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Wave Street Inn

3.0 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a coffee machine.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for the Wave Street Inn.
A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring balconies, large windows, and a central staircase.
A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV on a dark wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, and a sliding door closet.
A reception area with a modern counter, a seating area with a chair and a rug, a large window with blinds, and a door leading outside.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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571 Wave Street, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Cannery Row
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lovers Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Cannery Row)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Cannery Row)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Cannery Row)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sea.

Room, 1 King Bed (Cannery Row)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(129 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a coffee machine.

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row)

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a painting on the wall, a nightstand, and a dresser.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (The Wave Suite)

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite (The Wave Suite)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row, Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a painting on the wall, a nightstand, and a dresser.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Wave Street Inn

Self parking, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine are onsite.
Wave Street Inn offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Monterey hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Wave Street Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cannery Row. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus concierge services and self parking (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Cannery Row and 7 minutes by foot from American Tin Cannery
As a guest of Wave Street Inn, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Wave Street Inn also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and an elevator. Parking is available for a fee.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 19.21 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: USD 19.21 per night

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 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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Otter Inn Monterey
Otter Inn
Otter Monterey
Otter Hotel Monterey
Wave Street Inn Monterey
Wave Street Monterey
Wave Street
Wave Street Inn Hotel
Wave Street Inn Monterey
Wave Street Inn Hotel Monterey

Wave Street Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 679 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel at an excellent location to the aquarium, shops, dining options and a 5 min walk to the beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean hotel close to Cannery row
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, rooms very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for a few nights getaway and excellent location! Highly recommend and will stay again. Staff is friendly and quiet hotel right off the main strip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

canyon

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very friendly and super helpful. Hotel was a great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved everything about this hotel! Walking distance to everything & loved the fire pits.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent and in walking distance to the aquarium, cannery row and the warf. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Parking was easy and also convenient. Would definitely go back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was incredibly clean, and the location was absolutely ideal! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toygar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect. Clean and quiet. We had convenient parking and walked to Cannery Row with ease.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

SAMUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Close to several sites and restaurants. Although not a "budget hotel," it is reasonably priced, unlike some others nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was within a walkable distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Parking was great, we loved that even after checking out by noon, we were able to leave our car parked until 4pm. However, I would recommend trying to get into a room on the top floor, otherwise you hear every step from the guests in the room above you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great check in staff, great walking location to shops, restaurants and other attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shauna

Parking good , air worked fine …staff was god
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff. Location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an awesome ocean view from our room and for the price point that was incredible. Room was clean and just what we needed for our first vacation with our 4 month old!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful and nice. Property well kept .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is close to Cannery Row, the aquarium, restaurants… Parking was available. The agent who checked us in gave us recommendations for restaurants and a gift bag of snacks. Be sure to check out Wave Street Cafe for breakfast and Fish Hopper on the pier has all day happy hour.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice people, great location and amenities, clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026