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Aura Inn Monterey

2.0 star property
Hotel near 17-Mile Drive in Monterey

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Two single beds with white linens and a dark headboard, paired with a flat-screen TV and a desk with a chair.
Welcome to Aura Inn Monterey, where a serene garden greets you at the entrance.
Welcome to the Aura Inn Monterey, featuring a charming entrance with a decorative fountain and lush greenery.
Relax in the shaded outdoor seating area with two picnic tables and large umbrellas.
Cozy up by the fireplace in this stylish living room, featuring a comfortable sofa and coffee table.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1300 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed sofabed not included

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed sofabed not included | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed sofabed not included

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Sofabed not included

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Sofabed not included | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Sofabed not included

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (sofabed not included)

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (sofabed not included) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (sofabed not included)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Monterey

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Monterey Vista hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay. Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Cannery Row - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Carmel Plaza - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 14 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lalla Grill - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Aura Inn Monterey

Hotel near 17-Mile Drive in Monterey
WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Aura Inn Monterey. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Aura Inn Monterey was completed in July 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Monterey hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Aura Inn Monterey offers 34 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature MP3 docking stations and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

Additional parking is available on request for a fee.
The electric car charging stations are available for a surcharge.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Aura Inn Monterey.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Super 8 Hotel Monterey CA
Super 8 Wyndham Monterey/Carmel Motel Monterey
Super 8 Monterey CA Motel
Super 8 Wyndham Monterey/Carmel Motel
Super 8 Wyndham Monterey/Carmel Monterey
Super 8 Wyndham Monterey/Carmel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Aura Inn Monterey to the airport?

Aura Inn Monterey is 3.7 mi (8-min drive) away from the Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aura Inn Monterey?

As of Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aura Inn Monterey on Jul 16, 2025 start from $134.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Aura Inn Monterey have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aura Inn Monterey.

How close is Aura Inn Monterey to the beach?

This hotel is 3.2 mi (11-min drive) from Carmel Beach and 1.9 mi (9-min drive) from Monterey State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Aura Inn Monterey offer free breakfast?

Aura Inn Monterey does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Aura Inn Monterey?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Aura Inn Monterey?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in costs USD 35.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Aura Inn Monterey?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Aura Inn Monterey have a pool?

Aura Inn Monterey does not have a pool.

Does Aura Inn Monterey have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Aura Inn Monterey to downtown Monterey?

Aura Inn Monterey is 1.1 mi away from Monterey.

Aura Inn Monterey Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 676 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 676 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 676 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 676 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 676 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, bed was comfortable and I was able to check in early.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Imelda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were great, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kassandra

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the easy check in, the setup of the rooms with the nice bathroom/vanity lighting and we appreciates the ample amount of towels that were provided to us. We didn't like the parking too much since we were traveling in our truck, which is quite large, but it wasn't bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Torrance

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was very professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prperty was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Value!!

The room was remodeled and upgraded. New bathroom tiles and new floors. Clean sheets and non-smoking room. Great value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The owner was very nice, and infact we will be staying there soon for our third time. And we're inviting family to stay with us as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay just our room smelled like smoke and pillows weren’t as comfortable but other than that I will be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron, Mather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a really good spot to stay at for a few nights! i def would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

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

Hidden gem!

Loved the room. (101) Had everything we needed and it was amazingly clean. Would definitely stay here again, and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Suerte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wish stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located between Carmel and Monterrey.

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, especially for the price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

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

Fantastic stay

Wonderful stay. Our expectations were exceeded and it made our stay in Monterey one that we will treasure for a lifetime.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sayaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the location and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family

Nice

Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rose

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025