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Steinbeck Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Oldtown Salinas

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Reception
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two bedside tables with lamps.
A multi-level apartment building with a central staircase, outdoor planter boxes with plants, and a small water feature.
Exterior
A modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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109 John St, Salinas, CA, 93901
  • Place, Steinbeck House
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, National Steinbeck Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the walls.

1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the walls.

1 Queen Bed ADA Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two bedside tables with lamps.

2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 2 Double Beds ADA Accessible

Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), bed sheets

2 Double Beds ADA Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Salinas

Oldtown Salinas stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Oldtown Salinas hotel, you'll find National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center. Steinbeck House and First Mayor's House are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Steinbeck House - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Aguila Cultural Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • National Steinbeck Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • First Mayor's House - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 16 min walk
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fresh M Produce - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Chilacatazo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oldtown Salinas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Steinbeck Lodge

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Oldtown Salinas
Steinbeck Lodge offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Salinas hotel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Steinbeck Lodge offers 43 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers. 40-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

This Salinas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Frequently asked questions

How close is Steinbeck Lodge to the airport?

Steinbeck Lodge is 2.6 mi (8-min drive) away from the Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Steinbeck Lodge?

As of Aug 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steinbeck Lodge on Aug 17, 2026 start from $118, 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 Steinbeck Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Steinbeck Lodge.

How close is Steinbeck Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is 13.6 mi (38-min drive) from Salinas River State Beach and 16.7 mi (30-min drive) from Monterey State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Steinbeck Lodge offer free breakfast?

Steinbeck Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Steinbeck Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Steinbeck Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Steinbeck Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Steinbeck Lodge have a pool?

Steinbeck Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Steinbeck Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Steinbeck Lodge to downtown Salinas?

Steinbeck Lodge is 0.3 mi away from Salinas.

Steinbeck Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 330 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great week stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay near Pinnacles NP and Big Sur!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Salo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean comfortable coffee machine was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and room was clean. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like how clean the property and room was. The staff was very friendly. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodations. Nicely renovated, very clean and maintained. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, good restaurants in the area. The plumbing could use some attention, but, overall, we had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean newly remodeled rooms, nice amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Manual

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walked into room was delighted to see it was so clean, would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josafath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Makenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean rooms, quiet location, staff helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is very well maintained staff is helpful and friendly. Feel very safe here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great; super clean, safe, convenient location and I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Salo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, anffordable and convenient motel in Downtown Salina’s. Would stay near again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a clean and simple stay, nothing fancy, this will meet your needs. The parking was good and very well lit. The room was as expected. The front staff could have been friendlier. The town was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

MICHEL

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Yes clean and staff was alright
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the place was great, easy check in and out. The room was updated and clean. Bed and pillows are pretty uncomfortable though. Other than that stay was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, no issues
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, courteous staff. Very comfortable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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