Reviews from Our Guests

Location, Location, location. Need I say more? Quite and clan at a reasonable price. Breakfast served in room every morning. A true breath of fresh air when it comes to service. I would personally recommend!

Great location. The room was very nice.

My wife and I stayed at the Monterey Bay Inn for two nights in mid-July 2026, and it was easily one of the best hotel experiences we’ve ever had. We stayed in a fourth-floor harbor/ocean view room, and the view was absolutely incredible. From our balcony we could watch wildlife, the beach, boats coming and going, and the beautiful Monterey Bay. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better view. One thing worth mentioning is that the rooms do not have air conditioning. For us, that wasn’t an issue at all because the coastal breeze was perfect, and we kept the balcony door open most of the time. That said, if you’re a very light sleeper, the fountain below and the sounds of the ocean can be fairly noticeable at night. One of our favorite parts of the stay was waking up each morning to breakfast delivered right to our room. We’re not fancy people, but enjoying the included breakfast on our balcony while watching the bay come to life was one of the highlights of our trip. The room itself is a little older, but it was very well maintained. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the spacious bathroom with the large double vanity was a great bonus. The location was excellent. It’s a little farther from the busiest part of Cannery Row, but that actually made it feel quieter while still being within easy walking distance. We could walk about 10 minutes north to the restaurants and aquarium or about 10 minutes south to Old Fisherman’s Wharf. For the price compared to many of the other oceanfront hotels closer to the aquarium, we felt this was an outstanding value. During our stay we relaxed on the balcony, went whale watching, visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and took several walks along Cannery Row. It was the perfect home base for exploring Monterey. I would highly recommend the Monterey Bay Inn to anyone looking for an oceanfront stay. It’s certainly not inexpensive, but for Monterey, it’s an excellent value if you want a balcony overlooking the bay. We would absolutely stay here again.

Excellent front desk service, a comfortable bed, and a very clean room with a great view

My wife and I stayed for 3 nights. We had an excellent time at the Inn for your wedding anniversary. Thanks to Michelle. Congratulations for her well deserved promotion! Thanks to all the fantastic day & night staff they're the best, that is why we keep coming back. P.S. Love the new balconies.

Best room we’ve stayed in. Breakfast to the room was great and the view was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful.Hotel was very close to the best parts of Monterey

Great location, friendly staff and the continental breakfast was just right to start our day.

Really great place. Parking plentiful though a little tight in the underground spaces, so make sure you can park well if you’ve a larger vehicle. Rooms feel deluxe with large bed, lovely balcony with potted geranium, and views over the harbour and seals/otters. Lovely bathroom and toilet behind a separate door. Also has complimentary breakfast to be brought to your room every morning. How glorious! Hot tub on the roof is fab - warm and clean and excellent views! Staff seem very friendly and helpful. They have pairs of binoculars to borrow behind reception (ask) so you can watch the wildlife from your balcony. Be warned that parking is an extra charge but all in all a really great hotel. Easy access to wharfs (for boat trips and kayak/bike hire) and easy walk to Cannery Row for food and gifts.

Right on the water, great views, plenty of sea animals all around to see.

Staff were very helpful and quick to respond to extra items needed. The location was amazing! For us we arrived on a Tuesday and did not move our car again until checkout on Friday. Everything we did from the Aquarium, whale watching tour, Cannery Row, beach access and of course a great selection of places to eat were all within walking distance. The beach area close to the hotel had so many sea lions and babies it was like having our own Aquarium right there! They babies are adorable 😍 Definitely recommend paying a bit extra for a room with a balcony and ocean view, my personal favorite. Would definitely recommend this hotel for location, staff, and price point. We will be back!