Inn By the Bay Monterey

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Monterey Bay

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Inn By the Bay Monterey combines charm and practicality near Fisherman's Wharf. Travelers love the tranquil garden for morning coffee, reliable in-room WiFi for planning trips, and the convenient electric car charging station. Staff recommendations enhance stays.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Deluxe Room, Two Queen Beds (No Pets)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Pet Friendly Room with One King Bed (2 pets only)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No pets)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Pet Friendly Room with Two Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room with One King & One Twin Bed (No Pets)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
93940, CA, Monterey, 936 Munras Ave

What's nearby

  • Munras Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Monterey Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cannery Row - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 11 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fieldwork Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Inn By the Bay Monterey

Motel near Fisherman's Wharf
Inn By the Bay Monterey provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a vegetable garden
  • Tour/ticket assistance and laundry services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Inn By the Bay Monterey have comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 15

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

El Adobe Inn
El Adobe Inn Monterey
El Adobe Monterey
Inn Bay Monterey
El Adobe Hotel Monterey
El Adobe Motel
Inn By the Bay Monterey Motel
Inn By the Bay Monterey Monterey
Inn By the Bay Monterey Motel Monterey

Frequently asked questions

Is Inn By the Bay Monterey pet-friendly?

Yes, Inn By the Bay Monterey allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 45 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Inn By the Bay Monterey?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Inn By the Bay Monterey?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 15 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Inn By the Bay Monterey?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 15 (subject to availability).

Where is Inn By the Bay Monterey located?

Located in Monterey Vista, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Munras Avenue and Fisherman's Wharf. Monterey Bay and 17-Mile Drive are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Inn By the Bay Monterey Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and safe and the location was fine for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and polite .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in, renovated rooms and cleanliness were all highlights. Located near Monterey Bay Aquarium and minutes from Carmel which was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to Downtown/Wharf.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with upgrades. Only issue was that it was pet-friendly and I thought there was no pet fee. Had to pay $45 for the night when I arrived with my small dog.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was small and clean. Dog-friendly park across the street and easy walking distance to some really good restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly, rooms were clean, would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Byron

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
First room that we were put in did have a toilet that functioned correctly. We put the little sign on the door for housekeeping to change our linen the next morning and by 4pm nothing was done. Management put us in another room. It had feces on the restroom door. The TV remote did not have a back on it and a battery fell out and rolled under the bed. At $475 for two nights this place was very bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an amazing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend

Had a nice stay, everything was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

dayaliyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micheline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The closeness of the beach to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jepson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Convenient location and close enough to walk to most things
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
one of the best places I've stayed! amazing price for an even better stay, i highly recommend! the room was clean, very modern/chic, and had great amenities

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place close to the wharf, restaurants and shopping. Comfy bed, clean room. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Tatiana

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a room next to the office. During the night could hear the office phone ringing and during the day staff and customers could be heard through wall. Also upstairs neighbor was loud and could hear snoring. Bathroom toilet leaked water as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Galit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything. Location is close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly! Super clean and cute place.

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Monterey or Bust..

Always amazing and a super friendly place to stay the night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Macy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and room was very clean. Walking distance to many restaurant options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very accommodating staff, friendly. Good distance from the beach. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome Place

The hotel is very clean and updated. Comfortable bed.The owner’s were very nice and helpful. We’ve stayed here four or five times and always enjoy it. Great location too
Carmel beach
Beautiful trees and ocean near by
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

quiet and comfortable

i stayed 2 nights 1 day clean room very quiet and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023