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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.

The view was great and location was very convenient to do a lot of things .
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
469 reviews
Price from$249per night
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.

Quiteness
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
328 reviews
Price from$209per night
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.

Beautiful Rooms, excellent location and nice grounds.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
42 reviews
Price from$512per night
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, staff friendly, they have a shuttle that takes you to and from hotel/ downtown
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
53 reviews
Price from$550per night
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.

We loved the location, service, staff , heated bathroom floors, bidet, quint patio area, very quiet neighborhood. Staff was very accommodating and A++ service from the from desk, to the wait staff, maid service and night guard. Everyone was so warm and welcoming making us feel like we were at home. I could not recommend this place more for a romantic couple get away.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
49 reviews
Price from$805.55per night
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...

Very cute and spacious room! It’s got an old look but very cozy. Breakfast was great! Location is walking distance from cannery row
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
1,504 reviews
Price from$189per night
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  • Villa Mara Carmel
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 49 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

  • Sunset Inn Pacific Grove
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 698 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
     · 413 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 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 684 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.

    Room was spacious and clean, comfortable bathroom.

  • Monterey Marriott
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 508 reviews

    Monterey Marriott features an on-site restaurant and an outdoor pool. Located off Highway 1, it is a 5-minute drive away from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

    Breakfast was a display of healthy meals, thank you

  • Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 507 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.

    Great vibe as always in Carmel..Clean room positive feeling ..

  • Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 265 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

  • Hampton Inn Monterey
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 246 reviews

    A short walk to the stunning Monterey Bay, and just off Highway One, Hampton Inn Monterey is only moments from the area's main attractions and provides a variety of thoughtful amenities and services.

    All Staff was extremely nice. Comfy bed and sheets.

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  • Andril Fireplace Cottages
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 328 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!

  • Spindrift Inn
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 469 reviews

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

    Excellent location and the old world charm suited us

  • Carmel Beach Hotel
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 53 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.

  • Stilwell Hotel
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 42 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.

    Beautiful Rooms, excellent location and nice grounds.

  • Carmel Bay View Inn
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,119 reviews

    Just 1 mile from Pebble Beach and Carmel Mission, Best Western Plus Carmel Bay View Inn is adjacent to exclusive shops and galleries. A seasonal outdoor pool is located on site.

    close to the beach. Clean room. Beautiful sea view.

  • Bide-A-Wee Inn and Cottages
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,029 reviews

    This pet-friendly Pacific Grove inn is a 5-minute walk from sandy Asilomar State Beach and 2.3 miles from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It features traditional rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    Wonderful, clean, attractive and comfortable rooms!

  • Hofsas House Hotel
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,610 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.

    I loved you guys n the hotel is excelente THE BEST

  • The Monarch Resort
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,099 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..

    It is an older hotel that is well kept and very clean.

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  • Lobos Lodge
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 3 reviews

    Lobos Lodge is located in Carmel, 2.2 mi from Point Lobos State Reserve. The property is located 984 feet from Carmel Plaza, 0.9 mi from Carmel Mission and a 5-minute walk from Carmel Beach Access.

  • Tradewinds Carmel
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 445 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!

  • Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 443 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

  • Tally Ho Inn
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 105 reviews

    Boasting panoramic ocean views, this California hotel is in walking distance of 12 wine tasting rooms. Carmel’s sandy white beaches are 4 blocks away. All elegant rooms include free Wi-Fi.

    It was ok. Prefer to be served at a table. Food was just ok.

  • L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 194 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.

  • Victorian Inn
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,504 reviews

    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 attractions...

    Lovely hotel , welcoming , comfortable , and a delight

  • Hotel Abrego
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,351 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

  • Best Western Plus Monterey Inn
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 941 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 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
  • Scored 10
    10

    Loved visiting the aquarium.

    Loved visiting the aquarium. The sea otters alone would make it worthwhile to visit. Got some interesting views of the deep water environment and the strange sea life that inhabits. Close to some very good restaurants.
    Quentin
    United States of America
  • Scored 10
    10

    Really pleased with this visit.

    Really pleased with this visit. One of the biggest aquariums I have been to. Feeding the sea offers was fun. Feeding time in the huge aquarium with deep sea fish was very entertaining. The other exhibits were fun. Disappointingly there were no sea turtles despite there being pictorial information available.
    John
    United Kingdom

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  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 778 reviews
    Beautiful property, great views, very convenient access to shopping, restaurants, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
    Radef
    United States of America
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,434 reviews
    Property was close to the marina and walking distance to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Lobby had lots of places to sit and people watch.
    Stacy
    United States of America
  • From $569.37 per night
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 843 reviews
    Loved the location. Close to our appointment but also the Monterey Bay Aquarium which we went to. Also the room was perfect for a simple sleep and getting cleaned up kind of stay.
    Maria
    United States of America
  • From $350.01 per night
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,328 reviews
    Everything went well. The staff were welcoming. We came to see the Monterey Bay Aquarium, our first time. The staff was able to inform us of everything we asked. We will stay at Bayside again and again.
    Bernard
    United States of America
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,087 reviews
    The front desk staff was super helpful. The view was beautiful and we love the location. We only stayed one night but it was perfect for us. We visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
    B
    Brenda
    United States of America
  • Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,346 reviews
    Location was amazing. Very short walk to cannery row and to the Monterey Bay aquarium. Lots of shops and places to eat within walking distance and a huge antique store nearby.
    R
    Rocky
    United States of America
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,504 reviews
    Great location close to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row
    Dennis
    United States of America

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