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Monterey Fairgrounds Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Monterey Bay in Monterey

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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, Monterey Pines Golf Course
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 Fisherman's Wharf. North Fremont Street and Monterey County Fairgrounds are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • North Fremont Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Monterey Pines Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Naval Postgraduate School - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Del Monte Beach - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 14 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪3 Mundos Sandwich Shop - ‬9 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Econo Lodge Hotel Monterey
Monterey Fairgrounds Inn Hotel
Monterey Econo Lodge
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Econo Lodge Monterey Hotel
Econolodge Monterey Fairgrounds
Monterey Fairgrounds Inn Monterey
Monterey Fairgrounds Inn Hotel Monterey

Frequently asked questions

How close is Monterey Fairgrounds Inn to the airport?

Monterey Fairgrounds Inn is 1.1 mi (3-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 May 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monterey Fairgrounds Inn on May 27, 2026 start from $79, 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 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 14-minute walk from Monterey State Beach and 5.4 mi (13-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 1.8 mi away from Monterey.

Monterey Fairgrounds Inn Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 740 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 740 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 740 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 140 out of 740 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 323 out of 740 reviews

4.6/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

4.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was functional. Staff were nice and eager to help. Room cards kept deactivating and had to have them reprogrammed. Furniture was mismatched. Water pressure was poor.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

david

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dumpy Hotel. When I turned on the water, it came out brown.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Arlow

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

BUM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly person at night. Thank you! A+
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexandrea

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved how the bed sheets and pillows were all white, the walls are newly painted, and the room smelled good!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bridget

This hotel is a cheap place to stay. The floor as broken, walls and bathroom dirty. There was a thin blanket and the heater didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Serhii

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

It was decent for the price.Good location too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shafik

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Qian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christian

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

Money hungry

After staying there for 3 nights they came back because they didn’t charge me a deposit they wanted to come in my room more than 5 times. But if you stay more then so many days they didn’t trip off deposit. Anyways last night there I paid a 50 dollar deposit for them to try and charge me 50 more dollars the moment I left. I called them and they lied about the issues. Said that they charging me another 50 dollars for trash and the sheets. I guess since they fixing there deck issues for over a year and re modeling rooms they trying to charge More then there rate. Since they are the cheapest hotel in Monterey county.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Arlow

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John, Tahoe City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient. Use it frequently for quick overnights. This time mostly good si nk had a lit if debr or dirt fron someqhwherw. I cleanwd it. Lihht went out...it gappens...but i had to leave before dawn and couldnt see barhroom..shower or fliir. It gappens..ill likelt be back as i know they are ypgradi n g
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Dirty and loud, hard to rest.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sheets were starched but stained dirty. There were two sad little pillows on my king bed. There were three towels in the bathroom - a washcloth, a towel to stand on, and a thin small bath towel. The paint was peeling off the walls and someone had used toilet paper to plug the peephole in the front door. I literally only stayed because theres a no refund policy and I was exhausted after a very long day of driving and didn't have the fortitude to change locations. I slept on top of the covers on my picnic blanket. I would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Xinyu

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