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1. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
2.5 star property
Sunset, 1.9 mi from South Salinas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Good breakfast, nice room."
United States
Craig
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG
3.0 star property
Sunset, 1.9 mi from South Salinas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Professional staff, very clean, good continental breakfast"
United States
Veronica
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG
A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

3. Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge
2.0 star property
Oldtown Salinas, 0.9 mi from South Salinas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (423 reviews)
"Great location and staff."
United States
Galvin
Steinbeck Lodge
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4. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
2.5 star property
Sunset, 1.5 mi from South Salinas
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Will stay here again"
United States
Iracema
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
A garden with various plants and a metal fence.

5. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
2.0 star property
Sunset, 1.8 mi from South Salinas
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"It's a okay hotel for overnight."
United States
Joy
Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with plants.

6. Laurel Inn Motel

Laurel Inn Motel
2.0 star property
North Salinas, 2.3 mi from South Salinas
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,684 reviews)
"It was very nice and calm, no noise, staff was great"
United States
Sofia
Laurel Inn Motel
A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.

7. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
2.5 star property
6.6 mi from South Salinas
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,169 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay."
United States
Philip
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

8. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
2.0 star property
7.9 mi from South Salinas
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,243 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff, big parking lot"
Canada
Changhong
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

9. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

Ramada by Wyndham Marina
2.0 star property
7 mi from South Salinas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Was clean and spacious."
United States
Rhonda
Ramada by Wyndham Marina
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire pits, and a view of the cityscape.

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay
3.0 star property
7.8 mi from South Salinas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"2nd time staying there with the family , still a solid good hotel with nice breakfast!"
United States
Wei
SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

11. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Sunset, 1.9 mi from South Salinas
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (795 reviews)
"Great hotel. Clean room and great breakfast. I would definitely use this Hotel again"
United States
Joan
Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites
A modern reception area with a wooden panel wall, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

12. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay
2.5 star property
7.8 mi from South Salinas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Clean and convenient"
Australia
Lisa
Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay
A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

13. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
10.3 mi from South Salinas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,225 reviews)
"Really pretty hotel. It was easy to get to and there were tons of places to eat around the hotel. Staff was super nice."
United States
Stephanie
Sand Castle Inn
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
7.8 mi from South Salinas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (520 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay, good customer service !"
United States
Francisco
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
10.1 mi from South Salinas
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Good place to stay for the price."
United States
Patrick
Bay Breeze Inn
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

16. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
11.4 mi from South Salinas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,883 reviews)
"clean rooms, lots of parking"
United States
Dannielle
Pacific Inn
A reception desk with a 'Welcome to the Golden State' sign, a 'Treats' sign, and a minibar area.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

Hampton Inn & Suites Marina
2.5 star property
7.8 mi from South Salinas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,074 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay"
United States
Gavin
Hampton Inn & Suites Marina
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a phone, a wall-mounted light, and a painting.

18. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey
2.5 star property
10.3 mi from South Salinas
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"The natural mineral hot springs here are fantastic. Great place to relax and rejuvenate."
Canada
Jason
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey
A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.

19. Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
11 mi from South Salinas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay."
United States
Renato
Inn At Moss Landing Point
A balcony with a view of the sea, a fireplace, and a framed painting.

20. Cannery Row Inn

Cannery Row Inn
2.0 star property
13.3 mi from South Salinas
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,366 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Tahoe
Cannery Row Inn
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Where to stay in South Salinas

Find the best South Salinas areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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North Salinas

While visiting North Salinas, you might make a stop by sights like Salinas Sports Complex and California Rodeo Grounds.

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Sunset

Though Sunset may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Salinas Sports Complex and National Steinbeck Center.

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Spreckels Junction

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Spreckels Junction and surrounding area, you can visit National Steinbeck Center and Steinbeck House.

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Oldtown Salinas

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Oldtown Salinas. You might want to make time for a stop at National Steinbeck Center or Steinbeck House.

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Alisal

While Alisal may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Salinas Sports Complex and National Steinbeck Center.

Top South Salinas Hotel Reviews

El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel

10/10 Excellent
"We travel to Monterey every year for a golf trip. We have stayed at the El Castell many times and are very happy with what they have to offer. Nice, helpful staff and clean quiet rooms that meet our budget. Look forward to next year."
Sam 3-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
El Castell Motel

Frequently asked questions

What is South Salinas like?
Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Salinas's South Salinas neighbourhood.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Salinas, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in South Salinas.
What are the top things to see and do in South Salinas?
A few places to visit in the area around South Salinas include Steinbeck House, Aguila Cultural Center and National Steinbeck Center. When you're sightseeing in Salinas, First Mayor's House and Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum are also worth a stop.