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1. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
3.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,928 reviews)
"Nice place to stay at a reasonable price"
United States
Sherri
The price is £111
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Hotel Pacific

2. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
3.5 star property
San Simeon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,192 reviews)
"Loved our stay"
United States
Michelle
The price is £114
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

3. Hotel Abrego

Hotel Abrego
3.5 star property
Alta Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,108 reviews)
"Staff very helpful. Pool easily accessible. Walking distance to many local sites, features easily reached."
United States
Dennis
The price is £145
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hotel Abrego

4. Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
3.0 star property
Beach Tract
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,566 reviews)
"Pacific Grove was lovely, and I had an amazing stay."
United States
Dwight
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

5. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 star property
Carmel
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,893 reviews)
"Nice stay close to restaurants and beach"
United States
Micah
The price is £125
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Carmel Mission Inn

6. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was great and very accommodating."
United States
Fabian
The price is £139
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

7. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
3.5 star property
San Simeon
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,287 reviews)
"Location and staff, parking, clean, breakfast."
United States
Mark
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

8. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,828 reviews)
"Excellent location and great staff"
United States
Barbara
The price is £76
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
The Monterey Hotel

9. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

El Colibri Hotel & Spa
3.5 star property
Cambria
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"El Colibre has large rooms with great beds. The location is great and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Our favorite place to stay in Cambria."
United States
Matthew
The price is £120
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
El Colibri Hotel & Spa

10. Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
3.0 star property
New Monterey
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,559 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay! It was clean, quiet, breakfast was good, and a great place to explore from!"
United States
Erin
The price is £118
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Victorian Inn

11. Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge
3.0 star property
Beach Tract
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,212 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff was very professional"
United States
Yolanda
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Olympia Lodge

12. Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,630 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Jessica
The price is £107
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Mariposa Inn & Suites

13. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
3.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,785 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful breakfast"
Canada
Steven
The price is £134
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

14. Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn
3.5 star property
New Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,195 reviews)
"We loved the location, breakfast delivered and spacious room with harbor view"
United States
cathy
The price is £188
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Monterey Bay Inn

15. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
3.5 star property
Retreat
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Charming place well located for restaurants and the bay."
United States
Tom
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
3.5 star property
Seaside
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,587 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Cristian
The price is £172
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

17. Pelican Inn & Suites

Pelican Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
Cambria
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"We stayed in the family suite, which was like a small apartment. Just fabulous, and it would be great for a home base while visiting the area."
United States
Vicky
The price is £112
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Pelican Inn & Suites

18. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,237 reviews)
"Great room with awesome location."
United States
Damian
The price is £116
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Castle Inn

19. Cambria Beach Lodge

Cambria Beach Lodge
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (970 reviews)
"Staff was excellent and location was great!"
United States
Maria Isabel
The price is £123
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Cambria Beach Lodge

20. Wave Street Inn

Wave Street Inn
3.0 star property
New Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful property, great location, the staff was very kind and helpful."
United States
Felicia
The price is £101
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Wave Street Inn
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Towering redwoods meet dramatic sea cliffs along Highway 1, where pullouts reveal jaw-dropping Pacific views. Hike to McWay Falls in the morning when fog lifts, then grab lunch at Nepenthe where locals insist you sit on the outdoor deck.

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