The three-pearl Hilton Garden Inn Monterey is a 15-minute walk from the beach, across the street from the Monterey Peninsula College, and a short drive from Monterey’s most popular areas. The hotel has a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub that are complemented by cabanas and a fire pit. It also has a large fitness center, and a restaurant with evening room service. The 204 guest rooms are modern and simply decorated and include flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges; some have balconies with pool views. But complaints have been made about bothersome noises. The clientele is almost entirely couples and families, though business travelers occasionally stay here due to a comprehensive 24-hour business center and fully equipped meeting spaces. Wi-Fi is free but buffet breakfast and parking are not included in the rates. Travelers might also consider the upscale Monterey Bay Inn for its oceanfront and centralized location and free breakfast.
The three-pearl Hilton Garden Inn Monterey is a 15-minute walk from the beach, across the street from the Monterey Peninsula College, and a short drive from Monterey’s most popular areas. The hotel has a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub that are complemented by cabanas and a fire pit. It also has a large fitness center, and a restaurant with evening room service. The 204 guest rooms are modern and simply decorated and include flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges; some have balconies with pool views. But complaints have been made about bothersome noises. The clientele is almost entirely couples and families, though business travelers occasionally stay here due to a comprehensive 24-hour business center and fully equipped meeting spaces. Wi-Fi is free but buffet breakfast and parking are not included in the rates. Travelers might also consider the upscale Monterey Bay Inn for its oceanfront and centralized location and free breakfast.
Comfort Inn Monterey by the Sea is a budget motel with a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Located a short distance from the regional airport and downtown Monterey, the property is popular for travelers looking for a pit-stop while on a Californian coastal road trip. The 67 rooms are well-maintained, and come with flat-screen TVs and tea- and- coffee-making facilities; some rooms have microwaves and mini-fridges. Features include a heated outdoor swimming pool and small, dated fitness center. There are a couple of freebies, including a full buffet breakfast, coffee throughout the day, Wi-Fi throughout the property, and on-site parking. Travelers may want to compare rates at Monterey Bay Lodge, a similarly well-maintained budget property that's only a three-minute walk from the beach.
Comfort Inn Monterey by the Sea is a budget motel with a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Located a short distance from the regional airport and downtown Monterey, the property is popular for travelers looking for a pit-stop while on a Californian coastal road trip. The 67 rooms are well-maintained, and come with flat-screen TVs and tea- and- coffee-making facilities; some rooms have microwaves and mini-fridges. Features include a heated outdoor swimming pool and small, dated fitness center. There are a couple of freebies, including a full buffet breakfast, coffee throughout the day, Wi-Fi throughout the property, and on-site parking. Travelers may want to compare rates at Monterey Bay Lodge, a similarly well-maintained budget property that's only a three-minute walk from the beach.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Monterey Tides, a Joie de Vivre hotel, is a great choice for beachgoers, as there's a clean public beach at the property's door, but it's far from downtown. Its restaurant, bar, and lawn have unobstructed ocean views, as do many of its 196 guest rooms. All of the contemporary rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers with free Starbucks coffee, but some are small and a bit dark. Bathrooms have either shower/tub combos or showers and a generous supply of Jonathan Adler toiletries. The restaurant serves Spanish-Californian cuisine, and the outdoor heated pool and whirlpool are open year-round, though note that there's a hefty daily resort fee. Travelers who want to stay downtown can consider Hotel Abrego.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Monterey Tides, a Joie de Vivre hotel, is a great choice for beachgoers, as there's a clean public beach at the property's door, but it's far from downtown. Its restaurant, bar, and lawn have unobstructed ocean views, as do many of its 196 guest rooms. All of the contemporary rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers with free Starbucks coffee, but some are small and a bit dark. Bathrooms have either shower/tub combos or showers and a generous supply of Jonathan Adler toiletries. The restaurant serves Spanish-Californian cuisine, and the outdoor heated pool and whirlpool are open year-round, though note that there's a hefty daily resort fee. Travelers who want to stay downtown can consider Hotel Abrego.
The centrally located, upscale Hyatt Regency Monterey is one of the largest properties in the area, with solid amenities and outdoor activities like golf, tennis, and swimming. Its 550 rooms are spacious and contemporary but bland, despite sleek design touches and stylish contemporary art. Most have balconies or patios with views of the on-site golf course. But rooms are not air-conditioned, and even though the climate is temperate, heat waves can make rooms uncomfortably warm. The hotel also feels a bit dated, from its unfortunate inlaid brick floor and columns to its 1970s stone planters. For a more modern experience consider the very popular Intercontinental The Clement Monterey. It lacks golf and tennis but has a spa, pool, and fitness center, and its great location is a two-minute walk from Cannery Row.
The centrally located, upscale Hyatt Regency Monterey is one of the largest properties in the area, with solid amenities and outdoor activities like golf, tennis, and swimming. Its 550 rooms are spacious and contemporary but bland, despite sleek design touches and stylish contemporary art. Most have balconies or patios with views of the on-site golf course. But rooms are not air-conditioned, and even though the climate is temperate, heat waves can make rooms uncomfortably warm. The hotel also feels a bit dated, from its unfortunate inlaid brick floor and columns to its 1970s stone planters. For a more modern experience consider the very popular Intercontinental The Clement Monterey. It lacks golf and tennis but has a spa, pool, and fitness center, and its great location is a two-minute walk from Cannery Row.
A heated outdoor pool and hot tub are guest favorites at the Monterey Bay Lodge, a pleasant value motel that sits across from a small lake and park and is a three-minute walk to the beach. Other amenities offered include a business center and free Wi-Fi. The 46 rooms feature simple, homey decor and include microwaves, mini-fridges, and free bottled water, plus some have patios. King Rooms have the option of a fireplace and a whirlpool, while Family Suites include a separate room with bunk beds. The rooms don’t have air-conditioning, however, and there’s no on-site dining option, though there’s a restaurant next door. Travelers might also want to consider the contemporary Hotel Abrego, which is closer to downtown Monterey and has an on-site restaurant.
A heated outdoor pool and hot tub are guest favorites at the Monterey Bay Lodge, a pleasant value motel that sits across from a small lake and park and is a three-minute walk to the beach. Other amenities offered include a business center and free Wi-Fi. The 46 rooms feature simple, homey decor and include microwaves, mini-fridges, and free bottled water, plus some have patios. King Rooms have the option of a fireplace and a whirlpool, while Family Suites include a separate room with bunk beds. The rooms don’t have air-conditioning, however, and there’s no on-site dining option, though there’s a restaurant next door. Travelers might also want to consider the contemporary Hotel Abrego, which is closer to downtown Monterey and has an on-site restaurant.
The upper-middle-range boutique Hotel Pacific has a convenient location on the edge of downtown Monterey. It's a six-minute walk to Fisherman's Wharf and 10-minute walk to Del Monte Beach, with ample nearby dining facilities. The 105 suites are modern with warm interiors, and include a lounge with gas fireplaces, mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Rooms also all include furnished balconies with either sea or courtyard views. Though there's no on-site restaurant, the hotel offers a free buffet breakfast (limited to cold items). Features are limited to an outdoor hot tub, four meeting rooms, and in-room spa treatments. Downsides include lack of a swimming pool and air-conditioning, plus fees for on-site parking. For travelers looking for more features, Monterey Tides, a Joie de Vivre hotel has a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and beachfront location.
The upper-middle-range boutique Hotel Pacific has a convenient location on the edge of downtown Monterey. It's a six-minute walk to Fisherman's Wharf and 10-minute walk to Del Monte Beach, with ample nearby dining facilities. The 105 suites are modern with warm interiors, and include a lounge with gas fireplaces, mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Rooms also all include furnished balconies with either sea or courtyard views. Though there's no on-site restaurant, the hotel offers a free buffet breakfast (limited to cold items). Features are limited to an outdoor hot tub, four meeting rooms, and in-room spa treatments. Downsides include lack of a swimming pool and air-conditioning, plus fees for on-site parking. For travelers looking for more features, Monterey Tides, a Joie de Vivre hotel has a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and beachfront location.
The upper-middle-range Portola is a sprawling waterfront property right in the heart of Downtown Monterey. Its 379 spacious rooms have attractive nautical-themed decor, large flat-screen TVs, and empty mini-fridges. Property highlights include a solid restaurant serving fresh California cuisine; Monterey’s first and only craft brewery; a serene spa with great treatments, and extensive meeting space. However, there are extra fees that might make guests feel nickel-and-dimed -- such as charges for self- and valet parking, and for Wi-Fi. Still, its great kids' program makes it a solid pick for families, and its location is very convenient both for business and leisure travelers.
The upper-middle-range Portola is a sprawling waterfront property right in the heart of Downtown Monterey. Its 379 spacious rooms have attractive nautical-themed decor, large flat-screen TVs, and empty mini-fridges. Property highlights include a solid restaurant serving fresh California cuisine; Monterey’s first and only craft brewery; a serene spa with great treatments, and extensive meeting space. However, there are extra fees that might make guests feel nickel-and-dimed -- such as charges for self- and valet parking, and for Wi-Fi. Still, its great kids' program makes it a solid pick for families, and its location is very convenient both for business and leisure travelers.
The 208-room InterContinental The Clement Monterey is a luxury hotel right on Monterey Bay and Cannery Row with exceptional ocean views throughout the property. Contemporary rooms offer marble bathrooms with soaking tubs, and some rooms have gas fireplaces or balconies overlooking the waterfront. The lovely outdoor pool and accompanying hot tub both have beautiful fountain features, and guests can indulge in massages or body treatments in the full-service spa. The C Restaurant + Bar receives good reviews, but prices can be high, and Wi-Fi as well as all parking options (self, garage, valet) incur fees. Travelers could compare rates and amenities with the neighboring upscale Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa.
The 208-room InterContinental The Clement Monterey is a luxury hotel right on Monterey Bay and Cannery Row with exceptional ocean views throughout the property. Contemporary rooms offer marble bathrooms with soaking tubs, and some rooms have gas fireplaces or balconies overlooking the waterfront. The lovely outdoor pool and accompanying hot tub both have beautiful fountain features, and guests can indulge in massages or body treatments in the full-service spa. The C Restaurant + Bar receives good reviews, but prices can be high, and Wi-Fi as well as all parking options (self, garage, valet) incur fees. Travelers could compare rates and amenities with the neighboring upscale Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa.
The 26-room budget Stage Coach Lodge is a family-run chain hotel that doesn't feel chain-like, thanks to the owners’ taste and attention to detail. The Stage Coach is a bona fide (but charming) roadside motel, convenient to Monterey’s most popular attractions, with beautiful flowers on the grounds and in the common areas, a pristine outdoor pool, and a Diver's Station for the convenience of scuba enthusiasts. Rooms are updated and spotless, with comfortable furniture and cheerful decor.
The 26-room budget Stage Coach Lodge is a family-run chain hotel that doesn't feel chain-like, thanks to the owners’ taste and attention to detail. The Stage Coach is a bona fide (but charming) roadside motel, convenient to Monterey’s most popular attractions, with beautiful flowers on the grounds and in the common areas, a pristine outdoor pool, and a Diver's Station for the convenience of scuba enthusiasts. Rooms are updated and spotless, with comfortable furniture and cheerful decor.
