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El Castell Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Monterey Bay in Monterey

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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2102 North Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, North Fremont Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Pines Golf Course
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 397 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(104 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(123 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Monterey

Casanova Oak Knoll stay.Your stay at this Casanova Oak Knoll motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Monterey Bay and Cannery Row. North Fremont Street and Monterey County Fairgrounds are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • North Fremont Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Monterey Pines Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Del Monte Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Del Monte Golf Course - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 14 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

El Castell Motel

Motel near Monterey Bay in Monterey
El Castell Motel offers its guests an indoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Monterey motel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
El Castell Motel offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Monterey motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 33.90
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 33.90
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 33.90 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 33.90 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is El Castell Motel to the airport?

El Castell Motel is 0.9 mi (2-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 El Castell Motel?

As of Apr 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Castell Motel on Apr 12, 2026 start from $84, including 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 El Castell Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at El Castell Motel.

How close is El Castell Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 12-minute walk from Monterey State Beach and 14-minute walk from Del Monte Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Castell Motel offer free breakfast?

El Castell Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at El Castell Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at El Castell Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 33.90 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at El Castell Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does El Castell Motel have a pool?

El Castell Motel features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM.

Does El Castell Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is El Castell Motel to downtown Monterey?

El Castell Motel is 1.9 mi away from Monterey.

El Castell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1249 out of 2001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 507 out of 2001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 2001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 2001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 2001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Bhavyashree

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cheyenne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and cozy. Check in and Check out was easy. The whole process is pretty much contactless unless you need to utilize housekeeping for anything. The kids enjoyed the pool. Proximity to everything was convenient and a short drive. I typically book a stay based on breakfast being included but this one doesn’t do that and it wasn’t too much of an issue because we brought stuff from the store. The room has a fridge microwave and coffee maker. Although there is a fee for parking I did not know about until I booked the room so knowing that would have been helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Molly

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, "fancy" coffee machine, virtual front desk staff was weird.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great the carpet is a little to weathered. Besides that it is a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fairly cool being winter time, the heater worked very well! Parkin was very convenient and the hotel very centrally located!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Seth

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been coming to this motel for years. Everything is OK but Beware: There is now $10 + tax per night parking fee that you need to pay to the motel. First time I’ve ever had to pay for parking at a motel. I find that a bit unexpected for a motel and a bit steep as it can raise your nightly rate 10 - 20%.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daneka

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean. The staff was lovely. It was all families too. It’s close to everything. They have a heated pool and that was awesome for my 7 year old. We are definitely going back but I’m going for a bigger room next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kaushik

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the staff was courteous the room was spotless and was very quiet. The pillows very confortable. Robert at the reception was extremely professional and very helpful. The only thing negative for me and my husband was the bed. Time to change the matress!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylyn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Had a hard time understanding the check-in machines words. No extra blanket. Room smelt dirty! Parking is just a ridiculous extra charge to add on . I mean how many people walk in with no car.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price location and amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room but shower pressure was too low and drained poorly. Good to have the extra bed in our 3-bwd room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edson

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ximena

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025