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A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a coffee station, and a television screen.

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a chalkboard with breakfast options.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Sunset, 9.8 km from Monterey Zoo

Veronica

RM518

RM580 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

A multi-story building with a red entrance, a parking lot, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A multi-level apartment building with a central staircase, outdoor planter boxes with plants, and a small water feature.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two bedside tables with lamps.

2. Steinbeck Lodge

Oldtown Salinas, 8.8 km from Monterey Zoo

Pamela

RM382

RM429 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.

A Best Western hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, a dresser, and a fireplace.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a menu board.

3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Sunset, 9.6 km from Monterey Zoo

Craig

RM476

RM533 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, red seating, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

17.7 km from Monterey Zoo

Niloufar

RM527

RM607 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.

A coastal view with clear waters, a sandy beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining table with plates, a wall-mounted sign, and a map.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, a sink, and a small dining table. There are decorative plates on the wall and a potted plant.

5. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

17.1 km from Monterey Zoo

Philip

RM327

RM380 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

A hotel reception area with a white counter, a window with a view of buildings, decorative fish and starfish on the wall, and a doormat with a castle design.

A sign for Sand Castle Inn with a number 1011, a building with orange walls, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view.

6. Sand Castle Inn

19.6 km from Monterey Zoo

Sheryl

RM272

RM311 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a mirror, and a picture on the wall.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including dumbbells, kettlebells, and weight machines.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Sunset, 8.5 km from Monterey Zoo

Iracema

RM565

RM639 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story house with a prominent tower, a driveway, and two stone fountains.

A large, historic house with a prominent tower and a red front entrance.

A covered patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A grand lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

8. Chateau Coralini

5 km from Monterey Zoo

Wolfgang

RM523

RM628 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large sign for the number 6 motel, and a view of the outside through a glass door.

A building with blue doors numbered 152, 153, and 154, white balconies, and a red mailbox.

A motel interior with a television mounted on a wall, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating morning charge for no charge.

A corridor with a red-tiled floor, a glass door with a metal grid, and a sign indicating room number 140.

9. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Sunset, 9.5 km from Monterey Zoo

Gabriela

RM252

RM287 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a counter with a coffee machine and menu boards.

A hotel room with two beds, a large floral artwork on the wall, a television, and a window with curtains.

A garden with various plants and a metal fence.

A hotel with a swimming pool, a covered area with seating, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Sunset, 9.4 km from Monterey Zoo

Joy

RM326

RM368 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A spacious conference room with a high ceiling, multiple tables and chairs, a central seating area, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, a stone fireplace, and a bench.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, leather chairs, and a dining area.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Boronda, 12.2 km from Monterey Zoo

Patrick

RM621

RM696 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a large mirror, and a glass door leading outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

Sunset, 9.7 km from Monterey Zoo

BAO

RM474

RM530 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A restaurant with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and hanging pendant lights.

A Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites sign with a parking lot and buildings in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a landscaped driveway.

13. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Sunset, 9.7 km from Monterey Zoo

Joan

RM476

RM533 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel with a prominent sign, a parking lot, and a road with light trails.

A large sign for Bay Breeze Inn with a modern design and a view of the building in the background.

A deck with red flooring, striped white and blue railing, and outdoor furniture including chairs and a table.

A reception area with a desk, a computer, and a wall with clocks.

14. Bay Breeze Inn

19.5 km from Monterey Zoo

Patrick

RM220

RM254 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and large windows.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot and buildings, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a curtain.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

A beach with a forested hillside in the background.

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

18.1 km from Monterey Zoo

Guinevere

RM673

RM774 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern interior with two seating areas, each with a round table and a pendant light. The walls have a patterned wallpaper, and there is a potted plant in the corner.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a window.

A gym with treadmills, a weight rack, and exercise balls.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

19.4 km from Monterey Zoo

Gavin

RM566

RM652 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern reception area with a wooden panel wall, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, a coffee machine, a fruit bowl, and a sign that reads "RISE & SHINE".

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Comfort Inn' sign on the building.

17. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

19.3 km from Monterey Zoo

Lisa

RM547

RM631 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A couple in a hot tub with a potted plant and a candle in the background.

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, a central fire feature, and hanging lights.

A stone staircase leading to a building with a large, decorative light fixture above the entrance.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, potted plants, and lanterns.

18. Bernardus Lodge & Spa

15.5 km from Monterey Zoo

James

RM2,333

RM2,931 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a large number '6' sign, and a colorful striped rug.

A building with a blue 'Welcome' sign, a brick facade, and a landscaped entrance area.

19. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

19.5 km from Monterey Zoo

Karissa

RM306

RM357 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A Gateway Lodge building with a visible entrance, a parking area, and a sign indicating the presence of a dental office.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

An outdoor patio area with a seating arrangement and string lights.

20. Gateway Lodge

19.5 km from Monterey Zoo

Breana

RM239

RM295 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Monterey Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Steinbeck Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 433 reviews	View
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Marina	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay	8.2 Very good 1,178 reviews	View

Top Monterey Zoo Hotel Reviews

Pacific Inn

8/10 Good

"Check in was easy. Good amount of parking. Room was spacious and clean. Very good value for the area!"

Hotel Pacific

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place to stay at a reasonable price"

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent!! Clean room, nice staff, free parking."

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel with perfect location to downtown Monterey. Would definitely stay here again."

El Castell Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We were extremely impressed with how immaculate everything was at El Castell Hotel! The rooms were spotless, the beds were comfortable, the AC worked great, and even the pool area was exceptionally clean and well maintained. Our only complaint was the noise due to thin walls and windows. We had extremely inconsiderate guests stomping and yelling throughout the night. Thankfully, the wonderful staff was incredibly accommodating and moved us to another room. Although we could still hear traffic, it was much more peaceful. We truly appreciated their kindness and willingness to make our stay more comfortable. The cleanliness and excellent customer service really stood out!"

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

8/10 Good

"Breakfast sucks"

Laurel Inn Motel

8/10 Good

"It was ok. Overpriced for a weeknight."

SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

8/10 Good

"Perfect stop for a quick stay!"

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and relax, in are room we can hear the next door and above occupants, that was the only unpleasant issue"

Other attractions near Monterey Zoo

Toro County Park

7.8/10 (107 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Toro County Park and enjoy the cycling trails in Salinas. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

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Indian Springs Park

Indian Springs Park is just one of the places to see in Salinas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Spreckels Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Spreckels Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Spreckels.

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Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom

You can take time to visit Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom during your travels to Salinas.

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The Farm

7.4/10 (89 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Salinas when you spend time at The Farm. Amble around this romantic area's marina or attend a sporting event.

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Clarmont Manor Park

Clarmont Manor Park is just one of the places to see in Salinas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Salinas Fairways Golf Course

7.0/10 (80 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Salinas at Salinas Fairways Golf Course. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Monterey Zoo?

Monterey Zoo is located in Salinas. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and sporting events. You'll find 19 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Monterey Zoo?

Steinbeck Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. You'll find it 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Monterey Zoo. Other good options around the area include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG and Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Monterey Zoo?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Monterey Zoo.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Monterey Zoo.

What can I see and do near Monterey Zoo?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Toro County Park, Indian Springs Park or Spreckels Memorial Park. You might plan a visit to The Farm or Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom while you're in the area. Salinas Sports Complex is also located 7 mi from Monterey Zoo, and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is 7.3 mi away.

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Our top choices for Monterey Zoo hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

2. Steinbeck Lodge

3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

4. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

5. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

6. Sand Castle Inn

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

8. Chateau Coralini

9. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

13. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

14. Bay Breeze Inn

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

17. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

18. Bernardus Lodge & Spa

19. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

20. Gateway Lodge

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Top Monterey Zoo Hotel Reviews

Pacific Inn

Hotel Pacific

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

El Castell Motel

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Laurel Inn Motel

SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Other attractions near Monterey Zoo

Toro County Park

Indian Springs Park

Spreckels Memorial Park

Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom

The Farm

Clarmont Manor Park

Salinas Fairways Golf Course

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