Top 10 Hotels Near Monterey Bay in for 2026

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A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

18.3 km from Monterey Bay

Jose

P7,633

P8,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

18.9 km from Monterey Bay

William

P8,444

P9,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

3. Carousel Beach Inn

19.3 km from Monterey Bay

Edwin

P5,180

P6,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and a small table.

A beach with waves, a distant industrial structure, and a cloudy sky.

A wooden deck with a rope barrier, a lifebuoy, and a wicker chair overlooking a water body.

A corner room with wicker chairs, a small table with candles and glasses, and a view of a fenced field through large windows.

4. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

14.3 km from Monterey Bay

Wei

P8,645

P9,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, a sink, and a small dining table. There are decorative plates on the wall and a potted plant.

A reception desk with a laptop, a stack of books, a vase of flowers, and a sign that reads "Roses are red, violets are blue, Our humble hotel welcomes you."

A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining table with plates, a wall-mounted sign, and a map.

5. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

19.7 km from Monterey Bay

Steven

P4,170

P4,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A coastal scene with a building on a rocky outcrop, a sandy beach, and a clear sky.

A two-story building with a covered patio area, stone planters, and outdoor lighting.

A row of wooden cabins with a clear view of the ocean in the background.

A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a round table.

6. Sunset Inn

19 km from Monterey Bay

Debra

P8,647

P10,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

19.4 km from Monterey Bay

Frank

P9,718

P11,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

8. Mission Inn

19.9 km from Monterey Bay

KimLien

P6,317

P7,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

9. Monarch Cove Inn

19.5 km from Monterey Bay

Deborah

P11,927

P13,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.

A modern lobby with green chairs, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with shelves of snacks.

A reception desk with a wooden wall backdrop displaying the text "INN AT MOSS LANDING POINT".

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign indicating 'Moss Landing Point' and 'Shop & Hotel Entrances'.

10. Inn At Moss Landing Point

14.6 km from Monterey Bay

Renato

P7,216

P8,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

11. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

20 km from Monterey Bay

Linda

P7,633

P8,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

12. Inn at Depot Hill

19.4 km from Monterey Bay

Joseph

P17,374

P23,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

13. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

19 km from Monterey Bay

Nathan

P8,444

P9,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

14. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

18.6 km from Monterey Bay

Andrea

P6,716

P11,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

15. Seaway Inn

19.2 km from Monterey Bay

Roxanna

P8,684

P10,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

16. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

20.2 km from Monterey Bay

Grester

P8,434

P9,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

20.3 km from Monterey Bay

Natalya

P7,555

P8,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

18. Ocean Pacific Lodge

19.6 km from Monterey Bay

Anthony

P4,626

P6,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

19. Marea Sol Hotel

19.3 km from Monterey Bay

Donna

P7,381

P8,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a wooden chair, a small round table, and a chandelier.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window seat with a view of the ocean, a fireplace, and a chair.

A dining area with a view of the sea, featuring a chandelier, wooden chairs, and a round table.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a fountain, and a view of the ocean.

20. Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property

19.9 km from Monterey Bay

"Seven Gables is one of our favorite place to stay and this stay did not disappoint. So many good features--excellent ocean view, beautifully decorarted rooms, morning breakfast buffet, comfortable bed, upgraded bathroom, helpful staff, and close to walking paths along the ocean. Be ready to carry luggage up stairs for top floor rooms. This is the perfect location to watch the ocean and relax. Excellent place. Highly recommended."

Ron

P18,321

P20,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Monterey Bay

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville	9.0 Wonderful 1,013 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.2 Wonderful 121 reviews	View
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing	9.2 Wonderful 628 reviews	View
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay	8.2 Very good 1,170 reviews	View

Top Monterey Bay Hotel Reviews

Monarch Resort

10/10 Excellent

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Lovers Point Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Best oceanview from our room and balcony. The hot chocolate at the front desk is a must-try. You'll keep coming back for more."

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location and layout of the property- so scenic & quiet."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Overall great place, except $25 to park at a hotel you're staying at is a little ridiculous. And the bed could have been more comfortable.."

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"One of our favorite places to stay in Monterey! The hotel staff is always friendly and willing to accommodate you during stays. Great walkable location."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The room we had facing the beach was amazing. Fantastic views and great location. Staff were lovely and very helpful. Wish we could have stayed longer, and would definately stay there again."

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is very special and unique. The rooms are good size and the beds higher than usual to enhance your view of the beautiful scenery. Just loved it! It’s on my list to return to."

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and basic. It was next door to Dennys!"

Inn At Moss Landing Point

10/10 Excellent

"No issues at all except my shower didn’t get too hot, more of a “pretty warm” but nothing I was upset about considering how easy and nice everything else was. I would stay here again next time I visit."

Other attractions near Monterey Bay

A sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear blue sky, and distant hills.

Salinas River State Beach

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Salinas River State Beach during your trip to Castroville? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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A sign for Salinas River State Beach, a California State Park.

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Castroville. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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A group of seals on a rocky shore with water in the background.

Moss Landing State Beach

9.4/10 (71 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Moss Landing State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Moss Landing. Wander around the natural setting in this romantic area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Zmudowski State Beach

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zmudowski State Beach during your travels to Moss Landing. Stroll along this romantic area's beaches, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve during your travels to Watsonville. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Island Beach

9.2/10 (12 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Island Beach during your trip to Moss Landing? Wander the beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Monterey Bay?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Monterey Bay, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events.

Where is the best place to stay near Monterey Bay?

Inn At Moss Landing Point is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. You'll find it 9 mi (14.6 km) from Monterey Bay. Other good options around the area include Captain's Inn at Moss Landing and Monarch Resort.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Monterey Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Monterey Bay.

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Our top choices for Monterey Bay hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Carousel Beach Inn

4. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

5. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

6. Sunset Inn

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8. Mission Inn

9. Monarch Cove Inn

10. Inn At Moss Landing Point

11. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

12. Inn at Depot Hill

13. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

14. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

15. Seaway Inn

16. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

18. Ocean Pacific Lodge

19. Marea Sol Hotel

20. Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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Top Monterey Bay Hotel Reviews

Monarch Resort

Lovers Point Inn

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Marea Sol Hotel

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Casablanca On The Beach

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Other attractions near Monterey Bay

Salinas River State Beach

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Moss Landing State Beach

Zmudowski State Beach

Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve

Island Beach

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