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Best Western Plus Victorian Inn

4.2 of 5 • 1,382 reviews
Lighthouse District
There are not enough great words for this hotel and its staff. The moment you walk in the staff are extremely warm and welcoming. They will go above and beyond to meet all of your needs. When we arrived at check in we asked for a pack and play … Read more
£103

Centrella Inn

4.3 of 5 • 471 reviews
Pacific Grove
This is a lovely hotel. The rooms are comfortable and kept in period style. The breakfast was delicious. We wish we had booked a longer stay. Read more
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Hotel Pacific

4.1 of 5 • 2,182 reviews
Lighthouse District
Love, love, love this hotel . I will diffinately stay there the next time I go to Monterey . Spacious room, excellent staff, and perfect location . Read more
£149

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4.2 of 5 • 3,127 reviews
Lighthouse District
2 of the 3 Elevators were out of order and we had to use the service elevators Read more
£128

The Stevenson Monterey

3.7 of 5 • 1,597 reviews
Lighthouse District
Great location, check in was quick and easy- decent variety of options for breakfast! Read more
£66

Sea Breeze Inn And Cottages

3.9 of 5 • 772 reviews
Pacific Grove
We only stayed here for a night, and it was pleasant. I liked the layout. The staff were really friendly, and there were plenty of delivery brochures in the front office. Front office hours appeared to be 8 am - 10 pm, so not sure what the lat … Read more
£67

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4 of 5 • 4,522 reviews
Monterey
Very well taken care of. Staff is great, facilities are clean. Nice and central location. Highly recommend Read more
£106

Mariposa Inn & Suites

3.9 of 5 • 2,041 reviews
Lighthouse District
The room was clean & cute. Has a sky lite so don't expect it to be dark in the daytime. Room was hot but there was a fan provided. I would definitely stay in the autum & winter but think twice about summer time. Staff was amazing. Read more
£77

Lone Oak Lodge

4.4 of 5 • 553 reviews
Monterey
I love the Lone Oak Lodge for exactly what it is: A clean and well maintained motor hotel, with rinse tanks for scuba divers and hooks outside the doors to hang wetsuits/drysuits in the afternoon. Rooms have been nicely updated with new … Read more
£74

Best Western Plus Carmel Bay View Inn

4 of 5 • 843 reviews
Carmel
Solid choice for a lovely little motel style accommodation. Breakfast is very simple, but if you are looking for a comfortable, no frills option, this is a great choice! Read more
£128

 

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Pocket Guide: Monterey Monterey Bay Aquarium Hotels

Stay near the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Set on Monterey's famous Cannery Row on the site of a former sardine cannery,Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of California’s top attractions. Homing a whopping 35,000 creatures in nearly 200 exhibits, visitors can see a wealth of marine life, including exotic sunfish, sea otters, hammerhead sharks and green sea turtles.

For accommodation near Monterey Bay Aquarium, try the clutch of high-quality three- and four-star hotels situated on Cannery Row, within walking distance of the aquarium. There is also a range of affordable two and three-star inns and motels just south of Fisherman's Wharf, about 25 minutes’ walk from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Things to See at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

The aquarium's 28-feet Kelp Forest is one of the world's tallest aquarium exhibits and enables visitors to see sardines, leopard sharks, wolf-eels and other fish as they swim through kelp.

Prepare to be wowed by the aquarium's largest exhibit, Open Sea, which features a glittering array of sardines, tuna, sharks, sea turtles and puffins. Other stand-out exhibits include Tentacles, where you can journey into the world of octopuses, squid and cuttlefishes. Come face-to-face with the world's largest species of octopus – which measure about six feet across from tentacle to tentacle - at the Giant Pacific Octopus exhibit.

Popular with families are the 45 interactive exhibits, including petting tanks which are awash with sea stars, abalones, sea urchins and kelp crabs. Watch beefy sharks and sturgeon gliding through a 90-feet long hourglass-shaped Monterey Bay Habitats exhibit. Check out who's hungry by watching numerous feeding sessions which take place throughout the day – favourite feeding sessions include blackfooted penguins, playful sea otters and Open Sea feeds, which allow you to watch tuna, turtles, sharks and sardines enjoying their dinner.

Where to Eat at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

It's easy to spend a day exploring this huge aquarium. There are two eating spots in which to refuel, including a family-friendly cafe which serves up brick-oven pizzas, made-to-order burgers, salads and tempting desserts. For an upmarket dining experience, go for Cindy's Waterfront, which boasts ocean views and offers seasonal dishes and fine wine.

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