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Our top choices for Salinas motels

A garden with various plants and a metal fence.

1. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
2.0 star property
Sunset
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Good light breakfast , relaxing comfortable beds , freeway access , close to gas station and food close by"
United States
Irene
The price is ￥13,917
￥15,682 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
A motel interior with a television mounted on a wall, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating morning charge for no charge.

2. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area
2.0 star property
Sunset
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,014 reviews)
"I would stay here again. Its affordable and even if we stayed at the Best Western hotel we would still be in the same area. We only went for 1 day so we had a good experience."
United States
Gabriela
The price is ￥9,718
￥11,055 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area
A motel with a staircase leading to the entrance, a parking lot, and potted plants.

3. Western Motel

Western Motel
2.0 star property
Sunset
7.0 out of 10, Good, (164 reviews)
"Good stay and clean and quiet."
United States
Paul
The price is ￥16,119
￥18,079 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Western Motel
A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

4. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
2.0 star property
Marina
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,225 reviews)
"I have zero complaints it was a wonderful stay"
United States
Shalay
The price is ￥11,806
￥13,754 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
A motel with a sign indicating a vacancy.

5. Old Marina Inn

Old Marina Inn
2.0 star property
Marina
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (98 reviews)
"Nice and quiet. Clean I would definitely stay there again."
United States
Jerrod
The price is ￥13,812
￥16,014 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Old Marina Inn
A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

6. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,214 reviews)
"Was located very close to an excellent restaurant."
United States
Stacy
The price is ￥10,315
￥11,821 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Sand Castle Inn
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

7. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,862 reviews)
"clean rooms, lots of parking"
United States
Dannielle
The price is ￥13,035
￥14,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Pacific Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a lamp, and a view of trees through large windows.

8. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,172 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Gustavo
The price is ￥11,236
￥13,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
A reception area with a NexTap kiosk, a green wall with 'El Castillo Motel' signage, two chairs, a small table, and potted plants.

9. El Castell Hotel

El Castell Hotel
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,090 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, very clean."
United States
David
The price is ￥11,947
￥13,744 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
El Castell Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a balcony with a view of the parking lot and buildings.

10. Sand Dollar Inn

Sand Dollar Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent staff clean and fresh pleasant surroundings"
United Kingdom
Dawn
The price is ￥8,767
￥10,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Sand Dollar Inn
A building with a covered parking area, a tree, and a car parked inside.

11. Laguna Lodge

Laguna Lodge
2.0 star property
Marina
7.4 out of 10, Good, (216 reviews)
"Great place to stay for the price"
United States
Justin
The price is ￥13,760
￥23,179 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Laguna Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a desk.

12. Seaside Inn

Seaside Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice, clean little place. Would stay there again if on a budget."
United States
John
The price is ￥11,052
￥13,881 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Seaside Inn
A marina with boats docked, a pier with a flag, and a building with a sign.

13. Lone Oak Lodge

Lone Oak Lodge
2.5 star property
Villa Del Monte
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,029 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with new and clean facilities. The location is excellent, with easy access to nearby attractions. We really enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Xiaohong
The price is ￥13,308
￥15,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Lone Oak Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

14. Vagabond Inn Monterey

Vagabond Inn Monterey
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
6.8 out of 10, (1,019 reviews)
"Front desk attendant was stellar!!"
United States
Elisabet
The price is ￥10,508
￥12,494 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Vagabond Inn Monterey
A reception area with a dark wood counter, two wall-mounted lights, and a framed painting above.

15. Monterey Bay Lodge

Monterey Bay Lodge
2.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Had a lovely stay, property nice and clean, staff friendly. Had a nice pool area and outside seating."
United Kingdom
Jacqueline
The price is ￥14,632
￥18,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Monterey Bay Lodge
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and seating areas.

16. Stargazer Hotel

Stargazer Hotel
2.5 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,887 reviews)
"Ocean view with clean rooms and cozy coastal vibes. Enjoyed my stay"
United States
Jacqueline
The price is ￥11,902
￥13,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Stargazer Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a fireplace, and a bathroom with a shower and sink.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
2.0 star property
Alta Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"We’ve stayed here twice now and have had a great experience both times! The updated rooms are nice and the beds are super comfortable. The front desk staff is always friendly, and we love that parking is free and we’ve never had an issue finding a spot. It’s also within a very easy walk of lots of restaurants, which is super convenient. Definitely a place we’d stay again!"
United States
Lara
The price is ￥11,650
￥14,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown
A snack and beverage vending area with multiple shelves stocked with snacks, drinks, and bottled water.

18. Ramada by Wyndham Monterey

Ramada by Wyndham Monterey
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great property and convenient location."
Canada
Chintan Vijaykumar
The price is ￥11,686
￥14,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ramada by Wyndham Monterey
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a door leading to another room.

19. Pelican Inn Monterey

Pelican Inn Monterey
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (174 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff, good parking."
United States
Richard E
The price is ￥8,923
￥11,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Pelican Inn Monterey
A sign for Discovery Inn Seaside with a dolphin logo, located at 1106 Fremont.

20. Discovery Inn

Discovery Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (422 reviews)
"convenient location … multiple food choices within walking distance … professional staff … clean & comfortable room … A+"
United States
Errol
The price is ￥11,490
￥13,137 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Discovery Inn
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Excelente servicio y el cuarto muy limpio"
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Salinas Motels information

Number of reviews
11,241
Accommodation
76 Motels
Lowest Price
￥10,088
Highest Price
￥23,179

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Salinas?
Because you'll save on your room, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Salinas. Not-to-be-missed sights include Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay in the area.
What are motels like?
Motels often offer free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. Motels began in the 1920s as a place to stay for the weary traveler taking a road trip along the major roadways of America.
What are the best motels in Salinas?
Here you'll find some of our customers' top motels in the larger area. The Stevenson Monterey is located 14.3 mi (23 km) from the heart of Salinas. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Lovers Point Inn: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like heating. Central Salinas is 14.9 mi (24.1 km) away. Pacific Inn: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from the heart of Salinas. Stargazer Hotel: Central Salinas is 14.5 mi (23.4 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a Smart TV. El Castell Motel: 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from the heart of Salinas. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
What can I do in Salinas?
In this family-friendly area, you can check out the shops and enjoy the restaurants while you're sightseeing. People visiting Salinas like its aquarium and cafes. Must-see places in and around Salinas include Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Toro County Park, Clarmont Manor Park, and Indian Springs Park. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum and Monterey Zoo.
What's the seasonal weather like in Salinas?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Salinas to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 51°F. Average annual precipitation for Salinas is 18 inches.
What are my options for getting around Salinas when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Salinas to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, look for flights into Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) away. To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Salinas Station.

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