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Top tips for finding Monterey hotel deals
If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Monterey, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Monterey in January and February.
Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Monterey if you stay on a Sunday. The opposite is true for, Friday, which is usually the most expensive day.
Book at least 90 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Monterey accommodation.
How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Monterey for 3 days.
One of the main attractions in Monterey is Cannery Row. Once the center of the sardine-packing industry, the factories have now been converted to seafood restaurants, such as Old Fisherman's Grotto, small gift shops and bars. If you want to stay near Cannery Row, book a room at the InterContinental The Clement Monterey, one of the city's seaside hotels with ocean views. You might also consider the Spindrift Inn, located on the beach and offering fireplaces in select rooms.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a major attraction. Hotels located nearby include Monterey Bay Inn, offering views of the ocean. The Best Western Plus Victorian Inn is a romantic hotel with fireplaces in each room and complimentary wine and cheese reception each afternoon.
If you're interested in spa hotels in Monterey, The Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa has all the traditional spa amenities, rooms with views and a terrace that extends towards the ocean. The Portola Hotel and Spa, located in historic downtown, features traditional spa facilities and a year-round outdoor pool.
If you're looking for hotels with suites, consider the Hotel Pacific, with uniquely decorated suites, located near the beach and the Monterey Conference Center. Another luxurious option is the Monterey Marriott, which promises breathtaking views of the bay from one of their two onsite restaurants.
FAQs when booking a hotel in Monterey
If you need an inexpensive place to stay in Monterey, consider one of the numerous inns. Take a look at the Downtown Monterey Days Inn or the Pacific Inn Monterey, which are both only about a 15-minute walk from the beach.
Many hotels in Monterey offer private onsite parking or nearby street parking, and some even offer electric-car-charging stations. However, in most cases, additional fees apply, and you may need to call ahead to reserve a spot. One option that provides free parking is Hotel Abrego.
There are a number of respectable motels in Monterey. If you prefer staying in a motel, check out The Stevenson Monterey, which is centrally located and has an outdoor pool. You can also look at the Best Western Park Crest Inn. Though it is slightly outside the city center in the Alta Mesa neighborhood, it has free parking and an outdoor pool and hot tub.
There are several hotels in Monterey with swimming pools for all budgets, such as the El Castell Motel with an indoor pool. Monterey Tides, a Joie De Vivre Hotel, offers a heated outdoor pool to allowing swimming in all seasons. Mariposa Inn and Suites is a good family hotel with an outdoor pool.
KAYAK users have found double rooms in Monterey for as cheap as $252 in the last 3 days. The average price is $515.
Hotels are safe environments for travellers as long as they properly implement sanitary measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). However, we recommend getting in touch with the local authorities regarding safety procedures for hotels in Monterey. For more advice, please view our information page on what to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel.
After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Monterey districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Monterey city centre
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