Skip to main content
Beginning of main content
 Monterey •1 Room
 Monterey • 1 Room
Book online or call 1-855-214-3079 Phone Number

El Castell Motel

2-star property
2102 North Fremont St, Monterey, CA 1-855-201-7819
4.3 out of 5
Very good!
See all 20 travelocity Reviews

"Our room was very clean and the bed was super comfy. Perfect stay for a night away and a 3 minute drive to the wharf. " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 15 May 2022

Points Of Interest

View all on Map

Enter dates to see availability

Hotel Description

Motel near Monterey Bay in Monterey

Close to airport

You'll be steps from Monterey County Fairgrounds and within a 15-minute walk of Monterey Bay. Del Monte Beach and Munras Avenue are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Indoor pool

This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of the express check-in. Enjoy the indoor pool and conveniences like a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$120* Per night/room Jul 4 - Jul 5

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 8 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Bed Count 3 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

El Castell Motel ratings based on 20 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for El Castell Motel

Everyone (4) Couples (5) Family (9)
5 out of 5
Our room was very clean and the bed was super comfy. Perfect stay for a night away and a 3 minute drive to the wharf.

Posted by , from Modesto on May 15, 2022

Was this review helpful to you?
Comment from Hotel Management

May 21, 2022 by Team Front Desk

Hi We thankyou for staying with us .Hope your stay was an enjoyable one and hope to see you in the near future. Thanks

5 out of 5
Great hangout by the pool

Posted by on Sep 12, 2021

Was this review helpful to you?
Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 13, 2021 by El Castell Motel Team

It sounds as if our hotel was perfect for your needs, and we are delighted that you enjoyed your time with us so much. Thank you for your positive rating; we hope that you will have an opportunity to make a return visit very soon. Best Regards, Customer Care Team

3 out of 5
Gentleman at the counter was great, friendly and super helpful. Stated warm pool but was cold. Nice inside pool. Rooms need repairs, beds not very comfortable. Worker keeping eye out to make sure your following rules, king of creepy.

Posted by on Aug 22, 2021

Was this review helpful to you?
Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 30, 2021 by Guest Experience Team

Hey there, Thank you for your review of the recent stay with us. We are sensing some mixed sentiments in your review which is a perfect measure of the kind of hospitality that we're providing and the necessary improvements which still need to be introduced from our side. There's nothing called a perfect hotel experience if the guests do not take to this platform to voice their opinion with extreme honesty. We thank you for sharing your concerns with us along with the positives. We apologize for the inconvenience caused to you. Again, we assure you that we'll look into these areas and take the necessary corrective action. We look forward to welcoming you again and assure you the best of our services in the future! Warm regards, Customer Care Team

4 out of 5

Posted by on Aug 20, 2021

Was this review helpful to you?
5 out of 5
The place is clean and parking was good. No loud travelers. Sometimes a person just needs to relax.

Posted by on Aug 1, 2021

Was this review helpful to you?
Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 2, 2021 by El Castell Motel Team

Dear guest, thank you for your positive feedback! We are pleased to know our cleanliness suited your needs and happy to hear you encountered no issues with parking or noisiness. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to see you again in the future! Warm Regards, Customer Care Team

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 17, 2021

Was this review helpful to you?
Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 19, 2021 by Guest Experience Team

Many thanks for your positive rating – we are delighted that you enjoyed your time at our property so much. We hope to host you again successfully in the near future. Best Regards, Customer Care Team

4 out of 5
Very clean. Parking right in front of room. Odd layout of room though. Challenging for everybody to see the TV comfortably.

Posted by on Jul 8, 2021

Was this review helpful to you?
Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 19, 2021 by El Castell Motel Team

Dear guest, thank you for the positive feedback! We are happy to know we satisfied you so well with the cleanliness of our rooms and convenient parking. We do apologize for the layout of the room but hope to see you again in the future! Kind Regards, Customer Care Team

3 out of 5
A

Posted by on Jun 28, 2021

Was this review helpful to you?
Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 29, 2021 by El Castell Motel Team

Dear guest, thank you for your feedback! Please inform us about anything we can improve upon to ensure a better experience for your next visit. We appreciate you staying with us and look forward to hosting you again in the future. Kind Regards, Customer Care Team

5 out of 5

Posted by on Apr 18, 2021

Was this review helpful to you?
Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 29, 2021 by Guest Experience Team

Dear guest, Thank you for the positive rating. We appreciate it. We hope your stay was comfortable and you had easy access to everything you needed. It was a pleasure to host you, and we look forward to having you back soon for another pleasant stay during your next trip to the area. Warm regards, Customer Care Team

4 out of 5
It was clean and smells goog

Posted by on Apr 6, 2021

Was this review helpful to you?
Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 17, 2021 by Hotel Staff

Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

About the El Castell Motel

Location 2102 North Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940

Property Features

El Castell Motel offers its guests an indoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly El Castell Motel also features express check-in and express check-out. Self parking is free. This Monterey motel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Monterey Station (6.3 km / 3.9 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking and extended parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • LCD television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Long distance calls (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Change of towels (on request)

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • In-room accessibility
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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, debit cards, and cash

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, debit cards, and cash. 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. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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 20 (subject to availability)

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

Hotel Names

  • Castell Motel
  • El Castell
  • El Castell Monterey
  • El Castell Motel
  • El Castell Motel Monterey
  • El Castell Hotel Monterey
  • El Castell Motel Motel
  • El Castell Motel Monterey
  • El Castell Motel Motel Monterey

You should know

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
url importing http://www.travelocity.com/Monterey-Hotels-El-Castell-Motel.h1316950-p2.Hotel-Reviews?rm1=a2&
There was an error importing /Monterey-Hotels-El-Castell-Motel.h1316950-p2.Hotel-Reviews?rm1=a2&, error: javax.servlet.jsp.JspTagException: 301 http://www.travelocity.com/Monterey-Hotels-El-Castell-Motel.h1316950-p2.Hotel-Reviews?rm1=a2&

Frequently Asked Questions

Most Popular

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.