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Monterey Fairgrounds Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Monterey Bay in Monterey

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

4.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2042 Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Del Monte Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Monterey

City center stay.Your stay at this Casanova Oak Knoll hotel 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).

What's nearby

  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Del Monte Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Cannery Row - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 12 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Monterey Fairgrounds Inn

Hotel near Monterey Bay in Monterey
Monterey Fairgrounds Inn offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Monterey hotel.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Express check-out
  • Smoking in designated areas
Monterey Fairgrounds Inn offers 47 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Monterey hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay 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 Monterey Fairgrounds Inn to the airport?

Monterey Fairgrounds Inn is 1 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 Monterey Fairgrounds Inn?

As of Jun 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monterey Fairgrounds Inn on Jul 1, 2025 start from $65.0, 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 Monterey Fairgrounds Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Monterey Fairgrounds Inn.

How close is Monterey Fairgrounds Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Monterey State Beach and 5.4 mi (12-min drive) from Carmel Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Monterey Fairgrounds Inn offer free breakfast?

Monterey Fairgrounds Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Monterey Fairgrounds Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Monterey Fairgrounds Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Monterey Fairgrounds Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Monterey Fairgrounds Inn have a pool?

Monterey Fairgrounds Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Monterey Fairgrounds Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Monterey Fairgrounds Inn to downtown Monterey?

Monterey Fairgrounds Inn is 1.7 mi away from Monterey.

Monterey Fairgrounds Inn Reviews

Reviews

4.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 624 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 624 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 624 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 624 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 280 out of 624 reviews

4.4/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.2/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just needs some help on cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angelia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting and nothing as pictured. Reeked of cheap air freshener and cigarette burns in comforter
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

ryan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible. Just a terrible place to stay at. Got 2 rooms and they both stunk, literally. Each room had 1 SMALL round fluorescent light by the entrance, that's it. So the rooms have this gloomy, depressing vibe especially at night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not recommend this place

The staff were woundevrful. But the stay was awful. Because on arrival half the drapery and rod were on the bed. No washcloths, trash cans, or kleenex provided in room. The vending machines did not work. TV didnt work. Bucket for ice provided howerver they had removed their ice machine. Owners had dog tied outside that barked ALOT. And the walls between the rooms werer very thin. Noise from other roomseemed like they were in our room with us. Only redeeming quality was the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Nelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Arvin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Check-in/check-out was easy process. The rooms need a lot of renovations. Cigarette burn marks everywhere, non-smoking rooms smell like smoke, floor was uneven and coming apart,.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Digne, San Rafael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lumpy mattress. Thin towels. Noisey heater/cooler. Thin walls between units... can hear people next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Peggy

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to Monterey fairgrounds. Clean but run down. Thought I had booked the sister hotel across the street but got put in the dumpy place across the street. Never again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

JOSE L

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was dimly lit. Only one light and it was not that bright. Room did not have lamps or any other source of light. Small tv with only local channels and cable TV like in an early 2000s hotel. Pool was closed. The room seemed like it was being renovated. There was a huge mirror just leaning against the toilet. And screws left on bathroom cabinet. The bathroom mirror was dangerously hanging with only 2 screws. Water pressure was really low in the shower. Small refrigerator made a loud sound all night. Fire alarms flashed us all night looked like they were low on batteries. Just old and outdated.paper thin walls, you can hear everything!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Tahoe City

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smallish property. Competitive rates. Good people working hard. after a stay at another nearby location that was bait and switch...these folks and the young giy at the desk on friday about 6 was refreshing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was dirty. The room smelled like cigarettes and there were cigarette holes everywhere (including the sheets). Stains on every towel, even after getting new ones. Bedsheets were stained too. I gave it 2 stars because I was shocked there were no bed bugs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Asef, WALNUT

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sabrina

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room smelled like urine. No toilet paper or soap in the room - had to ask the front desk. Towels were dirty, I’m glad I had my own. Smoke detector hang from the ceiling with wires exposed. If I could’ve gotten a refund I would have gone somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nesly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maurice

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights in August 2024, paid close to $650 for these nights and were shoved off to another "motel" because they were remodeling. No, they overbooked this one and didn't know where to go with us! This is highway robbery, totally! Nobody knew anything, no manager was available so we just had to take it. I will be filing a complaint with the BBB that these crooks get out of business as soon as possible. (I see they always respond with empty words, they do NOTHING to reimburse of satisfy travelers. Shame on you!)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Luis

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking. Room was okay. Toilet was leaking in bathroom a little unsanitary. Talked to the office manager. He said he would give me a discount but haven't received any info yet .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andy

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

Honest review.

It smelled bad, gym like, dusty, cigarette smoke as soon as I walked in. Furniture was beat up. Nothing matched in there. Paint of room was awful. There was a chair that had paint on it. TV didn’t work. Beds were not comfortable and sheets were not replaced. There was hair bugs and dirt. Restroom was bad. Don’t stay here. Front desk even said the owners don’t care. I didn’t even have time to take pictures. I just took my family out of there asap.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The proprietors were extremely warm and friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

THOMAS

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would say you get what you pay for this area. The room was kind of gross . However the staff was extremely friendly and helpful ! If you are light sleeper the airplanes flying over top will be waking you up throughout night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We reserved 2 rooms for our stay. One was bad, the other terrible. There was one light only, no trash can, the tv didn't work, the floor was so dirty, I had to use the bath mat to clean my feet before getting in the bed. The bed was hard and not made correctly. The bed skirt was on top of the mattress, then a bottom sheet, then a blanket, followed by the top sheet and coverlet. I had to remake the bed to sleep in it. There was very loud music playing outside on property speakers until at least midnight. I was happy I remembered to pack ear plugs "just in case". I do not expect perfection, but I do expect my room to be clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cassie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was by far my worst accommodation experience of my life. Sheets and pillowcases covered in black scruff marks including a shoe print. Staff did give us fresh pillows but couldn't change the sheets. Blood on the comforter. Hair and stains on the towels. Sticky grime on the floor. Windows had no fly screen so the windows opened straight to the outside. Our friends stayed in two other rooms and had the same experience including a broken AC/heater unit and blood stains on their towels. We literally could not make this up if we tried.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024