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Wave Street Inn

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Cannery Row

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds
Front of property - evening/night
Interior entrance
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds
50-inch TV with cable channels, iPod dock

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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571 Wave Street, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Cannery Row
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, American Tin Cannery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Cannery Row)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Cannery Row)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(124 reviews)
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Suite (The Wave Suite)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Monterey

Seaside stay .You'll be steps from Cannery Row and within a 10-minute walk of American Tin Cannery with a stay at this New Monterey hotel. San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater and Monterey Bay Aquarium are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cannery Row - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • American Tin Cannery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 6 min walk
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gianni's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sea Harvest Fish Market - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wave Street Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Sardine Factory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Troya Turkish Delight And Baklava - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Wave Street Inn

3-star hotel near Cannery Row
As a guest of Wave Street Inn, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Wave Street Inn also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and an elevator. Parking is available for a fee.
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
Wave Street Inn offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Monterey hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 19.21 per night)
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: USD 19.21 per night

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 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 or credit 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

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Otter Inn Monterey

Otter Inn

Otter Monterey

Otter Hotel Monterey

Wave Street Inn Monterey

Wave Street Monterey

Wave Street

Wave Street Inn Hotel

Wave Street Inn Monterey

Wave Street Inn Hotel Monterey

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wave Street Inn to the airport?

Wave Street Inn is 4.3 mi (15-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 Wave Street Inn?

As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wave Street Inn on May 18, 2026 start from $232, including 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 Wave Street Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wave Street Inn.

How close is Wave Street Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater and 4-minute walk from McAbee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Wave Street Inn offer free breakfast?

Wave Street Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wave Street Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Wave Street Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Wave Street Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 19.21 per night.

Does Wave Street Inn have a pool?

Wave Street Inn does not have a pool.

Does Wave Street Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Wave Street Inn to downtown Monterey?

Wave Street Inn is 0.9 mi away from Monterey.

Wave Street Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 684 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1009 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

canyon, ventura

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place and centrally located and at the right price point. Fire pits were a nice touch. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was awesome- warm, friendly and helpful. The location is great and the room was very comfortable and spotless to boot. The gas fire pits and noon check out cap it off as a new favorite of mine. Will definitely stay there again on my next Monterey trip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Adriana

Walls are VERY thin and you can hear every single movement. We lost sleep because we could hear the people above us walking around all throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel and room clean and had all required amenities. Ideal location just a short walk to the wharf and aquarium. Good parking facilities and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, accommodating staff, but have to pay for parking and walls are thin
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Erlinda

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sonia, Inglewood

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Elenita

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower and water pressure was amazing. Everyone was friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was updated and VERY clean. There were WARM towels in the bathroom when we arrived. The location is great, walking distance to entertainment and food. I had a view of the bay from our room. Staff was kind and helpful. Parking was convenient. No complaints! We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Hailee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was good. Parking was tight. No breakfast options. Room was decently clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Downtown steps away. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Estela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. Thank you Jennifer for giving me a room with a view. The hotel was only a block away from Cannery Row and many restaurants.
View of the ocean from my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tanner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Great price and location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Otilia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The heater was not working properly. Bath tub with shower. Surface of bathtub dangerously slippery as one takes a shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good room and love how it was close to the aquarium if your looking for something close to it and a lot of places to shop and eat
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kaley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Soelistioyati

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room is not very clean and not fully completed ready to use when we checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane Decker

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, this is close to the Aquarium. We were able to walk everywhere but fora small fee there is a bus to use. Very pleasant staff. Room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026