Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Salinas

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

A lobby with two blue armchairs, a white sofa, a glass coffee table, and a display of magazines.
Porch
A hotel with multiple floors, a visible parking area, and a street intersection with traffic lights.
Lobby sitting area
A kitchen area with wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and various food items on the counter.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

View in a map
144 Kern St, Salinas, CA, 93905
  • Place, National Steinbeck Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Steinbeck House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and two wall-mounted lamps.

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, cribs (free), rollaway beds (free), WiFi (free)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, cribs (free), rollaway beds (free), WiFi (free)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, cribs (free), rollaway beds (free), WiFi (free)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, cribs (free), rollaway beds (free), WiFi (free)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a striped carpet, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Blackout drapes, cribs (free), rollaway beds (free), WiFi (free)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Salinas

Heart of Salinas.Your stay at this Sunset hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center. First Mayor's House and Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • National Steinbeck Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Steinbeck House - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Aguila Cultural Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • First Mayor's House - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 7 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fresh M Produce - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Salinas
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area also features coffee/tea in a common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Salinas hotel.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

Garden
Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
Sunset
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
3.7 out of 5, Good, 1,006 reviews
The price is CA $122
CA $137 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea 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.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Salinas
Quality Salinas
Salinas Quality Inn
Quality Inn Salinas Hotel
Quality Inn Salinas Salinas
Quality Inn Salinas Hotel Salinas

Frequently asked questions

How close is Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area to the airport?

Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area is 2.5 mi (7-min drive) away from the Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area?

As of Aug 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area on Aug 26, 2026 start from CA $119, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area.

How close is Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area to the beach?

This hotel is 17.6 mi (28-min drive) from Island Beach and 18.3 mi (29-min drive) from Moss Landing State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area offer free breakfast?

Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area have a pool?

Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area does not have a pool.

Does Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area to downtown Salinas?

Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area is 0.9 mi away from Salinas.

Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 133 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 174 out of 1002 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mike was very accommodating and knowledgeable about the surrounding area. Clean rooms and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carol

Disliked: Amenities
I base my stay on reviews. Gotta be honest here. I don’t know why this hotel had such good ratings. It’s a little below average and slightly run down. It was well priced but onoe again very run down
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Preeti

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very old and stinky.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Santos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is horrible save your money and book somewhere else even if you gotta pay a little extra not worth it I wouldn’t stay here for free it’s nasty
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mario

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk guy was rude.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was very impress with what was provided except the complimentary breakfast was suppose to start at 7am; this did not happen either day I was there. The room was very clean and well maintained. There was no musty smell. The days I was there it was quiet at night so I slept well. The location is just off the 101 hyway so easy to get wherever you are going.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Maria Estela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was full of mold in the restroom Room not well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Faustino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service, room condition was great very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rose-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
There was a coffee maker but no coffee. Desk said they might be able to find some. Breakfast was lame. Everything was empty and they only started serving an hour before. Everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty, fridge didn’t work, weird substance on the headboard
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Yadira

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The refrigerator in our room didn’t work. It smelled horrible and it was moldy inside. This hotel definitely needs to be upgraded.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay not to bad no deposit plus
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a good location to travel to Monterey Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really nice .!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay there again .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely happy lady in reception who greeted us. Hotel was clean, breakfast was ok and for the price good value for the area on a saturday night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Francisca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The person at the front desk was so unprofessional, he just threw the room cards at us and talked really disrespectfully. He was super dirty himself, his shirt was stained. The room was also dirty and smelled horrible. The bed covers were stained too. We didn't even stay there. We went back to the office, canceled, and asked for a refund. I definitely don't recommend this hotel at all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Aleida

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not meet my expectations. Decided to find another hotel. Hope I get my money back. Was a very bad experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Eriberto

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was not very friendly. And they were rushing us to check out as we were packing to check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a clean place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing special here, just a place to stay. Small breakfast room and bkfst nothing special but just ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025