Top 10 Hotels Near Monterey Bay Aquarium in Pacific Grove for 2026

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A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, clear turquoise waters, and dense green foliage.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a comfortable brown sofa, and a dining area with wooden furniture.

A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden walls, a sofa, and a dining area.

A coastal beach with clear blue waters, a sandy shore, and a stone wall.

1. Andril Fireplace Cottages

Grove Acres, 3 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Rui

RM990

RM1,140 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A large, two-story house with a covered porch and a garden.

A wooden deck with wicker chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and trees.

A sunlit room with a sofa, chairs, a table, and a potted plant.

A dining table set with wine glasses, a candle, a vase of flowers, and various food items.

2. Jabberwock Inn

0.7 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Nanda

RM1,213

RM1,376 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.

A rooftop terrace with a pool, seating areas, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a glass bridge over water, and outdoor seating areas.

A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring wicker furniture and a bar area.

3. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

0.7 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Kristine

RM1,353

RM1,560 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a wooden chair, a small round table, and a chandelier.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window seat with a view of the ocean, a fireplace, and a chair.

A dining area with a view of the sea, featuring a chandelier, wooden chairs, and a round table.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a fountain, and a view of the ocean.

4. Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Retreat, 1.3 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

"Seven Gables is one of our favorite place to stay and this stay did not disappoint. So many good features--excellent ocean view, beautifully decorarted rooms, morning breakfast buffet, comfortable bed, upgraded bathroom, helpful staff, and close to walking paths along the ocean. Be ready to carry luggage up stairs for top floor rooms. This is the perfect location to watch the ocean and relax. Excellent place. Highly recommended."

Ron

RM1,039

RM1,177 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A large, two-story house with a prominent turret and a wrap-around porch.

A view from a balcony with a railing, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.

A luxurious room with a leather sofa, a decorative mirror, and a tray of assorted cheeses and fruits.

A luxurious living room with a brown leather sofa, floral armchairs, and a glass coffee table.

5. The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn

Town Center, 1.5 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Paula

RM669

RM760 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a sunset over the ocean.

A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of the sea, and hanging pendant lights.

6. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

0.2 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Benjamin

RM1,133

RM1,310 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, coffee table, fireplace, television, and a large mirror.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a desk with a coffee maker, and a comfortable seating area with a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a fireplace, a TV, and a painting.

7. Victorian Inn

0.7 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Sandy

RM656

RM749 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a beachside location, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a TV, and a dining area with a tray of breakfast.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, two pink armchairs, a patterned sofa, and a marble coffee table.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a round table with chairs, a large window with a view of the ocean, and a television mounted on the wall.

8. Spindrift Inn

0.4 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Cadee

RM1,039

RM1,203 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A balcony with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the sea.

A modern building with multiple balconies overlooking a coastal view.

A modern living room with a round mirror, a dining table with fruit, a sofa, and a staircase with a railing.

A marina with various boats docked in calm waters, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

9. Monterey Bay Inn

1 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Keven

RM1,016

RM1,155 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A person leaning over a pool with a drink, wearing a straw hat with "Hello Sunshine" on it.

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a kitchen area with dark cabinets.

10. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

2.7 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Karl

RM840

RM976 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A residential area with a narrow pathway flanked by blue flowering plants and neatly trimmed hedges, leading to houses with red roofs.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, a table, and a kitchen area with a sink and countertop.

A well-lit room with a large window, wooden cabinets, and a counter displaying various books and items.

A two-story house with a front porch, outdoor seating, and a small garden.

11. Bide-A-Wee Inn

Grove Acres, 3.1 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Mainor

RM548

RM624 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and hanging spherical lights. Tables are arranged around a central seating area with a long bench.

A modern lounge area with a large fireplace, leather seating, and wooden accents.

An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a central fire feature.

12. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

2 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Anca

RM1,036

RM1,226 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and hanging plants.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a long counter, and seating.

A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and sofas, a central fireplace, and a view of a white building with arched windows.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a coffee table with books, a desk with a lamp, and a bed.

13. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

Retreat, 1.3 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Andrea

RM1,120

RM1,560 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A garden entrance with a black door, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a lamp, and a wall sign.

A building with a covered porch, black-framed windows, and a door with a doormat.

A bedroom with a wooden four-poster bed, a quilt, and a lamp. There is a chair and a sign on the wall.

14. Merritt House Hotel

2.1 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Dennis

RM687

RM784 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a sign reading "Best Western Plus." It features a multi-story building with balconies and a landscaped entrance.

A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in cabinets, and decorative elements like branches and flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a television, and a ceiling fan.

A reception desk with two Apple iMac computers, a printer, and a potted plant.

15. Best Western Plus Monterey Inn

2.9 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Araceli

RM654

RM745 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a chair, and a decorative lamp.

A patio area with outdoor seating, including chairs and tables, surrounded by greenery and a building in the background.

A room with a large arched window, a wooden chair, a small table with a lamp, and a floor lamp.

A bedroom with a large bed, ornate headboard, and a view of the sea through a window with floral curtains.

16. Martine Inn

Retreat, 0.6 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Brian

RM922

RM1,044 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A natural area with a wooden signpost, a wooden fence, and a bench.

A backyard with a swimming pool, surrounded by potted plants and outdoor furniture.

A coastal area with a sandy beach, a stone wall, and a small building near the water.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, a dining table with chairs, a bench, and a large window with curtains.

17. Butterfly Grove Inn

Grove Acres, 2.6 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Eric

RM519

RM594 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A large, white Victorian-style house with multiple windows, a prominent turret, and a well-maintained garden.

A living room with a tufted sofa, black leather chairs, a round table with two chairs, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a view through a glass door.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a TV, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Gosby House Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Town Center, 1.6 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Nicki

RM852

RM967 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden planters, tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A motel with a two-story structure, a neon sign, and a clear entrance.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a sign reading "The Stevenson Monterey."

19. The Stevenson Monterey

2.7 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Sharon

RM394

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flower garden, and a sign that reads "Hotel Abrego."

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a modern chandelier.

A pool area with a seating area, a patterned wall, and a small garden with flowers.

A buffet area with various food options, including pastries, fruits, and breakfast items.

20. Hotel Abrego

2.8 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Dave

RM525

RM700 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Monterey Bay Aquarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Andril Fireplace Cottages	9.8 Exceptional 716 reviews	View
Jabberwock Inn	9.8 Exceptional 144 reviews	View
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa	9.6 Exceptional 1,690 reviews	View
Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property	9.6 Exceptional 580 reviews	View
The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn	9.6 Exceptional 206 reviews	View

Top Monterey Bay Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Wave Street Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice locally owned property. kind of funky, well maintained. Carol, day time clerk, went above and beyond. I left a shoe in the room by mistake, called the hotel next day, was told they would look and get back to me that afternoon. Didn't hear back. When I returned home I called again. Reached Carol, explained what happened, she said she would check, she did, found the shoe and made all the arrangements to have it sent to me by UPS. Bravo !!!"

Lovers Point Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was a perfect double room. 30 second walk to the park across the street. Fluffy beds and crisp sheets. The little patio set was nice to sit at instead of a bed. Had fans and a heater available. Hairdryer also (for others packing purposes)."

Spindrift Inn

8/10 Good

"What an adorable well maintained inn on the ocean. The reason I gave 4 stars is we had a room facing the street and there’s a bar restaurants across the street who offers entertainment until very late hours and you can hear the music and the crowds of people standing outside. Until around 2 am! So ask for a room ocean side when booking otherwise it’s fabulous great people and an excellent location for walking"

Hotel Pacific

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel, clean, well equipped, superb location"

Martine Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was helpful. Breakfast was amazing and the views were exceptional."

The Monterey Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay thanks to great staff!!"

Monarch Resort

8/10 Good

"It was a good room. Staff were friendly"

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is such a unique place to stay! We absolutely loved the location. Very walkable area to food, shopping and the ocean. The room itself is cozy, we had our own bathroom, very comfy bed, tv the usual things. Aside from our room the back garden was a beautiful place to enjoy a glass of wine. Some things to note- parking is limited in front of the building but you can street park nearly anywhere. The building is rather old so to us the walls seemed thin and there was a musty lingering smell coming from the bathroom the entire stay. With all of that to stay this was a much better experience then a traditional hotel."

Green Gables Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful and comfy Queen Anne Inn overlooking Monterey Bay. Breakfasts are wonderful and the hosts are very accommodating. Street parking can be a challenge."

Other attractions near Monterey Bay Aquarium

A wooden pier extending into calm waters with a small boat in the distance and a cloudy sky.

Pacific Biological Laboratories

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pacific Biological Laboratories during your travels in Monterey. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

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A coastal promenade with shops, a palm tree, and a flag.

Steinbeck Plaza

8.4/10 (7 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Monterey with a trip to Steinbeck Plaza. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

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A pier extending into calm waters with a seafood restaurant named "Fish Hopper" on the side.

McAbee Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at McAbee Beach during your trip to Monterey?

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A sculpture of people on rocks with a view of the sea.

Cannery Row

9.0/10 (8,046 reviews)

Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.

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A tropical beach with clear blue water, palm tree foliage, and rocky outcrops.

San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

9.6/10 (14 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater during your travels in Monterey? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.

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American Tin Cannery

8.4/10 (140 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at American Tin Cannery during your stay in Pacific Grove. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the golf courses.

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Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum during your trip to Monterey. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Aeneas Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Aeneas Beach during your trip to Monterey?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Monterey Bay Aquarium?

Monterey Bay Aquarium is located in a welcoming area of Pacific Grove known for its beautiful ocean views and top seafood restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 135 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Monterey Bay Aquarium?

Adjacent to Monterey Bay Aquarium, InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa and Victorian Inn.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Monterey Bay Aquarium?

Expedia has 135 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Monterey Bay Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What can I see and do near Monterey Bay Aquarium?

You'll want to browse the collections at Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Pacific Biological Laboratories and Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum. Golden State Theatre, Point Pinos Lighthouse and Perry House are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Sunset Center, Bruce Ariss Wharf Theater and California's First Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Monterey Bay Aquarium?

With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Monterey Bay Aquarium is a breeze. If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Monterey Station. You can learn about options for water transport at the local marina.

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Our top choices for Monterey Bay Aquarium hotels

1. Andril Fireplace Cottages

2. Jabberwock Inn

3. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4. Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property

5. The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn

6. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

7. Victorian Inn

8. Spindrift Inn

9. Monterey Bay Inn

10. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

11. Bide-A-Wee Inn

12. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

13. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

14. Merritt House Hotel

15. Best Western Plus Monterey Inn

16. Martine Inn

17. Butterfly Grove Inn

18. Gosby House Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

19. The Stevenson Monterey

20. Hotel Abrego

Compare popular hotels close to Monterey Bay Aquarium

Top Monterey Bay Aquarium Hotel Reviews

Wave Street Inn

Lovers Point Inn

Spindrift Inn

Hotel Pacific

Martine Inn

The Monterey Hotel

Monarch Resort

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Green Gables Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Other attractions near Monterey Bay Aquarium

Pacific Biological Laboratories

Steinbeck Plaza

McAbee Beach

Cannery Row

San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

American Tin Cannery

Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Aeneas Beach

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