453 reviews

    Ramada by Wyndham Monterey is minutes from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guest rooms include free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool is available from April through October.

    The cleanest and most comfortable hotel in Monterey

  • Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,574 reviews

    Located in Monterey, California, this motel is 3 mi from Cannery Row. Every room at the Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay is furnished with a microwave, a refrigerator and coffee making facilities.

    Customer service was excellent and beds very comfy

  • Gateway Lodge
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 357 reviews

    Gateway Lodge is located in Seaside, a 10-minute walk from Sand City Beach and 0.7 miles from Seaside Beach. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Houghton M.

    Clean close to everything very affordable and excellent service

  • Bay Breeze Inn
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 194 reviews

    The Bay Breeze Inn is located within minutes of Monterey, Carmel, 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

    Location was good It was a good value for the location

  • Motel 6-Monterey, CA
    Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 727 reviews

    Located just off the Cabrillo Highway and less than 2 miles from Monterey State Beach, this Motel 6 also features an outdoor pool.

    Excelente servicio el de los empleados del hotel...

  • SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 854 reviews

    SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey is within a 10-minute drive of downtown Monterey. The hotel offers a daily continental breakfast and free WiFi.

    Looks like the room was recently done. Good coffee.

  • Andril Fireplace Cottages
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 318 reviews

    Andril Fireplace Cottages offers accommodations in Pacific Grove and is located on 2 acres of land. Barbecue facilities are available on site as well as outdoor seating areas.

    Lovely accommodation, clean, nice decor, comfy bed!

  • Stilwell Hotel
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 146 reviews

    Stilwell Hotel set amid upscale shopping and dining in the city center, is less than 0.6 mi from Carmel Beach. Free WiFi and a daily continental breakfast are included.

    Amazing staff, lovely atmosphere! Breakfast was great

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  • Carmel Beach Hotel
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 69 reviews

    Located in Carmel, a few steps from Carmel Beach, Carmel Beach Hotel provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    Very clean. Close to the beach. Well taken care of.

  • Tradewinds Carmel
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 448 reviews

    This boutique hotel in Carmel is less than two blocks away from unique shopping, galleries and fine dining and Ocean Avenue, the main street, is just 3 blocks away.

    I loved the cleanliness and breakfast was on point!

  • Lobos Lodge
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 11 reviews

    Located in Carmel, a 4-minute walk from Carmel Beach, Lobos Lodge has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service and free WiFi.

    Great location and very walkable. Loved having onsite parking.

  • Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 249 reviews

    Located in Carmel and with Carmel Beach reachable within a 12-minute walk, Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    Absolutely stunning. Felt very relaxing. A true pearl

  • Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 466 reviews

    Located 1 mile away from Carmel Beach, this hotel features a hot tub and serves a daily continental breakfast. It offers free guest parking and rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi.

    Friendly staff, beautiful property, great location

  • L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 168 reviews

    Originally built in 1929, this luxury hotel is within walking distance of the legendary Carmel Beach and offers historic old-world charm, complete with all of today's modern amenities and conveniences...

    Beautiful historical buildings with all the modern amenities.

  • Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 505 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave provides daily complimentary breakfast baskets delivered to guest room from 8 AM till 10 AM.

    Hospitality was amazing and great location, minutes from everything

  • Hotel Abrego
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,264 reviews

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

    We didn't book for breakfast the location was good

Monterey Bay Aquarium

This aquarium resides where sardine factories once stood. Now, the site harbours an ocean’s worth of species. The main exhibit’s huge single-pane window is all that stands between you and four million litres of water. Watch schools of fish scuttle away from lurking sharks and lurching turtles. For fur-filled underwater acrobatics, swing by the sea otter zone at feeding time.

Planning a trip to see the Monterey Bay Aquarium? Check out the latest reviews and scores

  • Scored 4.0
    4.0

    the aquarium is beautiful and the sea life is amazing but...

    the aquarium is beautiful and the sea life is amazing but they don't limit the number of people in so you are packed in like sardines the whole time with people elbowing you. You have to push in and wait in lines to see every exhibit.
    Andrea
    United States of America
  • Scored 10
    10

    Took my 83 year old mother to the aquarium and we had a...

    Took my 83 year old mother to the aquarium and we had a delightful day! Would strongly recommend arriving early! We had to make reservations before going and opted for the earliest entrance and were so happy we did because were able to get in quickly, get a wheel chair easily and had no problem manuevering around crowds. By early afternoon there were many people and we were done by 3 in the afternoon and were able to go eat down the street afterwards.
    Angela
    United States of America
  • Scored 10
    10

    ...visited it in the 80's and 90's with my children... back...

    ...visited it in the 80's and 90's with my children... back in August 2021 with my granddaughter...So much growth! Great exploration and education opportunities, vast selection of aquatic life to observe.
    Celeste
    United States of America

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  • From $158.57 per night
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,672 reviews
    Location was perfect for our visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Rooms were upscale, comfortable and clean. The fireplace was welcome during the cool weather. Breakfast was very good.
    Herb
    United States of America
  • From $230.96 per night
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,945 reviews
    Pros: Location: The location for the property is great. It is a short drive to attractions like Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf, etc. Restaurant and bar: We ate at the restaurant for dinner. The appetizers and drinks were delicious and we love that they had a kids menu. Comfortable stay: Beds were comfortable and cozy.
    Bridgette
    United States of America
  • From $307.21 per night
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 753 reviews
    Small balcony overlooking Monterey Bay. Excellent restaurant, expensive but worth it, live music was very good, solo guitarist was first class. Short walk to Monterey Bay Aquarium where we are members, as scuba divers one of our favorite places.
    G
    Gary
    United States of America
  • From $169.87 per night
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 678 reviews
    Great location, very close t Cannery row and lots of wonderful restaurants. Close to Monterey Bay Aquarium and the beach. Parking was so easy and close to room elevators. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
    Sara
    United States of America
  • From $105.52 per night
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,121 reviews
    Location being so near the beach is wonderful and convenient. Also within a short drive to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium makes this an ideal location. Central courtyard was a great place to kick back, relax, and spend time with family/friends.
    T
    Tyler
    United States of America
  • From $265.10 per night
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 690 reviews
    Perfect location near the Monterey Bay Aquarium, beautiful room overlooking the water, lovely complimentary breakfast in room.
    Pamela
    United States of America
  • From $74.82 per night
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 797 reviews
    Convenient location, close to Monterey bay aquarium. You get what you pay for.
    Pasion
    United States of America
  • From $80.45 per night
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,175 reviews
    Beautiful floral decoration throughout the property. Comfortable and clean rooms. Location was near Carmel and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
    Rebecca dahnbi
    United States of America
  • From $81.59 per night
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,857 reviews
    Location, close to the restaurants and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
    Irena
    United States of America
  • From $82.46 per night
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,574 reviews
    Great location to Monterey Bay Aquarium. Great pool but so stingy with pool towels! Not sure why. It is cold there and the towels are the size of hand towels.
    Margo
    United States of America

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