Name: Inn By The Bay Monterey
Address: 936 Munras Ave, Monterey, 93940, US

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2026

teresa

The location is close to everything.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Ted

Price was competitive

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2026

Thanh

Parking was very limited and facility was ok.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Deborah

The room was fairly clean. Beds were comfortable. Staff was very nice. Parking was good. Some places were semi close to walk too

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

07 Jul 2026

Fernando

Good

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Trina

This is a very cute hotel. The rooms were very clean and the staff was very helpful.

Partner

4/10

Poor

30 Jun 2026

Sheena

This was a last min stay.....Staff was friendly, lady at from office very sweet.

We were roomed on the 2nd floor. Room smelled clean but, was far from it.
Walls/baseboards, where dirty (needs a cleaning and paint job) multiple tiles on the floor were cracked and lose. Shower needed a good subbing and regrouding. There was used tissue in the bathroom cupboard, towels were dirty and or stained.

Due to it being one night, last min and late night, we stayed. However we did go buy towels at near by store as well as a blanket.

Unfortunately we will not be returning or recommending. It has potential but needs work. Pictures may be a little deceiving.

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Vinda

Clean, comfortable and convenient.
Just what we needed for an overnight stay at Monterey.

One cool thing that we also experienced was that the property is running on a soft water tap system.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Imelda

Everything was perfect!
We had an issue with a clogged shower and they fixed the same day!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2026

Sebastian

The room was not clean at checking. However, when staff was prompted they cleaned it immediately.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Katy

Good spot

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Randy

Very close to all points around the area.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2026

Dave

Great value

Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2026

Lori

The best part of our stay was that the bed was very comfortable and the bathroom design was beautiful. We were, however, grossed out at hair in the bathroom drawer (see pics). Our room was directly across the outside public patio which looked pretty bad. They could really make that patio look presentable with some care. The premises were very quiet with plenty of outdoor lighting.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Mike

This was our 3rd stay at the Inn, every time all of our dees have been met and exceeded our expectations.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2026

Mike

Not enough coffee/sugar provided for 2 people. Need better curtains or drapes. Room stayed very light. Microwave was dirty.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Jennifer

We booked this place last minute and it was a little gem hidden away. It was perfect for what we needed. The bed was super convenient and the room was very clean. I would book this place again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Larry Jun

Clean room, Parking no problem, easy check in, best bang for your buck

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Mel

Easy parking, check in, and stay!

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

Camille

This is a wonderful no frills, clean affordable motel. It’s easy walking distance to old Monterey and great food places.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Giselle

Stores nearby were helpful, the rooms were clean and very modern i loved the vibe the parking was great.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

02 Apr 2026

Juan

There’s an extra $45 a night for pets even if you get the pet friendly room that is not stated on the website.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Frank

Great basic room. The hotel has been completely remodeled inside and out. The location is great you can walk to downtown and the wharf. I got a really great mid-week deal.

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Mar 2026

Jorge

Room 28 should not be a rentable room,it is extremely confined, room is stuffy with 2x2 opening as a window and a inoperable window unit, no sort of daylight and all the noise transfers from the lobby right below this room. I doubt it legally meets codes as a rentable room it didnt even have a room number its just the room “next to 27”. It was definitely a storage room that they slapped a shower and threw a bed in.

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2026

Maldini

Good stay

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Maldini

Clean room, spacious, recently renovated, good parking and location, sadly had some noisy neighbours in room next door/property next door at night making noise but place is good for the price and lovely staff

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Debra

Newly remodeled. Very nice room. Walking distance to pier. Front office staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Definitely would stay there again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2026

michael

Yes to shops not a business trip

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

gabriele

Room was very clean.Location of hotel is great.Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Octavio

Room was clean staff waa supper nice

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

Danielle

Clean room, comfortable bed, easy check in.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Janet

Check in was quick, room was very clean and updated. A thicker blanket would be great, don’t want to use the heater and then try and sleep in a stuffy room with no blankets.

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Feb 2026

Jennifer

You get what you pay for. Honestly, felt like whoever was staying above us what working on construction. There was lots of noise from upstairs at 6:30am. I know the place needs to be updated but don’t do it while guest are staying there. Floor was dirty, found some extra hairs around the floor. When I went to shower, the drain seemed to be clogged and it was a standing shower. It was okay for a quick stay. Staff not too friendly. Didn’t explain any rates or charges especially since I brought a pet with me. Won’t be coming back unfortunately.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Craig

My first choice in Monterey! I am a repeat customer here, so this review comes after over three years of staying here probably around 50 nights over the three years. I come back here because the staff is family operated, and their computers save my preferences, since some rooms don't work for me, but it's in their system so every time I call, they know what rooms I prefer. They just did a remodel, and the price is still very competitive!

Business

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2026

Stacey

The staff was nice and helpful. The only thing that stood out was that there was an old mattress that was outside our room during our whole stay. The parking is a very small area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Wade

Great value for the price. Basic room, relatively recently renovated, clean and with included parking. Close to downtown.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Andrea

Downtown was a 12 min walk. The hotel was clean and modern. The parking was free. definitely worth it for what you pay!

4/10

Poor

12 Jan 2026

stuart

The property was under extensive renovation with no notice at booking. The room had a lot of wear and was shoddily repaired. There were a lot of workers around at all times and in the evening they were congregated in the parking area smoking and drinking. Would not recommend.

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Dec 2025

Ditte

Parking was easy bit hotel itself didn’t seem clean. The front desk had no up front. The room was “remodeled” however there was mold in the chalk, the shower looked like it had not been cleaned and the bed was unbearably uncomfortable

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Mario

same day booking at a great price specially at the end of car week !! it was a very clean room i’d definitely stay again

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2025

Marina

Clean rooms, great price and convenient location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2025

Spencer

Free parking, nice staff, clean room, super nice shower

Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Nov 2025

Moriah

I'm giving 2 stars because the rooms were updated. The rooms were not cleaned properly. Our shower was clogged so the water did not drain. Floor was dirt and lots of dust everywhere. It's a dog friendly hotel with no where for the dog to use the restroom. Construction material all over the ground around the parking lot. Construction started in the room nextdoor at 7:40am, with loud banging and skill saw. It was not a good way to spend a quiet vacation.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2025

Vincent

Room was clean and spacious.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

08 Nov 2025

Sarahi

The room was dirty- tried to let management know and they didn’t care. Also the photos on website are misleading our room was not modern but rather old and ragged.

Business

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2025

Melanie

Room had only one tiny window with no curtain so light was blasting through all night. Ac was pointed towards the corner. Weird room set up tbh

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2025

Stephen

Great walking distance to downtown and other attractions.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2025

Anthony

Good location thats a short walk to downtown or fishermans warf

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2025

Melissa

It was clean and safe and the location was fine for the price.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

13 Oct 2025

Byron

First room that we were put in did have a toilet that functioned correctly. We put the little sign on the door for housekeeping to change our linen the next morning and by 4pm nothing was done. Management put us in another room. It had feces on the restroom door. The TV remote did not have a back on it and a battery fell out and rolled under the bed. At $475 for two nights this place was very bad.

Leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

07 Oct 2025

Sally

There’s construction currently being done on the property. The room next to us was being worked on . Instead of having peaceful vacation morning , workers showed up nice and early . Conversations, music , and construction noises going on . Drills , hammer , etc. I understand improvements are always in process but at least have common courtesy. Went to the front desk only a find a housekeeper who lets us know if we don’t knock on the door no one comes out . When the gentleman came out of the office we asked about the construction and all we were told the manager was aware of the problem . No real acknowledgment. Not a great way to start a morning while on vacation.

2/10

Poor

05 Oct 2025

Michael

Unfortunately, the room I had wasn’t like the pictures at all. I was expecting a renovated room just like the pictures. The bathroom light would make a loud constant noise when turned on. The toilet wasn’t flushing. You can tell the floor wasn’t swept thoroughly, there were some dirty spots. The water coming from the sink wouldn’t turn off unless you wiggled the handle to a specific spot. Was kind of let down to be honest

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Dorothy

Beautiful room with upgrades. Only issue was that it was pet-friendly and I thought there was no pet fee. Had to pay $45 for the night when I arrived with my small dog.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Kenneth C

Staff was helpful and polite .

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2025

Wiliam

Clean, reasonable and well located.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

23 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

The renovated rooms look really nice in the pictures. Unfortunately I got one of the unrenovated rooms which wasn’t nearly as nice.

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2025

Roxanne

Nice clean rooms w/tile floors. Pet friendly was a huge plus for me, location is quiet yet walkable to downtown and old fischermans wharf.

2/10

Poor

27 Jul 2025

Tyler

Do better

The shower had a hole in the way. The walls were dirty. It was not worth the price but we really needed a room for the night. Just a cheaply and terribly kept room.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2025

Cindy

Great place to stay at with family parking is a tight squeeze when people don’t park in between the lines but other then that beds comfortable nice remodel rooms and great easy area to take a five minute five or less to Monterey aquarium and local restaurants. Definitely recommend and would stay again. Staff was very friendly no issues at all.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2025

Tiffany

Quick check in, renovated rooms and cleanliness were all highlights. Located near Monterey Bay Aquarium and minutes from Carmel which was a bonus.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2025

Tatiana

Stayed in a room next to the office. During the night could hear the office phone ringing and during the day staff and customers could be heard through wall. Also upstairs neighbor was loud and could hear snoring. Bathroom toilet leaked water as well.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2025

Kerstin

Easy walk to Downtown/Wharf.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2025

Trisha

Greeted with a smile and appreciated the kind and responsive customer service at check in and duration of my stay. Housekeeping team was very helpful as well. Will book in the future and recommend to friends and family. Thank you

Business

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2025

manna

Good service!

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

25 Jun 2025

Mark

Not what we expected

Went for a couples weekend with my wife. Location of property was fine, but the rooms look nothing like the pictures they post. Walls are paper thin, the furniture is old, the were repairs needed in the bath room. The desk clerk was fine at check in but the cost there are better places in the area. We frequent the area often and don't mind the smaller, older properties if they have been maintained but this was not the case, in spite of the misleading photos.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Adam

Quiet, clean, spacious, good location

Business Friends

2/10

Poor

12 Jun 2025

Deborah

Was not allowed to stay there and they kept my money. Tried to overcharge my credit card. I have a limit that i put in place on my credit card. They said they were only charge $250 , but it must have been more, otherwise the charge would have gone through. Terrible service.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2025

Diane

It was small and clean. Dog-friendly park across the street and easy walking distance to some really good restaurants.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

08 Jun 2025

Vicente

Not worth the price until they get staffed proper.

Honestly our room was dirty to where I brought our own chemicals and cleaned the restrooms. The floor was dirty don’t worry I’ll show pictures the only thing I can say is it’s pet friendly and the bed was comfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jun 2025

Carla

This inn is okay. Bathroom was redine and the best part of the room. Everything else was dated.
I had a not so great encounter with someone I'm guessing is the owner.
When pulling up, i saw a red Tesla charging, plugged up in a room. Thinking it was okay, i commenced to do the same the very next morning.
Upon the charger being plugged in for about 1 hour, i get a knock, rather a banging on the door like it was the police. After opening the door, I was informed I can't be charging my vehicle. I questioned why i was being asked and what about the red car next door being plugged. I was immediately informed, \"Don't worry about them. I don't want to have to charge your card.\"
This is how we getting down and responding to guests? I must've given him a crazy look because he then said, \"They live here. Besides, i don't even know how you are charging or have this plugged up. \"
Long story short, i unplugged but thought the way this matter was approached was very rudddee and not very customer friendly.
Don't want to give very negative feedback, but this irritated me.
1 interaction made the entire visit negative.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

31 May 2025

Cheysser

Rooms were clean, very little insulation so could hear everything and everyone in the vacinity. There was a family that was having an argument, yelling and screaming around 9ish and you could hear all the drama. Didn't seem like there was enough staff as there wasn't anyone at the front desk for longer than needed to check a person in.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2025

KATHY

No amenities

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

09 May 2025

Maria

Clean, quiet and easy parking

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2025

Anna

Everyrhing was good but the bathroom door did not shut. The maintenance person should definitely check out everything to make sure that it’s all functioning properly.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2025

Susanne

No frills, but everything was clean and in good repair.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

Bhupinder

All Over Very Good

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

Terry

Walkable

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2025

Michael

Close to restaurants and grocery stores.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2025

Tricia

Room was very clean. Check in was easy. Hotel is in a perfect location to get to all the fun things in the area! Great restaurants nearby.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2025

Kimberlee

Staff friendly

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2025

Trina

Clean big rooms. Bed was comfortable will stay again

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2025

Brandy

Walls are pretty thin. Vent fan in bathroom is extremely loud. Road noise. Room smelled like cat pee. More blankets in the room or heavier on the bed would have been nice. But it's clean, staff is friendly, room is pretty, soaps are nice, shower is good. Parking is good as long as you don't have a tall vehicle, if you do be able to turn around in the first part of the parking lot because you can't go through that tunnel. Pretty good place and well priced.

Leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

19 Mar 2025

Lisa

Was put in the room next to the front office. Walls were thin and heard front office taking phone calls all night. Someone (sounded like the office) was playing music late into the evening (2 am). Property is not really close to the bay (in my opinion). Charged $50 for a pet fee.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

Karen

Recommend

Had a nice stay, everything was clean and tidy.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2025

Eduardo

Hotel room appliances were a bit dated, but otherwise was a clean and pleasant experience. Very well priced. Overall glad with how it turned out.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

Janet

Mattress was super comfortable, very quiet and clean area. Close to downtown Monterey.

2/10

Poor

08 Mar 2025

Liz

Would not stay again.

I had a bad experience overall on one side there were children, crying, and their mother was constantly yelling at them. You could hear everything on the other side in the middle of the night. I was woken up by someone snoring really loud. It was so close to my heart headboard That I couldn’t sleep. The walls are extremely thin and you can hear

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2025

Joanne Lei

A Relaxing and Memorable Stay

We recently stayed at the Inn and overall, it was a fantastic experience. From the moment I arrived, the staff was welcoming and accommodating, ensuring a smooth check-in process. The lobby was clean and beautifully decorated, setting a great first impression.

The room was spacious, well-maintained, and equipped with all the necessary amenities, including a comfortable bed, newly renovated bathroom with shampoo, conditioner and body soap included. The location was also a major plus. It was conveniently close to Monterey downtown and the aquarium.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2025

Nicole

Nice Stay at Inn By The Bay

Great property conveniently located but rooms need some upgrades & new paint.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2025

Raul