Old Monterey Travel Guide

Monterey

A theater with a marquee advertising a live stage show.
A theater marquee advertising a live stage show, a cafe, and a storefront with a sign for 'Kokos'.
A building with a glass facade, a balcony, and multiple flags.
A garden with brick pathways, flowering plants, and a stone wall.
A white house with a dark roof, surrounded by potted plants and a brick pathway.

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Top hotels in Old Monterey

Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St Monterey CA
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The price is £139 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£139
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hotel Pacific
Merritt House Hotel

Merritt House Hotel

2 out of 5
386 Pacific St. Monterey CA
The price is £141 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
£141
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay. The room was very clean, comfortable and the breakfast was superb. Staff very helpful. Erica at the front desk was the best. Definitely will stay again."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Merritt House Hotel
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is £230 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
£230
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,642 reviews)
"We typically stay on Cannery Row at the InterContinental so this was our first at the Portola. PERFECT location for my husband and I and a gorgeous beachy room. He walked to the pier for a fishing day, and I was able to safely walk with others on a pedestrian trail on the boardwalk each morning. ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
The price is £168 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
£168
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,869 reviews)
"Good hotel a little far away for downtown"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is £232 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£232
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,728 reviews)
"Pros: Staff were extremely friendly, helpful and courteous. Grounds were great--firepits with endless s'mores, heated pool, ping pong table, chess and foosball in the back for the children. Checkin/out was seamless and again the staff were all so friendly which really elevated the experience. Con: ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
The price is £283 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£283
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,678 reviews)
"Lovely room with a view of the bay. We enjoyed listening to the sounds of seals barking. Good location -within walking distance to the aquarium and surrounding areas. Quick drive into downtown. We would stay again."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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Where to stay in Old Monterey

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Downtown Monterey

The pristine beaches and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Monterey. A stop by Golden State Theatre or Munras Avenue might round out your trip.

New Monterey

If you're spending some time in New Monterey, Cannery Row and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater are top sights worth seeing.

Monterey Vista

While Monterey Vista isn't home to many top sights, Cannery Row and Munras Avenue are some notable places to visit nearby.

Alta Mesa

While visiting Alta Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center.

Casanova Oak Knoll

While visiting Casanova Oak Knoll, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey County Fairgrounds and North Fremont Street.



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