Name: Aura Inn Monterey
Address: 1300 Munras Avenue, Monterey, 93940, US

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2026

Vinicio

Good location

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2026

Jon

3 1/2 stars for a roadside motel with a facelift. Room fairly beaten up and worn. No pool, ice machine broken, cleaners need to do a more thorough clean - trash left in a nightstand drawer. Staff was very nice though. Made me look into how hotels get rated with the stars - id say this was a 2 or 2 1/2 stars. Free parking though and minutes from the fisherman's wharf

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Joseph

.

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2026

Dena

Clean room, comfortable bed and blanket

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2026

Rameen

It's an older hotel with moderate attempts to upgrade.

2/10

Poor

31 Jul 2026

Marvin

I liked this place. It was very quiet, even though the parking was almost completely full. How ever it was done you could not hear sounds from adjacent rooms. The room was clean.

I had a second story room and used the stairs. I would say that they were a bit difficult for an older person: just a bit steep and the handrails could use modification to make gripping easier ( paint overcoat is too smooth with no back side groove to help grip). There is an adjacent flat grip board but it's not continuous. But it's functional.

Parking spaces were close but adequate for smaller cars with several spaces for trucks (which I was driving) and that got you away from others.

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2026

Martha

It was just what was necessary and nothing more.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Francois

Room was clean

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2026

Noel

broken ice machine..no breakfast..no amenities

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2026

John

The only problem I had was morning coffee was not available until 9am. that is not morning coffee. We were out to our daily destinations by 8am. Staff was a little rude when I came to get coffee at 7:30am. Ended up going to Starbucks. Staff did however defend us when another person complained about the \"Bikers\". She lied at told them that we sat in the parking lot revving out engines and the Manager told her we were not and that every hotel was booked with bikers due to the races in town. We appreciated that. Just make coffee available to guests earlier is my only suggestion.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Won

Good stay for a great price considering location is 5-10 min from everything in Monterrey. Love the Whole Foods right down the street!

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2026

William

It seems smaller than it looks when booking. Pay attention to square footage. Bath tub small and the sink area. Not enough hangers, only 4, one was broken. Not enough drawers for clothes for 2 people . Didn’t see an elevator, receptionist didn’t ask, had 2 large bags, was on the second floor.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

SILVIA

Room was very clean and perfect.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2026

Lupe

The soap dispenser fell off the wall. There was limited coffee in the room.

The room was spacious and clean.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Carrie

Perfect spot for our Monterey adventure!
Rooms were clean and spacious.
Everything you may need just a short drive.
Monterey Aquarium just a few mile walk.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Elisha

Great staff nice location , fantastic air conditioning.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2026

Natalie

This hotel is conveniently located in Monterrey, which is close to numerous tourist attractions we wanted to visit. The staff was very polite, friendly and helpful providing recommendations on the area. Free self-parking was provided with the booking of the hotel, which was a plus for me. The room was beautifully updated. It was clean for the most part but the floors were dirty. The room also had a heavy chemically smell when we first checked in that I tried to air out. I’m assuming it was from the cleaning supplies that was used. Overall, it was a decent stay for the price we paid.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Yasmin

Nice

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Diane

very good location!

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Stephen

Parking is limited

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

Melissa

Check in was easy and fast. Room was clean and staff was friendly. If you are a light sleeper I suggest getting a room on the second floor. My room was on the first floor and could hear all the noise from the top floor including toilets flushing.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Paul

Great location near restaurants and grocery store.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Sofia

Overall it was a very pleasant stay. The rooms and bathroom are updated. We had everything we needed and the staff was very friendly. The only thing I disliked was a slight odor, kind of musky. I think because it's an older hotel. But, I must stress, that it was very clean and there is even a pretty little garden area outside with a picnic table. If you live to shop, the mall is right across the street. My room didn't have a kitchen, but there was a Keurig with k cups, a microwave, and refrigerator.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2026

Peter

I was there this weekend, after reading the reviews, it sounded like it was a beautiful place. 8.6 and rated excellent. We paid for a junior suite and what we got was a room that was no bigger than any other room and had a king bed. Amenities were very minimal, the only real good part about the hotel was its location, which is probably why they charged what they charged. My wife, and I went in with very higher expectations, which was probably our first mistake. Not quite sure where the high ratings came from but we certainly didn’t get an 8.6 room or experience.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

William

This is a converted motel. They did a pretty good job of doing it, but the rates vary widely. So, if you are paying a lot, you will likely be disappointed by the overall setting. If you are getting it at the lower end of the rates, it will be a very good place. Room was good, comfortable bed, and an overall good size.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Jeffrey

For a 'less expensive' older motel it was fine. Manager helped with a small problem in an easy and friendly manner.

Lighting in room was not good... only overhead, no lamps, and either too bright or too dark. Otherwise fine for our 'on the road' needs.

Short walk to Whole Foods made getting some morning snacks easy. Relatively quiet for being on Munras Avenue..... Northside of town much, much quieter than downtown and close to water, yet still convenient both arriving from our dinner on the Wharf (highly recommend Sand Bar & Grill if you've never been there!), and quick on to road to Salinas and highway south.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Penny

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Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Heidi

👍

Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jul 2026

Patricia

Reasonably clean, but floor needed wet clean, sheets clean but stained, door mat bad first impression, lots of debris. Location excellent, probably what we're paying for.

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Leslie

We really enjoyed our stay here. The hotel was clean, the room was spacious, and we loved having two separate rooms. Traveling with two teenage girls, we found the layout perfect — we could relax and watch TV while they hung out in their own space and scrolled on TikTok without everyone being on top of each other.

Even though the hotel sits on a busy street, once inside the room, it was quiet. There’s a mall right across the street, but because of all the trees, we didn’t see it or hear any noise from it.

The location is fantastic — only 5 minutes from the Monterey Aquarium, Cannery Row, and Fisherman’s Wharf. Super convenient for sightseeing.

The staff was friendly and helpful, and overall the stay felt easy and comfortable. We’ll definitely be returning.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Stephen

The property was clean and quiet. The shower flow was weak and not very hot. The dispensers for soaps and shampoo were difficult to use. The bedding did not stay put. Finally, I was unable to get the room cool enough

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Ruben

Very professional staff and a very pleasing time to stay here this property is well centralized to the pier and great food and near Laguna Seca raceway.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

Great inn to stay for your trip to Monterey Bay! Not too far from the touristy spots. Would definitely stay here again!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

victor

We were looking for reasonable place to stay for two nights and this place fit the bill. One thing to think about is there is no elevator so if you have lots of luggage or special needs you should request a downstairs room when you reserve. All aspects of the motel itself were fair from cleanliness, room comfort, and accessories., etc. The bathroom was outdated--small with shower/tub. It's conveniently located to a fairly large shopping center.

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Mary Ann

Room smelled a little musty.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Nancy

Everything was very good. AC worked very well, room was clean and parking was very easy. Would stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Christina

The room was worth it, clean nice inside pictures were exact and free parking was included the people in the office were nice good customer service.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Alma

The room was nice and clean. Looks like it as recently updated. Lots of parking and the AC worked great

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Mary H

Stayed 5 nights from Sunday- Friday. Last week of June to July 3, 2026. Very clean room bedding and towels were very nice. Place was very quiet. Room stayed cool with the great air conditioning. Staff was very friendly and pleasant. Our room had coffee and coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator and a safe. Parking was ok! The only thing I really missed were the lamps on the night stands. I am a reader before going to sleep and there were none. Except for the no lamps we had a very pleasant stay!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Debra

Clean room, good wifi signal, quiet, close to shopping, good air conditioning. Comfortable beds

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

Cheryl

Staff was very friendly. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. Great location near Hwy 1 if you want to travel between Monterey and Big Sur. There was a nice shopping mall near the hotel and restuarants within walking distance.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

Alicia

Property was okay. Definitely not worth the rate.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2026

Mariano

I didn’t like it cause there was rouches in bathroom

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Alison

The hotel was great. The people upstairs were noisy on the first night but that’s no fault of the hotel. Clean space, close to restaurants and a short drive to the aquarium. Would definitely stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Jessica

Love this renovated inn! Grandparents and kids all enjoyed a very clean stay; each room with 2 KING beds so all 7 of us slept comfortably in 2 rooms.

The inn is on a main road, same street as other inns but this one had great ratings online and the reality lived up to it. Street vehicle sounds were a tad noisy but not enough to keep you up. The folls upstairs above us were a bit heavy-footed and loud, but that can be expected from a budget inn.

Aura is right across the street from Del Monte shopping mall and restaurants. We had all-you-can-eat Korean bbq at Little Korea on Wednesday night $29.99 per person includes a fountain drink each (non-alcoholic), excludes dessert (which was just melon ice fruit bar options). Good kbbq food for an area sparse of Asian eats.

On the morning we checked out, we had driven 30 minutes towards our next destination when I realized we had left a small bag in one of the nightstand drawers. I called the inn and asked if they could locate it. Luckily the housekeeper was still cleaning up before the next clients used the room and they gave the bag to front desk. We turned around to pick up the bags with all my belongings still inside. I truly appreciate their honesty and handling with care.
Highly recommend the Aura Inn! My teenage kids left with Aura + 100 lollll :)

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Alma

Good stay.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Laura

Great

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Melany

Everything was great. The staff was friendly, and the rooms were very clean. The couch bed was a bit old but it was clean. Lots of updates. It was pretty expensive for the size and maybe fan benefit from having some light refreshments in the front.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Thomas

Parking was a little cramped. Hard to get in and out of cars. Other than that, had good nights sleep.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

Reena

It was as expected for what we paid in the area. Good location

4/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

Amy

The stay was ok, not worth the rate. It was poorly maintained, had a bad odor, and the floors were filthy! Definitely wouldn’t recommend

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

27 Jun 2026

Summer

2.5 stars rounded down. This is a very mediocre hotel located across the street from a nice, outdoor mall. The room was very bare-bones, think Motel 6–patched holes in the walls, no lamps, poor water pressure, and an odd layout (king-sized bed in the living room space of the “suite” instead of a sitting area). The manager, while not outright rude, wasn’t very helpful. My son that is stationed here got to unexpectedly stay in the room with us, and the manager acted like I was trying to put one over on him on how many people I had in the room while charging me an extra $30 dollars a night for a roll-away cot in my “suite.” He asked me more than once about if they should clean the room after I told him yes and then they didn’t manage to get to it in the four hours + we were out of the room from 9:30 on. The room was serviceably clean and there is a fridge and microwave. It’s about a mile to stuff in Monterey and it’s an easy walk. Overall, there are a lot of options here and I would keep looking rather than stay here again

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Charles

Excellent stay. Room was clean and spacious. Front desk was courteous and accommodating!!! The Aura Inn is a great place to stay and I highly recommend!!!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Patricia

The location was good. Not far from the Wharf & Cannery Row. The staff was very pleasant. Room was nice & bed was comfortable. Would definitely stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Cristal

Staff were amazing and so helpful !! Room was really nice also, very nice bathroom .

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2026

Jennifer

We could not use the couch that was in the room without paying extra for it. We were placed on the first floor and the people above us were so loud at night and you could hear every walk back and forth across the room. It made it so hard to sleep. The parking was horrible and every spot was too small to fit in. The vinyl floor in the room was all scratched up and the floor needed to be vacuumed. A rug or a clean front door mat would have helped.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Todd

Have stayed here a few times now. Convenient, comfortable, very clean rooms. Newly updated hotel. Free parking. Walk to the mall across the street. Close to all things in Monterey, Pacific Grove and Carmel.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2026

Zaria

The room was perfectly fine and everything was good. The reason I’m leaving this review is because I requested late check out which they accommodated. I informed the staff that my mom had a job interview (remote) and during her interview the cleaning staff tried entering the room multiple times and interrupted her interview. It was noted that we had late check out so that is totally not ok. There was also DND sign on the door knob.

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

Yasser

Room was clean. Very convenient parking. Didn’t try the air conditioning because weather was pleasant. Overall very good on the go hotel

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Sarah

Great location, beautiful area. Parking is scarce and drive times to destinations can be long. Took 20 minutes to get 5 miles. Other than that wonder visit. Would recommend hotel and stay there again in the future.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Allen

Clean and helpful staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

Lisa

Room and bathroom were big. Water pressure on shower was poor.

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Elizaveta

Not bad at all for that hotel !!! Will recommend. But try to get on second floor room bc really hard to sleep when someone is walking under head :) 😀

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Shruti

Easy check in and clean rooms. Great location to all sites.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

yulenny guadalupe

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2/10

Poor

16 Jun 2026

Karina M

The room was fairly small, the bathroom even smaller. The pictures are very deceiving. We asked for towels and had to go pick them up at the lobby, they also only cleaned our room once during our stay.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Daphne

Close to attractions. First night, it was very noisy upstairs.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2026

Katrina

My fiancé and I stayed here to celebrate our engagement and it was wonderful! The room was decorated nicely, it had an AC unit (my fiancé loved how cool the room got), the inn had truck parking for my partner's truck, the staff was helpful when at 9pm on a Sunday night the guests above us were making noises as if they were having a rager and doing Olympics.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

HECTOR

Staff was great and the room was clean..

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

christopher

The room was clean your standard room nothing special had all your basic needs (Fridge, small desk, two chairs, shower). Bedroom was clean and organized. Parking was first come first serve on both sides of the building. Check out was easy just drop off your key card in the box and leave.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Adjo

Clean room great location. We will definitely be back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Fatima

Only thing I can say they missed, there were no trash bags on the trash cans. I am not sure why, maybe environmental factors since Monterrey is environmentally friendly.

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Monica

Great short stay I had with my husband.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Hetzabel

Place is very clean and well maintained, loved our suite with a bedroom. Staff was super friendly and even though we arrived really late, front desk was helpful in checking us in.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2026

michael

Room was clean. Staff was pleasant. Parking was not as good as hoped for.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Vincent

Nice place for the price.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

December

Loved this stay. It was local to everything we wanted to do.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Erika

Stayed here for a birthday weekend trip, very nice room, clean, far enough to have quiet nights but close enough to local shops or late night snack stops. In the center of everything basically. Would definitely recommend.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Miriam

I was solo traveling. Stayed one night. Room was very nice, remodeled, clean. It’s a little far from Canery lane but worth the distance. About 9 minutes. It felt safe and secure. Wonderful experience.

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

Amanda

Nice hotel. Walls are kinda thin, I could hear the person in the next room snoring. Luckily I had a sound machine that could drowned out the sounds. Coin operated washer and dryer was nice to have but they do have set hours to use it.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

Rula

The hotel was clean and close to everything, which made the location very convenient. The air conditioning and heater were new
and worked well. Parking for one car was free, but if you have a second car, they charge $25 per night. We stayed for 3 nights, and the room was cleaned once during our stay.

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Bernadette Marie

Ideal location for a quick stay in Monteray. Shopping opposite with shops, takeaways & restaurants. Easy drive to Fisherman’s Wharf & Cannery Row. Supermarkets approx 15 min drive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Angel

💯

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Dana

We were only there one night, but it was very clean and had everything we needed. Staff were very friendly. Quiet even though off a fairly busy road. Would recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Laura

Everything was great! Helpful staff, clean and quiet room, adequate parking and reasonable rates. Nothing fancy, but who needs fancy when you have nearly perfect everything else? The location was awesome - right across from the Del Monte shopping center, close, but not too close, to the freeway, an easy short drive to downtown, Pebble Beach, 17 mile drive, and Pacific Grove. I highly recommend this place for any type of traveler.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2026

Kathleen

The hotel was clean, rooms were good. Bed comfortable. Parking was not easy, spaces very small even for my compact cat. Hotel rooms not as sound proof as stayed on website. I would stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Lisa

Aura Inn was perfect for my needs. Being a single female traveler I am always careful about accommodations security. The hosts at Aura Inn responded to my needs and made sure to give me the room I asked for. The parking was easy and plentiful. The room was clean and modern. The fridge and microwave were needed and used. The room is basic but updated and fresh. Aura Inn is also right across from the Del Monte Center which has a Whole Foods and lots of other shops and chain restaurants. It is also a 10 minute drive to downtown Pacific Grove and the Aquarium. I will def stay again. Thank you Aura Inn!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Brett

Very clean and maintained. Staff was very helpful .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Kristiina

Great location & clean! Close to Whole Foods and a bunch of restaurants at the outdoor shopping center. Had a great time and no issues.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

edward

I was very surprised with my stay here. This hotel was very clean, great location, and a great price. I stayed 3 nights on a golf trip and was everything I needed. I will stay here again without hesitation.

6/10

Pleasant

12 May 2026

Vito

Love it clean floor

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

Maria

Cons: The A/c was finicky and required being reset a couple of times. The WIFI router also needed to be reset. No welcome book with listings of amenities. The bathroom has no hooks to hang towels or clothes. Just the main rack. The layout was weird. No way to watch TV from the couch. Would have made more sense to move beds down by back wall and move TV to face couch and have desk by front with additional chair for seating.

Pros: VERY responsive staff for when we did have issues. Fantastic mattresses and pillows. Very comfy. Very clean in all areas. Convenient access to nearly everything in Monterey and PG. very pleased with the stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Shwanasheel

This property is incredibly affordable, amazing, and incredibly affordable. Every bit of it is great. There’s even complimentary water and other amenities in the bedroom, which could have been even better. However, the bathtub is relatively small. I weigh 150 pounds and am 5 feet tall, but I felt like the bathtub was tiny for me. Nevertheless, it’s great for the price. The check-in and check-out process was easy and hassle-free.

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

chloe

clean room updated bathroom nice staff very cute and quiet place

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Yolanda

Need breakfast

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Yan

We had a very satisfying stay at Aura Inn Monterey. The location is incredibly convenient, as it is very close to shopping areas and EV charging stations.

The staff were very responsible and made sure everything was handled professionally. Overall, it was a smooth and pleasant experience. A solid choice if you're visiting Monterey!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2026

Wei

The wall between the rooms is very thin. I can easily to hear the TV noises and talking. After midnight, the people was watching TV in the room next to mine. It’s hard to sleep well.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Jonathan

We had a great time with our short vacation here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Terri

Our room was very clean and had modern updates. The property is also pretty and well kept.