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Our top choices for Downtown Monterey hotels

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

1. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4.0 star property
Downtown Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,726 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff. Overall great stay"
United States
Carlos
The price is ￥34,006
￥40,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
A historic hotel with arched windows and a classic facade.

2. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,819 reviews)
"Excellent location and great staff"
United States
Barbara
The price is ￥14,724
￥16,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Monterey Hotel
An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.

3. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
3.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,789 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful breakfast"
Canada
Steven
The price is ￥30,972
￥36,051 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden planters, tables, and chairs.

4. The Stevenson Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey
2.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,110 reviews)
"Nice staff, perfect location, well priced"
United States
Sharon
The price is ￥13,952
￥16,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The Stevenson Monterey
A marina with multiple boats docked, a hotel in the background, and a calm waterfront setting.

5. Monterey Marriott

Monterey Marriott
3.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, 1 block from the waterfront pier and many, many shops and restaurants."
United States
Bill
The price is ￥33,500
￥43,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Monterey Marriott
A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.

6. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
3.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,900 reviews)
"Great hotel and great area. The breakfast was great, parking underground and big rooms. Would definitely stay here again!"
Canada
Alexis
The price is ￥19,273
￥22,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hotel Pacific
A sign for the Cotton Inn with a clear view of the building's exterior and a parking lot.

7. Colton Inn

Colton Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice staff Great breakfast clean room"
United States
Edison
The price is ￥15,795
￥18,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Colton Inn
A reception area with a dark wood counter, two wall-mounted lights, and a framed painting above.

8. Monterey Bay Lodge

Monterey Bay Lodge
2.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Room was spacious and bed was comfy. Great location near the waterfront."
United Kingdom
Philip
The price is ￥12,475
￥16,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Monterey Bay Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a fireplace, and a bathroom with a shower and sink.

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
2.0 star property
Alta Mesa, 0.7 km from Downtown Monterey
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Loved the location & property. Clean, modern, new furnishings. The mgr Arjun was AMAZING! I left something in our room at checkout & he helped in returning it to me. Would definitely stay here again!"
United States
Linda
The price is ￥11,693
￥14,349 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
A hotel with a sign reading "Best Western Plus." It features a multi-story building with balconies and a landscaped entrance.

10. Best Western Plus Monterey Inn

Best Western Plus Monterey Inn
2.5 star property
Alta Mesa, 0.7 km from Downtown Monterey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Large quiet rooms and great covered parking."
United States
Tom
The price is ￥21,356
￥24,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Best Western Plus Monterey Inn
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flower garden, and a sign that reads "Hotel Abrego."

11. Hotel Abrego

Hotel Abrego
3.5 star property
Alta Mesa, 0.6 km from Downtown Monterey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,095 reviews)
"Great place and convenient location."
United States
Dave
The price is ￥22,968
￥30,539 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Hotel Abrego
A gazebo with a fire, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with outdoor furniture.

12. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
1.4 km from Downtown Monterey
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,765 reviews)
"I love that it was pet friendly and it was very convenient and near to a lot of sightseeing"
United States
Humberto J
The price is ￥32,078
￥43,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
A garden entrance with a black door, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

13. Merritt House Hotel

Merritt House Hotel
2.0 star property
Old Monterey, 0.6 km from Downtown Monterey
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,015 reviews)
"Very nice property and very accommodating staff."
United States
Robert
The price is ￥29,068
￥33,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Merritt House Hotel
A balcony with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the sea.

14. Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn
3.5 star property
New Monterey, 1.5 km from Downtown Monterey
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,197 reviews)
"We loved the location, breakfast delivered and spacious room with harbor view"
United States
cathy
The price is ￥37,972
￥43,175 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Monterey Bay Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

15. Best Western Park Crest Inn

Best Western Park Crest Inn
2.5 star property
Alta Mesa, 1.2 km from Downtown Monterey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Luciana
The price is ￥20,013
￥22,882 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Park Crest Inn
A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.

16. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
New Monterey, 1.7 km from Downtown Monterey
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,723 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with beautiful location. The restaurant is excellent too!"
United States
marie
The price is ￥52,478
￥60,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and seating areas.

17. Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel
2.5 star property
Alta Mesa, 1.1 km from Downtown Monterey
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,888 reviews)
"Great property with clean and renovated rooms"
United States
Hooman
The price is ￥11,377
￥13,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Stargazer Hotel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered patio area.

18. Stage Coach Lodge

Stage Coach Lodge
2.5 star property
Oak Grove, 1 km from Downtown Monterey
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Yasmeen
The price is ￥12,954
￥14,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Stage Coach Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a coffee machine.

19. Wave Street Inn

Wave Street Inn
3.0 star property
Lighthouse District, 1.9 km from Downtown Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"The location was very convient"
United States
Tony
The price is ￥28,301
￥32,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Wave Street Inn
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.

20. Munras Inn

Munras Inn
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista, 1 km from Downtown Monterey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"It was a very nice room. Will definitely stay again once in the area."
United States
Orinta
The price is ￥16,924
￥21,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Munras Inn
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Monterey

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
3,726 reviews
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An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,789 reviews
View
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden planters, tables, and chairs.
The Stevenson Monterey
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,110 reviews
View
A sign for the Cotton Inn with a clear view of the building's exterior and a parking lot.
Colton Inn
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,002 reviews
View
A marina with multiple boats docked, a hotel in the background, and a calm waterfront setting.
Monterey Marriott
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown Monterey

Find the best Downtown Monterey areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Monterey
Learn more about Downtown Monterey
A coastal pier with restaurants and a palm tree.

New Monterey

If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Cannery Row and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal golf course with a beach, ocean, and residential areas in the background.

Monterey Vista

While Monterey Vista might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Munras Avenue and Golden State Theatre.

A street with various shops, including a canning company and a seafood restaurant.

Old Monterey

Old Monterey is a destination visitors seek out for is pristine beaches, ample dining options, and popular aquarium. You might also want to check out attractions like Perry House or Waterfront while you're exploring the neighborhood.

A coastal bridge with steep cliffs and ocean waves.

Alta Mesa

If you're spending some time in Alta Mesa, Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with a prominent green hill, a beach, and a lighthouse.

Lighthouse District

Lighthouse District is well-regarded for its pristine beaches, ample dining options, and popular aquarium, and you might also want to make a stop by Cannery Row, a top sight in the neighborhood.

Top Downtown Monterey Hotel Reviews

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel"
Rocio. 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Carmel Mission Inn

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Monterey?
Downtown Monterey is a historic neighborhood known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. Be sure to check out Monterey State Beach and Golden State Theatre as part of your Downtown Monterey travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in Downtown Monterey?
Based on our traveler data, Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Monterey. This resort is a short 4-minute walk from Fisherman's Wharf, and it offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good options for your stay in the area include Hotel Pacific and The Stevenson Monterey.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Monterey?
When you want to find places to stay in Monterey, start by booking one of Expedia's 8 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Monterey.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Monterey, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals in Downtown Monterey.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Monterey?
For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Downtown Monterey, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do around this Monterey neighborhood?
Munras Avenue, Dennis the Menace Playground, and Monterey County Youth Museum are fun stops for the whole family while you're in Downtown Monterey. Monterey State Beach and Golden State Theatre are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Tennis Center, and Monterey Sports Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Monterey. While you're out sightseeing in Monterey, be sure to visit other sights like Lake El Estero or Stevenson House.