The Best Hotels Closest to Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve in Castroville for 2026

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

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

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

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

1. Inn At Moss Landing Point

2.2 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Renato

₩156,409

₩187,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

2. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

2.6 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Wei

₩187,363

₩209,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, a sink, and a small dining table. There are decorative plates on the wall and a potted plant.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining table with plates, a wall-mounted sign, and a map.

A reception desk with a laptop, a stack of books, a vase of flowers, and a sign that reads "Roses are red, violets are blue, Our humble hotel welcomes you."

3. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

10.6 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Steven

₩90,384

₩105,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

13.5 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Jose

₩165,440

₩191,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

A multi-story building with a red entrance, a parking lot, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two bedside tables with lamps.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

5. Steinbeck Lodge

17.2 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Galvin

₩127,984

₩143,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view.

6. Sand Castle Inn

18.1 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Stacy

₩97,493

₩111,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

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

7. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

8.9 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Shalay

₩101,542

₩118,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

8. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

10.2 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Niloufar

₩185,508

₩213,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

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

9. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

9.1 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Shalise

₩206,022

₩237,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a coffee station, and a television screen.

A hallway with a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with packaged food items.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

17.1 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Veronica

₩188,216

₩210,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a body of water.

A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a glass bridge over water, and outdoor seating areas.

A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring wicker furniture and a bar area.

11. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

20.3 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Kristine

₩449,687

₩518,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

A patio with outdoor seating, a tree, and a building with a porch and stairs.

12. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

20.2 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Eva

₩147,255

₩168,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A spacious living area with a modern fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the beach.

A multi-story motel with balconies, a parking lot, and a fire hydrant.

A kitchen with a unique mosaic backsplash, a built-in dishwasher, and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, a mirror, and a bathroom in the background.

13. Best Western Marina State Beach

8.3 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Isaac

₩139,740

₩161,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

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

A spacious hotel lobby with a seating area, tables, and a television mounted on the wall.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

8.9 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Gavin

₩212,494

₩244,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture in an outdoor patio area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are shelves with decorative items and a large window with curtains.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

14 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Dennis

₩183,002

₩205,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A motel with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

16. Old Marina Inn

10.1 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Jerrod

₩128,637

₩148,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire pits, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, a bar area, seating arrangements, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom area.

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

12.3 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Wei

₩266,887

₩307,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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.

A dining area with a view of the sea, featuring a chandelier, wooden chairs, and a round table.

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

20 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

"Seven Gables is one of our favorite place to stay and this stay did not disappoint. So many good features--excellent ocean view, beautifully decorarted rooms, morning breakfast buffet, comfortable bed, upgraded bathroom, helpful staff, and close to walking paths along the ocean. Be ready to carry luggage up stairs for top floor rooms. This is the perfect location to watch the ocean and relax. Excellent place. Highly recommended."

Ron

₩345,288

₩391,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a sunset over the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of the sea, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

19. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

20 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Benjamin

₩376,431

₩435,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A gym with various exercise equipment including treadmills, an elliptical, and free weights.

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

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

15.9 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Joel

₩170,613

₩197,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn At Moss Landing Point	9.2 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing	9.2 Wonderful 628 reviews	View
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay	8.2 Very good 1,169 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville	9.0 Wonderful 1,012 reviews	View
Steinbeck Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 413 reviews	View

Top Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is very special and unique. The rooms are good size and the beds higher than usual to enhance your view of the beautiful scenery. Just loved it! It’s on my list to return to."

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and basic. It was next door to Dennys!"

Inn At Moss Landing Point

10/10 Excellent

"No issues at all except my shower didn’t get too hot, more of a “pretty warm” but nothing I was upset about considering how easy and nice everything else was. I would stay here again next time I visit."

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

8/10 Good

"Had a good stay but will say there was some stains in the room."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent teamwork"

Marina Dunes RV Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Staff is really cool. Washer and dryer costs only about $1.00 per cycle. Private 24hr beach access. Grill and fire pit. Cabins are really nice and the restrooms inside were well stocked. You can also buy alcohol at the clubhouse 10/10 will come again"

Other attractions near Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

A sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear blue sky, and distant hills.

Salinas River State Beach

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Salinas River State Beach during your trip 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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The Shakespeare Society of America

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Shakespeare Society of America in Moss Landing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

9.0/10 (30 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute during your visit to Moss Landing. Wander around the natural setting in this romantic area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Island Beach

9.2/10 (12 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Island Beach during your trip to Moss Landing? Wander the beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

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Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

8.8/10 (32 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, a lovely green space in Elkhorn. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve?

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve is located in Castroville. Travelers like the surrounding area for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 27 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve?

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. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve?

Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve?

Lounge by the water at Moss Landing State Beach and Island Beach. Create some family memories at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Explore nature at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve and Salinas River State Beach.

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Our top choices for Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve hotels

1. Inn At Moss Landing Point

2. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

5. Steinbeck Lodge

6. Sand Castle Inn

7. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

8. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

9. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

11. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

12. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

13. Best Western Marina State Beach

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

15. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

16. Old Marina Inn

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

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

19. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

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Top Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

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

Marina Dunes RV Resort

Other attractions near Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Salinas River State Beach

Moss Landing State Beach

The Shakespeare Society of America

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Island Beach

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Zmudowski State Beach

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