Spindrift Inn

Hotels
9 (1187 reviews)
652 Cannery Row , Monterey , UNITED STATES
831-646-8900
[email protected]

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Complimentary silver tray breakfast delivered to room
Afternoon wine & cheese reception (4:30–6:00 pm)
Complimentary Wi-Fi
GuestCast® streaming service
Pillow menu
Feather bedding available upon request
Concierge desk
Bell service
Valet parking ($37 per day plus taxes)
Dry cleaning service available upon request
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central beachfront/Cannery Row location
In-room breakfast delivery / continental breakfast
Comfortable beds and cozy room features (window seat, fireplace)
Helpful, attentive staff
Amenities like sauna, hot tub and valet
Characterful, charming property
Cons:
Low water pressure in shower reported
No bedside table/shelf on one side of bed
Some rooms can be hot / limited AC
A bit pricey and limited parking
Limited breakfast pastry (one mini viennoiserie)
Occasional noise from nearby bar or local events
Some dated areas and occasional closed rooftop terrace

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Not explicitly mentioned in reviews; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.6
Multiple mentions of attentive, top-notch and sweet staff who were helpful and responsive to guest needs.
Location
9.8
Repeatedly praised as excellent, beachfront/Cannery Row location within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and aquarium.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms described as cozy with window seats, comfortable beds, fireplaces and some with sauna/hot tub, but notes about low water pressure, lack of bedside table/shelf, dated elements and some room-temperature/ventilation issues.
Amenities
9.3
Good amenities noted: in-room breakfast, happy hour, valet, fireplace, sauna and hot tub; some facilities (e.g., rooftop terrace) reported closed at times.
Value for Money
8.2
A few guests called it a little pricey and noted no nearby parking, reducing perceived value despite strong experience.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast service to the room and pleasant offerings praised, though some mentioned limited bread/pastry portions.
Overall Experience
9
Overall very positive impressions—many calls of 'wonderful', 'excellent', and intent to return; occasional noise from nearby bar or events noted but staff assisted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 19:04

Property Description

Located in the heart of Cannery Row on McAbee Beach, Spindrift Inn is a boutique waterfront hotel on Monterey Bay. Its 45 newly re-imagined guest rooms and suites feature breezy coastal décor, luxurious bedding, plush furniture, handwoven carpets, window seats or private balconies, updated gas fireplaces, hardwood floors and marble bathrooms. Most rooms offer unobstructed views of Monterey Bay, while select rooms overlook Cannery Row. Guests enjoy a complimentary silver tray breakfast delivered to the room, an afternoon wine and cheese reception, a rooftop garden, and easy access to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the coastal recreational trail, 17-Mile Drive, Point Lobos and Big Sur. Voted Best Luxury Honeymoon Boutique Hotel in California by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2025.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MRY

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 16:00:00, check-out until 12:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Payment

    Payment: pay at the property, pay online later, pay online now.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1187 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 9
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Tyler • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
10
Memories made
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • us
10
Staff was great. I would book again.
Pros:

Staff was awesome. Room was comfortable.

Cons:

The coffee was terrible.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • couple • us
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Ilona • couple • ua
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Mintey • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Altman • couple • us
9
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • couple • gb
8
A very comfortable room and loved having breakfast delivered
Pros:

Loved the window seat where we could both stretch out and watch the world go by

Cons:

The lack of water pressure in the shower and no bedside table or at least a shelf on the other side of the bed - I had to balance my water bottle and glasses on the extra pillows instead

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Hailey • couple • us
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Claire E • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Location, room was a lovely layout & comfortable

Cons:

Room was hot. A ceiling fan would have been good.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Azevedo • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Location was excellent. Walking distance to several restaurants and eateries, shops, and the aquarium.

Cons:

A little pricy. I expected the bathroom to have a shower instead of a regular size bathtub shower combination and double sink instead of a single one. A bigger table would have been nice.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Sengboay • couple • us
10
Pros:

Beachfront

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
Wonderful stay, comfortable and peaceful!
Pros:

Location , quality

Cons:

Tucked sheets , but my wife says that’s my problem :)

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Daniele • couple • fr
8
Pros:

La localisation sur Cannery Row et à proximité des restaurants, l’apéritif à 16h, la décoration des chambres très cosy, le petit déjeuner servi en chambre.

Cons:

Dans le petit déjeuner, un peu de pain serait bienvenu, il n’y a que une mini viennoiserie par personne.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Allen • couple • us
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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begüm • couple • tr
9
Pros:

The room had a sauna, fire place and a hottub, the location is wonderful

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Noel • couple • us
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Christi • family_with_children • us
10
An excellent place to stay and relax. It felt like we were in another world.
Pros:

The room was amazing with a huge two sided window seat, a table, breakfast served in the room, and a fireplace with two chairs in front of it. The bed was very comfortable and the room was quiet. We overlooked the city but you can also overlook the ocean. My husband and I visited 15 years ago for our anniversary. We had an amazing visit and this one with my sister was just as amazing.

Cons:

When we first arrived there were some loud cars on the street. The staff came out to help us and let us know there was some sort of car convention in town. Everything else was perfect.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • couple • gb
10
Exceptional hotel with very close restaurants and stores
Pros:

Very close to the beautiful coast. The restaurants were extremely close and were very good.

Cons:

No parking near.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • us
8
Pros:

The view, room size, happy hour, valet staff

Cons:

A little dated, roof top terrace was closed

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee