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A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a sunset over the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of the sea, and hanging pendant lights.

A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a view of the sea.

1. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

New Monterey, 0.1 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Benjamin

P18,430

P21,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A spacious room with a large window overlooking the sea, a fireplace, and elegant furniture.

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

1.6 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

"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

P19,764

P22,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A modern lounge area with a large fireplace, leather seating, and wooden accents.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and hanging spherical lights. Tables are arranged around a central seating area with a long bench.

3. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Downtown Monterey, 1.7 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Christian

P15,889

P18,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered patio area.

A reception area with a stone counter, coffee machine, and framed certificates on the wall.

A reception area with a stone counter, framed pictures, and a 'WELCOME' sign.

A patio area with a sofa, a table, and potted plants.

4. Stage Coach Lodge

Oak Grove, 3.1 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Philip

P6,730

P7,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and hanging plants.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a long counter, and seating.

A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and sofas, a central fireplace, and a view of a white building with arched windows.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, surrounded by large windows and potted plants.

5. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

1.6 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Andrea

P17,819

P24,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a chair, and a decorative lamp.

A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a chandelier.

A room with a large arched window, a wooden chair, a small table with a lamp, and a floor lamp.

A patio area with outdoor seating, including chairs and tables, surrounded by greenery and a building in the background.

6. Martine Inn

0.9 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Brian

P14,138

P16,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A kitchen area with a coffee machine, toaster, and bread display.

A Best Western Park Crest Inn sign with a yellow building and a landscaped garden in front.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk with a computer and a payment terminal.

7. Best Western Park Crest Inn

Alta Mesa, 2.9 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Luciana

P8,480

P9,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden planters, tables, and chairs.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a sign reading "The Stevenson Monterey."

A motel with a two-story structure, a neon sign, and a clear entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

8. The Stevenson Monterey

Downtown Monterey, 2.4 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Sharon

P6,070

P6,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore. There are houses and trees in the background.

A garden patio with a round table and two benches, surrounded by various plants and trees.

A modern fireplace with a stone surround, a wooden cabinet to the left, and a chair to the right.

A two-story house with a white exterior and dark roof.

9. Deer Haven Inn

3.1 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Misty

P8,164

P9,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flower garden, and a sign that reads "Hotel Abrego."

A pool area with a seating area, a patterned wall, and a small garden with flowers.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a large umbrella providing shade.

A buffet area with various food options, including pastries, fruits, and breakfast items.

10. Hotel Abrego

Alta Mesa, 2.5 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Dave

P7,913

P10,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A large, light green Victorian-style house with multiple stories, a porch, and a view of the ocean.

A living room with wicker furniture, a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A living room with a fireplace, a dining area with chairs, a television mounted above the fireplace, and a view through the windows.

A modern living room with a wooden console table, a pink armchair, a large flat-screen TV, and framed botanical prints on the wall.

11. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

1.7 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Eva

P6,823

P7,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A sign for Monarch Resort at 1111 Lighthouse Ave.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and hairdryer.

A two-story house with a stone facade, a covered patio, and a flag.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

12. Monarch Resort

3.1 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Charles

P7,284

P8,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern interior with a long corridor lined with wooden chairs, framed artwork, and hanging plants.

An outdoor patio with blue furniture and orange umbrellas, surrounded by a multi-story building with balconies.

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

A spacious kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a stone-tiled floor.

13. Holiday Inn Express Monterey-Cannery Row by IHG

Lighthouse District, 0.4 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Shiquan

P14,307

P16,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A covered outdoor area with a tiled floor, wooden ceiling, and seating arrangements.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a window with a view of the street.

A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a mirror with lights, and a towel rack.

14. Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Vista, 3.1 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Joseph

P4,623

P5,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A reception area with a dark wood counter, two wall-mounted lights, and a framed painting above.

A hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture under a large tree, surrounded by a checkered lawn and a building in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a mirror.

15. Monterey Bay Lodge

Downtown Monterey, 2.4 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Jacqueline

P6,698

P8,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A golf course with a view of the ocean, a golf cart, and a person walking.

A building with a red door, an American flag, and a landscaped garden.

A spacious living room with a dark wood floor, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a small table and chairs.

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

16. Monterey Peninsula Inn

3 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Gabrielle

P6,245

P7,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a stone fireplace, and a patterned carpet.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

A gazebo with a table and chairs, surrounded by a brick patio and wooden benches.

A Best Western Inn & Suites sign at Pacific Grove, surrounded by trees and a parking area.

17. Best Western The Inn & Suites Pacific Grove

3 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

susan

P9,309

P10,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating area, and string lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a painting, a television, and a desk.

A sign for Villa Franca Inn with a parking lot in front.

A sign for Villa Franca Inn with a vacancy notice.

18. Villa Franca Inn

Monterey Vista, 2.7 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

James

P4,959

P5,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and seating areas.

A reception area with a desk, a chair, a bulletin board, and a large window.

A patio with a mural, a wooden table, and chairs.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a swimming pool, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

19. Stargazer Hotel

Alta Mesa, 2.8 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Jacqueline

P5,679

P6,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a fireplace, and a bathroom with a shower and sink.

A modern living room with a large TV, two leather chairs, a glass coffee table, and a patterned wall.

A Days Inn with a parking lot and a building with a glass facade.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a coffee machine.

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown

Alta Mesa, 2.6 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Diana

P5,248

P6,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,193 reviews	View
Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property	9.6 Exceptional 579 reviews	View
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay	9.2 Wonderful 3,677 reviews	View
Stage Coach Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 103 reviews	View

Top Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum Hotel Reviews

Green Gables Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful and comfy Queen Anne Inn overlooking Monterey Bay. Breakfasts are wonderful and the hosts are very accommodating. Street parking can be a challenge."

Spindrift Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the breakfast delivered to the room. Valet was very convenient."

Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

The Monterey Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Understand this hotel was built in 1904. It probably could use some updates, but as a overall property, it is fantastic. You are close to absolutely everything in Monterey, including blocks away from the old fisherman’s wharf, plenty of conveniences, bars, restaurants, coffee, shops, close by that you really don’t have to go outside the area. The staff was incredibly helpful and met our every need when we asked. When I go back to Monterey, I will not stay anywhere else."

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast and dinner were both great. View was great."

Lovers Point Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The property was perfect, right on the beach. The restaurant across the street was excellent also and convenient. The lady at the front desk was very nice and very accommodating. It was my birthday she noticed on my license and gifted me a little collection of chocolates from a local chocolate shop located on the wharf. Perfect stay will definitely see you soon!"

Holiday Inn Express Monterey-Cannery Row by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Location was a bit confusing but once I found the entrance everything else was great. Loved the continental breakfast so many options."

Wave Street Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean, the staff that checked me in were so nice and helpful. We loved the fire pits at night."

Other attractions near Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

A coastal promenade with shops, a palm tree, and a flag.

Steinbeck Plaza

8.4/10 (7 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Monterey with a trip to Steinbeck Plaza. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

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A pier extending into calm waters with a seafood restaurant named "Fish Hopper" on the side.

McAbee Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at McAbee Beach during your trip to Monterey?

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A wooden pier extending into calm waters with a small boat in the distance and a cloudy sky.

Pacific Biological Laboratories

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pacific Biological Laboratories during your travels in Monterey. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

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A satellite view of a large body of water with a floating object.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

9.2/10 (5,928 reviews)

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

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A sculpture of people on rocks with a view of the sea.

Cannery Row

9.0/10 (8,046 reviews)

Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.

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A tropical beach with clear blue water, palm tree foliage, and rocky outcrops.

San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

9.6/10 (14 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater during your travels in Monterey? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.

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American Tin Cannery

8.4/10 (140 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at American Tin Cannery during your trip to Pacific Grove. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the golf courses.

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Aeneas Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Aeneas Beach during your trip to Monterey?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum?

Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Monterey known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 95 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum?

Adjacent to Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good options within a short distance include InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG and Victorian Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum?

Expedia has 95 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum.

What can I see and do near Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum?

You'll want to browse the collections at Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Pacific Biological Laboratories, and Presidio of Monterey Museum. Golden State Theatre, Point Pinos Lighthouse, and Perry House are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can watch performances at Sunset Center, Bruce Ariss Wharf Theater, and California's First Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum?

If you're hopping a train into the city, Monterey Station is the closest stop to New Monterey. There might not be many public transit stops close to Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum hotels

1. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

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

3. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4. Stage Coach Lodge

5. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

6. Martine Inn

7. Best Western Park Crest Inn

8. The Stevenson Monterey

9. Deer Haven Inn

10. Hotel Abrego

11. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

12. Monarch Resort

13. Holiday Inn Express Monterey-Cannery Row by IHG

14. Monterey Surf Inn

15. Monterey Bay Lodge

16. Monterey Peninsula Inn

17. Best Western The Inn & Suites Pacific Grove

18. Villa Franca Inn

19. Stargazer Hotel

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown

Compare popular hotels close to Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Top Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum Hotel Reviews

Green Gables Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Spindrift Inn

Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

The Monterey Hotel

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

Lovers Point Inn

Holiday Inn Express Monterey-Cannery Row by IHG

Wave Street Inn

Other attractions near Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Steinbeck Plaza

McAbee Beach

Pacific Biological Laboratories

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Cannery Row

San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

American Tin Cannery

Aeneas Beach

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