Inn By the Bay Monterey

2.0 star property
Motel near Monterey Bay in Monterey

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Exterior
Reception
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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936 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Munras Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden State Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Two Queen Beds (No Pets)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Pet Friendly Room with One King Bed (2 pets only)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (No pets)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Pet Friendly Room with Two Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room with One King & One Twin Bed (No Pets)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Monterey

City center stay.Your stay at this Monterey Vista motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay and Cannery Row. Munras Avenue and Monterey State Historic Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Munras Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Waterfront - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Golden State Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Monterey Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 11 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rosine's Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fieldwork Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Inn By the Bay Monterey

Motel near Monterey Bay in Monterey
Inn By the Bay Monterey offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Monterey motel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Inn By the Bay Monterey offers 26 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. 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). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 15

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 45 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 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 fee: USD 45 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15 (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

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
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
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • 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

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Inn By the Bay Monterey Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1002 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deairra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarahi

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty- tried to let management know and they didn’t care. Also the photos on website are misleading our room was not modern but rather old and ragged.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nur-Ain, Peoria

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had only one tiny window with no curtain so light was blasting through all night. Ac was pointed towards the corner. Weird room set up tbh
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walking distance to downtown and other attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location thats a short walk to downtown or fishermans warf
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and safe and the location was fine for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Byron

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
First room that we were put in did have a toilet that functioned correctly. We put the little sign on the door for housekeeping to change our linen the next morning and by 4pm nothing was done. Management put us in another room. It had feces on the restroom door. The TV remote did not have a back on it and a battery fell out and rolled under the bed. At $475 for two nights this place was very bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sally

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There’s construction currently being done on the property. The room next to us was being worked on . Instead of having peaceful vacation morning , workers showed up nice and early . Conversations, music , and construction noises going on . Drills , hammer , etc. I understand improvements are always in process but at least have common courtesy. Went to the front desk only a find a housekeeper who lets us know if we don’t knock on the door no one comes out . When the gentleman came out of the office we asked about the construction and all we were told the manager was aware of the problem . No real acknowledgment. Not a great way to start a morning while on vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, the room I had wasn’t like the pictures at all. I was expecting a renovated room just like the pictures. The bathroom light would make a loud constant noise when turned on. The toilet wasn’t flushing. You can tell the floor wasn’t swept thoroughly, there were some dirty spots. The water coming from the sink wouldn’t turn off unless you wiggled the handle to a specific spot. Was kind of let down to be honest
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with upgrades. Only issue was that it was pet-friendly and I thought there was no pet fee. Had to pay $45 for the night when I arrived with my small dog.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and polite .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wiliam, Morro Bay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, reasonable and well located.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Briana

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The renovated rooms look really nice in the pictures. Unfortunately I got one of the unrenovated rooms which wasn’t nearly as nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025