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El Castell Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Monterey with 24-hour front desk and indoor pool

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Interior entrance
Front of property
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(115 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(95 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Casanova Oak Knoll, a neighbourhood in Monterey, El Castell Motel is near the airport and near the beach. Fisherman's Wharf and Pebble Beach Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Monterey Bay and Lovers Point. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Guests love the motel's location for the sightseeing.
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Map
2102 North Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Del Monte Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cannery Row - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 6 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 14 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Diner - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk

About this property

El Castell Motel

Motel near 17-Mile Drive
El Castell Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the pool, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 52 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM

Property is also known as

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El Castell
El Castell Monterey
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Frequently asked questions

Does El Castell Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM.

Is El Castell Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at El Castell Motel?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Castell Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at El Castell Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is El Castell Motel located?

Located in Casanova Oak Knoll, this motel is steps from North Fremont Street and within 3 mi (5 km) of Monterey Bay and Cannery Row. Monterey County Fairgrounds and Monterey State Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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El Castell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1115 out of 1803 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 476 out of 1803 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1803 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1803 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1803 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edwardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short stay but nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
Great location, staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Xuan Tu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good motel in this area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

selina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great beds, clean, clean, clean, great price
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

tena

Great stay exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean. We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabbytha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying here and I would definitely stay again! Room was the perfect size and very clean! The heated pool was nice as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was near cannery row and the old wharf. The room was clean and the staff was friendly .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fun bungalow feel, next to attractions ,pool was a plus! So glad we were able to stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff that makes you feel welcome and their Pool kept my kidos wanting to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIA

Liked: Amenities
Super clean modern rooms. Easy parking. Have stayed here a few times and would again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good spot for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, beds were comfortable and the price was unbeatable. I would stay again 🤗
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quaint
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

freckles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Geneva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and they have friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

debi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the mattress and pillows to be very comfortable. The pool was a good temperature and I liked that it was covered. The hotel is also in a convenient location for the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place to stay! Our room was clean and comfortable for the night that we stayed in town. Staff was friendly and room was easy to access.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025