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Reviews of Monterey Bay Inn 4 stars

242 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, United States

#5 of 66 hotels in Monterey

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 959 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    8.0
    Loved, loved the property. Well located…close to the main sights of Monterey and close to the MST free trolley. Beautifu
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just the loud sea lion barking, but the beauty and entertainment factor kind of makes up for it. And if you don’t mind sleeping with the doors to the balcony closed, it’s fine. They are somewhat soundproof, muffling the noise. And I think the sea lions stopped partying by 10pm, though they were up with the sun!

    Spacious, updated room with a great view. Loved watching all the sea life at play! Sea lions and otters swirling and twirling in pairs in the water and romping at the shoreline. The oceanfront room gave us a great view of all the activity beneath us in the water. The harbor room might have been better because it has a direct view of San Carlos beach where all the sea lion action was happening. It was great entertainment, until bedtime came along. We wanted to leave our balcony door open to get the fresh sea air but the sea lions were just too noisy. It’s louder than spring break in Mazatlan! They squawk and bark constantly. I learned that they aren’t there all year so be sure to check. It made sleeping a little challenging…but we still managed to get a restful 8 hours in!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    Awesome location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Harbor View with Balcony and Sofabed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC , the room needs new double glazed window and door

    The location is 5* large room and great bathroom

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    Great location, will stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Oceanfront King Room with Balcony and Sofabed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is very basic and delivered to the room It was nice to eat with ocean view thought

    Amazing location Comfortable room parking Stuff was very helpful Would stay here again

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    8.0
    Loved the location, view and room in general.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Harbor View with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1) Television did not work properly 2) overhead lights above bed flickered and were unusable 3) bedside lights did not work making it difficult to read at night

    Location and view

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Harbor View with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and views from balcony

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    10
    Thank you Stacey, Alex, Concordio and Bethany! You all are amazing people!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Harbor View with Balcony and Sofabed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, smells good and nice decor!

    Perfect location, amazingly kind staff, extremely clean rooms, beautiful views! Everything I could have dreamed of!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    10
    We had a great stay, the view, the bed, the staff were all great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast options were good I just don't think they understood my requests. I am allergic to strawberries, the first day we had to call and ask where our food was, I had requested it at 7 we received it around 10. We also had an issue and called for security in the parking garage and never saw any security guards. A man was fighting with his wife, and my husband had to intervein. People use the parking garage to access the beach, on site security would be a great option.

    The View The View The View It was out of this world Beautiful. I have been looking for a room with a view for a long time and this was it! Also, there were birds nearby nesting, we enjoyed watching them.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    It was a wonderful stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Harbor View with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It's expensive to stay there.

    The view of the beach and harbor was beautiful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Harbor View with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast delivery to the room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    10
    It was an excellent stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Harbor View with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, friendly and very helpful staff. Free breakfast delivered to the room every morning.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    10
    We will stay here again!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Harbor View with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location and view were excellent. Our room was very nice. Staff friendly. The room was well stocked with many amenities and the continental breakfast brought to our room was a plus. There were 2 hot tubs available which my husband enjoyed. The harbor view was beautiful and our balcony was so relaxing. Once we parked our car at the hotel, we were able to walk to great restaurants and to the aquarium as well.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    8.0
    Awesome & Safe Location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Harbor View with Balcony and Sofabed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that we can't control the temperature of the AC in our room, that was a downer for sure.

    Location is perfect - minutes away from the Monterey Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf, beautiful walk by the bay after dinner, and all the shops and restaurants. It really is the perfect location!! The content of breakfast is awesome, especially the freshly baked assorted muffins, they were absolutely delicious!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The people above us were super noisy at all hours but not the hotel’s fault!

    Free parking, easy walk to everything, clean and comfortable! Awesome view from deck!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Harbor View with Balcony and Sofabed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Waking up to the beautiful view each morning was such a treat. It was especially nice to have breakfast delivered right to our room—such a relaxing and thoughtful touch. The staff was incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. Everything about our experience was wonderful, and we truly appreciated the warm hospitality.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    8.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Harbor View with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Right on Cannery Row

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    9.0
    Lovely view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The coffee and the tap water

    Lovely view from the balcony of the park. Room was large and very clean, would go back.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    10
    Great location overlooking bay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Harbor View with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Prefer more shower pressure

    Great location. Staff was very accommodating and super nice. Room pics match pictures. Loved the in room breakfast delivery. Nice selection to choose from including time. Would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    9.0
    A great hotel to soak up the essence of Monterey Bay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Harbor View with Balcony and Sofabed
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    While it was nice to have breakfast brought to our room at a time of our choosing, the selection at breakfast was a little underwhelming, so we did venture out and buy something else outside most days.

    The best location you can possibly imagine in Monterey, on the beach and with beautiful ocean views. Our room was comfortable and spacious, and we enjoyed reading or having our tea/coffee on the balcony. Also, kudos to the wonderful maids and the hard work they do :)

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    8.0
    A decent place to stay with beautiful views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Harbor View with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Vent over bathroom door was dirty. The entire place seemed a bit run din, but other than the vent was fairly clean. Hot tub jets didn’t work.

    Beautiful views, attentive and friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud sea otters in the early early morning.

    Continental breakfast brought to our room. Pillow menu. Location was amazing! Brought us apple cider to our room for our anniversary ( we don't drink champagne or wine)

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    10
    Nice getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Harbor View with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Paying for parking

    Location, close enough to everything we wanted to see and do and far enough for a quiet night.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Oceanfront King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ocean view.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast was not nearly as good as it used to be back in the day. Was a bummer because I was really looking forward to it. The barking seals were slightly annoying but we still enjoyed it and found them funny.

    Loved the view our room had. The hot tub was really nice and private. The shower/tub was good size. The bed was very fluffy and comfortable. I appreciated they had complimentary waters with the room.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    8.0
    Adequate for what we wanted.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Harbor View with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Business centre. Breakfast room

    Stayed in June 2025

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