Inn By the Bay Monterey

2.0 star property
Motel near Monterey Bay in Monterey

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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936 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannery Row
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Two Queen Beds (No Pets)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Pet Friendly Room with One King Bed (2 pets only)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No pets)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Pet Friendly Room with Two Queen Beds

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

Standard Room with One King & One Twin Bed (No Pets)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Monterey

City center stay.Your stay at this Monterey Vista motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay and 17-Mile Drive. Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Munras Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Monterey Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cannery Row - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 11 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fieldwork Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Inn By the Bay Monterey

Motel near Monterey Bay in Monterey
Inn By the Bay Monterey offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Monterey motel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Inn By the Bay Monterey offers 26 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 15

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15 (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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

El Adobe Inn
El Adobe Inn Monterey
El Adobe Monterey
Inn Bay Monterey
El Adobe Hotel Monterey
El Adobe Motel
Inn By the Bay Monterey Motel
Inn By the Bay Monterey Monterey
Inn By the Bay Monterey Motel Monterey

Frequently asked questions

How close is Inn By the Bay Monterey to the airport?

Inn By the Bay Monterey is 2.9 mi (5-min drive) away from the Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Inn By the Bay Monterey have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Inn By the Bay Monterey.

How close is Inn By the Bay Monterey to the beach?

This motel is 3.8 mi (12-min drive) from Carmel Beach and 0.8 mi (1-min drive) from Monterey State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Inn By the Bay Monterey offer free breakfast?

Inn By the Bay Monterey does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Inn By the Bay Monterey?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Inn By the Bay Monterey?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in costs USD 15 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Inn By the Bay Monterey?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Inn By the Bay Monterey have a pool?

Inn By the Bay Monterey does not have a pool.

Does Inn By the Bay Monterey have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Inn By the Bay Monterey to downtown Monterey?

Inn By the Bay Monterey is 0.6 mi away from Monterey.

Reviews

Inn By the Bay Monterey Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Do better

The shower had a hole in the way. The walls were dirty. It was not worth the price but we really needed a room for the night. Just a cheaply and terribly kept room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at with family parking is a tight squeeze when people don’t park in between the lines but other then that beds comfortable nice remodel rooms and great easy area to take a five minute five or less to Monterey aquarium and local restaurants. Definitely recommend and would stay again. Staff was very friendly no issues at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in, renovated rooms and cleanliness were all highlights. Located near Monterey Bay Aquarium and minutes from Carmel which was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darya

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tatiana

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a room next to the office. During the night could hear the office phone ringing and during the day staff and customers could be heard through wall. Also upstairs neighbor was loud and could hear snoring. Bathroom toilet leaked water as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kerstin

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to Downtown/Wharf.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greeted with a smile and appreciated the kind and responsive customer service at check in and duration of my stay. Housekeeping team was very helpful as well. Will book in the future and recommend to friends and family. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

manna

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Good service!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sussanah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what we expected

Went for a couples weekend with my wife. Location of property was fine, but the rooms look nothing like the pictures they post. Walls are paper thin, the furniture is old, the were repairs needed in the bath room. The desk clerk was fine at check in but the cost there are better places in the area. We frequent the area often and don't mind the smaller, older properties if they have been maintained but this was not the case, in spite of the misleading photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, spacious, good location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not allowed to stay there and they kept my money. Tried to overcharge my credit card. I have a limit that i put in place on my credit card. They said they were only charge $250 , but it must have been more, otherwise the charge would have gone through. Terrible service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was small and clean. Dog-friendly park across the street and easy walking distance to some really good restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Vicente

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not worth the price until they get staffed proper.

Honestly our room was dirty to where I brought our own chemicals and cleaned the restrooms. The floor was dirty don’t worry I’ll show pictures the only thing I can say is it’s pet friendly and the bed was comfortable.
Bathroom floor has old urine
Shower had yellow gunk.
This was after wiping the floor of a freshly checked in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thuy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This inn is okay. Bathroom was redine and the best part of the room. Everything else was dated. I had a not so great encounter with someone I'm guessing is the owner. When pulling up, i saw a red Tesla charging, plugged up in a room. Thinking it was okay, i commenced to do the same the very next morning. Upon the charger being plugged in for about 1 hour, i get a knock, rather a banging on the door like it was the police. After opening the door, I was informed I can't be charging my vehicle. I questioned why i was being asked and what about the red car next door being plugged. I was immediately informed, "Don't worry about them. I don't want to have to charge your card." This is how we getting down and responding to guests? I must've given him a crazy look because he then said, "They live here. Besides, i don't even know how you are charging or have this plugged up. " Long story short, i unplugged but thought the way this matter was approached was very rudddee and not very customer friendly. Don't want to give very negative feedback, but this irritated me. 1 interaction made the entire visit negative.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Cheysser

Traveled with family
Rooms were clean, very little insulation so could hear everything and everyone in the vacinity. There was a family that was having an argument, yelling and screaming around 9ish and you could hear all the drama. Didn't seem like there was enough staff as there wasn't anyone at the front desk for longer than needed to check a person in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

KATHY

No amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Yveete

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in May 2025