Andy at the front desk was very friendly upon check-in. We had stayed earlier in the year and had the same room again, which was great for us. Room was clean. There was complimentary bottled water and granola bars in the room. Room had a table and two chairs for eating in the room and playing cards. Bed was comfortable. Convenient to freeway with a shopping center across the street. Cannery Row and the Aquarium was about 7 minutes away by car, Carmel was 7 minutes, Point Lobos was about 12 minutes south, and Lover's Point Beach was 10 minutes away. We found Pacific St. to be the easiest way to get down to the Cannery Row area.

With our full size truck, parking is a little tight if they are full for the night, but we made it work.

This was our 3rd trip to the Monterey Pines Inn this year, and for us, find the location to be convenient to Highway 1, with a good price, and friendly service from the manager, Andy. The property and room is small, but the room was clean, with nice towels and extra blankets, along with some bottled water and granola bars. There is a microwave, mini fridge, and a table with 2 chairs. The Del Monte Shopping Center is across the street, with 70 stores, including a Whole Foods, Macy's and Potterybarn, plus a movie theater, and several restaurants.

The manager, Andy, was very friendly and helpful. Older motel, but for us it was clean. Easy access to freeway, making it about 10 minutes to Point Lobos or Costco, and even less to Carmel and the 17 Mile Drive, with the Del Monte Shopping Center across the street.

The walls are thin, as you could hear a TV, coughing and people talking. But once our TV was on, or later at night, sounds from other rooms were never an issue. Could maybe have used a thinner pillow.

Ok, please remember that it's not Marriott or Sheraton hotel. It's a 2 star motel (and an old one), so please don't expect some fancy room with new decor. Like I said, it's an old property. The rooms are on a smaller side, but everything worked fine. There was a small fridge/micro and a coffee machine in a room. The room was very clean. Very. Nice white towels. Toiletries. And even bottled water/granola bars.

Sound insulation is non existent. I was listening to my snoring neighbor all night long))) Also, the mattresses are old and very uncomfortable for my back. Otherwise, it's ok.

Sheets and bedding were good quality. Towels were white and fluffy. Shower curtain didn't have any mold on it. Bath products were nice. I appreciated the coffee machine, microwave, and two bottles of complimentary water.

Unfortunately, you can hear everyone shut their door, talking and walking. But that's just the nature of that type of motel style property. I didn't sleep much past 8 am every day. I had a room all the way at the end of the hall on the second floor which I requested exactly for this reason.

I recently stayed at this small 2-star hotel in Monterey, California, and was really impressed with what it offered for the price. With only 20-30 rooms, it has a cozy, boutique feel. The check-in staff were incredibly warm and friendly, making me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and much better than expected for the price. The hotel is located in a safe neighborhood, and I even saw families with children staying there, so safety is clearly not a concern. It’s a great option for anyone looking for a budget-friendly stay in Monterey without sacrificing comfort. Highly recommend this place for travelers who want a comfortable, affordable, and secure stay!

Coffee machine was not working but not a big deal :) I would still give this place 9/10

Bit further from downtown but so worth it. Free parking, free WiFi (although it doesn’t work from the first half an hour, it will though. Connect and leave your phone somewhere, don’t stress about it, find something else to do and after a while it will magically connect :) ) The rooms are spik and span, the cleanest we have encountered so far. They offer all the amenities: microwave, coffee maker, mini-fridge, little soaps and shampoo bottles, a big table with two chairs if you want a romantic night dine-in, you just have to get some food either delivered or from the shopping centre two minutes from the inn. Plenty of peace and quiet. Andy, the front desk manager and his wife are very helpful, sweet and respectful. If you need anything he is always there and will help. We needed some disposable plates, cutlery and corkscrew, he had it. We even needed a screwdriver, he had two ( :) )He is a great host and the place he runs is somewhere you want to be if you’re looking for tranquility, old-school motel vibe, spotless clean rooms, housekeeping service every day, fresh and pure forest air and best of all: great value for money really.

Bit far from downtown if you are walking.

This was the third property I stayed in and because it was less expensive than the other two I wasn’t expecting much. How wrong I was, the room was clean, the bed comfortable and large, there was plenty of hot water with tea and coffee making facilities with the flannels folded in a beautiful pattern. Even though it was on the main road, traffic noise was minimal. The proprietor was friendly and helpful along with his staff. Being without a car wasn’t a handicap as there was a Whole foods supermarket a five minute walk away and a Thai restaurant another 3 minute walk in the other direction. I walked to Fisherman’s wharf and Cannery Row every day even though I could have taken the bus. Monterey Bay was my favourite place, I would certainly love to go back and or recommend it to my friends and I would definitely recommend Monterey Pines Inn.

The only complaint I have is that there were no net curtains which meant I had to keep the curtains closed.

I stayed at Monterey Pines for two nights, and it was absolutely perfect. The room was spotless, and the attention to detail really stood out. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the stay even more enjoyable. The fireplace in the room was a beautiful touch, adding warmth and coziness to the whole experience. I was also pleasantly surprised by the thoughtful amenities—bottles of water, madeleines, and oat bars were waiting in the room, which felt very generous. Overall, this place exceeded my expectations, and I can't wait to visit again!

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We stayed at the motel for 1 night on our road trip down to LA. The motel is very well located with a shopping centre across the street with food, drinks etc... (some retailers open until 8-9pm). The room was clean and has a small fridge, a microwave, coffee/tea machine. A bottle of water and granola bar were offered. The sink is outside the shower room/toilet so very convenient for family. There is free parking on site and it felt safe and secure.

It's a motel so soundproofing is not perfect but that didn't bother us, we slept well.