Reviews from Our Guests

This was the first time we stayed at the Monterey Bay Hotel. We were offered a ocean front room and so happy we chose that option. Beautiful view nicely appointed room. Wonderful bathroom. Very quiet. Very close to Cannery Row and small park. Will definitely stay again. Convenient parking under the hotel.

My wife and I visit Monterey often, but have never stayed in town. Monterey Bay Inn is a GEM! The staff there are very friendly and greet you every time you walk through the door. It was our anniversary and they complimented us with a bottle of wine and chocolates. We also had a free continental breakfast each day of our stay. They moved us to the 4th floor for a great view of the harbor. We didn't expect all this, and are very thankful for their hospitality. Our first day we never drove our car anywhere, because everything is within walking distance being (Cannery Row), shops, the aquarium, restaurants, Fishermen's Wharf, and walking paths. We will definitely be staying there again and again. Again, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

This property is such a delight. All of the rooms have amazing views of the ocean and small harbor. The staff is wonderful. They have cookies at the front desk throughout the day, which is a nice touch. The private hot tub on the top floor Is amazing. And with an unobstructed view of the Pacific. Walking distance to everywhere, and you can even rent kayaks right next door. I highly recommend!

From our arrival to check-out, everything was perfect. Merl was wonderful at check-in and out. The room is nicely decorated, very clean and comfortable, the bathroom has plenty of storage, and the view of the bay is gorgeous. It’s location is perfect in between Cannery Row attractions and restaurants and Fisherman’s Wharf. The continental breakfast was fresh and delivered right on time. We would definitely stay here again!

I stayed at the Monterey Bay Inn on a college trip with my son. We happened upon this place when we made a last minute change in plans. The Inn is wonderful. Bethany at the desk felt like a long term friend - ensuring we had everyone we needed. The Inn’s location is perfect - walking distance to the best sights and restaurants in Monterey. The two hot tubs - one on the second floor where there is also a fire - and one on the fourth floor - were a really nice surprise. The wildlife and beautiful water views were lovely. I highly recommend staying here!

The outside of this property may look a little plain in the pictures, but the rooms are lovely. We had a private balcony from which we could hear the surf crashing and view the bay with its marine life. We spotted at least one otter each day, and on the morning of our departure there was a regular "otter party" of 9 within sight. Each room has a pair of binoculars to help with viewing. You can have coffee or tea delivered to your room each morning along with continental breakfast. That was fine for me but my husband prefers a heartier breakfast, which we found elsewhere. Also, the bread served with the continental breakfast was mostly sweet rolls, which I do not care for. If we return to Monterey, we would definitely choose this place again!

We found the Monterey Bay Inn after an unfortunate experience with another hotel and last minute found this hidden gem. Rooms were spacious, clean and the views are outstanding. My kids watched the sea lions, birds, otters, whales and lots of boats for hours on the balcony. The breakfast delivered to our room every morning was great and the service staff is so friendly and accommodating. We will definitely stay there again and recommend it to anyone looking for a great place on Cannery Row.

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.

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!

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.