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Inn By the Bay Monterey

2.0 star property
Motel near Monterey Bay in Monterey

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Reception
Reception
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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936 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Munras Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden State Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Two Queen Beds (No Pets)

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

Deluxe Room, Two Queen Beds (No Pets)

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

View all photos for Pet Friendly Room with One King Bed (2 pets only)

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No pets)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No pets)

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

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

Pet Friendly Room with Two Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room with One King & One Twin Bed (No Pets) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 3 miles (5 km) of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Munras Avenue and Monterey State Historic Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Munras Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Waterfront - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Golden State Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Monterey Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fieldwork Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬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
Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM
  • 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

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El Adobe Inn Monterey
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Inn Bay Monterey
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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.

Inn By the Bay Monterey Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 339 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1001 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and polite .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wiliam, Morro Bay

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, reasonable and well located.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Briana

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The renovated rooms look really nice in the pictures. Unfortunately I got one of the unrenovated rooms which wasn’t nearly as nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice clean rooms w/tile floors. Pet friendly was a huge plus for me, location is quiet yet walkable to downtown and old fischermans wharf.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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