Lone Oak Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
The motel is perfectly located 3.2 km from the paved Monterey Bay Coastal Trail Pathway and about a 10-minute ride from the San Carlos Cathedral.
Due to its location 5 km from Monterey Peninsula airport, fast access to the comfortable hotel is provided.
Lone Oak Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
Lone Oak Lodge
The motel is perfectly located 3.2 km from the paved Monterey Bay Coastal Trail Pathway and about a 10-minute ride from the San Carlos Cathedral.
Due to its location 5 km from Monterey Peninsula airport, fast access to the comfortable hotel is provided.
Arbor Inn Monterey
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
Such city attractions as Old Fisherman's Wharf, which is a mere 1.3 km from this inn, and the Dali Expo, which is a 16-minute walk away, are well worth a visit. You can reach the centre of Monterey in 15 minutes on foot.
The waterfront Cannery Row Street lies 10 minutes away by car.
The bus stop Cass / Carmelo is located steps away from the Arbor Inn.
Arbor Inn Monterey
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
Arbor Inn Monterey
Such city attractions as Old Fisherman's Wharf, which is a mere 1.3 km from this inn, and the Dali Expo, which is a 16-minute walk away, are well worth a visit. You can reach the centre of Monterey in 15 minutes on foot.
The waterfront Cannery Row Street lies 10 minutes away by car.
The bus stop Cass / Carmelo is located steps away from the Arbor Inn.
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Beach access
Spindrift Inn
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
Located within a 100-metre distance of Steinbeck Plaza Shopping Mall, this 3-star inn is right around the corner from the enormous Monterey Bay Aquarium. The property is only 1.7 km from Old Fisherman's Wharf.
The Spindrift Inn will also take you to the Petite Lovers Point Beach Park, which is 25 minutes' walk away.
Cannery Row / Prescott bus stop is within a 100-metre distance of this hotel and 61 km from is enough to get to Morgan Hill Caltrain train station.
Spindrift Inn
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
Spindrift Inn
Located within a 100-metre distance of Steinbeck Plaza Shopping Mall, this 3-star inn is right around the corner from the enormous Monterey Bay Aquarium. The property is only 1.7 km from Old Fisherman's Wharf.
The Spindrift Inn will also take you to the Petite Lovers Point Beach Park, which is 25 minutes' walk away.
Cannery Row / Prescott bus stop is within a 100-metre distance of this hotel and 61 km from is enough to get to Morgan Hill Caltrain train station.
Stage Coach Lodge
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
The hotel is conveniently situated 2.8 km from the waterfront Cannery Row Street.
Stage Coach Lodge
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Stage Coach Lodge
The hotel is conveniently situated 2.8 km from the waterfront Cannery Row Street.
The Monarch Resort
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Outdoor swimming pool
The 3-star hotel is 150 metres from the Little Chapel By The Sea, while Monterey Bay is 2.9 km away. Take benefit from the proximity to the Ocean View Boulevard, which is a 19-minute walk away.
The Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary is located in close proximity to the Monarch Resort.
Monterey Peninsula airport can be reached in 15 minutes by car from this property.
The Monarch Resort
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Outdoor swimming pool
The Monarch Resort
The 3-star hotel is 150 metres from the Little Chapel By The Sea, while Monterey Bay is 2.9 km away. Take benefit from the proximity to the Ocean View Boulevard, which is a 19-minute walk away.
The Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary is located in close proximity to the Monarch Resort.
Monterey Peninsula airport can be reached in 15 minutes by car from this property.
Bayside Inn
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
Situated in the North Fremont district, the motel is 4.1 km from the known Monterey Bay Aquarium. This Monterey hotel is also centrally located within 15 minutes' walk of Laguna Grande Regional Park.
The nearby cultural experience includes the Colton Hall Museum, which is around 3 km away.
The Bayside Inn Monterey is 120 minutes' drive from Morgan Hill Caltrain train station. Due to the location 5 km from Monterey Peninsula airport, it will take a moment to get to the accommodation.
Bayside Inn
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
Bayside Inn
Situated in the North Fremont district, the motel is 4.1 km from the known Monterey Bay Aquarium. This Monterey hotel is also centrally located within 15 minutes' walk of Laguna Grande Regional Park.
The nearby cultural experience includes the Colton Hall Museum, which is around 3 km away.
The Bayside Inn Monterey is 120 minutes' drive from Morgan Hill Caltrain train station. Due to the location 5 km from Monterey Peninsula airport, it will take a moment to get to the accommodation.
Padre Oaks
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
This hotel is situated in the Munras Avenue district, in the very heart of Monterey. The 2-star motel stands 3.5 km from the well-known Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Guests of the property can get to the Monterey State Historic Park, which is a 25-minute walk away.
Monterey Peninsula airport is a 10-minute drive away, while Morgan Hill Caltrain railway station is 64 km from the Padre Oaks Motel.
Padre Oaks
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Padre Oaks
This hotel is situated in the Munras Avenue district, in the very heart of Monterey. The 2-star motel stands 3.5 km from the well-known Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Guests of the property can get to the Monterey State Historic Park, which is a 25-minute walk away.
Monterey Peninsula airport is a 10-minute drive away, while Morgan Hill Caltrain railway station is 64 km from the Padre Oaks Motel.
The Quail Lodge
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
The county Jacks Peak Park and Earthbound Farm Stand are each 10 and not far from this 4-star hotel. The Quail is in the vicinity of Monterey Bay.
The property is surrounded by lakes and meadows. This hotel also gives access to sports attractions like the scenic Del Monte Golf Course, which is 8 km away.
Carmel Valley Rd / Valley Green bus stop is at a distance of a few steps from the accommodation.
The Quail Lodge
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Outdoor swimming pool
The Quail Lodge
The county Jacks Peak Park and Earthbound Farm Stand are each 10 and not far from this 4-star hotel. The Quail is in the vicinity of Monterey Bay.
The property is surrounded by lakes and meadows. This hotel also gives access to sports attractions like the scenic Del Monte Golf Course, which is 8 km away.
Carmel Valley Rd / Valley Green bus stop is at a distance of a few steps from the accommodation.
Ramada By Wyndham Monterey
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Guests may find the protected Monterey State Beach 2.8 km from this hotel, and the scenic Del Monte Golf Course is 2.9 km away. The popular beach is waiting for you a 14-minute walk away.
The inviting hotel also gives quick access to the Monterey County Fairgrounds, which is about 500 metres away.
The Ramada By Wyndham is situated near Morgan Hill Caltrain train station, a 120-minute drive away.
Ramada By Wyndham Monterey
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Outdoor swimming pool
Ramada By Wyndham Monterey
Guests may find the protected Monterey State Beach 2.8 km from this hotel, and the scenic Del Monte Golf Course is 2.9 km away. The popular beach is waiting for you a 14-minute walk away.
The inviting hotel also gives quick access to the Monterey County Fairgrounds, which is about 500 metres away.
The Ramada By Wyndham is situated near Morgan Hill Caltrain train station, a 120-minute drive away.
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Best-rated
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Beach access
Stilwell Hotel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Patio
The centre of Carmel-by-the-Sea is a 5 minutes' walk of the smoke-free hotel. The Stilwell also lies near a beach district and approximately km from Stillwater Cove.
This accommodation is ideally located near a mountain. Guests can easily reach lanmarks, such as the Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room, which is nearly a 5-minute walk away.
6th / Mission Street bus station is 200 metres from the hotel, and the waterfront Cannery Row Street is 7 km away.
Stilwell Hotel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Patio
Stilwell Hotel
The centre of Carmel-by-the-Sea is a 5 minutes' walk of the smoke-free hotel. The Stilwell also lies near a beach district and approximately km from Stillwater Cove.
This accommodation is ideally located near a mountain. Guests can easily reach lanmarks, such as the Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room, which is nearly a 5-minute walk away.
6th / Mission Street bus station is 200 metres from the hotel, and the waterfront Cannery Row Street is 7 km away.
Sunset Inn Pacific Grove
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Such city attractions as the waterfront Cannery Row Street, which is 3.6 km from this 3-star hotel, and the Rip Van Winkle Open Space, which is 2.3 km away, are well worth a visit. The pebble beach is within an 800-metre distance of the Sunset Inn.
The property offers quick access to the historic Point Pinos Lighthouse, situated 7 minutes' walk away.
Sunset Inn Pacific Grove
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Sunset Inn Pacific Grove
Such city attractions as the waterfront Cannery Row Street, which is 3.6 km from this 3-star hotel, and the Rip Van Winkle Open Space, which is 2.3 km away, are well worth a visit. The pebble beach is within an 800-metre distance of the Sunset Inn.
The property offers quick access to the historic Point Pinos Lighthouse, situated 7 minutes' walk away.
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Popular choice
Travelodge By Wyndham Monterey Bay
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
This smoke-free hotel is 2.6 km from the Dali Expo and 4.1 km from the known Monterey Bay Aquarium. Old Fisherman's Wharf is about 10 minutes by car from the Travelodge By Wyndham Monterey Bay.
The nearby sports attractions feature the scenic Del Monte Golf Course 3.1 km from the property.
Fremont / Palo Verde bus stop is also around 5 minutes' walk away.
Travelodge By Wyndham Monterey Bay
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Travelodge By Wyndham Monterey Bay
This smoke-free hotel is 2.6 km from the Dali Expo and 4.1 km from the known Monterey Bay Aquarium. Old Fisherman's Wharf is about 10 minutes by car from the Travelodge By Wyndham Monterey Bay.
The nearby sports attractions feature the scenic Del Monte Golf Course 3.1 km from the property.
Fremont / Palo Verde bus stop is also around 5 minutes' walk away.
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Top location
Pacific Inn Monterey
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
- Golf centre
Located in the North Fremont district of Monterey, the motel is 4.8 km from family-friendly attractions like the nonprofit public Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guests can find the waterfront Cannery Row Street approximately 15 minutes' drive from this Monterey hotel.
Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the Jacks Peak County Park, within a 3-km distance of the Pacific Inn Monterey.
Also, the accommodation lies 120 minutes by car from Morgan Hill Caltrain train station, and Old Fisherman's Wharf is about 20 minutes' drive away. The hotel is located 10 minutes by car from Monterey Peninsula airport.
Pacific Inn Monterey
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
- Golf centre
Pacific Inn Monterey
Located in the North Fremont district of Monterey, the motel is 4.8 km from family-friendly attractions like the nonprofit public Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guests can find the waterfront Cannery Row Street approximately 15 minutes' drive from this Monterey hotel.
Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the Jacks Peak County Park, within a 3-km distance of the Pacific Inn Monterey.
Also, the accommodation lies 120 minutes by car from Morgan Hill Caltrain train station, and Old Fisherman's Wharf is about 20 minutes' drive away. The hotel is located 10 minutes by car from Monterey Peninsula airport.
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Guest favorite
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
- Restaurant
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Car park
€ 16.37 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Nestled in the centre of Monterey, the hotel is shaded by a bar and a park. You will be accommodated a mere 600 metres from Monterey Pines Golf Club.
The Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa Monterey also provides easy access to the Cooper-Molera Adobe, located only a 5-minute walk away.
The property stands just 0.7 km from the Dennis the Menace Park, just steps from Fremont / Abrego Street bus stop.
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
- Restaurant
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Car park
€ 16.37 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Nestled in the centre of Monterey, the hotel is shaded by a bar and a park. You will be accommodated a mere 600 metres from Monterey Pines Golf Club.
The Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa Monterey also provides easy access to the Cooper-Molera Adobe, located only a 5-minute walk away.
The property stands just 0.7 km from the Dennis the Menace Park, just steps from Fremont / Abrego Street bus stop.
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Great deal
Monterey Surf Inn
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Golf centre
This motel is located within 500 metres of the Don Dahvee Park, while the Stevenson House is 1.7 km away. The 2-star hotel also gives access to the Dennis the Menace Park, which is a 25-minute walk away.
2.4 km from the Coast Guard Pier is a perk for guests staying at the Surf Inn.
This property is 10 minutes' drive from Monterey Peninsula airport and a 120-minute drive from Morgan Hill Caltrain train station.
Monterey Surf Inn
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Golf centre
Monterey Surf Inn
This motel is located within 500 metres of the Don Dahvee Park, while the Stevenson House is 1.7 km away. The 2-star hotel also gives access to the Dennis the Menace Park, which is a 25-minute walk away.
2.4 km from the Coast Guard Pier is a perk for guests staying at the Surf Inn.
This property is 10 minutes' drive from Monterey Peninsula airport and a 120-minute drive from Morgan Hill Caltrain train station.
Bide-A-Wee Inn And Cottages
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Room service
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Guests will also get this 2-star hotel 3.2 km from the well-known Monterey Bay Aquarium.
The Bide-A-Wee Inn And Cottages is 30 minutes on foot from the 1-acre Berwick Park.
Bide-A-Wee Inn And Cottages
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Room service
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Bide-A-Wee Inn And Cottages
Guests will also get this 2-star hotel 3.2 km from the well-known Monterey Bay Aquarium.
The Bide-A-Wee Inn And Cottages is 30 minutes on foot from the 1-acre Berwick Park.
Carmel Mission Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
€ 25.85 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
You can visit the Barnyard Shopping Center that is within a few blocks of this Carmel-by-the-Sea inn.
The Barnyard and the Crossroads Shopping Center Park & Ride are both about 300 metres from the hotel.
Carmel Mission Inn
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
€ 25.85 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
Carmel Mission Inn
You can visit the Barnyard Shopping Center that is within a few blocks of this Carmel-by-the-Sea inn.
The Barnyard and the Crossroads Shopping Center Park & Ride are both about 300 metres from the hotel.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of hotels in Big Sur, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Lone Oak Lodge |
8.4 / 10 (1111 Reviews) |
From 62$ | |
| Arbor Inn Monterey |
8.3 / 10 (3038 Reviews) |
From 95$ | |
| Spindrift Inn |
8.9 / 10 (1081 Reviews) |
From 184$ | |
| Stage Coach Lodge |
8.5 / 10 (1235 Reviews) |
From 80$ | |
| The Monarch Resort |
8.1 / 10 (1740 Reviews) |
From 90$ |
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