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El Castell Motel

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Reception
Interior entrance
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2102 North Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Del Monte Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(97 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(85 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

El Castell Motel

Motel in Monterey with 24-hour front desk and indoor pool
This smoke-free motel features an indoor pool, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
El Castell Motel offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Monterey motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

El Castell Motel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from North Fremont Street. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Just a 5-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and a few minutes from Fisherman's Wharf
El Castell Motel offers its guests an indoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly El Castell Motel also features express check-in and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This Monterey motel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM

Property is also known as

Castell Motel
El Castell
El Castell Monterey
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El Castell Hotel Monterey
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El Castell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1076 out of 1724 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 446 out of 1724 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1724 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1724 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1724 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our time at the motel was exactly what we had hoped for and we were pleasantly surprised by all that was available around the motel. Location was easily accessible, we were able to park right in front our our room, the pool was enjoyed by our grandchildren, our room amenities were good and we had everything we needed for a stay while visiting Monterey.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Especially for the cost of this room I was pleasantly surprised how neat, clean, comfortable, and well stocked it was. Being a blitz trip and wanting a cheap but nice room for my family, I was very impressed with this room!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was amazing. The one and only thing we didn’t like was the smell when we first walked into the room. Aside from that, everything was great! We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gagan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice surprise

Check in attendant was polite & made check in smooth. For the price we were not sure what to expect. Room was surprisingly bright and clean. The bed was comfortable. AC & heater was nice not loud like most. The cleaning staff did not make a loud ruckus like so many other places we have stayed, they were quiet & very polite. Pool was clean & refreshing. Water pressure & temp were on point! We will be returning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ann, Elk Grove

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I went off of favorable reviews when I booked - they were untrue or fake. Staff was rude except for one daytime member. Asked for towels and denied! No handicap access. No parking near room!!!! Very sketchy area with a busy place next door!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esthela

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My kids love the heating pool and the room so spacious, we stayed in the 3 beds and what what I liked most was the we had a mini fridge the size of like 5 ft.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family trip, 3 queen beds worth it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to aquarium
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a pleasant stay, it’s probably an older property. It is pretty clean, except the older motel odor.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lose

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that the room were very clean and the bed was very comfortable. It is close to all the areas we wanted to visit but still far enough for some quiet and peaceful time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Herminia, Greenfield

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stop for the night

Nicely refurbished old school motel. King bed was fine, rooms smaller than modern hotels, but it was clean and well maintained. Exterior of motel looks fresh and has a tasteful early California vibe; has a slight 50’s feel. My wife and I liked the whiff of vintage. Indoor pool smart idea for Monterey weather. Only con is that it is in the airport’s flight path, but only one late afternoon flight was observed, so not a deal breaker.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Armida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We didn’t have a coffeemaker in our room, though the office apologized for it. Just to be aware for families traveling with children, the hotel is next to an Adult Theatre.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the heated indoor pool!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Calif vacation

Great stay.. liked it so much we extended our stay at this facility…. Very friendly staff and reception..keep up the great work..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Levi

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was pretty good, the rooms are clean and spacious. The mattresses were a bit worn down and soft, but the biggest turnoff was the clientele and the motel atmosphere: expect couples breaking up, having late night action, smoking parties outside your room, and rowdy kids and stomping all over your ceiling / next door. Other than that, it was a clean, affordable, decently located option in Monterey.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025