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Courtyard

Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,731 reviews)
"it was a great hotel and location "
United States
Cecilia
The price is RM657
RM790 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Carmel Mission Inn
Terrace/patio

Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
3.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,591 reviews)
"Liked the spacious suites, nice breakfast room, walking distance to downtown restaurants."
United States
David
The price is RM641
RM752 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Hotel Pacific
View from room

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
3.5 star property
San Simeon
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,944 reviews)
"Very friendly hotel staff, good restaurant, and amazing location"
United States
Lulu Luis
The price is RM658
RM742 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
Front of property

The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,647 reviews)
"We loved the location and the views from our room, will definitely be staying here on upcoming visits to Monterey!"
United States
Liz
The price is RM492
RM561 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
The Monterey Hotel
View from room

FogCatcher Inn

FogCatcher Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Great location, quiet, would recommend!"
United States
Heather
The price is RM625
RM704 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
FogCatcher Inn
Lobby

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
3.5 star property
Seaside
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,450 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and staff are friendly snd helpful."
United States
Pa
The price is RM773
RM966 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Front of property

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
3.0 star property
Cambria
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location and nicely appointed rooms"
United States
Steve
The price is RM568
RM640 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Spanish cuisine

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
3.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,762 reviews)
"I would definitely stay here again. "
United States
Rob
The price is RM582
RM682 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Terrace/patio

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
3.0 star property
Beach Tract
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,356 reviews)
"This was a pleasant stay "
United States
Jennifer
The price is RM537
RM613 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Pelican Inn & Suites

Pelican Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
Cambria
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,017 reviews)
"Good place close to the beach and a very comfortable stay. "
United States
Aman
The price is RM573
RM646 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Pelican Inn & Suites
Exterior detail

Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,481 reviews)
"Great family inn. "
United States
Maura E
The price is RM562
RM642 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Mariposa Inn & Suites
On the beach

Ragged Point Inn and Resort

Ragged Point Inn and Resort
3.0 star property
San Simeon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing ocean view no highway noise excellent food and service Nice stay cation"
United States
Patricia
The price is RM821
RM924 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Ragged Point Inn and Resort
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey
3.5 star property
Monterey Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,018 reviews)
"clean room updated bathroom nice staff very cute and quiet place"
United States
chloe
The price is RM315
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Aura Inn Monterey
Front of property

Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
3.0 star property
New Monterey
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,539 reviews)
"Secure onsite parking, great staff, comfortable room & good breakfast."
United Kingdom
Warren
The price is RM845
RM962 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Victorian Inn
Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge
3.0 star property
Beach Tract
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,067 reviews)
"This was our 2nd time staying at Olympia Lodge and it was great, both times. "
United States
Sandra
The price is RM519
RM592 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Olympia Lodge
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel
3.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Overall, a very pleasant one-night stay"
United States
Laurie
The price is RM1,074
RM1,210 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Tradewinds Carmel
Dining

Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn
3.5 star property
New Monterey
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,088 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Theodore
The price is RM1,204
RM1,367 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Monterey Bay Inn
Beach nearby

Castle Inn

Castle Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,112 reviews)
"Wonderful location and place to stay "
United States
Mark
The price is RM605
RM681 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Castle Inn
Terrace/patio

Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
3.0 star property
Monterey
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Had the best 2 night stay! Super clean and such a friendly staff."
United States
hailey
The price is RM641
RM749 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
Beach nearby

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
3.5 star property
San Simeon
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,250 reviews)
"Clean room, easy breakfast, free parking and great location. "
United States
stephanie
The price is RM562
RM634 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

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The price is RM861 per night from 21 May to 22 May
RM861
RM1,022 total
21 May - 22 May
includes taxes & fees
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The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

8/10 Good
"No AC room got pretty warm . Otherwise all good"
Eric 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
The Monterey Hotel
Big Sur Lodge

Big Sur Lodge

8/10 Good
"Nice location, old school vibe."
Jeffrey 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Big Sur Lodge

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