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Reviews of Monterey Fairgrounds Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

2042 N Fremont st, Monterey, 93940, United States

#66 of 66 hotels in Monterey

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 88 hotel reviews

3.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    4.9

  • Comfort

    4.7

  • Location

    6.9

  • Facilities

    4.4

  • Staff

    6.0

  • Value for money

    4.8

  • Free Wifi

    2.5

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  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    5.0
    Not good value for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very noisy location, airplanes flying right over, lots of road noise

    Clean sheets

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    3.0
    Won't be going back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms were weren't clean the bed smelled like pee the dresser was missing the whole back to one of the cupboards the shower curtain wouldn't close only if way

    The the location was very nice close to stores and not to far from the ocean

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    5.0
    It was ok. Needs to be cleaner.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    What I did not like was that the room smelled like smoke your curtains had stains on them..I had to clean your remote control with sanitize wipes it was dirty and sticky.

    Thank you for the towel’s and for making sure our room was clean.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    3.0
    OK for short stay during most of the year but expensive during event season
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    everything. thin blankets, dirty towels, no phone signal or wifi

    location was good

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2024

    4.0
    Unbelievable Choice made
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Firstly, I am sorry I didn't take pictures b cause you aren't gonna believe me when I tell you my experience-I noticed 2 rooms with red condemned signs on their doors! Outside my room was one those Moving Pods containers, nails and screws on the ground around it on or near parking space. Furniture is older but not maintained, to weather aging bathroom floor had dirty shoeprints, bath towels had dirt/grease on them from the dirt/grease left on the towel rack they were hanging from. Had to ask for new pillow cases because there was either dirt/grease or mildew on the ones in my room. Promptly was given fresh clean pillow cases and brand new pillows! I wanted to video the interior so that you would know what you're recommending. The microwave was sitting, only a few feet off the floor, the safe was on top of a block of wood keeping at the same height as the microwave off the floor. I wanted to get moved to a better room situation and told I was in the best. Considering everything mentioned what was that really saying? Rooms curtains had holes clothes pinned together to keep closed. It was way overpriced for the accomodations actually available. Oh, the pictures you're showing.of hotel and the rooms? Needs serious up to date refresher. You guys need a field trip to know exactly who you're advertising ...I was grateful it was the least expensive but cost too much for what you're offered. If I didn't want to sleep in the streets or my car I was grateful, I ate the expense although uncomfortable unsafe feeling I slept on my blankets on their bed in my clothes! Laundry mat first thing early next morning.

    Location and staff go above and beyond to compensate for the deteriorating property. Properly respond to any customer service requests or needs.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It wasn’t clean. There were stain and liquid spots on the headrest

    I was close to my destination

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2022

    5.0
    I really love the location, great value for your money, however the property definitely needs some TLC!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property was not clean.

    Love the location! how ever the property was not clean I had to switch rooms. The hotel could definitely use some upgrades. however the guy at the front desk had the best customer service ever!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2022

    5.0
    Get what you pay for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Smells bad.

    Close to Fairgrounds the price is low. Staff is friendly.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2022

    5.0
    Walking distance to the event which was a big plus. But overall fairly run down.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some of the room had been renovated while much had not.

    No breakfast served.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2022

    4.0
    it is what you get for the price although I was greatly disappointed in the maid service
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The maid service sucked big time. Dirty floors, 2 flat sheets when they even made the bed. Dirty toilet. But she was good at giving out towels.

    The owners are really nice.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2022

    5.0
    Terrible experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely nothing we were so tired that we stayed in fortunately.

    Dirty said walk, the room it wasn't clean at all. Noisy, the first floor seems it would came down on us when people walked. Expensive not well located. Booking should review this Motel on your app, it's really bad.The pillows were used not clean.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2025

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very dirty rooms.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    2.0
    Price too high for that kind of stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Microwave didnt work, bed was uncomfortable, little to no tv channels, blankets were terrible, towels are so rough, floor felt dirty.

    "Cheapest"

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    7.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice

    Nice

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    10
    Will definitely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very close to stores and restaurants

    Nice area clean pool rooms were nice and cozy

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2025

    2.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It wasn’t clean. Pool was dirty and a weird clientele stayed at the accommodation. We didn’t feel safe staying here

    Close to highway

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2025

    1.0
    Very uncomfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything. From the dirty rooms to the dirty white towels. The tv wasn’t working and the young Indian working at the front office came right in our room at 10pm acting like he didn’t check me into this room. There is no deadbolt on the door so he just walked right in

    Close to Fishermans wharf

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    9.0
    Was only one night, was quite and clean room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was good

    Quite, nice person in the reception

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    2.0
    Most uncomfortable bed we have ever slept in and most disappointing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed, facilities, cleanliness, service How can we book a room for a family of 5 with only 2 double beds.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    1.0
    Absolutely horrible room was dirty towels were dirty. The other guests were crazy. I heard kids running around until two
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything that was on the property was gross

    Nothing

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    1.0
    Horrible and nasty
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Do not stay here! The place is nasty!! The bed sheets were not changed from the people before, there was trash all over the rooms. It smelt like smoke even tho there is “no smoking” they called us when we were driving there asking where are you?!? Like what??? We found a dirty used tampon in the bathroom. We booked with booking.com we complained in less than 5 mins of it. They refuse to pay us our money back. Booking says if they don’t respond in 24 hr there is nothing they can do. But the thing is that this motel will not respond so they can keep your money. Booking.com said oh well and when I asked to speak to someone above them they said they can’t do anything and hung up on. Do not stay here they will steal your money it’s unsafe and nasty!!!

    NOTHING do not stay here!!!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hot water

    Good location, nice stuff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2025

    1.0
    DON’T EVER COME HERE! WORST STAY EXPERIENCE
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Two workers randomly went in our rooms while we were in the room. First was late at night. No knocking just opened our door and said that they were just checking if someone is in the room because our window was open. Our tv and lights are on!! Next was on the morning we’re leaving. Again, no knocking, a worker opened our door again and not speaking in English. Talked to the front desk when we checked out and didn’t apologize right away and tried to make excuses on why it happened.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This hotel was so rundown and dirty. Our beds didn't even have fitted sheets. Just a flat sheet thrown over the mattress and the sheets had burn holes all in them. The bathroom looked like it had not been cleaned. The toilet was dirty and there was dirt in the corners. When I originally booked the room it stated that there was a pull out sleeper chair in the room and there was not. There was also no extra bed available so we had to run to Big 5 to purchase a air mattress for our stay. I will say the staff was very nice but I don't know how they expect to run a hotel this way.

    Stayed in April 2025

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