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Super 8 by Wyndham Monterey - Monterey - Bedroom
£79+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Monterey Bay Inn - Monterey - Balcony
Monterey Bay Inn
8.6 Very Good
£280+
£280+
Free Wi-Fi
Munras Inn
8.2 Very Good
Downtown£135+
£135+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Hotel Abrego
8.3 Very Good
Downtown£238+
£238+
Pool
Air conditioning
Monterey Bay Lodge
8.1 Very Good
£202+
£202+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Merritt House Inn
8.2 Very Good
Downtown£197+
£197+
Free Wi-Fi
Best Western Plus Monterey Inn
8.3 Very Good
Downtown£156+
£156+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Hampton Inn Monterey
8.4 Very Good
£213+
£213+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Best Western De Anza Inn
8.2 Very Good
£136+
£136+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
£241+
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Hotel Pacific
7.8 Good
Downtown£255+
£255+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Cannery Row Inn
8 Very Good
£126+
£126+
Free Wi-Fi
£111+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
£183+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

Monterey hotels near MY Museum Monterey County Youth Museum

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Portola Hotel & Spa At Monterey Bay - Monterey - Building
Portola Hotel & Spa At Monterey Bay
8.3 Very Good
Downtown£261+
£261+
Pool
Pet-friendly
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa - Monterey - Bedroom
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
8.5 Very Good
Downtown£194+
£194+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
The Monterey Hotel
7.6 Good
Downtown£137+
£137+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Monterey Marriott
8.3 Very Good
Downtown£262+
£262+
Pool
Pet-friendly

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Top 10 hotels in Monterey

Discover the top hotels in Monterey, handpicked by local expert Daniel Scheffler.
Daniel Scheffler
31 October 2024

Charming Monterey is a small city on the rugged coast of Central California. Made famous by the great American writer John Steinbeck, today the city is a seaside haven attracting visitors from across the globe. Here you’ll find a world-famous aquarium, fresh seafood dining, a famous canning and fishing wharf, plus a cosy, foggy beach way of life. My husband and I had a home in the area for years, and I love coming to walk through the Del Monte Forest with my dog. We often watch the whales from Asilomar Beach, and we get all our healthy, organic food and treats from Elroy’s market in town. In terms of where to stay, the best hotels in Monterey are scattered across the bay, right where land, sea and sky meet. You’ll find everything from wharf classics and beach hideaways to quaint, quiet properties offering a sweet retreat among all the marine inspiration. Here’s my pick of the best hotels in Monterey.

1.

The Inn at Spanish Bay

Address:

2700 17-Mile Drive

Price:

£891-£1,061/night

Set right on the Pacific Ocean, The Inn at Spanish Bay Leg is one of the best hotels in Monterey if you’re after luxury. Part of the Pebble Beach Resort, the Inn gives you direct access to the famed golf course, tucked away in the Monterey pine forest and right on the iconic 17-mile drive.

Rooms and suites are oversized and have gorgeous views across the forest or ocean. I particularly love their Loft rooms, which have bay windows overlooking the ocean – the perfect place to get the fire going and curl up with a book.

In terms of amenities, the hotel has it: three restaurants (the Italian option, Peppoli, is worth going to multiple times), a Forbes 5-star spa, a private beach club, private tennis club and private historic tours. Make sure you leave plenty of time to enjoy them all.

2.

Sanctuary Beach Resort

Address:

3295 Dunes Road

Price:

£209-£891/night

Just a little way up the coast on Monterey Bay, this beachfront property is one of the best hotels in Monterey if you want right-on-the-beach seclusion. Here you’ll find a host of suites and rooms, all recently redone and refreshed. I loved stepping right onto the sand from my oceanfront suite.

There is a nightly bonfire, which is a great place to meet fellow travellers. That’s if you haven’t already made friends by taking part in the hotel’s robust programming, which offers everything from beach yoga to jazz nights.

The on-site restaurant, Salt Wood, serves interesting local seafood options, all with a little twist, and they take their cocktail game seriously. Try a Marina Reset Facial at The Spa at Sanctuary, which overlooks the bluffs, and feel your stresses melt away.

3.

Intercontinental The Clement Monterey, An IHG Hotel

Address:

750 Cannery Row

Price:

£155-£1,371/night

Right on Cannery Row and facing Monterey Bay, this is one of the best hotels in Monterey if you want to be right in the action. From here you can easily walk along the waterfront and stroll to dinner at one of the many restaurants in town.

The hotel has just over 200 rooms and 12 suites, all decorated in chic coastal minimalism. Many of the rooms have balconies opening up to the ocean – I loved sitting outside our King Oceanfront room watching the seals and seagulls for hours.

Of course, I also loved the room’s marble bathroom and gas fireplace, which added a cosy feel as the fog rolled in. In terms of dining, the C Restaurant and Bar is where to get your local seafood fix. The hotel also boasts a well-stocked gym, as well as a spa and a heated outdoor pool for getting a few laps in.

4.

Monterey Marriott

Address:

350 Calle Principal

Price:

£147-£1,652/night