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A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a body of water.

A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a glass bridge over water, and outdoor seating areas.

A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring wicker furniture and a bar area.

1. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

New Monterey, 2 km from Lake El Estero

marie

￥52,472

￥60,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A large, two-story house with a covered porch and a garden.

A sunlit room with a sofa, chairs, a table, and a potted plant.

A dining table set with wine glasses, a candle, a vase of flowers, and various food items.

A living room with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a large window with a view.

2. Jabberwock Inn

New Monterey, 2.3 km from Lake El Estero

Nanda

￥47,060

￥53,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a desk with a coffee maker, and a comfortable seating area with a patterned carpet.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large chandelier, and a bar area with a mirror and wine bottles.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a fireplace, a TV, and a painting.

3. Victorian Inn

Lighthouse District, 2.1 km from Lake El Estero

Sandy

￥25,454

￥29,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a sunset over the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of the sea, and hanging pendant lights.

A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a view of the sea.

4. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

New Monterey, 2.5 km from Lake El Estero

Luis

￥31,952

￥37,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a beachside location, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, two pink armchairs, a patterned sofa, and a marble coffee table.

A room with a large bay window overlooking a scenic view, a round table with chairs, and a sofa with striped cushions.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a round table with chairs, a large window with a view of the ocean, and a television mounted on the wall.

5. Spindrift Inn

New Monterey, 2.3 km from Lake El Estero

Cadee

￥40,289

￥46,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a garage.

A fenced outdoor area with artificial grass, a Pacific Inn Monterey sign, and a row of chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled backsplash, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

6. Pacific Inn

Casanova Oak Knoll, 2.6 km from Lake El Estero

Dannielle

￥12,528

￥14,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A hotel room with a dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A balcony with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the sea.

A marina with various boats docked in calm waters, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a round mirror, a dining table with fruit, a sofa, and a staircase with a railing.

7. Monterey Bay Inn

New Monterey, 1.8 km from Lake El Estero

cathy

￥38,026

￥43,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.

An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a central fire feature.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A modern lounge area with a large fireplace, leather seating, and wooden accents.

8. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Downtown Monterey, 0.9 km from Lake El Estero

Anca

￥34,040

￥40,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV on a dark wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, and a sliding door closet.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring balconies, large windows, and a central staircase.

A reception area with a modern counter, a seating area with a chair and a rug, a large window with blinds, and a door leading outside.

9. Wave Street Inn

Lighthouse District, 2.2 km from Lake El Estero

Tony

￥28,298

￥32,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a kitchen area with dark cabinets.

A dining area with a long table set for multiple people, surrounded by wooden chairs and a stone wall.

10. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Downtown Monterey, 0.9 km from Lake El Estero

Anthony

￥30,652

￥35,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A reception area with a NexTap kiosk, a green wall with 'El Castillo Motel' signage, two chairs, a small table, and potted plants.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a tiled backsplash, and a refrigerator.

A building with a sign reading "OFFICE" and the number "2102" on the facade.

11. El Castell Hotel

Casanova Oak Knoll, 2 km from Lake El Estero

David

￥11,958

￥13,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A motel with a parking lot, surrounded by a garden with purple flowers and green plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A walk-in shower with a glass door, a towel rack, and a showerhead.

A landscaped garden with a fountain, benches, and a covered seating area.

12. Padre Oaks

Monterey Vista, 1.9 km from Lake El Estero

Navpreet

￥11,133

￥14,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered patio area.

A patio area with a sofa, a table, and potted plants.

A reception area with a stone counter, coffee machine, and framed certificates on the wall.

A reception area with a stone counter, framed pictures, and a 'WELCOME' sign.

13. Stage Coach Lodge

Oak Grove, 0.7 km from Lake El Estero

Peggie

￥14,027

￥16,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a chair, a fireplace, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a fireplace, two patterned chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A building with a stone facade, a large window, and a sign indicating an office.

14. Munras Inn

Monterey Vista, 1.3 km from Lake El Estero

Darla D

￥15,982

￥20,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A marina with boats docked, a pier with a flag, and a building with a sign.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a computer, and a view of the outside.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a table.

15. Lone Oak Lodge

Villa Del Monte, 2.3 km from Lake El Estero

Xiaohong

￥13,084

￥15,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden planters, tables, and chairs.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a sign reading "The Stevenson Monterey."

A reception desk with framed pictures, a clock, and a plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

16. The Stevenson Monterey

Downtown Monterey, 0.9 km from Lake El Estero

Sharon

￥12,706

￥14,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flower garden, and a sign that reads "Hotel Abrego."

A pool area with a seating area, a patterned wall, and a small garden with flowers.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a large umbrella providing shade.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a modern chandelier.

17. Hotel Abrego

Alta Mesa, 0.8 km from Lake El Estero

Dave

￥20,898

￥28,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

A sign for the Cotton Inn with a clear view of the building's exterior and a parking lot.

A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and a small dining area with a chair and table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view of greenery.

18. Colton Inn

Downtown Monterey, 1.2 km from Lake El Estero

Edison

￥15,794

￥18,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk with a computer and a payment terminal.

A Best Western Park Crest Inn sign with a yellow building and a landscaped garden in front.

A kitchen area with a coffee machine, toaster, and bread display.

19. Best Western Park Crest Inn

Alta Mesa, 1.4 km from Lake El Estero

Luciana

￥21,354

￥24,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A garden entrance with a black door, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a lamp, and a wall sign.

A bedroom with a wooden four-poster bed, a quilt, and a lamp. There is a chair and a sign on the wall.

A building with a covered porch, black-framed windows, and a door with a doormat.

20. Merritt House Hotel

Old Monterey, 1.1 km from Lake El Estero

Diego

￥26,662

￥30,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake El Estero

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa	9.6 Exceptional 1,703 reviews	View
Jabberwock Inn	9.8 Exceptional 145 reviews	View
Victorian Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,562 reviews	View
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,199 reviews	View
Spindrift Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top Lake El Estero Hotel Reviews

Pacific Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Everything as desired, good price, very convenient with 24 hour front desk"

Hotel Pacific

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel, walkable, good breakfast, friendly staff."

The Stevenson Monterey

10/10 Excellent

"wonderful"

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"NA"

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

8/10 Good

"The property was lovely. The bed in our room was so high we needed a stool to get in bed! We thought the pillows were very uncomfortable."

Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place to stay. Clean"

Stargazer Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed at Stargazer for a night before an interview in the city and it was a great experience. The room was clean and cute. I used the fireplace, the TV, and washroom. I would definitely stay here again."

Monterey Bay Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the heated pool -perfect in the cool Monterey weather - and the hot tub. Staff friendly and helpful. Fire pit very inviting. Found me a room on the ground floor even though Expedia had failed to request this for me. I just wish they still had a restaurant."

Stage Coach Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Other attractions near Lake El Estero

A playground with slides and climbing structures.

Dennis the Menace Playground

8.8/10 (563 reviews)

Set up a picnic on the tranquil shore of Lake El Estero and let the kids run free in this sandy playground.

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A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, rocky outcrops, and lush greenery.

Monterey State Beach

9.2/10 (391 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Monterey State Beach during your trip to Seaside? Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area.

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A church with a bell tower and crosses, surrounded by potted plants and purple flowers.

San Carlos Cathedral

Admire ecclesiastical relics on display in the heritage center to learn about this cathedral, which is California’s oldest stone building.

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A quaint house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with pink flowers and lush greenery.

Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada during your travels in Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

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Monterey Tennis Center

Catch an event at Monterey Tennis Center during your trip to Monterey. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Monterey Sports Center

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Monterey Sports Center during your travels to Monterey. Check out the shops and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.

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Monterey County Youth Museum

Enjoy a trip to Monterey County Youth Museum and popular activities like golfing in Monterey. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

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Stevenson House

You can learn about the history of Monterey with a trip to Stevenson House. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake El Estero?

Lake El Estero is located in Monterey. This walkable area is known for its must-see aquarium and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 71 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Lake El Estero?

Adjacent to Lake El Estero, Monterey Bay Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good options within a short distance include Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay and Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Lake El Estero?

Expedia has 71 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lake El Estero.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake El Estero, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Lake El Estero.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake El Estero?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Lake El Estero, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Lake El Estero?

You'll want to browse the collections at Carmel Mission Basilica, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, and Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada. Golden State Theatre, Point Pinos Lighthouse, and Perry House are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can catch a show at Sunset Center, MPC Theatre Company, and Bruce Ariss Wharf Theater.

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Our top choices for Lake El Estero hotels

1. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

2. Jabberwock Inn

3. Victorian Inn

4. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

5. Spindrift Inn

6. Pacific Inn

7. Monterey Bay Inn

8. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

9. Wave Street Inn

10. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

11. El Castell Hotel

12. Padre Oaks

13. Stage Coach Lodge

14. Munras Inn

15. Lone Oak Lodge

16. The Stevenson Monterey

17. Hotel Abrego

18. Colton Inn

19. Best Western Park Crest Inn

20. Merritt House Hotel

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Top Lake El Estero Hotel Reviews

Pacific Inn

Hotel Pacific

The Stevenson Monterey

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

Stargazer Hotel

Monterey Bay Lodge

Stage Coach Lodge

Other attractions near Lake El Estero

Dennis the Menace Playground

Monterey State Beach

San Carlos Cathedral

Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada

Monterey Tennis Center

Monterey Sports Center

Monterey County Youth Museum

Stevenson House

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