Monterey Bay Inn

Hotels
8.6 (1538 reviews)
242 Cannery Row , Monterey , UNITED STATES
+1 831-373-6242
[email protected]

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Complimentary Breakfast
Rooftop Hot Tub and Terrace
Second Hot Tub
Outdoor Terrace with Firepits
Covered Parking - $25 per day plus taxes
Complimentary Wi-Fi
24/7 Front Desk
Meeting & Event Space
Business Center - Computers & Printer
Massage & Spa Services available at DESUAR Spa at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location with ocean views and private balconies
Friendly, helpful staff
Rooms generally clean and comfortable
Continental breakfast delivered to room
Comfortable beds and good room size
Relaxed, scenic property
Cons:
Unreliable WiFi during some longer stays
Paid and tight parking spaces
Perceived poor value/overpriced by some guests
Limited amenities: small hot tubs, no robes, noisy fridge
Portion size/quality of breakfast inconsistent
Occasional noise; some rooms feel dated or run down

Categories

Cleanliness
9.3
Multiple guests repeatedly praised the rooms as very clean and the property well kept; one report of a run-down bathroom is an outlier but overall cleanliness is strong.
Service
9
Staff consistently described as friendly and helpful (delivering breakfast, supplying wine glasses, attentive), and tended to try to assist with issues even when problems (e.g., WiFi) persisted.
Location
9.5
Location repeatedly highlighted as superb—Cannery Row, oceanfront views, easy access to restaurants and sights; the view is a primary reason guests choose this hotel.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms praised for good size, private balconies, comfortable beds and a fabulous bathroom in some cases; however a few guests reported dated or run-down rooms and thin walls, lowering consistency.
Amenities
7.3
Several amenity issues reported: unreliable WiFi for extended stays, paid and tight parking, small/limited hot tubs, lack of robes, and a noisy fridge—amenities are functional but inconsistent.
Value for Money
7.5
Mixed signals on value: one strong complaint about feeling 'ripped off' and overpriced, while others did not mention price—overall value is below the otherwise strong experience.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Breakfast delivery to rooms was frequently praised as a highlight, but portion size was noted as small by some and one guest called the breakfast terrible.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall sentiment is very positive—beautiful views, relaxed atmosphere, many guests would return—tempered for some by WiFi, parking, or value concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:14

Property Description

Located on historic Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Inn is a unique boutique hotel that captures the spirit of Monterey. Perched above the bay, the hotel offers oceanfront accommodations with plush euro-top bedding and balconies with bay and harbor views, a rooftop hot tub overlooking the Monterey Bay Sanctuary, complimentary continental breakfast delivered to the room, and views of San Carlos Beach below. Guests can walk to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, waterfront restaurants, wine tasting rooms and shops on Cannery Row, or set out on a whale watching adventure.

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.
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.

  • Extra bed

    Extra bed available for ages 0–None: 20 per night.

  • Cot

    Cot available for ages 0–2: 10 per night.

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Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1538 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.3
Service: 9
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 7.3
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 9.1
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michael • couple • de
10
Top Lage und wunderbares Hotel
Pros:

Die Lage ist einmalig

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Katie • family_with_children • us
10
Definitely worth booking
Pros:

The breakfast delivered to the room is so nice, the views are amazing, location is perfect, rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff is great . . . This is one of my favorite hotels to stay at. Best in Monterey IMO =)

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Kristen • couple • us
10
Excellent stay. Highly recommend
Pros:

The balcony was so nice and comfortable. The flowers were a very nice touch parking was very convenient. The continental breakfast that was delivered each day was delicious. We utilized the hot tub each evening and really enjoyed the view from the 4th floor.

Cons:

Elevator was a little clunky.

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Katie • family_with_children • us
10
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • us
9
We had a wonderful stay at Monterrey Bay Inn.
Pros:

Lotion, hot tub, view, parking, room was very nice

Cons:

No fan in the bathroom, would have liked just a walk-in shower.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Des • extended_group • gb
10
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • ca
10
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Fred • couple • us
10
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Jen • couple • us
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • family_with_children • gb
10
Wish we had stayed longer!
Pros:

The setting and location are superb. Every room has a private balcony and the included continental breakfast is ddlivered to your room to be eaten on the bacony. The views are wonderful. The staff are friendly and helpful. The room was a good size and well appointec.

Cons:

The car parking underneath the building iis tight, with small spaes.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Beth • couple • us
10
A perfect stay!
Pros:

Great location! Comfy bed! Super clean! Smelled great!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • us
9
Very nice room with a view and a fabulous bathroom
Pros:

Continental breakfast delivered to our room every morning was great!!

Cons:

Paying for parking

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
3
Shockingly over priced.
Pros:

Balcony good and staff got us wine glasses.

Cons:

Shockingly bad value for money. Feel completely ripped off. Could have stayed in a smart hotel in manhattan for the same price.
Dated hotel with no facilities and a fridge that kept us awake.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • couple • us
9
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Karen • family_with_children • ch
5
Beautiful View, Infrastructure could be better
Pros:

I want to give this hotel a five star rating because there's so much to love about it. The view of the beach full of sea lions was incredible. The sound of the ocean waves was unforgettable. Every worker was always friendly and happy. The breakfast delivery was a very nice way to start the day.

Cons:

Staying for 13 nights and only having working Wifi for 3 of the days is unacceptable in 2026. I had to have Zoom calls for work and my kids needed to do online school, all of which was not possible. The staff genuinely seemed to care but the problem was never solved. They offered us a key to an extra room where the wifi worked, but it was a storage room without anywhere to sit. It felt like they were hoping our stay would be over so they wouldn't have to actually solve the problem. That's just a feeling, not a fact. If you have unlimited data (I don't as I'm on a foreign plan) then this will not be an issue. The hotel will be fabulous. But if you need Wifi, make sure theirs is functioning.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Amitesh • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Jeanne • couple • us
10
Fantastic I will be back
Pros:

Beautiful scenery the property was kept clean. The rooms were clean. Very comfortable stay.

Cons:

The only thing that I can think of was, I had no Internet.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • us
10
Great stay in Monterey!
Pros:

Perfect location, convenient to all our favorite restaurants.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • us
8
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee