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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 room in a great location!
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
567 reviews
Price from
$299
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.

Location and patio area in front of room
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
331 reviews
Price from
$209
1 night, 2 adults
Portola Hotel & Spa, hotel in Monterey

Located near Fisherman’s Wharf, it has easy access to shopping, dining, and whale watching. The Portola Hotel & Spa is 1 mi from the historic Cannery Row.

Pet friendly
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
2,386 reviews
Price from
$219.12
1 night, 2 adults
Monterey Bay Inn, hotel in Monterey

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.

Everything
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,166 reviews
Price from
$289
1 night, 2 adults
Monterey Bay Lodge, hotel in Monterey

Conveniently set in the center of Monterey, Monterey Bay Lodge provides free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

This property had a LOVELY swimming pool, and very clean rooms with super comfy beds. In a GREAT location.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
3,170 reviews
Price from
$237.49
1 night, 2 adults
Hotel Abrego, hotel in Monterey

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...

Proximity to the wharf and surrounding restaurants is great! 8 minute walk to the wharf and close to many many restaurants. Plenty of parking. Loads of towels in the bathroom. Very very clean bathroom (you could smell that it was just cleaned too). TV was good, a safe is provided in the closet, and there was a coffee machine with all the amenities. There is a descent breakfast in the dining area. Get there early as stuff goes quickly.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
1,339 reviews
Price from
$209
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Andril Fireplace Cottages
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 331 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.

    Absolutely wonderful cottages. Beautiful premises.

  • Spindrift Inn
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 569 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

  • The Monarch Resort
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,029 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.

  • Victorian Inn
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,578 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

  • Best Western Plus Monterey Inn
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 995 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

  • Sunset Inn Pacific Grove
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 743 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
     · 417 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
     · 672 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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  • Monterey Bay Lodge
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3,170 reviews

    Conveniently set in the center of Monterey, Monterey Bay Lodge provides free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.

    Good location, reasonable price and included parking.

  • Ramada by Wyndham Monterey
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,403 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 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,378 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 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 339 reviews

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

    Good place for the cheapest thing I found in the area. Good value and location.

  • Best Western De Anza Inn
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 532 reviews

    Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and year round hot tub, this Monterey hotel is located within 3.7 mi of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row.

    It's comfortable and the staff is nice. Good parking.

  • Bay Breeze Inn
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 213 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
     · 769 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...

  • Clarion Collection Wilkie's Inn Pacific Grove - Monterey
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 239 reviews

    Rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV at this Pacific Grove area hotel. A continental breakfast is provided daily. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is less than 2 miles away.

    nice breakfast self serve, other geust all were snoby

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  • Wave Street Inn
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 652 reviews

    Located less than 1.9 mi from Del Monte Beach, the Wave Street Inn offers a nonsmoking accommodations in Monterey. All rooms provide a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a TV with cable channels.

    Very friendly staff. Great location. Free parking.

  • Martine Inn
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 323 reviews

    This waterfront Pacific Grove bed and breakfast overlooking Monterey Bay features a daily gourmet breakfast and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is less than 1 mile away.

    excellent breakfasts kind, helpful service beautiful views

  • Hotel Abrego
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,339 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

  • Hampton Inn Monterey
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 251 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.

  • Munras Inn
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 646 reviews

    Located 2 mi away from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Munras Inn offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Free guest parking is available. A TV with cable is included in each guest room.

    a very nice property and very good value for money

  • Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 58 reviews

    Offering direct beach access and a year-round outdoor heated pool, Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is 3 mi from Monterey Bay Aquarium. Old Fisherman's Wharf is 10 minutes' drive away.

    Property was very clean and in such a beautiful area!

  • Deer Haven Inn
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 165 reviews

    This quaint hotel offers rooms with a fireplace and free Wi-Fi. The Asliomar State Beach is across from the property and access to the Pacific Ocean is within a 5-minute hike of the hotel.

    it is close to Asilomar and is in a walkable local neighborhood.

  • Bide-A-Wee Inn and Cottages
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,020 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!

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  • Scored 10
    10

    Do it!

    Do it! We saw more whales and dolphins close up than I ever imagined we would. Highly recommend the smaller boats used by “Discovery Whale Watching.” They have very knowledgeable marine biologists on board.
    John
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 10
    10

    Very knowledgeable crew who were happy to talk with passion...

    Very knowledgeable crew who were happy to talk with passion about the animals we saw/their behaviour and to answer any questions. Saw lot of birds, sea ottes, sealions, elephant seal, humpback whales including a whale taking a kelp bath and cooperative feeding when the whales made a bait ball. Trip lasted around 4hours and I would recommend to all.
    Ruth
  • Scored 10
    10

    The BEST whale watching experience we've had!

    The BEST whale watching experience we've had! Amazing viewing of the whales, dolphins, etc. The safari is organized and safe. A biologist is part of the staff, available for questions and narratives. The entire staff from Check In to Good Bye were friendly, informative and fun!
    Celeste
    United States of America
  • Scored 6.0
    6.0

    Don't go in with high expectations of how much you will see...

    Don't go in with high expectations of how much you will see as some of the videos on the pier show whales and dolphins coming up to the boat and jumping out of the water so my young so was disappointed to only see the backs and tails of some whales in the distance. The staff were lovely especially helping so many people that were throwing up, there was at least 20 on our trip. Try taking some tablets they help (a bit!)
    allyb72
    United Kingdom

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