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Our top choices for Monterey Zoo hotels

A buffet area with various food options, including omelets and other dishes, arranged in metal serving trays.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG
3.0 star property
Sunset, 6.1 mi from Monterey Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great Customer Service, fast check in and breakfast came in very handy!"
United States
Claudia
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG
A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

2. Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge
2.0 star property
Oldtown Salinas, 5.4 mi from Monterey Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (440 reviews)
"The rooms where nice and clean and the ac was working well."
United States
Oscar
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Steinbeck Lodge
A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.

3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
2.5 star property
Sunset, 6 mi from Monterey Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Good breakfast, nice room."
United States
Craig
The price is £100
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

Ramada by Wyndham Marina
2.0 star property
11 mi from Monterey Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"We liked staying there will definitely return"
United States
Niloufar
The price is £111
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ramada by Wyndham Marina
A two-story house with a prominent tower, a driveway, and two stone fountains.

5. Chateau Coralini

Chateau Coralini
3.5 star property
3.1 mi from Monterey Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (230 reviews)
"This is such a charming and unusual place. Full of Victorian history, with chickens on property and wild turkeys across the street. The rooms are spacious and unique. The facilities are comfortable and quiet."
United States
Wolfgang
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Chateau Coralini
A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

6. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
12.2 mi from Monterey Zoo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,262 reviews)
"Convenient location, clean room"
United States
Randy
The price is £51
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Sand Castle Inn
A stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture in an outdoor patio area.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey
3.0 star property
Boronda, 7.6 mi from Monterey Zoo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location if you are looking to explore the larger Monterey area."
United States
Dennis
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, tables, and a patterned carpet.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
2.5 star property
Sunset, 5.3 mi from Monterey Zoo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"I like the location, clean and staff friendly, love the atmosphere, gym and pool area, my family and I enjoy our stay in the hotel, near to shopping and other city. Great food, a nice place to stay"
United States
Angela
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.

9. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
2.5 star property
10.6 mi from Monterey Zoo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,189 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay."
United States
Philip
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area
2.5 star property
Sunset, 6 mi from Monterey Zoo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (830 reviews)
"The front staff was friendly and the room was clean. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely come again when we are in town again."
United States
BAO
The price is £90
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area
A spacious conference room with a high ceiling, multiple tables and chairs, a central seating area, and large windows providing natural light.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey
3.0 star property
Boronda, 7.6 mi from Monterey Zoo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (676 reviews)
"Staff was excellent"
United States
Patrick
The price is £135
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey
A garden with various plants and a metal fence.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
2.0 star property
Sunset, 5.8 mi from Monterey Zoo
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"It's a okay hotel for overnight."
United States
Joy
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

13. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Sunset, 6 mi from Monterey Zoo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (807 reviews)
"Super easy and great staff. loved the free breakfast"
United States
ethan
The price is £100
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites
A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and large windows.

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay
3.0 star property
11.2 mi from Monterey Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (522 reviews)
"We love staying here when we are in the Monterey area. It is very convenient location, close to shopping restaurant, and a few minutes from downtown and the beaches."
United States
Robin
The price is £155
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay
A hotel with a prominent sign, a parking lot, and a road with light trails.

15. Bay Breeze Inn

Bay Breeze Inn
2.0 star property
12.1 mi from Monterey Zoo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,015 reviews)
"Good place to stay for the price."
United States
Patrick
The price is £42
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Bay Breeze Inn
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire pits, and a view of the cityscape.

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay
3.0 star property
11.2 mi from Monterey Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect stop for a quick stay!"
United States
Leonel
The price is £162
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay
An outdoor patio area with stone walls, wicker furniture, and a fire feature.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

Hampton Inn & Suites Marina
2.5 star property
12 mi from Monterey Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,082 reviews)
"The property was clean and the room was really good. We enjoyed a comfortable one night stay at the location. The staff were also courteous and well mannered. Would return again"
United States
Salman
The price is £133
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Marina
A serene garden with a pond, stone statues, and a stone lantern.

18. Carmel Valley Lodge and Resort

Carmel Valley Lodge and Resort
3.5 star property
9.9 mi from Monterey Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (274 reviews)
"This is a charming lodge in a convenient Carmel Valley location, and with an excellent staff. We enjoyed our room with kitchen, as well as the outdoor area with pool, hot tub, and fire pit."
United States
Brian
The price is £188
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Carmel Valley Lodge and Resort
A motel interior with a television mounted on a wall, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating morning charge for no charge.

19. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area
2.0 star property
Sunset, 5.9 mi from Monterey Zoo
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"I would stay here again. Its affordable and even if we stayed at the Best Western hotel we would still be in the same area. We only went for 1 day so we had a good experience."
United States
Gabriela
The price is £53
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area
An outdoor deck with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

20. Hidden Valley Inn

Hidden Valley Inn
2.5 star property
10 mi from Monterey Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (337 reviews)
"Our room was clean and the location quiet. We would definitely stay again!"
Canada
Deborah
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Hidden Valley Inn
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Compare top hotels near Monterey Zoo

A buffet area with various food options, including omelets and other dishes, arranged in metal serving trays.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

3.0 star property
Sunset, 6.1 mi from Monterey Zoo
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A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

Steinbeck Lodge

2.0 star property
Oldtown Salinas, 5.4 mi from Monterey Zoo
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A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

2.5 star property
Sunset, 6 mi from Monterey Zoo
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A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

Ramada by Wyndham Marina

2.0 star property
11 mi from Monterey Zoo
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A two-story house with a prominent tower, a driveway, and two stone fountains.

Chateau Coralini

3.5 star property
3.1 mi from Monterey Zoo
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Wonderful
1,003 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
440 reviews
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
230 reviews
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
The price is £100
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The price is £111
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
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  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Top Monterey Zoo Hotel Reviews

Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn

10/10 Excellent
"It was nice and clean."
Matthew 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Pacific Inn

Other attractions near Monterey Zoo

Toro County Park

7.8/10 (107 reviews)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Toro County Park and enjoy the cycling trails in Salinas. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Monterey Zoo?
Monterey Zoo is located in Salinas. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and sporting events. You'll find 19 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay close to Monterey Zoo?
Steinbeck Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. You'll find it 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Monterey Zoo. Other good options around the area include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG and Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Monterey Zoo?
Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Monterey Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Monterey Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Monterey Zoo.
What can I see and do near Monterey Zoo?
Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Toro County Park, Indian Springs Park or Spreckels Memorial Park. You might plan a visit to The Farm or Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom while you're in the area. Salinas Sports Complex is also located 7 mi from Monterey Zoo, and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is 7.3 mi away.