Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Monterey Bay in Seaside

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Free buffet breakfast
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1400 Del Monte Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Place, Del Monte Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannery Row
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(171 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(56 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

About the area

Seaside

Close to the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel, you'll find Monterey Bay and Cannery Row. Also, Monterey State Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and North Fremont Street is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Del Monte Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Cannery Row - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 13 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monterey Bay Restaurant Equipment - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG

Hotel near Monterey Bay in Seaside
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is available. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG.

This Seaside hotel is smoke free.

  • 143 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG offers 143 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, JCB International, Union Pay, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Monterey
Holiday Inn Express Monterey Bay
Holiday Inn Express Monterey Bay Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Monterey Bay Hotel Seaside
Holiday Inn Express Monterey Bay Seaside
Monterey Bay Holiday Inn Express
Monterey Holiday Inn Express

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 100 out of 1158 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rene

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room needed some upgrades. There was rust spots on the ceiling and someone left behind a bottle of lotion, conditioner, shampoo maybe. The breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

shuai

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Given an occupied room and walked into a family sleeping around 1am in the morning. Alot of confusion by both parties and could have led to a dangerous situation with a family sleeping having people walk in on them. Not offered anything or compensated for this concerning/dangerous situation. Only an apology for the mizlx up after walking fully into a room in the middle of night with a family sleeping that nearly led to a hostile situation by the father in there and understandbly so with unknown people walking into your room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Vishal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room, insects flying outside the door, trash left opened, breakfast area closed too early
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Delia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was yummy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maricela

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

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I has a great time! Room was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel is in a great location. Close to food entertainment and the beach. The staff is friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Staff & service
Good brake fast and good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ranjini

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room not appeal Shower broken
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Is a Good place but for the price I would expect more, the rooms are kind of dirty and old television, breakfast is okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Perfectly comfortable!

Excellent comfortable room with a lakeview! Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nataliya

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Saori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location where you can walk around the lake in the morning. Shower was nice; plenty of water coming softly. Nice variety of breakfast items. Freshly brewed coffee although you have to wait a few minutes😄
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sibhat

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel exceeded our expectations! The swimming pools and hot tub were a highlight, complemented by the attentive and friendly staff who made sure we always had clean towels. Beyond the amenities, we really enjoyed the social aspect, making new friends during our stay. The breakfast spread was impressive, offering something for everyone. A special shout-out to the front desk team for their outstanding service – they were so welcoming and handled all our requests with ease. We would definitely stay here again Thank you so much for your great hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pubes and dirty!!!!

There was pubic hair in bathroom. Nails clipping in bed sheets. Door would not close. Curtains wouldn’t close exposed my family. Felt unsafe.
Pubic hair in bathroom when we entered
Nail clippings in bed
Nails clippings
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coral, Honolulu

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025