Monterey Bay Lodge

2.5 star property

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Reception
Garden
Property grounds
Superior Room, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
55 Camino Aguajito, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Cannery Row
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pet Friendly)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Monterey Bay Lodge

Motel with free parking, near Monterey Bay
A business center, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a library, free newspapers, and a garden.
Monterey Bay Lodge offers 46 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Monterey Bay Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Monterey State Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a business center.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a business center
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Monterey Bay and a few minutes from Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business center on site. A library, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at Monterey Bay Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This Monterey motel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Monterey Bay Lodge
Monterey Bay Lodge Hotel
Monterey Bay Lodge Motel
Monterey Bay Lodge Monterey
Monterey Bay Lodge Motel Monterey

Monterey Bay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheaper during the winter season is best

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant stay

Had a very pleasant stay. Will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ANGELINA, CLAREMONT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient location. A lot of noises and walking traffic. Couples doing weird things in Jacuzzi.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ANGELINA, CLAREMONT

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient. Can hear noises from your neighbors. Some couples are always occupying the jaccuzzi. Not much help from the staff.

8/10 Good

jacob

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hi
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Branden

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice pool and very close to everything. We had a nice smaller room that had a nice patio to relax and see the kids play in the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simoriah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, convenient and affordable. Walked my dogs on the beach every morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kirk

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
At first glance the room looked amazing but it didn't take long before things started to go south. First problem our TV didn't work. We called down to the front desk. They told us they'd look into it and give us a call back. Now while we were waiting we decided to try the soak tub that was in the room only to find out it didn't hold water. Now when we got there it was 10:00 p.m. so after a failed bath we climbed into bed and fell asleep to a video on our phone. The next morning we woke up and went off to our whale watching trip. Upon our return I stopped in at the front office to check on the outcome of the TV and inform them of the bathtub only to be informed that the do not disturb sign on my door was violated and somebody was in my room. I was never asked if it was okay and I'm not even sure they would have told me had I not gone into the office to inquire about it. When I asked them how they were going to rectify the situation they told me that they were going to refund me for half my trip only to find out that they were going to refund me for the second day but weren't going to let me stay. So I paid full price for a non-working room and got kicked out the second night. And the ladies up front were so rude. When I told him about the bathtub they actually had the audacity to ask me if I used the plug even after I told them that I pushed it down, filled the tub up and the water cyclone started.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vintage on the outside, Modern on the Inside

This is a adorable little motel that has obviously been upgraded and remodeled recently. The rooms were clean comfortable and as quiet as you can get at a motel. It was close to everything we wanted to do in Monterey, it is just awesome place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was very smooth and hassle free. Staff were very polite and professional. The location is very close to the beach. Patio area in the hotel is very clean and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Miguel

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael Philippe

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Our stay at Monterey Bay Lodge was a letdown from the start. The receptionist, as the first point of contact, set the tone—and unfortunately, it wasn’t a good one. She looked miserable, as if she didn’t want to be there, and made no effort to be welcoming. No “please” or “thank you,” just a cold, disinterested attitude that carried over when we later called reception. Our room was on the ground level, and the guests above arrived around midnight, making noise until 2 AM—so much for a restful stay. While the room itself was clean, it was seriously dated. The bathroom was freezing, with no heating, and the only heater in the room barely made a difference. Overall, this place was disappointing—noisy, outdated, and lacking in hospitality. A warm welcome and some basic courtesy would have gone a long way, but unfortunately, it just wasn’t there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rumaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MANUEL

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close was to beach and wharf . Close drive to tide pools and aquarium.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and cute. They had a lil garden area outside with a fireplace. Pool was heated but jacuzzi not available after sunset. Was a close walk to beach and wharf . Not a far drive from tide pools which were amazing . standard room had a cute patio area right by pool . I booked room on expedia and in description said the basic room had a fireplace , but upon check in was told my room didn’t have one . One of the reasons I booked this lodge was for fireplace in room and lodge was unable to accommodate to changing to room with a fireplace.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 min walk to beach and 10 min to Cannery Row
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and quiet. If you are a light sleeper request an upstairs room. We stayed downstairs and we could hear the movement and footsteps of the people upstairs. The room was clean, bed was comfortable enough. The pillows were a bit flat, but for the low pricing you get what you pay for. Overall I would stay here again if I was looking to save. The location is pretty nice as there is a bit park with a pond right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025