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$1172102 North Fremont Street, Monterey, 93940, California, United States
2,088 reviews
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Free parking
Indoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Golf course
Air conditioning
Parking On Site
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Welcome to El Castell Motel, your cozy home away from home in beautiful Monterey, California! Nestled just 2.9 kilometers from the city center, this charming two-star retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort and affordability, starting at just $117 per night. With 1,662 glowing reviews, you can trust that travelers are raving about their delightful stays here.
Dive into relaxation with our fantastic indoor swimming pool—perfect for a refreshing dip after a day of exploring the stunning coastal views. Keep your vacation stress-free with our free parking and complimentary Wi-Fi, so you can stay connected while soaking in the seaside vibes. Each of our non-smoking rooms comes equipped with air conditioning and free toiletries to ensure a comfortable and pleasant stay for every guest.
Whether you're an avid golfer looking to hit the greens or simply want to lounge with beach chairs and soak up the sun, El Castell Motel has something for everyone. Our 24-hour front desk staff is always ready to help you make the most of your Monterey adventure, and our wheelchair accessible features guarantee that everyone can enjoy their getaway. Come join the fun and make unforgettable memories at El Castell Motel!
At El Castell Motel, not only do we embrace the spirit of relaxation, but we also harmonize with the vibrant Monterey vibe. Our inviting indoor swimming pool promises a splash-tastic time for adults, featuring a heated shallow end that beckons you to unwind and revel in some well-deserved leisure. This serene oasis is the perfect spot to let loose after an adventurous day spent soaking in the stunning landscapes or wandering through the quaint streets of Monterey.
Once you've dried off and are ready to hit the town, you'll find that El Castell is more than just a place to rest your head; it’s a launching pad into a world of exploration. Whether you fancy a round of golf or a leisurely stroll along the beach, the array of activities surrounding the motel will satisfy your wanderlust. Plus, with a 24-hour front desk, our friendly staff is always at your service, eager to share local secrets and help you curate the perfect itinerary for your stay.
Our diverse accommodations are tailored to suit every traveler's needs, whether you’re a solo adventurer, a romantic couple, or a family of eight. From cozy rooms fitted with plush beds to spacious suites that provide all the comforts of home, there’s a perfect haven waiting just for you. Embrace the easygoing Monterey atmosphere and make lasting memories at El Castell Motel—your perfect getaway awaits!
Closest airports
Monterey Regional Airport
1.4miNorman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
53.1miFree parking
Indoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Golf course
Air conditioning
Parking On Site
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Beach chairs/Loungers
Free toiletries
Bathtub
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Queen Room
1 Queen Size Bed
250 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Microwave
Coffee machine
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Stay in our stylish Queen Room, perfect for couples looking for a comfortable and convenient stay. This spacious 248 sqft room features a private bathroom with a luxurious bathtub, as well as a microwave, coffee machine, and flat-screen TV for your convenience and entertainment. Enjoy a restful night's sleep on the queen size bed and take advantage of amenities such as air conditioning, free toiletries, and a hairdryer provided for your comfort.
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Suite, 1 Bedroom
3 Queen Size Beds
400 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Microwave
Coffee machine
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Indulge in spacious comfort in our One-Bedroom Suite, featuring 3 Queen size beds and a cozy atmosphere. Unwind in a private bathroom with a bathtub, watch your favorite shows on a flat-screen TV, and enjoy modern amenities such as a microwave and coffee machine.
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Family
3 Queen Size Beds
355 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Microwave
Coffee machine
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Welcome to our spacious Family Room! With a generous 355 sqft of comfortable living space and three queen size beds, this room can comfortably accommodate up to six adults. Featuring a private bathroom, bathtub and a range of amenities including a microwave, coffee machine, and flat-screen TV, this room has everything you need for a memorable stay. Enjoy the hardwood floors and convenient wake-up service, just a few of the extra perks that make this room perfect for your family getaway.
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Room - 2 Queen
2 Queen Size Beds
355 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Microwave
Coffee machine
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Welcome to our Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, perfect for families! This spacious 355 sqft room features private bathroom, bathtub, microwave, coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV. Stay comfortable with air conditioning and enjoy the convenience of a fridge and free toiletries. Relax and unwind in style!
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Accessible Room
1 Queen Size Bed
250 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Microwave
Coffee machine
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Room - 2 Queen, Accessible
2 Queen Size Beds
300 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Microwave
Coffee machine
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King Room
1 King Size Bed
250 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Microwave
Coffee machine
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Queen/Twin Room
1 Queen Size Bed
1 Twin Bed
Free wifi
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Junior Suite
Free wifi
Microwave
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
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Deluxe, King Size
1 King Size Bed
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Deluxe, 2 Queen Size Beds, Accessible
2 Queen Size Beds
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Deluxe, Queen Size, Accessible
1 Queen Size Bed
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2,088 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Facilities
Staff
Value for money
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Featured reviews:
Giorgia
9.1
November 2023
Clean and nice hotel, good location .
There is a laundry service, but it's not always open and there is no soap so I had quite a stressful experience. I was staying only one night, I arrived at the hotel at 8pm, I had to go out again to buy the soap, then come back and change the money for the washing machine cause it only accepts quarters, and do everything in a rush because the room is open only until 9pm. It really doesn't make sense...
Jeffrey
10
January 2025
We need a place to stay where we could have our own beds and El Castell had what we're were looking for to address that need.. upon arrival, the reception employee was nice & friendly. The room was clean upon arriving with theba/c already going. The amenities were there (TV, microwave, refrigerator, etc.). The room was spacious, not feeling cramped at all. The bathroom was fully stocked with towels as well as bath soaps and lotions from dispensers. Our stay was great and for the most part it was a quiet location. Parking was plenty if we could not be parked next to the room, but found no issue. There is a covered pool on the premises which we did jotbhetbtonuse, but looked relaxing. The location was fine.it was several minutes to downtown or access to the main highways. There are some restaurants nearby if you wanted to stay close to the place. Overall, the motel in my opinion perfect for a family who needs comfort and space so they can focus their time on their trip.
The only concern was the entry to the restroom. There is a two to three inch step up into the bathroom that we discovered. We placed an extra garbage can near in front the entryway to remind us of the different level stepping up or down from the bathroom.
Daniel
9.1
January 2025
The Staff was amazing, Super Clean every where on the premisses inside and out. Conveniently located close to Aquarium, cannery row, beaches, and the wharf. Affordably priced, nice and quite too! The 3 beds in a room was spacious. Total bonus for big families.
The only issue we had was the shotty wifi. It kept clocking and kicking us out when streaming Netflix. The pool was cold too. Its more like an out door pool because its opened ontop. So it's not closed off to the cold weather. So awesome for Summer but for winter visits its for the cold swimmers.
Ga006
8.2
October 2023
Nice and clean room, staff was friendly.
Wifi in our room was very weak and actually it only worked in one corner of the room. It's bit far from the centre.
Bradi
10
June 2024
Awesome place! After almost 2 weeks of traveling and some not so great stays!!....I was pleasantly surprised how nice the place was! Pool was great, it wasn't really really warm but not freezing. Nice to get a cpl loads of laundry done! Loved the rooms!! We had 3 queen beds! So hard to find! Also the landscape was very beautiful and housekeeping was on it!! Would definitely recommend if in the area again! We're from Indiana on a 3 week out west and back trip and this place was a nice stop!
I wish the pool was warmer but hey it does have an open air lounge area right by it to lay in the sun!
Kevin
10
December 2024
This accommodation is amazing. Sadly, we only stayed for 1 night as a stop off on road trip from San Francisco back to LA, but honestly, we'd wish we'd had a week. Didn't get to see local sights, but will definitely be back to El Castell soon ?? Rooms were so spacious, we had a family of 1 child and 3 adult children and 2 adults in one room !! This motel mega out shone the central San Francisco accommodation we had for 4 nights.
Absolutely nothing to put in this section.
Stephanie
8.2
October 2023
The staff was super friendly and checking in was a breeze. The pool was nice and the location was close to a few very good dining establishments. The room was clean and more spacious than I expected. I was surprised at the cleanliness of the property, most of all, the housekeeping staff did a great job of maintaining the walkways, sidewalks and stairs. The beds were, for the most part, comfortable.
If the bath towels were any smaller, they would have all been hand towels, barely big enough to wrap around a child. Same with the pool towels. The parking is horrible as the driveway in the back is disastrously narrow. You practically have to back completely out of the parking area due to zero room to maneuver. Getting in and out without striking other cars seemed to be an issue for some guests. The walls are paper thing and hearing other guests at all hours of the night made it difficult to fall and stay asleep.
Ignacio
10
July 2024
The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable! When we got there, the staff were so great and positive. The rooms were recently renovated and clean. At first, we thought the proximity to the airport would be an issue but it wasn’t that big of a deal. For the price and the walking distance to so many great places, we will definitely make El Castell a return visit!
We loved the indoor pool! We only wished it would be warm throughout the whole day.
Paul
8.2
October 2024
Room was small, but reasonable for the price. Nice having the car right there.
Location isn't great for ocean access (but would be for the fairgrounds). No breakfast (ok for the price). Rooms can be a little noisy if your neighbors aren't too thoughtful. Occasional airplane noise (sounds like jets, odd for a small airport)
Taylor
9.1
September 2023
Great location, very fast check-in & friendly staff. The room was easily accessible with good parking. Family friendly, lots of outlets with usb ports for charging devices. Full sized lotion, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel in the room so you don’t have to worry about bringing your own or running out. The cleaning staff was fantastic and quick. The motel itself was very quiet and safe feeling. It was about a 10 minute drive to cannery row and the aquarium; beaches within a 5 minute drive and plenty of food options within a 10 minute drive as well.
The floors in the room would make the bottom of our feet black from the dirt. The comforter was kind of dingy with what looked like permanent marker colored all over the corner of one side.
Attractions
Dennis the Menace Park
1.4miMonterey Fisherman’s Wharf
1.8miCustom House Plaza
1.8miCannery Row
2.4miMonterey Bay Aquarium
2.7miLovers Point Park
3.6miAsilomar State Beach
4.4miSunset Cultural Center
4.5miPoint Pinos Lighthouse
4.7miCarmel Mission
4.8mi17-Mile Drive
5.4miPoint Lobos State Natural Reserve
7.1miPacific Coast Highway (Highway 1)
15.6miBig Sur
22.7miSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk
26.9miAttractions
Dennis the Menace Park
1.4miMonterey Fisherman’s Wharf
1.8miCustom House Plaza
1.8miCannery Row
2.4miMonterey Bay Aquarium
2.7miLovers Point Park
3.6miAsilomar State Beach
4.4miSunset Cultural Center
4.5miPoint Pinos Lighthouse
4.7miCarmel Mission
4.8mi17-Mile Drive
5.4miPoint Lobos State Natural Reserve
7.1miPacific Coast Highway (Highway 1)
15.6miBig Sur
22.7miSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk
26.9miAirports
Monterey Regional Airport
1.4miNorman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
53.1miLocation
Features
Age restrictions
Availability
Free parking
Indoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Golf course
Air conditioning
Parking On Site
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Beach chairs/Loungers
Free toiletries
Bathtub
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual aids (Braille)
Visual aids (tactile signs)
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Golf course
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Cleaning Services
Laundry
Food & Drink
Tea/Coffee maker
Vending machine (drinks)
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Express check-in/out
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Microwave
Refrigerator
Living Area
Desk
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Parking
Free parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Fan
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Indoor swimming pool
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Reservations
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+1-833-728-2041Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Mastercard,
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American Express,
Visa
This property does not accept cash.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Castell Motel?
The established timings at El Castell Motel are: Check-in after 03:00 PM and check-out before 11:00 AM.
Does El Castell Motel come with parking?
Yes, there is ample parking available at El Castell Motel. Guests can enjoy the convenience of free public parking on site without the need for a reservation.
What's the nightly rate at El Castell Motel?
The base price for El Castell Motel starts at $117. Do note, the cost might change depending on room preferences and dates. To see the actual prices, input your desired dates.
What types of rooms does El Castell Motel offer?
El Castell Motel offers a variety of room types including Queen Rooms, One-Bedroom Suites, Family Rooms, Quadruple Rooms, and King Rooms. All rooms are non-smoking and have either Queen size or King size beds. The occupancy ranges from 2 adults in the Queen and King Rooms to accommodate up to 6 adults in the One-Bedroom Suite and Family Rooms.
Where can guests find entertainment in El Castell Motel?
Guests staying at El Castell Motel can make the most of their time by enjoying the leisure amenities available at the hotel. One of the main attractions is the indoor swimming pool. With its heated water, guests can take a refreshing dip regardless of the weather. The pool also has a shallow end, making it suitable for all age groups.
Additionally, for those who enjoy playing golf, the hotel features a golf course where guests can practice their swing and enjoy a round of golf.
For those looking to relax and soak up some sun, El Castell Motel provides beach chairs and loungers. Guests can spend their time lounging by the poolside or taking a leisurely stroll on the nearby beach.
Overall, El Castell Motel offers a range of leisure amenities to cater to the needs and preferences of its guests, ensuring a memorable stay.
Does El Castell Motel feature a pool area?
The El Castell Motel has one pool available. The pool is indoor and heated, with a shallow end. However, it is only available for adults as there are age restrictions in place.
Which payment methods are supported by El Castell Motel?
El Castell Motel supports payment methods such as Discover, Mastercard, Visa, and American Express. However, cash payments are not accepted at this establishment.
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