The 30 Best Hotels in Monterey Bay

Ranked 1 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 2 of 39 for hotels in Carmel.

• “Cake every night when we got home!”
• “Robert and everyone else made it one of the highlights of our California coast trip! Would go back a”
• “An absolutely sublime stay in Carmel”
• See more reviews of Villa Mara Carmel

Ranked 2 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 1 of 24 for hotels in Pacific Grove.

• “Proximity to the beach.”
• “Amazing Vacation”
• “Loved our stay, will return!”
• See more reviews of Andril Fireplace Cottages

Ranked 3 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 2 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Excellent. Loved hearing the beach through roll out windows. Made for a great nights sleep.”
• “Brilliant location.”
• “Disappointed”
• See more reviews of Spindrift Inn

Ranked 4 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 2 of 57 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Very comfortable and convenient. Will stay ahead.”
• “Very nice”
• “What a location !”
• See more reviews of West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Ranked 5 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 3 of 57 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Clean, great location.”
• “Next to busy street noise was extreme”
• “Charming Santa Cruz Bungalows”
• See more reviews of Sunny Cove Motel

Ranked 6 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 4 of 39 for hotels in Carmel.

• “Bed and linen was comfortable.”
• “like the area, nice hotel property and staff”
• “Very spacious, comfortable and well appointed guest room replete with fireplace and balcony. Perfect for a getaway!”
• See more reviews of The Quail Lodge

Ranked 7 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 7 of 39 for hotels in Carmel.

• “We will be back!!”
• “Cleanliness, location, parking”
• “Great staff, perfect location, and breakfast each morning brought to your room was seamless!”
• See more reviews of Tradewinds Carmel

Ranked 8 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 3 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Everything, beautiful and clean facility.”
• “Great location to stay in Monterey”
• “Food was blah”
• See more reviews of Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Ranked 9 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 2 of 7 for hotels in Capitola.

• “Clean room, good bed”
• “Wish we could have stayed longer. Really nice and such a clean hotel.”
• “Excellent customer service, very clean and the secure garage...”
• See more reviews of Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Ranked 10 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 5 of 24 for hotels in Pacific Grove.

• “Warm welcome, very friendly staff.”
• “everything was good”
• “I love everything about it.”
• See more reviews of Sunset Inn Pacific Grove

Ranked 11 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 8 of 39 for hotels in Carmel.

• “Best place ever been”
• “Great location, very neat and clean. The staff was amazing very accommodating they go above and beyond to make sure you”
• “Excellent, I will definitely stay there again. High quality, good value, privacy, great staff.”
• See more reviews of Carmel Beach Hotel

Ranked 12 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 4 of 57 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Great location. Comfort. Quiet, clean.”
• “Great place to stay in order to sample various beaches and coves up and down the coast.”
• “Nice environment and rooms”
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Ranked 13 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 5 of 57 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Wow is all I can say about this Inn. Wonderful staff truly there to make sure your stay is the best. My family stayed in”
• “Lovely place to stay with an amazing view.”
• “Beautiful property and we enjoyed it as a family!”
• See more reviews of Sea & Sand Inn

Ranked 14 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 6 of 57 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “I booked a room drove two hours and forty-five minutes with...”
• “Exceptionally clean !”
• “We had a wonderful visit and are planning on coming back in two months.”
• See more reviews of La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Ranked 15 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 7 of 57 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Very pleasant”
• “The best spot”
• “Nice day right on the Santa Cruz ocean/boardwalk area”
• See more reviews of Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Ranked 16 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 3 of 7 for hotels in Capitola.

• “We will be back again.”
• “Very well maintained”
• “Everything was excellent.”
• See more reviews of Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites

Ranked 17 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 4 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Great location! Needs renovation at that price point!”
• “Good location. Staff did their best. Facility is in need of updates and repair.”
• “Great View and location”
• See more reviews of Monterey Bay Inn

Ranked 18 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 6 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Perfect location for Aquarium & Ocean views”
• “Great location, quiet area”
• “Great value, location was great easy walking cafe & restaurants. Friendly staff”
• See more reviews of Wave Street Inn

Ranked 19 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 4 of 7 for hotels in Capitola.

• “Staff was friendly and room was clean but the early morning sound is a problem”
• “Lovely time with my boyfriend. Felt like home.”
• “A wonderful little boutique hotel in a great location”
• See more reviews of Capitola Hotel

Ranked 20 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 7 of 24 for hotels in Pacific Grove.

• “Very clean, beautiful building and interior, location”
• “We had a wonderful stay at the Martine Inn.”
• “Beautiful place in Pacific Grove”
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Ranked 21 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 11 of 39 for hotels in Carmel.

• “The price is on the upper end of hotels in the area as nice...”
• “I love Carmel and love this hotel”
• “Very small, intimate setting.”
• See more reviews of L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux

Ranked 22 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 7 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Nice hotel, clean and in a good location.”
• “The beds might be the most uncomfortable thing I have ever slept on!”
• “Friendly staff and spacious room. Was very happy with our stay.”
• See more reviews of InterContinental The Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel

Ranked 23 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 10 of 57 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Proximity to where I needed to be.”
• “Our room was on the street side of the hotel and it was very...”
• “Comfortable and convenient.”
• See more reviews of Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca

Ranked 24 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 1 of 13 for hotels in Marina.

• “Hot delicious breakfast, comfy beds, microwave and fridge in...”
• “Breakfast was great the kids loved been able to make waffles”
• “Awesome stay for family. Great location.”
• See more reviews of Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

Ranked 25 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 11 of 57 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Staff was nice but parking fee and lack of in room amenities means I won’t stay here again.”
• “Really enjoyed staying at this place. Would highly recommend it to others!”
• “Comfortable room but no staff were present during advertised check-in hours”
• See more reviews of Pacific Blue Inn

Ranked 26 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 12 of 39 for hotels in Carmel.

• “I like the location and the view from my room.”
• “Great location, fire place created ambience, comfortable beds, cosy room.”
• “Fabulous stay in Carmel by the Sea”
• See more reviews of Tally Ho Inn

Ranked 27 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 13 of 39 for hotels in Carmel.

• “Anniversary Trip”
• “cant wait to stay there again.Wonderful .”
• “Great quiet hotel right near downtown Carmel”
• See more reviews of Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge

Ranked 28 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 8 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Good”
• “Absolutely will be back real soon if rate will stay at the 145.00 range”
• “Only a short walk to the monterey fishermans wharf, as well...”
• See more reviews of Hotel Abrego

Ranked 29 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 12 of 57 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Great value for money.”
• “Great place , wonderful outdoor pool area”
• “great familly hotel”
• See more reviews of Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Ranked 30 out of 176 in the region, as well as being 9 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Asked to give review”
• “An excellent hotel in a loverly area of Monterey”
• “Ludicrously overpriced. More expensive than a 5 star hotel in Heathrow. More expensive than the Bellagio in Las Vegas. P”
• See more reviews of Victorian Inn