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About this property

Just 6.4 km from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, El Castell Motel features an indoor heated pool and all guest rooms feature free WiFi. Guest rooms feature a microwave and a refrigerator. The rooms also include TV with cable channels and a work desk. Laundry facilities are available to guests of this motel. The Monterey County Fairgrounds and Old Fisherman's Wharf are 5 km away. California State University of Monterey Bay and Fort Ord are a short drive from the El Castell Motel. The Monterey Museum is 3.4 km away from El Castell Motel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

  • Free parking available on-site


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Recommended for 2 adults

1 × Queen Room
Price for:
Max persons: 2
Bed: 1 large double bed
Non-refundable
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We have 7 left
US$91 per night
Original price
US$296
Booking.com pays
- US$23.68
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.

Total before taxes
US$272.32

US$91 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
  • Non-refundable
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  • 2 large double beds
US$327 for 3 nights
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Queen Room
Recommended for 2 adults
  • 1 large double bed
250 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max persons: 2
US$91 per night
Original price
US$296
Booking.com pays
- US$23.68
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.

Total before taxes
US$272.32

US$91 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
8% off
8% off
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Excluded: US$ 1.7 City tax per night, 12.8 % Tax
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
  • We have 7 left
  • 2 large double beds
350 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$109 per night
Original price
US$355
Booking.com pays
- US$28.40
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.

Total before taxes
US$326.60

US$109 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
8% off
8% off
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Excluded: US$ 1.7 City tax per night, 12.8 % Tax
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Suzanne
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Good location, short drive to aquarium etc, or a quick walk to beach.
  • Maciej_ka
    Poland Poland
    Clean room, very friendly staff, we’ll stay there again next time.
  • Inger
    Sweden Sweden
    Clean and nice room. Great that they had a refridgerator and microwave in the room. Our kids loved the pool! Also great with a laundry room available for a small fee. Really good parking availability, lots of unoccupied slots even though the "No...
  • Yuliya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely place in good location, facilities are great, comfy mattresses! Truly enjoyed our stay here
  • Linda
    United States United States
    The staff was very accommodating. The room was clean. Loved the laminate flooring in the bedroom area and marble flooring I. The bathroom area. Location was perfect and quiet.
  • Beth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Bed very comfortable. Free machine coffee options including hot chocolate at reception.
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This accommodation is amazing. Sadly, we only stayed for 1 night as a stop off on road trip from San Francisco back to LA, but honestly, we'd wish we'd had a week. Didn't get to see local sights, but will definitely be back to El Castell soon ??...
  • Stéphanie
    France France
    Everything was perfect, with all amenities needed for a stay and very very confortable Plus the pool is big
  • Hanan
    Israel Israel
    We are family of 5 people, and we got 3 double beds! Very comfortable. And very clean, too.
  • Aline
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Simple but comfortable motel that has everything you need for a short stay. Price/quality was good.

Property surroundings

House rules

El Castell Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform El Castell Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of US$200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.