Top-Rated Hotels in Monterey Bay

Nestled along the rocky shoreline of the Monterey Peninsula, this historic oceanfront inn offers charming accommodations along with personalized services and thoughtful amenities, and is close to popular area attractions. Experience ocean views from every guest room. Explore the gardens surrounding the inn. Many complimentary amenities including free WiFi, and free on-street parking. Visit Pacific Grove, Monterey and Carmel featuring restaurants, shops and entertainment options, located only a short distance from Seven Gables. Play on the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Course or visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium and view exciting California sea life.

- "Excellent!!" - "Amazing boutique B&B" - "Fabulous and has left many wonderful memories." - "Quiet, lovely classic building on perfect location." - "Met expectations" - "Really easy going in a great location." - "Unfriendly hotel in great location, very expensive."

Beachfront comfort, outdoor tennis courts
At Seascape Beach Resort , relax by one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or spend the day at the beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Seascape Beach Resort offers 185 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Flat-screen televisions come with pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Fabulous resort right by the beach" - "Area was beautiful, help were excellent. Had a wonderful time" - "Our first time staying at this resort and we loved it! Friendly staff and beautiful clean facilities" - "It was so peaceful " - "We loved everything about our stay, from the amazing staff to the amazing ocean views!" - "Would come back! Loved this for our anniversary!" - "Great room, beautiful to walk to resort, easy parking, friendly staff. "

Built in the early 1900s, Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages is located on a quiet cul-de-sac that ends at Monterey Bay's unique Sunny Cove Beach. The inn's cul-de-sac location minimizes traffic and provides for a relaxing and safe beach stay. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 10 minutes’ drive away. The inn is centrally located between downtown Santa Cruz and Capitola. Roaring Camp Railroad, Henry Cowell Redwood Forest and University of California Santa Cruz are within 20 minutes' drive of Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages. There are also many great wineries in nearby and Santa Cruz schedules great events throughout the year. Singer-songwriters Neil Diamond and John Denver frequented Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages and wrote some of their most beloved songs here. Ocean Echo Inn offers rooms in the main house. These rooms have flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and microwaves. Cottages surrounding the house also offer fully-equipped kitchens. Select cottages have private patios and balconies with ocean views. BBQ facilities are available for guest use. Select cottages are friendly for small dogs (an additional fee applies).

- "We had a very nice stay. A highlight of our trip up the coast." - "Perfection!" - "Very close to the beach. Super comfortable, affordable and great for kids and dogs" - "Amazing Location, Comfortable, Great Staff, Family Friendly" - "Great rooms close to the beach and surrounding attractions" - "It was a lovely cottage that suited our needs." - "Girls weekend" - "Great night by the ocean" - "It was a fun weekend"

Hotel with free parking, 8-minute walk to 17-Mile Drive
This smoke-free hotel features a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a meeting room, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages offers 96 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Very cozy and accommodating for pets!" - "Stayed in Cottage across the street from the lodge. Room was very spacious and clean. Huge shower and nice fixtures. Room had a fireplace and ceiling fan, as well as small fridge, microwave, and coffeemaker. Sit-down breakfast service was a far cut above any chain motel we’ve stayed at. We plan to return. " - "This facility has been a family favorite for 30 years. We usually stay in the cottages. Located in an area close to all the places we frequent. "

Located in Moss Landing, within a 8-minute walk of Salinas River State Beach and 19 miles of Presidio of Monterey Museum, Captain's Inn at Moss Landing has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Built in 1906, this 4-star inn is within 24 miles of Point Lobos State Reserve and 25 miles of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Some accommodations at the property have a balcony with a mountain view. At the inn, all rooms have a closet. The rooms have a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries, while some rooms also feature a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. At Captain's Inn at Moss Landing each room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The accommodation has a sun terrace. Guests at Captain's Inn at Moss Landing will be able to enjoy activities in and around Moss Landing, like hiking and cycling. Naval Postgraduate School is 16 miles from the inn, while Monterey Museum of Art is 17 miles from the property. Monterey Regional Airport is 17 miles away.

- "Ahhhh!!! A refreshing, tranquil retreat in the heart of beautiful Elkhorn Slough beauty! Close to Eco Tour guided natu" - "The boat house rooms are quirky which we loved. The view of the wildlife was wonderful and we could walk to the beach an" - "Wonderful" - "Peaceful place to stay near the harbor" - "beautiful location, clean and peaceful." - "Nice charming inn" - "C’est magnifique!" - "Beautiful place, serene and calm."

Hotel in Aptos with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a conference center, and a hot tub are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 37-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Loved our stay" - "So great if you’re traveling with kids, we had two sets of bunk beds, and our king size bed. Also had a cute little living room area! It was perfect and comfortable for all of us " - "Good stay in Aptos. Friendly staff spacious rooms. Close to 1 freeway and to the beach They charge additional money for parking. " - "Restaurant was excellent. Food and service outstanding and the value priced happy hour menu was great. Enjoyed the live music. "

Located in Capitola and within a few steps of Hooper's Beach, Capitola Beach Suites features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around a few steps from Capitola Beach, 1.1 miles from New Brighton State Beach and 5.9 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a sea view. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. Selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. At Capitola Beach Suites each room has bed linen and towels. Pasatiempo Golf Club is 6 miles from the accommodation, while Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 6.9 miles away. The nearest airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, 34 miles from Capitola Beach Suites.

- "Re-kindled the flame thank you" - "Wonderful, warm family that owns it"

Hotel in Marina with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.
Housekeeping is available on request.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Good service " - "Pristine with a view of the ocean. Free breakfast, great service. Always stay at spring hill suites " - "We were very pleased with the room and the property. Very modern and convenient, would highly recommend especially for families. The trundle bed sofa was incredibly convenient. Awesome bathroom." - "Our stay was amazing, i love their customer service. Room is clean and smells good! Overall my family are satisfied! We love the complimentary breakfast!"

*Adults Only* Just 10 minutes’ walk from Capitola Beach and Wharf, this luxurious B&B offers an evening wine reception complete with appetizers. A full breakfast is served daily. All rooms include free Wi-Fi. Spa quality bath salts and bathrobes are provided in each room at Inn at Depot Hill. A featherbed encourages a good night’s rest. Guests can watch a movie on their flat-screen TV complete with satellite. A breakfast featuring a variety of hot dishes such as quiche or pancakes is available daily. Cereal, fruit and baked goods are included. A decadent desert is served every evening. Inn at Depot Hill Capitola is 15 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests wanting to experience the sea on an old-world vessel can do so at California Classic Sail 15 minutes’ walk away.

- "Great getaway with amazing service!" - "Staff was very friendly, breakfast was lovely , room charming" - "Perfect location in Capitola" - "Enjoyable stay." - "Exceptional stay in the authentic Kyoto suite with charming Zen garden and deep soaking tub with rain shower." - "Very nice! relaxing and friendly atmosphere" - "Beautiful and quiet, pretty and clean." - "Slip sliding away." - "Quaint B&B on the hill" - "Pleasant sty, skip the breakfast"

Hotel in Marina with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has a business center and concierge services. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Marina State Beach offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "My stay here was great! No issues. Staff was friendly and courteous. Shout out to the staff preparing breakfast! She made sure all items were full and plenty. Rooms have large Arab’s and WiFi is available." - "It’s a great place to stay." - "This is a wonderful hotel. Rooms are updated and very comfortable. No bugs and always clean. Plenty of parking so you can enjoy a short 5 minute walk to the beach. Right next to the freeway just how I like it. I love the sound. A hot breakfast is made with love daily along with complimenting drinks. Staff is so nice and very welcoming. You will definitely enjoy your stay."

A short 6 minutes' walk from the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, The Monarch Resort offers free parking. Property and all guest rooms offer FREE HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC INTERNET.. All guest rooms feature a TV with premium cable and movie channels, ironing facilities, a microwave, a refrigerator, dining area, and a tea and coffee machine. Suites offer kitchens. A free continental breakfast is available. There is an outdoor heated pool, dry sauna, and hot tub available on site. Attractions such as Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are 2 mi away from The Monarch Resort. Point Pinos, the oldest working lighthouse in California, is 5 minutes’ walk away.

- "A wonderful stay and budget friendly, would book again." - "Centrally located near Asilomar Beach and the cute little town of Pacific Grove, this place is the perfect stay with enh" - "warm cozy place to stay." - "Great Value Excellent Location" - "We were pleasantly surprised at the amenities of the hotel, and plan to return." - "A wonderful get away" - "Fantastic location" - "Great place. Nice staff. Clean. Friendly."

Hotel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Point Pinos Lighthouse
Along with express check-out, this smoke-free hotel has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas.
Olympia Lodge offers 36 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Pacific Grove hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

- "Nice and convenient place " - "We loved our stay. The beds were super comfortable. The decor was cozy and rustic. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was a good start for day. Other guests were lovely too. Would definitely return." - "The area is beautiful since the beach is on a few blocks away. The street is quiet for the most part. There is a city bus that comes down the road every hour starting around 6:00 so if your window is open you may hear it pass by. The staff is very friendly and they serve a light continental breakfast. We loved our room, but the bed can probably use a mattress topper to soften it up. My back was feeling the springs. It is a nice stay and Pacific Grove is just up the street and Monterey is close by too as well as Carmel being only 20 minutes away."

Centrally located on the Monterey Bay Peninsula, Sunset Inn Pacific Grove is 7 minutes' walk from the beach. It features guest rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Guests can take advantage of the complimentary continental breakfast. Sunset Inn Pacific Grove offers warmly decorated guest rooms that offer in-room coffee, a hair dryer, an in-room refrigerator, and complimentary toiletries. Select rooms include a fireplace. Guests can book the Pacific Grove Golf Course in advance at the property or utilize the on-site business center. There's also an on-site fire pit. Asilomar State Beach is 4 minutes' drive away from the property. Country Club Gate Shopping Center is 7 minutes' drive from the Sunset Inn Pacific Grove. Pebble Beach Golf Course is just 6 miles away.

- "Hospitality was incredible!" - "I love everything about it." - "Awesome customer service, clean rooms, super comfortable bed, great location." - "Beautiful location and very nice room." - "Lovely quiet hotel in Pacific Grove" - "Very kind staff. Very good location. Very good facilities. Very good restaurants downtown." - "Sunset Inn Pacific Grove near Point Pinos Lighthouse is paradise" - "Impressive stay" - "Lovely"

Hotel with free parking, near Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
A 24-hour business center, a microwave in a common area, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a convenience store are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Inn At Moss Landing Point offers 30 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This Moss Landing hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Other than our room being right next to the highway and us needing to buy earplugs the stay was great. The room was clean and the amenities were amazing. " - "The property was clean, modern and the staff was very friendly. There are very few indoor hotels that are reasonably priced and this was a pleasant surprise. It is about 5-6 miles north of CSUMB, I would highly recommend this place. " - "Highly recommend. We enjoyed it so much"

Just 3 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row, this Pacific Grove guest accommodations offers a year-round heated outdoor pool and hot tub. All rooms include cable TV. Each room at Lighthouse Lodge & Cottages is equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities. A fridge and microwave are provided in the comfortably furnished rooms. A 24-hour reception is offered at Lighthouse Lodge & Cottages Pacific Grove. Fax and photocopying services are available. Vending machines featuring drinks are located on site. Pebble Beach Golf Course is 6 miles from Lighthouse Lodge & Cottage. Pacific Grove city center is 5 minutes’ drive away.

- "Another funeral for our family w/plots there at the cemetary. Perfect location." - "It was lovely, our room has a nice ambience, everything is clean. Will definitely come back." - "It was absolutely lovely place to stay" - "Lovely stay. A lot cheaper than Portola where we usually stay" - "Great location, quiet and close to nice walking areas." - "Nice location, cute room, great breakfast" - "Would come back with partner not family."

Sandy fun near Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages offers 15 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

- "This is close to beaches and all the places we love in Santa Cruz. The bed was a queen so it was a bit small for us, but we were comfortable. It was nice to be able to walk over to a good Starbucks shop each morning and grab a drink." - "These cottages were cute, had everything we needed with and excellent view close to a beach and food places. The front desk was great and super helpful!! I look forward to coming here again." - "Very friendly staff, location was excellent. Room was so cute. Loved it"

Inn At Moss Landing Point is located in Moss Landing, a 17-minute walk from Salinas River State Beach and 18 miles from Presidio of Monterey Museum. With a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property has room service, and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. All rooms in Inn At Moss Landing Point are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Moss Landing, like cycling. Inn At Moss Landing Point also provides a business center and free private parking. Point Lobos State Reserve is 24 miles from the hotel, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 25 miles from the property. Monterey Regional Airport is 17 miles away.

- "Spacious, close to coffee, beach and river!" - "It was a nice getaway to get out of the heat of Stockton" - "Comfy bed, id come again" - "Very good hotel!" - "My stay was pleasant, would return if just me but not with family due to the noise level." - "Ok" - "Book Direct! Owner was terrific and beat Booking.com $! Great restaurants nearby!" - "Grew up in the area and this space was able to accommodate our large family."

Adults-only hotel in Moss Landing with free parking
This hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite.
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing offers 10 accommodations with bathrobes and designer toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 20-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "The tubs are amazing and so is the quiet vibe! Sunsets absolutely unreal amazing. My only worry was the platform beds are SO TALL off the ground the little side step stool is fine but the whole thing held up by just a few 2x4s felt really scary some nights for two adults. " - "The Inn is cute, cozy, clean and comfortable. Just perfect for a night stay on a stormy weekend. We also appreciated having a kitchen downstairs with some necessities like water, coffee/tea, condiments, ice and snacks."

Nestled in California just 0.9 mi from Capitola Beach & Wharf, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites offers an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. A fitness center is located on site. Each room includes free WiFi and a continental breakfast. A TV with cable channels is featured in each room at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites. Furnished in rich wood and warm tones, all rooms include a coffee machine, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Select suites offer a spa bath or a fireplace. A 24-hour reception is offered at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites. A business center equipped with fax and photocopying services is available. Laundry facilities is located on site. New Brighton Beach is 3 mi from Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 13 minutes’ drive away.

- "soul place" - "Arrived with a reservation online with booking.com. They never forwarded the reservation. Luckily t." - "It was great" - "We will be back again." - "I am looking forward to staying again!" - "We had a great time exploring my home town of Santa Cruz with kids." - "Quiet, fun, and restful." - "Fantastic." - "Overall it was nice clean and friendly staff." - "Very comfortable!" - "Comfortable, clean, quiet, great facilities"

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Capitola Beach
A snack bar/deli, self parking, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area, and a lobby fireplace are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Capitola Hotel offers 10 accommodations with slippers and designer toiletries. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Capitola hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "Would love to stay again " - "The hotel was clean and easy to find. The staff, Jacqueline, Mark at check in and Sasha at check out, were so friendly and great, " - "Very quaint and right near the beach and inlet. Great little town and walkable. Wonderful dining options right across the street." - "Absolutely loved the room, the service, everything was 150% excellent!!!! " - "Very nice hotel in a perfect location. We never moved our car. Restaurants, entertainment and the beach were all within a block. Very friendly staff and comfortable room."