The Best Hotels Closest to Monterey Bay in for 2026

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A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

1. Hitching Post Studios Inn

20.7 km from Monterey Bay

Grant

₩116,143

₩134,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern cafe with a long counter, red chairs, and a large window.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk with a digital display, a wall-mounted information board, and a patterned artwork on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden desk, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white countertops, wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, and two black stools.

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina - State Beach Area by IHG

17.7 km from Monterey Bay

Clayton

₩224,136

₩257,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and a small table.

A beach with waves, a distant industrial structure, and a cloudy sky.

A wooden deck with a rope barrier, a lifebuoy, and a wicker chair overlooking a water body.

A room with two wicker chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of a beach and water.

3. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

14.3 km from Monterey Bay

Nathan

₩201,649

₩225,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign indicating 'Moss Landing Point' and 'Shop & Hotel Entrances'.

A modern lobby with green chairs, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with shelves of snacks.

A reception desk with a wooden wall backdrop displaying the text "INN AT MOSS LANDING POINT".

4. Inn At Moss Landing Point

14.6 km from Monterey Bay

Renato

₩163,511

₩194,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

5. Inn at Depot Hill

19.4 km from Monterey Bay

Jeff

₩377,772

₩504,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

A spacious living area with a large TV, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, red seating, and a reception desk.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

19.1 km from Monterey Bay

Niloufar

₩169,949

₩196,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

A two-story building with a balcony, a sign for ice water laundry, and a flower bed with various plants.

A sign for Sand Castle Inn with a number 1011, a building with orange walls, and a clear sky.

A hotel reception area with a white counter, a window with a view of buildings, decorative fish and starfish on the wall, and a doormat with a castle design.

7. Sand Castle Inn

22.4 km from Monterey Bay

Melissa

₩113,698

₩129,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A large, light green Victorian-style house with multiple stories, a porch, and a view of the ocean.

A living room with a fireplace, a dining area with chairs, a television mounted above the fireplace, and a view through the windows.

A living room with wicker furniture, a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a wooden console table, a pink armchair, a large flat-screen TV, and framed botanical prints on the wall.

8. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

20 km from Monterey Bay

Eva

₩147,726

₩169,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A small, enclosed room with a kitchenette, two chairs, a round table, and a coffee station.

A building with a blue 'Welcome' sign, a brick facade, and a landscaped entrance area.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a large number '6' sign, and a colorful striped rug.

9. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

17.4 km from Monterey Bay

Tim

₩95,074

₩110,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

18.9 km from Monterey Bay

Milton

₩195,134

₩224,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire feature, and outdoor furniture under umbrellas.

A snack and frozen food display with various brands and products.

A breakfast station with a coffee machine, toaster, and various food items.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue ceiling, seating area with chairs, and a view of the outside.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

17.4 km from Monterey Bay

Gavin

₩213,147

₩245,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining area.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a blue staircase, and green lounge chairs.

A reception desk with two computer stations, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall-mounted sign indicating the hotel name.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

19.7 km from Monterey Bay

Joel

₩165,725

₩191,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern reception area with a wooden panel wall, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Comfort Inn' sign on the building.

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, a coffee machine, a fruit bowl, and a sign that reads "RISE & SHINE".

13. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

17.5 km from Monterey Bay

Shalise

₩218,091

₩251,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A garden entrance with a black door, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

A brick pathway leading to a gated area with lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

A bedroom with a wooden four-poster bed, a quilt, and a lamp. There is a chair and a sign on the wall.

A building with a covered porch, black-framed windows, and a door with a doormat.

14. Merritt House Hotel

22.7 km from Monterey Bay

Tauffyt

₩233,815

₩266,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A motel named Old Marina Inn with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A motel with a row of single-story buildings, each with a front door and windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a standing fan, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A motel with a parking lot, a landscaped garden with flowers, and a building with a brick facade.

15. Old Marina Inn

18.3 km from Monterey Bay

Margaret

₩129,048

₩149,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a wooden chair, a small round table, and a chandelier.

A spacious room with a large window overlooking the sea, a fireplace, and elegant furniture.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a fountain, and a view of the ocean.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window seat with a view of the ocean, a fireplace, and a chair.

16. Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property

19.9 km from Monterey Bay

ADRIANA

₩490,758

₩554,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A sign for Monarch Resort at 1111 Lighthouse Ave.

A two-story house with a stone facade, a covered patio, and a flag.

A pool area with a clear blue pool, outdoor seating, and a building with balconies.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and hairdryer.

17. Monarch Resort

19.1 km from Monterey Bay

Vladimir

₩157,710

₩180,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A large, two-story house with a prominent turret and a wrap-around porch.

A dining area with a long table, ornate chairs, a chandelier, and a bookshelf.

A view from a balcony with a railing, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.

A luxurious living room with a brown leather sofa, floral armchairs, and a glass coffee table.

18. The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn

20.4 km from Monterey Bay

Michael

₩215,157

₩244,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore. There are houses and trees in the background.

A modern fireplace with a stone surround, a wooden cabinet to the left, and a chair to the right.

A garden patio with a round table and two benches, surrounded by various plants and trees.

A sign for the Inn Suites with a clear view of the building and surrounding landscaped garden.

19. Deer Haven Inn

20.2 km from Monterey Bay

Thomas

₩177,502

₩210,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

20. Inn At Pasatiempo

23.1 km from Monterey Bay

Paul

₩148,949

₩171,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Monterey Bay

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hitching Post Studios Inn	8.6 Excellent 460 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina - State Beach Area by IHG	8.2 Very Good 1,004 reviews	View
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing	9.2 Wonderful 623 reviews	View
Inn At Moss Landing Point	9.2 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 761 reviews	View

Top Monterey Bay Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice"

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

8/10 Good

"Rooms are updated, clean and spacious. Plenty of parking and staffs are friendly."

Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"It was quiet Clean room"

Monterey Peninsula Inn

8/10 Good

"The mattress was a little too soft for our comfort. It kept feeling like we were going to fall off the edge of the bed. There was a small water leak in the bathroom so it left a musty smell. Told the manager and he was going to check on it right away. I like that! Also, I'm a perfectionist when it comes to outdoor landscaping, and it could use some improvements in that area. Not a deal breaker tho."

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

8/10 Good

"The beds were very comfortable and the hotel was close to everything we needed."

Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

10/10 Excellent

"I did not like what I was charged at checkout. As I recall, I booked the room at $375.00 per night (2 nights), and I was charged way more than that."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina - State Beach Area by IHG

8/10 Good

"Staff was friendly and helpful with directions. located near a nice trail by the library. convenient to beaches near by and local stores. breakfast was tasty and coffee was great."

Monarch Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Only complaint would be that the hotel is so quite at night that any little noise travels far. Had a little trouble sleeping had to play white noise from my phone to sleep."

Best Western Marina State Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect!..."

Other attractions near Monterey Bay

A sign for Salinas River State Beach, a California State Park.

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Castroville. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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A group of seals on a rocky shore with water in the background.

Moss Landing State Beach

9.4/10 (71 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Moss Landing State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Moss Landing. Wander around the natural setting in this romantic area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Zmudowski State Beach

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zmudowski State Beach during your travels to Moss Landing. Stroll along this romantic area's beaches, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve during your travels to Watsonville. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Monterey Bay?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Monterey Bay, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events.

Where is the best place to stay near Monterey Bay?

Inn At Moss Landing Point is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. You'll find it 9 mi (14.6 km) from Monterey Bay. Other good options around the area include Captain's Inn at Moss Landing and Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Monterey Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Monterey Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Monterey Bay?

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Our top choices for Monterey Bay hotels

1. Hitching Post Studios Inn

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina - State Beach Area by IHG

3. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

4. Inn At Moss Landing Point

5. Inn at Depot Hill

6. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

7. Sand Castle Inn

8. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

9. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

13. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

14. Merritt House Hotel

15. Old Marina Inn

16. Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property

17. Monarch Resort

18. The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn

19. Deer Haven Inn

20. Inn At Pasatiempo

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Top Monterey Bay Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages

Monterey Peninsula Inn

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina - State Beach Area by IHG

Monarch Resort

Best Western Marina State Beach

Other attractions near Monterey Bay

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Moss Landing State Beach

Zmudowski State Beach

Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve

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