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Reviews of Red Lion Hotel Monterey 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!

1425 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940, United States

#64 of 66 hotels in Monterey

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 269 hotel reviews

6.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.8

  • Comfort

    6.8

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    6.4

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free Wifi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: September 2, 2025

    5.0
    My stay felt like a problem, not a vacation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Although I booked my room in advance… I waited in line to check in for over 20/30 minutes. Staff seemed annoyed and the atmosphere felt awkward. My stay felt like a problem, not a vacation. Overpaid.

    The room was comfortable. The room was clean.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2025

    5.0
    We will look for a better place next time we go to Monterey.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The in-room refrigerator was the smallest size imaginable and it was sitting at floor level. The tray under the small freezer had water in it. The cabinet for the refrigerator was built for a larger frig. There was a closet but no hangers. Lobby was unattractive.

    Location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    7.0
    Overall, it was a nice and comfortable weekend stay with our kids. The value was very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of our rooms had a possible clogged bathtub, room 316. A lot of reviews said that you can hear your neighbors. We agreed. If you want private space, this might not be the best.

    Convenient, bed was very comfortable, staff was very kind.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Heated pool was not heated. Spa was empty. Seemed like there was a lot of maintenance going on.

    Good local

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    a bit dirty, but it’s what you get for the price. also in a great location, basically in the middle of all the attractions nearby.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hot tub not working and no one told us before arriving

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2025

    7.0
    Old rooms water is not hot
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Pet Friendly Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff are good The room was old but clean The bed was noisy ( there is a sound every time you sit on it ) Old rooms water is not hot

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The wifi was super slow and the bathroom sink was clogged. Other than that the room was decent

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    5.0
    It was okay for an overnight stay. It was bearable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was very little hot water in the shower. We had to bathed in cold shower

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Overall pretty good

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    7.0
    staff was courteous
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    To provide more comforters, fix themostat Provide soap in sink, n tissue in restrrom. (not just in bath tub) Provide hot water or coffee or tea in lobby, may be travel pamphlets - more hospitable n welcoming

    Not enough comforter, thermostat not working, cold n chilly at night. Customers in other rooms were speaking very loud n children running at night.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2024

    6.0
    I was disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a small cockaroach in the room. The room was very dated. There was no thermostat so the heater stayed on all night and the heat could not be regulated. The restaurant was closed. There were no extra blankets in the room . The bed was not super comfortable

    The location, the hotel room size

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2024

    7.0
    pet friendly and convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    high rates due to event weekend -- bathroom tub with rusted fixture and uneven floor

    pet friendly - good convenient location

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom sink faucet was loose, bathtub plug thingy fell apart and there was mold on bathroom ceiling and bedroom ceiling probably due to no bathroom exhaust fan.

    Location, size of room, comfortable beds

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2024

    5.0
    We loved Monterey.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel needs an update. The rooms are a little shoddy and not very clean.

    The staff was amazing. They were very helpful

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2024

    6.0
    Just a place to sleep.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The garbages in hallways overflowing. The spa was filthy and didn’t work. Broken tiles from the spa were on the ground around area. Four people were notated to be in our room only 2 bath towels were given.

    The closeness to shops and restaurants

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2024

    7.0
    I slept well in the cozy bed and was close enough to downtown.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It wasn't quiet because my room faced the street and gas station. The interior design was basic and had everything needed, but it didn't feel cozy. The continental breakfast felt like a school lunch, and there was no breakfast room to sit in. The bathroom fan was dusty, and the shampoo/body wash wasn't filled.

    The room was large, and the bed was extremely comfortable. The staff was frendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2024

    5.0
    Happy regardless🥹
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was told the hot tub worked when I called. Looked like it didn't work in years. Jet button broke. Put feet in and burned my skin! I felt I was lied to and I rented the room for a hot tub. 😞

    It wasn't so bad. Wanted the hot tub to work.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pet Friendly Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not clean . They clean better the room after i complain .

    Great location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Odd middle of the night guests in the room next door- arrived at 1:30 & left at 9:30, strange to hear from staff that no guests were listed as being in the room next door the night before, but obviously there had been…

    Asked to change rooms due to loud neighbors, staff immediate accommodated

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool was supposed to be heated but wasn't. The room was clean but kind of shabby. There was no stopper for the tub. The walls were very thin. We had noisy neighbors and it was very disturbing, especially late at night. Also, the toilet was like it was made for a child.

    It was located close to everything. Clean.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The restaurant was closed.

    Convenient

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2024

    5.0
    I would go back but definitely ask to not have that particular room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was small and felt like a cave . One wall was painted bricks. The bathroom door was a barn door sliding door that did not cover the entire door. Anyone using restroom or shower had zero privacy. Our room was by ice machine at end of the hall so all night people clanking on the ice machine stomping down the hall. It may have just been that particular room as our friends had a room down the hall and said they had a regular closing bathroom door and their room was comfy and nice so….. maybe just room 301.

    Easy access to property . Beds are comfy and pillows are comfy . Gas station in the parking lot so easy access to snacks and drinks .

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2024

    6.0
    Just a place to sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    there were sketchy people outside

    location

    Stayed in May 2024

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