Reviews from Our Guests

If you want a coveted bat front room with balcony, this is the best buy. Substantially cheaper than the Monterey plaza next door. It does not have all the amenities of a luxury hotel and the rooms are very nicr but not opulent. The bay front room is fantastic. Continental breakfast is brought to your room at a time of your choosing. Staff is friendly and efficient. The sound of the ocean are wonderful to fall asleep to. You can sit on the balcony all day to enjoy the sights of the bay. Otters and seals come by regularly.

The location is excellent, right at the start of Cannery Row and within an easy walk of all the attractions. The rooms are comfortable, cosy and stylish with lovely views over the bay. Good breakfast and friendly service.

Loved the hotel. We got upgraded to an Ocean front with Fireplace for our 20th Wedding Anniversary. The bathroom was very spacious, the view is incredible and staff was very helpful. The only thing we hated was the bed. Very firm and a little lumpy. Was not soft or comfortable at all. Probably would have slept better on the floor. Also not a lot of channels on tv. And the breakfast at the door was a very nice touch, just needs a few varieties of other foods. Not the same everyday.

After 4 days of breathing all the smoke from the recent fires in Sonoma, we booked 2 nights here. I chose the bay view as a compromise between city and ocean views. I actually like the view better than just looking out to sea. We looked out over the bay and the Coast Guard pier. The staff were very professional. The room was clean and spacious. A continental breakfast is delivered to your room. All in all, a very relaxing stay.

What a great experience we had at Monterey Bay Inn! After planning a trip on a whim we stumbled across this gem of a hotel. Bethany (Beth) at the front desk greeted us with her charismatic smile. She got us settled in and on our way. She made us feel very at home and was beyond welcoming. Thank you Beth, kudos to YOU! Great hospitality. The room was clean, tidy, and had a great view. Overall, it exceeded our expectations for such a last-minute planned trip. I would unquestionably recommend it. Keep up the great job Monterey Bay Inn...(you already mastered the art of hiring the right people.) -O San Jose

We stayed on the top floor, with bay view in a spacious, well-designed room. There was a lovely balcony to sit on and enjoy an afternoon cocktail, and inside we had a sitting area with 2 comfortable chairs and TV. The room had a king-sized bed, desk and a beverage station with refrigerator and coffee-maker. The bathroom had a spacious double vanity with a tub/shower combo, and a private water closet. The hotel is not on Cannery Row, and so was relatively quiet at night, but still an easy walk to the main attractions and numerous restaurants. We also had no problem in finding our way to the 17-mile drive around Pebble Beach or going to Big Sur. The only negative was a bit of elevator repair which made us walk the stairs, but that just helped burn off a few calories from some wonderful restaurant experiences!

We chose the Monterey Bay Inn for our one night stay in Monterey for their location, the included breakfast, and the self-parking. With a baby, we have a lot of stuff when on a road trip, and I just don't like dealing with valet and access to my car when we might need to run and get something. The location was perfect because it was about a 10-15 minute stroll to the aquarium and about the same to Fisherman's Wharf. Self-parking for $23 is easy and right under the hotel and we didn't have to deal with gates, entry cards, or anything like that. We got there really early after driving in from SF and I thought I would just park the car and just head to the aquarium, but I guess they weren't full and allowed us to check in! With a baby, that was such a pleasant surprise to be able to get into the room, feed and change him, unload our stuff so we wouldn't have to deal with it later. The Inn only has 49 rooms and three floors of rooms. We were on the 3rd and chose a Cannery Row view for cost savings. If you plan on staying in the room during the day, it can be a bit noisy, but since we were going to be out all day and leaving the next morning, I didn't really want to pay extra for a view. We still got a balcony and it was great for our baby to be able to people and car watch. The room was clean and the bathroom was huge, but I think it might have been a handicapable bathroom because it had bars in the shower. Fine by me because it was great for our small tub that we had for the baby and plenty of room everywhere. The hubs kept commenting on how big the room was and I think it was the configuration that did make it feel roomy with the bed facing the balcony. They don't have cribs there, but that's okay since we had our own Pack n Play and as mentioned before, the room was large enough. The decor isn't a modern look, but it was fine for us and what was most important to us was that everything was clean. They had Aveda amenities in the bathroom, but I wish they did have liquid body soap instead of the bar soap. Other than that, our stay was great, check out was a breeze and Kairee (sorry, didn't get to see your name badge!) at the front desk was professional and kind. I've already recommended it to my friends who asked where I stayed!

Ok so the fixtures and fittings aren’t super modern. That’s part of the charm. We paid extra for the super duper view room. (315/415/215) and they’re so worth it in my opinion. The staff are super warm friendly and helpful. Breakfast is limited but delivered promptly and with charm. The front desk staff are super helpful and friendly. Topping me up with water pre run and just having a generally warm demeanour. The parking spaces are ample and it’s right by the Monterey spa and plaza. So you ca go to schooners their for a more elaborate breakfast or lunch and it’s in spitting distance. The perfect hotel to go with The Monterey Bay Whale watching team for a trip. It’s a 10-15 walk to the boat. Can’t wait to return here. And the bathrooms are the most spotlessly clean I’ve ever seen in a hotel of its age.

Had yet another lovely stay here in Monterey. This is a super cute inn with excellent staff. My family and I loved our room overlooking the magnificent Monterey bay. We fell asleep to the sounds of crashing waves and awoke to the sounds of marine life. They also provided us with a pair of binoculars to view the sea life. My daughter really enjoyed this feature. It was such a nice and relaxing stay. The beds are very comfortable and the room was very neat and clean. Well worth the money spent. The breakfast was quite good with fresh hot coffee, tasty muffins, yogurt, and fresh fruit. It was so nice having this delivered to your door at the exact time you request. This adorable and elegant inn provided the family with a memorable experience while visiting beautiful Monterey. We look forward to returning!

We stayed here as our second stop on our PCH road trip. I’d booked on the basis of location and TR reviews. Our whole experience was outstanding from check in to check out. We were greeted warmly and checked in swiftly. Our room was spacious with gorgeous bathroom and amenities. And the view over to the harbour was stunning. It was lovely to sit and listen to the ocean and the wildlife from our balcony or bed. Breakfast was served to the room as ordered and fruit yoghurt coffee and pastries made a welcome change. It was a great relaxed way to start the day, There is complimentary coffee in the reception in the mornings and a plate of cookies in the afternoon. Location was great with plenty of bars restaurants etc within 10-15 minute walk. We were very sorry to leave Monterey and the Monterey Bay Inn.