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Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

2.5 star property
Hotel near Fort Ord Dunes State Park in Marina

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Front of property
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Lobby
Concierge desk

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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416 Reservation Rd, Hwy 1 To Rservation Road, Marina, CA, 93933
  • Place, Fort Ord Dunes State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Marina Dunes Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(80 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Marina

In Marina .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Marina hotel, you'll find Fort Ord Dunes State Park and California State University Monterey Bay. Also, Marina State Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Marina Dunes Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cannery Row - 17 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 19 min drive - 22.4 km
  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - 24 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 15 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪El Rancho Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Aki Fresh Mex - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Hotel near Fort Ord Dunes State Park in Marina
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Self parking is free.

This Marina hotel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Marina hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Marina
Howard Johnson Marina Monte
Howard Johnson Monte
Howard Johnson Monte Hotel
Howard Johnson Monte Hotel Marina
Howard Johnson Marina Monte Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham Marina Monterey Bay Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham Monterey Bay Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham Marina Monterey Bay
Howard Johnson Wyndham Monterey Bay
Howard Johnson Marina At Monte
Howard Johnson ina At Monte
Monarch Valley Inn
Marina at Monterey Bay

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1105 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rand

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, san Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

JUNYUN

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I stayed at this place for two nights. After my checkout, I noticed over a dozen bed bug bites on my legs. It was incredibly uncomfortable and concerning. I expect basic hygiene and cleanliness from any hotel and this experience was far below acceptable standards. I hope this issue could be taken seriously and addressed properly. But in the meantime, I would not recommend this inn to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Poor access to the lodging to work around the Gulf gas station
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anamta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Menyee

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andraya

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

8/10 Good

Miriam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yuelong

Travelled with family
Just spent a night to check out Big Sur. It was good—pretty much what we anticipated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ok but needs a bit more upgrading…

I believe this hotel is just starting to have opened up. I say that because their signage wasn’t even put up yet by their office which is oddly, inside the gas station mini store. Parking is pretty decent, but it fills up quickly then you have to park close to the air & water hose filling station. This was our first stay, so our room, was not particularly clean and seemed very ‘used.’ There is paint peeling in the bathroom by the grab handle, missing towel rack behind the door, in the bedroom, close to the bathroom door a painting that had a little bug critter stuck inside resembling a cockroach! The bathroom was clean though, but we realized they’re narrow. Headboards behind the bed are very worn and were dirty (dust accumulation). Beds are comfortable and clean though which was a plus. Service wise: they do not come in to replenish your bath stock but they will if you ask them. Our room phone sounded so raspy calling the office it needs to be thrown away and replaced in my opinion. Overall, the room served a good purpose, but like I said in the beginning,it seems like they might’ve just opened up and need a few things resolved for it to get where it needs.
Fridge cabinet falling apart.
Painting job unfinished.
Bug in painting.
Worn/rusted lamp fixtures.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in process was super easy, and the guy who checked us in was super informative and so nice. The room was cute and clean and was stocked well. There was not a lot of noise which I was a bit nervous about being in the same parking lot as a gas station but after 9 it was pretty quiet. My only one complaint was the cleaning room was next to us and the cleaning staff starts playing music at 8:15am. I’m an early riser so it didn’t bother me but for people who sleep in, it could be really annoying especially because the walls are thin and you can really hear the music. Otherwise it’s a great hotel, clean, and the staff is nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a decent place. Very comfortable bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph Gary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was very good. There was a very pleasant floral smell in the room. We liked the laminate floors instead of carpeting. The bathtub/shower appeared older. Breakfast was a banana, yogurt, oranges, cookie and chewy granola bar. We were on the first floor & Unfortunately, on the last night, the noise from upstairs was horrible with people walking back. & forth & loud bangs from their room like something was falling every now & then. It was so hard to sleep. The room had very light colors & was pleasant. We wish we got the young guys name who checked us in. He was wonderful! He was a night worker. Overall, I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice, the doors were quiet, and the hvac system for the room was nice. Unfortunately that’s about all I can think of that was pleasant here. The bed was worn out and you could feel coils and it sounded of plastic when shifting around. There was no soap (staff was
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay clean, safe and easy parking. Gas and convenient store close. Very accommodating. We will stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hafiza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fine for a night. A room - nothing fancy but clean and functional
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in was smooth and he was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025