Top 10 Hotels Near Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve in Castroville for 2026

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a potted plant.

1. Inn At Moss Landing Point

2.2 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Renato

P7,073

P8,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A room with two wicker chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of a beach and water.

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.

2. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

2.6 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Wei

P9,042

P10,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

A multi-story building with a red entrance, a parking lot, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A multi-level apartment building with a central staircase, outdoor planter boxes with plants, and a small water feature.

3. Steinbeck Lodge

17.2 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Galvin

P5,912

P6,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a chalkboard with breakfast options.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a coffee station, and a television screen.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

17.1 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Veronica

P7,944

P8,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, red seating, and a reception desk.

A spacious living area with a large TV, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

5. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

10.2 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Niloufar

P7,262

P8,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A coastal view with clear waters, a sandy beach, and a rocky shoreline.

6. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

10.6 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Prathibha

P4,175

P4,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.

A Best Western hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

A lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a menu board.

7. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

17.3 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Craig

P6,727

P7,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A building with a blue 'Welcome' sign, a brick facade, and a landscaped entrance area.

A small, enclosed room with a kitchenette, two chairs, a round table, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

8. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

8.9 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Shalay

P4,691

P5,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with plants.

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, a coffee station, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a desk.

A reception desk with a clock, a bulletin board, and a painting above.

9. Laurel Inn Motel

14.6 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Sofia

P5,348

P6,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel reception area with a white counter, a window with a view of buildings, decorative fish and starfish on the wall, and a doormat with a castle design.

A two-story building with a balcony, a sign for ice water laundry, and a flower bed with various plants.

10. Sand Castle Inn

18.1 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Walter

P4,504

P5,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

13.5 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Russell

P7,899

P9,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a large mirror, and a glass door leading outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

17.2 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

BAO

P7,344

P8,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a coffee maker, and a round mirror.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to the Golden State' sign, a fan, and a 'Hilton Honors' sign.

An indoor swimming pool with a pool lift, no diving sign, and a caution about water recirculation.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

18 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Iracema

P8,827

P9,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel with a prominent sign, a parking lot, and a road with light trails.

A deck with red flooring, striped white and blue railing, and outdoor furniture including chairs and a table.

A large sign for Bay Breeze Inn with a modern design and a view of the building in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a television.

14. Bay Breeze Inn

17.7 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

JUAN DAVID

P3,378

P3,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire pits, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a large TV screen displaying a scenic view.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom area.

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

12.3 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Wei

P11,766

P13,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Gateway Lodge building with a visible entrance, a parking area, and a sign indicating the presence of a dental office.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, a window with blinds, and a dining area with two wooden chairs.

An outdoor patio area with a seating arrangement and string lights.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window with blinds.

16. Gateway Lodge

18 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Breana

P3,192

P3,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.

17. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

15.9 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Syria

P7,376

P8,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern hotel reception area with a counter, seating, and a visible kitchenette in the background.

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, a coffee machine, a fruit bowl, and a sign that reads "RISE & SHINE".

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Comfort Inn' sign on the building.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

18. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

9.1 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Shalise

P8,986

P10,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern cafe with a long counter, red chairs, and a large window.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a digital display, and a wall-mounted sign.

An indoor swimming pool area with stone walls, red and blue chairs, and a stone column.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden desk, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina - State Beach Area by IHG

9.2 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Clayton

P9,946

P11,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a small bedside table with a phone, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A room with a black-framed door, a small cabinet with a coffee machine, a chair, and a window with a view of the street.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the countryside.

A vending machine with Pepsi branding and a selection of snacks.

20. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

15.7 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Ramesh

P4,159

P5,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn At Moss Landing Point	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing	9.2 Wonderful 630 reviews	View
Steinbeck Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 415 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Marina	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was good. Cheap stay, friendly staff, hotel just looked a little on the needs some help."

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

8/10 Good

"Staff was friendly and check in was smooth. There is laundry, ice& vending machines on site. They have a pretty courtyard. Overall good stay, comfortable beds, found a beer bottle cap on the floor near the bed, could have done a better job of cleaning but for one night I didn’t complain."

Inn At Moss Landing Point

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and nice staff"

Sanctuary Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great location on a fabulous, Long Beach. Nightly bonfires were relaxing and a great way to meet other guests. The room was spacious and very comfortable."

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

8/10 Good

"I wasn’t comfortable with the self check in process. I wasn’t aware of it. I must not have looked at the ad properly. The place was deserted and in a desolate location I did not like that and felt at risk, but the amenities were fine and the room was cute. It’s just not my cup of tea."

Best Western Marina State Beach

8/10 Good

"Room was newly renovated, shower was very nice. Lots of room for a couple, nice king size bed. A bit noisy with renovation still in the progress."

Marina Dunes RV Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Staff is really cool. Washer and dryer costs only about $1.00 per cycle. Private 24hr beach access. Grill and fire pit. Cabins are really nice and the restrooms inside were well stocked. You can also buy alcohol at the clubhouse 10/10 will come again"

Other attractions near Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

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 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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The Shakespeare Society of America

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Shakespeare Society of America in Moss Landing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

9.0/10 (30 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute during your visit to Moss Landing. Wander around the natural setting in this romantic 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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Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

8.8/10 (32 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, a lovely green space in Elkhorn. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve?

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve is located in Castroville. Travelers like the surrounding area for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 27 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve?

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. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve?

Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve.

What can I see and do near Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve?

Lounge by the water at Moss Landing State Beach and Island Beach. Create some family memories at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Explore nature at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve and Salinas River State Beach.

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Our top choices for Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve hotels

1. Inn At Moss Landing Point

2. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3. Steinbeck Lodge

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

5. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

6. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

7. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

8. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

9. Laurel Inn Motel

10. Sand Castle Inn

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

14. Bay Breeze Inn

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

16. Gateway Lodge

17. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

18. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina - State Beach Area by IHG

20. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

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Top Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Sanctuary Beach Resort

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Best Western Marina State Beach

Marina Dunes RV Resort

Other attractions near Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Salinas River State Beach

Moss Landing State Beach

The Shakespeare Society of America

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Island Beach

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Zmudowski State Beach

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