Wave Street Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Cannery Row in Monterey

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds
Interior entrance
Front of property - evening/night
50-inch TV with cable channels, iPod dock
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Cannery Row)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Cannery Row)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(116 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (The Wave Suite)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Monterey

Seaside stay .You'll be steps from Cannery Row and within a 10-minute walk of Monterey Bay Aquarium with a stay at this New Monterey hotel. American Tin Cannery and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cannery Row - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lovers Point - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 6 min walk
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Harvest Fish Market - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wave Street Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Torito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Putt - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bulldog Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Wave Street Inn

Hotel near Cannery Row in Monterey
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.
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
Wave Street Inn offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Premium cable television is provided. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 19.21 per night)
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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)!

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.

  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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

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

Property is also known as

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Wave Street Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 680 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Soelistioyati

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room is not very clean and not fully completed ready to use when we checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is a little small. Bed and pillows not too comfortable. It was clean. It’s very close to cannery row and has parking so those are the big perks. No gym is a negative but easy to run onto a long bike path along the coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to shops and aquarium. Noisy at night, people above me loud and partying
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

jennifer, San Clemente

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms dirty and moldy and patio n a disarray! Which we paid extra for! Lock n door broken! Overall bad experience! Not worth the money!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mold smell in bathroom due to water damage at te walls adjacent to the shower. Walls patched and painted but should have removed water damaged drywall and allowed interior of wall cavity to air dry then replace damaged areas with new drywall, patch and paint. Toilet did not flush properly, close to an overflow in the middle of the night. Not a happy thought. Wi-Fi quit working at about 11 pm and was not restored until we checked out the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional location! Adjacent to Cannery Row, there were many dining options. Do not miss the Wave Street Cafe for breakfast. Simply outstanding! The staff was overly accommodating and extremely friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Showing some wear and tear. But you can’t beat the location and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

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

Great stay at Wave Street Inn!

Gentleman who checked us in on Friday, 10/3, was fantastic! Great hotel. We were pleasantly surprised. Great location, updated rooms, easy parking, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Luisanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did not care for a few things. No microwave, sliding door does not lock, you have to connect smart phones or iPad to the tv otherwise you can’t watch tv, beds are super hard (my back still hurts) and when I first got there the staff was talking ill about someone which I didn’t think was professional. I will not be staying here again. I paid $600+ for two nights and it was not worth it. The only thing this inn has going for it is the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value, steps from the Aquarium, Cannery Row, and stunning ocean walkway towards Pacific Grove which I took advantage of both mornings. Watch the otters and seals play around in the kelp and the pelicans doing their morning patrol along the coast line. No frills clean room with safe, coffee station, even has a bit of an ocean view. The only minor nuisance was the street noise early in the morning which the thin window panes do little to block out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

CJ

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Water build up on appliances, sink pressure was terrible, fridge didn’t keep anything cold, could easily hear guests through the wall, wifi was poor, didn’t have a view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent little cosy friendly hotel close to Cannery Row with nice little touches such as snacks and friendly seagulls
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The location was perfect. The staff was very friendly and gave us a bunch of tips on where to eat. They had large fire pits which were nice to sit around at the end of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for walking the waterfront. From the aquarium to the wharf, this is in th we middle of it sll.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Der

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Staff was amazing. We arrived after check in hours and they were able to accommodate. Carol and Gina were super helpful made check in so smooth. Rooms were clean and everything was just amazing. Will definitely come back and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

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

Nice decor

Perfect location. Nice walk to Cannery Row. Restaurants, Aquarium, shops. Coffee in room. Drinking water would have been good. Fire pit is nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, nice staff, property is a bit run down but the rooms are more updated and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marika E.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia A

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

Great place to stay

All in all our stay was great, but, I think the hotel should provide shampoo and conditioner and body wash. There was also no bag for dirty clothes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location to cannery row. clean room. friendly service. we loved the fire pit. will stay again. thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025