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Reviews of Inn By the Bay Monterey 2 stars

936 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940, United States

#45 of 64 hotels in Monterey

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 668 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location and a very good “value for money” property to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We didn’t have anything to dislike.

    The accommodation certainly met our requirements and we were pleasantly surprised with the property when we arrived. The location was close to the heart of Monterey, the property was very neat and tidy, and our room was clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only complaint was that it took quite a while for the hot water to get hot in our room

    Great location and very nice for the price point

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was still a bit of a walk to downtown.

    Nice furniture and room. It was clean and quiet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nicely updated, beautiful bathrooms. Unfortunately the key cards did continuously stop working. You also really really need to slam your door closed or it will fly open. However the staff was very helpful and accommodating to everythinf we needed and they accept dogs! Great location as well! Would stay again

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Great price for last min booking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking

    Bathroom and room was simple but cute and updated

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    The stay was a good experience for a great price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was creaky. Huge crack at bottom of door between the door frame and actual door.

    Quite area. Very cute little place

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was not as pictured. The room wasn’t as nice and needed work done

    The location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    Ok experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had to wait quite a while to check in. We had to ring a bell to get service since the hotel lobby was locked and had to wait for someone to show up.

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Did it’s purpose for exploring Monterey and Carmel clos by
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Pet-Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    $40 nightly pet charge in my opinion a flat rate for the stay is more applicable

    Clean and modern

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Pet-friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was more like a full size instead of a queen like it says on the description. The parking was very small. There was no room to get out of the parking spots because a vehicle who was parked behind us side swept our car. You can hear your neighbors footsteps.

    The rooms were clean. The bathroom was nicely put together.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Great motel for an overnight. Newly renovated, comfy beds, good amount of space, clean and cozy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great motel for an overnight. Newly renovated, comfy beds, good amount of space, clean and well cared for - a solid 3-star place to rest your head. Staff were very friendly and easily available. Easy walk downtown and, if you’re up for a longer walk, do the waters edge.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good value for the price

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    6.0
    Good and bad, what can you "live" with for price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room look unfinished. Tile set down, grouted, and wiped away but not cleaned so dry grout left everywhere in bathroom. Bathroom vent full of dust and corners of bathroom and long time guck left on all edges. Have to walk sideways and squeeze between bed and wall (this is a 10yr old, 60lb kid). White bedding had stains on both beds.

    From afar the room looked good. Space between foot of bed and wall was spacious. Close enough to things to drive a short distance but not close enough to walk.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Pet-friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I got a pet friendly room but they still charged me extra. 45 not too bad for two nights stay.

    Nice pet friendly. Comfortable bed and pillows.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    7.0
    Was OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Pet-Friendly
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shades didn't really block the lights from outside. So it wasn't dark . The bathroom door was stuck couldn't close it .

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    8.0
    Ok. Cold showers are not that great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water. A drag.

    Very helpful and friendly staff. The room was pleasant and suitable.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    8.0
    A Nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much to do at the hotel. A 10 to 15 minute walk to attractions.

    The room was nicely remodeled and clean. The bed was firm and comfortable. The bathroom was large, nice with a big shower. Pet friendly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    6.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Pet-Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No live local tv channels - only the free smart tv channels included. Apps were there to sign into streaming services but who wants to hassle with that while on vacation? The coffee was disgusting along with the cheap packets containg only one packet of powdered creamer. There was no bar of soap with soap holder to use for handwashing at the sink. The free toiletries did not smell good and were poor quality. No green space for dogs to relieve themselves. The door to the room was hard to shut and there was a definite gap could see sunlight through. I would only recommend this hotel if staying for only one night and without a dog, and I would not pay much over $100/night. Unfortunately, I booked last minute and paid high weekend rates which were much more than the place was worth for a two night stay.

    The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was beautifully updated. Coffee maker, fridge, microwave in room. 10 min walk to downtown Monteray and 15 min walk to Fishermans Wharf. Liquer store across the street.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    6.0
    Was somewhere to sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dismal dark No lamps or atmosphere only I pillow each and certainly no cushions !

    We booked on promise of above room . Looked nothing like that . Horrible back headboard and stark covers . No lamps or ambience. Wished I’d checked as we were there 3 nights as clearly not a refurbished room

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    keys for the room failed 3 times

    location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything as expected, I have stayed there before.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Pet-friendly
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds a little hard but it's ok for a couple nights

    We had a great stay. We would stay again.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    6.0
    It was okay but not great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish it was cleaner.

    It was a true Motel. It was a little dirty especially the bathroom floor. It had a door in the back to a small porch but that door frame had a crack like it was lined up correctly.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Pet-Friendly
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean room, remodeled rooms. Bed was very comfortable!

    Stayed in June 2023

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