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Spindrift Inn

Monterey (1,200 ft from Monterey Bay Aquarium)

Located directly on the beach, the Spindrift Inn offers elegant accommodations in the heart of Monterey.

R
Roberto
From
Costa Rica
The view and the fireplace was awesome
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 907 reviews
Price from
$299
1 night, 2 adults

La Playa Hotel

Carmel (4.8 mi from Monterey Bay Aquarium)

Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this luxury Carmel hotel offers a complimentary champagne brunch each morning. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool complete with loungers.

P
Philippe
From
Switzerland
Location is perfect, Staff are so friendly. I recommand to stay as long as you can to enjoy the hotel and the facilities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
Price from
$394
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Mara Carmel

Carmel (5 mi from Monterey Bay Aquarium)

Located in Carmel, a few steps from Carmel Beach, Villa Mara Carmel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

U
Uliana
From
Russia
The location, the property itself very put together, stylish and has a feel of home, very friendly staff, we felt welcome and were also given great recommendations for local dining, amazing breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
$1,105
1 night, 2 adults

Victorian Inn

Monterey (2,050 ft from Monterey Bay Aquarium)

Combining elegant Victorian charm with many of today's modern conveniences, this hotel is ideally located in the heart of Cannery Row, within walking distance to Monterey Bay and many area...

K
Kathleen
From
United States
The room was beautiful and the bed very comfortable. Nice staff and ambience throughout the property.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,709 reviews
Price from
$189
1 night, 2 adults

Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey (3,000 ft from Monterey Bay Aquarium)

Located on the coast of Monterey Bay, Monterey Bay Inn features a rooftop whirlpool and direct access to San Carlos Beach. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

P
Pascal
From
Canada
Everything was great. An amazing stay at an amazing location close, within walking distance, of Cannery Row, the Aquarium, Aeneas beach and downtown.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,190 reviews
Price from
$269
1 night, 2 adults

Portola Hotel & Spa

Monterey (1.2 mi from Monterey Bay Aquarium)

Located near Fisherman’s Wharf, it has easy access to shopping, dining, and whale watching. The Portola Hotel & Spa is 1 mi from the historic Cannery Row.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,766 reviews
Price from
$249
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Number 1Booked hotel near Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,493 reviews
  • Number 2Booked hotel near Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,455 reviews
  • Number 3Booked hotel near Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,773 reviews
  • Number 4Booked hotel near Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,283 reviews
  • Number 5Booked hotel near Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,535 reviews
  • Number 6Booked hotel near Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,013 reviews
  • Number 7Booked hotel near Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,665 reviews
  • Number 8Booked hotel near Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,043 reviews
  • Number 9Booked hotel near Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,166 reviews
  • Number 10Booked hotel near Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,709 reviews

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews

    Just 5 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium, this luxury Carmel hotel offers a complimentary champagne brunch each morning. Guests will enjoy the outdoor pool complete with loungers.

    From $783.53 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

    Located in Carmel, a few steps from Carmel Beach, Villa Mara Carmel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,110 reviews

    Located 2 blocks from city center and 1.5 mi to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Best Western Plus Monterey Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub.

    From $173.33 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,192 reviews

    Located on the coast of Monterey Bay, Monterey Bay Inn features a rooftop whirlpool and direct access to San Carlos Beach. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

    From $328.27 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,388 reviews

    Just 5-minutes’ walk from restaurants and shops in Carmel city center, Hofsas House Hotel features a heated outdoor pool and a continental breakfast with fresh pastries.

    From $292.45 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,714 reviews

    A short 6 minutes' walk from the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, The Monarch Resort offers free parking. Property and all guest rooms offer FREE HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC INTERNET..

    From $137.10 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 596 reviews

    Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and year round hot tub, this Monterey hotel is located within 3.7 mi of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row.

    From $126.99 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 447 reviews

    Located 1 mile away from Carmel Beach, this hotel features a hot tub and serves a daily continental breakfast. It offers free guest parking and rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi.

    From $340.54 per night

Budget hotels near Monterey Bay Aquarium

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,535 reviews

    Ramada by Wyndham Monterey is minutes from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guest rooms include free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool is available from April through October.

    From $124.65 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews

    This quaint hotel offers rooms with a fireplace and free Wi-Fi. The Asliomar State Beach is across from the property and access to the Pacific Ocean is within a 5-minute hike of the hotel.

    From $165.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,493 reviews

    Located in Monterey, California, this motel is 3 mi from Cannery Row. Every room at the Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay is furnished with a microwave, a refrigerator and coffee making facilities.

    From $92.94 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews

    Located in Seaside, a 8-minute walk from Sand City Beach, Gateway Lodge provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From $76.14 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews

    Please note: Credit card payment may be processed in accordance with the cancelation policy of your reservation dates.

    From $85.36 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews

    The Scottish Fairway Inn is located near magnificent Monterey attractions, including the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pebble Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the Monterey Fairgrounds and...

    From $102.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 588 reviews

    Located just off the Cabrillo Highway and less than 2 miles from Monterey State Beach, this Motel 6 also features an outdoor pool.

    From $76.48 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews

    Rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV at this Pacific Grove area hotel. A continental breakfast is provided daily. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is less than 2 miles away.

    From $114.43 per night

Hotels with great access to Monterey Bay Aquarium!

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 288 reviews

    Andril Fireplace Cottages offers accommodations in Pacific Grove and is located on 2 acres of land. Barbecue facilities are available on site as well as outdoor seating areas.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews

    Stilwell Hotel set amid upscale shopping and dining in the city center, is less than 0.6 mi from Carmel Beach. Free WiFi and a daily continental breakfast are included.

    From $576.16 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews

    This boutique hotel in Carmel is less than two blocks away from unique shopping, galleries and fine dining and Ocean Avenue, the main street, is just 3 blocks away.

    From $356.25 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews

    Located in Carmel, a few steps from Carmel Beach, Carmel Beach Hotel provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

    From $635.10 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 847 reviews

    Centrally located on the Monterey Bay Peninsula, Sunset Inn Pacific Grove is 7 minutes' walk from the beach. It features guest rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs.

    From $168.41 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave provides daily complimentary breakfast baskets delivered to guest room from 8 AM till 10 AM.

    From $439.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

    Located in Carmel and with Carmel Beach reachable within a 12-minute walk, Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

    From $506.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

    Featuring 3-star accommodations, Home2 Suites By Hilton Marina is located in Marina, 9.5 miles from Presidio of Monterey Museum and 15 miles from Point Lobos State Reserve.

    From $180.22 per night

Monterey Bay Aquarium

This aquarium resides where sardine factories once stood. Now, the site harbours an ocean’s worth of species. The main exhibit’s huge single-pane window is all that stands between you and four million litres of water. Watch schools of fish scuttle away from lurking sharks and lurching turtles. For fur-filled underwater acrobatics, swing by the sea otter zone at feeding time.

Planning a trip to see the Monterey Bay Aquarium? Check out the latest reviews and scores

  • 4.0

    the aquarium is beautiful and the sea life is amazing but...

    the aquarium is beautiful and the sea life is amazing but they don't limit the number of people in so you are packed in like sardines the whole time with people elbowing you. You have to push in and wait in lines to see every exhibit.
    Guest review by
    Andrea
    United States
  • 10.0

    Took my 83 year old mother to the aquarium and we had a...

    Took my 83 year old mother to the aquarium and we had a delightful day! Would strongly recommend arriving early! We had to make reservations before going and opted for the earliest entrance and were so happy we did because were able to get in quickly, get a wheel chair easily and had no problem manuevering around crowds. By early afternoon there were many people and we were done by 3 in the afternoon and were able to go eat down the street afterwards.
    Guest review by
    Angela
    United States
  • 10.0

    ...visited it in the 80's and 90's with my children... back...

    ...visited it in the 80's and 90's with my children... back in August 2021 with my granddaughter...So much growth! Great exploration and education opportunities, vast selection of aquatic life to observe.
    Guest review by
    Celeste
    United States

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  • From $81.68 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,773 reviews
    I really enjoyed my stay at Monterey Pines Inn. The bed and pillows were comfortable. The location was also great, just a short drive to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Old Fisherman’s Wharf, and Point Lobos State Reserve. Check-in was quick and hassle-free.
    Guest review by
    Juan
    United States
  • From $249.17 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,709 reviews
    The staff at the front desk was very warm and friendly both times when checking in and checking out. I really enjoyed the complimentary breakfast in the building of the lobby -- there were a lot of options and the food was good! The location is a very short and convenient walk to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
    Guest review by
    Anna
    United States
  • From $151.99 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,428 reviews
    Clean, straight forward. Parking should be included within the nightly stay though. Loved that the facility was great walking distance to go restaurants, the Monterey Bay Aquarium (approximately 10 minute ) galleries, unique shops and tourist haunts; and to Whale watching tours. (15-20 minute walk) Stayed in room 105 which has a King bed with fireplace, desk, and we appreciated the private deck and patio furniture set up.
    Guest review by
    Sändra
    United States
  • From $126.99 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 596 reviews
    The hotel location was close to places that we wanted to visit: The Monterey Bay aquarium, cannery row shops/restaurants, the scenic ocean view drive, 17 mile drive, beaches.
    Guest review by
    Karyn
    United States
  • From $85.17 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 758 reviews
    I loved the location of this place it was right on Del Monte and no more than a ten minute drive from the beach, monterey bay aquarium, cannery row, old fisherman's wharf, and very close to shops, grocery stores and restaurants. The staff was frendly.
    Guest review by
    Dakota
    United States
  • From $345.36 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 907 reviews
    Excellent location directly on Cannery Row with a short walk to the amazing Monterey Bay Aquarium. Great view of the bay from our room which had a comfortable bed and a working gas fireplace. The staff was friendly and attentive.
    Guest review by
    Charles
    United States
  • From $92.94 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,493 reviews
    Great location close to Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman’s Wharf, Downtown Monterey, Seaside & Sand City. The room had easy access to the pool area from the sliding door. Free wi-fi.
    Guest review by
    Eunice
    United States
  • From $328.27 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,192 reviews
    view of Monterey bay is spectacular. walking distance to good restaurants and foot paths. 2 minute walk from Monterey Bay Aquarium
    Guest review by
    Joan M
    United States
  • From $73.89 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 716 reviews
    Close drive to monterey bay aquarium
    Guest review by
    Tissany
    United States
  • From $102.09 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,043 reviews
    The location of this hotel is excellent. Just 10 minutes away from Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Road. Restaurants and retail stores available within minutes whether you are walking or driving. The staff at the front office was very friendly & helpful. The hotel room was very clean and presentable upon arrival.
    Guest review by
    Ricky
    United States