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 hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a potted plant.

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

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

1. Inn At Moss Landing Point

2.2 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Tiffany

₩149,615

₩179,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

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.

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

2. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

2.6 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Izabela

₩190,895

₩213,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 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 modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

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

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

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

13.5 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Jig

₩136,702

₩158,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a chalkboard with breakfast options.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

17.1 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Veronica

₩146,863

₩164,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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 multi-level apartment building with a central staircase, outdoor planter boxes with plants, and a small water feature.

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

5. Steinbeck Lodge

17.2 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Pamela

₩123,788

₩139,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

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

6. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

10.2 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Niloufar

₩170,679

₩196,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.

A Best Western hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, a dresser, and a fireplace.

A lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.

7. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

17.3 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Craig

₩147,339

₩165,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

8. Sand Castle Inn

18.1 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Sheryl

₩88,118

₩100,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and large windows.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot and buildings, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a curtain.

A beach with a forested hillside in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

12.2 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Robin

₩231,541

₩266,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 interior with a bar area, seating, and a large TV screen displaying a scenic view.

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

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

12.3 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Leonel

₩248,873

₩286,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

11. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

8.9 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Danika

₩92,603

₩108,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 coastal view with clear waters, a sandy beach, and a rocky shoreline.

12. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

10.6 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Philip

₩100,026

₩116,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel lobby with seating areas, tables, and a television screen.

A snack and sundries section with a refrigerated display and shelves stocked with various snacks and drinks.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view, and a wall with a colorful artwork.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

8.9 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Elisa

₩205,052

₩236,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A breakfast bar with a variety of food options including cereal, fruit, yogurt, eggs, and milk.

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

A mini-fridge stocked with beverages and a freezer with frozen desserts.

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

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

15.9 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Julie

₩157,448

₩182,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a covered entrance and multiple floors.

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

15. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

14 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Dennis

₩171,036

₩192,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A coastal scene with a building on a rocky outcrop, a sandy beach, and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a glass coffee table, a bench, and a door leading to a balcony.

A two-story building with a covered patio area, stone planters, and outdoor lighting.

A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a round table.

16. Sunset Inn

20.3 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Heidi

₩194,560

₩228,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.

17. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

15.9 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Syria

₩140,578

₩161,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a television.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to the Golden State' sign, a fan, and a 'Hilton Honors' sign.

A hotel building with a prominent sign reading 'Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton' and a view of distant mountains.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

18 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Iracema

₩180,165

₩204,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

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

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".

19. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

9.1 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Lisa

₩177,426

₩204,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A rooftop terrace with a pool, seating areas, and a view of the sunset over the water.

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

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

20. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

20.3 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

marie

₩415,582

₩479,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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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 1,002 reviews	View
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing	9.2 Wonderful 636 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Steinbeck Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 436 reviews	View

Top Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

8/10 Good

"Lean room, friendly staff, convenient, good parking!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

10/10 Excellent

"The room was super spacious & very clean! The free breakfast was delicious. The staff was helpful & kind. You do have to pay $10 per night for parking but not the end of the world! Great place to stay."

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, very quiet, comfortable beds. We were very pleased with our stay. Decent continental breakfast, dining room was clean and tidy"

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

8/10 Good

"Our first time with fully self check in. I had a little issue receiving access instructions, but was able to connect to someone over the phone and they were very helpful. Very charming building and decor and very conveniently located. I would stay again."

Sanctuary Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Best place to stay in the area. Staff goes above and beyond. Rooms were so clean and welcoming. Can’t wait to go back."

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. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

5. Steinbeck Lodge

6. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

7. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

8. Sand Castle Inn

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

11. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

12. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

15. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

16. Sunset Inn

17. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

19. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

20. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

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Top Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Sanctuary Beach Resort

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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