The 30 Best Hotels in Monterey Bay

Ranked 1 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 2 of 40 for hotels in Carmel.

• “Cake every night when we got home!”
• “Robert and everyone else made it one of the highlights of our California coast trip! Would go back a”
• “An absolutely sublime stay in Carmel”
• See more reviews of Villa Mara Carmel

Ranked 2 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 1 of 23 for hotels in Pacific Grove.

• “We traveled with a group of people for a bike-focused trip.”
• “Exterminator Needed Immediately!”
• “Very relaxing!”
• See more reviews of Andril Fireplace Cottages

Ranked 3 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 2 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

• “The location and bed were so comfortable.”
• “Breakfast was good enough.”
• “The view.”
• See more reviews of Spindrift Inn

Ranked 4 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 2 of 56 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Wow!...if you want to stay in Santa Cruz then you have to stay here !!”
• “Very comfortable and convenient. Will stay ahead.”
• “Very nice”
• See more reviews of West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Ranked 5 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 3 of 56 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Great Great Great”
• “I’ll be honest my 1st impression was one of a pleasant...”
• “Clean, great location.”
• See more reviews of Sunny Cove Motel

Ranked 6 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 4 of 40 for hotels in Carmel.

• “Bed and linen was comfortable.”
• “like the area, nice hotel property and staff”
• “Very spacious, comfortable and well appointed guest room replete with fireplace and balcony. Perfect for a getaway!”
• See more reviews of The Quail Lodge

Ranked 7 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 6 of 40 for hotels in Carmel.

• “We will be back!!”
• “Cleanliness, location, parking”
• “Great staff, perfect location, and breakfast each morning brought to your room was seamless!”
• See more reviews of Tradewinds Carmel

Ranked 8 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 3 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Nice but overpriced.”
• “It was so clean, very nice staff, good location.”
• “The View from the balcony was awful instead of promised city...”
• See more reviews of Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Ranked 9 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 2 of 7 for hotels in Capitola.

• “Clean, quiet and decent breakfast”
• “Clean room, good bed”
• “Wish we could have stayed longer. Really nice and such a clean hotel.”
• See more reviews of Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Ranked 10 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 5 of 23 for hotels in Pacific Grove.

• “The room was very clean.”
• “Great Hospitality”
• “Really enjoyed our stay.”
• See more reviews of Sunset Inn Pacific Grove

Ranked 11 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 8 of 40 for hotels in Carmel.

• “Over I really enjoy this place location is prime one block from the beach . Love it …”
• “Best place ever been”
• “Great location, very neat and clean. The staff was amazing very accommodating they go above and beyond to make sure you”
• See more reviews of Carmel Beach Hotel

Ranked 12 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 4 of 56 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Great location. Comfort. Quiet, clean.”
• “Great place to stay in order to sample various beaches and coves up and down the coast.”
• “Nice environment and rooms”
• See more reviews of Santa Cruz Hostel

Ranked 13 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 5 of 56 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Pleasant and Comfortable”
• “Relaxing and family friendly .”
• “Had a wonderful stay.”
• See more reviews of La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Ranked 14 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 6 of 56 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Wouldnt change a thing”
• “Amazing”
• “Great view.”
• See more reviews of Sea & Sand Inn

Ranked 15 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 7 of 56 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “I like that we were on the beach.”
• “PERFECT LOCATION - FANTASTIC VIEW”
• “Exceeding expectations”
• See more reviews of Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Ranked 16 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 4 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Location and staff were great with unobstructive views of harbor with sounds of seals and seagulls”
• “Very relaxing and comfortable which was just what we needed.”
• “I loved the view.”
• See more reviews of Monterey Bay Inn

Ranked 17 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 3 of 7 for hotels in Capitola.

• “clean room”
• “Front desk staff very courteous and helpful.”
• “We will be back again.”
• See more reviews of Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites

Ranked 18 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 4 of 7 for hotels in Capitola.

• “Convivence to Beach & Restaurants was excellent”
• “Lovely little hotel, center of town.”
• “Staff was friendly and room was clean but the early morning sound is a problem”
• See more reviews of Capitola Hotel

Ranked 19 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 6 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Perfect location for Aquarium & Ocean views”
• “Great location, quiet area”
• “Great value, location was great easy walking cafe & restaurants. Friendly staff”
• See more reviews of Wave Street Inn

Ranked 20 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 8 of 23 for hotels in Pacific Grove.

• “The staff was very friendly.”
• “Great view and location, wonderful staff, excellent breakfast.”
• “The staff were all very helpful and friendly, the breakfast...”
• See more reviews of Martine Inn

Ranked 21 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 11 of 40 for hotels in Carmel.

• “Amazing”
• “Last minute weekend to visit daughter at school.”
• “The price is on the upper end of hotels in the area as nice...”
• See more reviews of L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux

Ranked 22 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 7 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Great location for a family vacation!”
• “Not a great value for money for a 4 star hotel.”
• “Great location, clean and very nice 😊”
• See more reviews of InterContinental The Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel

Ranked 23 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 8 of 56 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Locatin is great”
• “Proximity to where I needed to be.”
• “Our room was on the street side of the hotel and it was very...”
• See more reviews of Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca

Ranked 24 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 1 of 13 for hotels in Marina.

• “Hot delicious breakfast, comfy beds, microwave and fridge in...”
• “Breakfast was great the kids loved been able to make waffles”
• “Awesome stay for family. Great location.”
• See more reviews of Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

Ranked 25 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 11 of 56 for hotels in Santa Cruz.

• “Comfortable rooms & really friendly staff.”
• “The staff was super helpful!”
• “We'll always stay here when we're in Santa Cruz.”
• See more reviews of Pacific Blue Inn

Ranked 26 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 13 of 40 for hotels in Carmel.

• “I like the location and the view from my room.”
• “Great location, fire place created ambience, comfortable beds, cosy room.”
• “Fabulous stay in Carmel by the Sea”
• See more reviews of Tally Ho Inn

Ranked 27 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 14 of 40 for hotels in Carmel.

• “Lovely place to stay right in the heart of Carmel by the sea”
• “Anniversary Trip”
• “cant wait to stay there again.Wonderful .”
• See more reviews of Horizon Inn & Ocean View Lodge

Ranked 28 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 8 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Amazing little hotel very well located”
• “Loved it!”
• “Nice location”
• See more reviews of Hotel Abrego

Ranked 29 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 9 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

• “We will come again!”
• “Room was comfortable, fireplace was a nice touch, high...”
• “cleanliness and location”
• See more reviews of Victorian Inn

Ranked 30 out of 175 in the region, as well as being 10 of 64 for hotels in Monterey.

• “Would recommend”
• “Clean, spacious and well located accommodation”
• “it was okay , cheap enough to not be too out off by the stoic staff”
• See more reviews of Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa