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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

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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2042 Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, North Fremont Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Naval Postgraduate School
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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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 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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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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
  • Naval Postgraduate School - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Cannery Row - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Diner - ‬14 min walk

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.

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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 Nov 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monterey Fairgrounds Inn on Nov 17, 2025 start from $55.0, 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.

Reviews

Monterey Fairgrounds Inn Reviews

4.6

4.6/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.2/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 706 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 706 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 706 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 706 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 311 out of 706 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is not what we see in the description..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel you pay what you get..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ismael Jr

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jean-Paul

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

Needs some TLC!!!

This motel needs a lot of work! Has potential. Close to Cannery Row. Our room only had one light. Plumbing was leaking. Management was nice to put us in the handicap room, which was nice enough.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jissel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

“Budget” stay

Good stay for a budget just make sure you bring shampoo and body soap .they provide the bare minimum.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pass it up

Very outdated room with no lamps by bedside, no chair, no clothes hangers in closet area and no hanging rod. Layout of room doesn’t make sense. Wifi doesn’t work well indoors (very intermittent and have to use outside or right at the window only). Parking lot is very small and some areas difficult to maneuver back out. The only good thing was that there is a pool. I would not recommend and will not return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

VINCENT

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cherla

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lawrence

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

4/10 Poor

Garret

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was an okay stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hao

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nora

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a decent hotel for the price we got it for, it just was a little dirty, our sheet had some nasty substance on them
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lesia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked everything, but was a little bit noisy at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Danville

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is on the older side and the room we stayed in was simple with two full beds and a table with no chairs. The bathroom had cracked tiles and mildew.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diana

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

Terrible run down place.

The room had no chairs, just an old table and bed, coffee maker did not work, shower did not have hot water, the bed was so uncomfortable we left after 1st night, would never stay there again, run down, when asked for chairs said no one asked for chairs and brought us I desk chair.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was under construction? My room had no lamp, paper keeping cabinets from opening and furniture falling apart. The bathroom had a faucet that needed repairing, cigarette burns on the bathroom counter as well. Im not sure my room had even been cleaned before i checked in. I found a razor and shampoo in my shower from the previous guest when i checked in and a blanket in the closet wadded up in the corner. Guaranteed this room wasnt cleaned. For $125 a night....i expected more.
Blanket wadded up in the closet
Needs a paint job
Cigarette burns
Unclean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vladislav, Staten Island

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was renovated in the 50s or 60s of the XX century… withe the contemporary prices. It is old and run down. It did not have even the simplest amenities like ventilation in the bathroom or the hangers in the closet. The sheets were probably the cheapest they could only find….
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025