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El Castell Motel

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2102 North Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪6 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(115 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
(64 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 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
(37 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(95 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 Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1115 out of 1801 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 476 out of 1801 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1801 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1801 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1801 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

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was close to the airport. A couple of unsavory characters outside the property hanging on the wall. Beds were comfortable. Lots of pillows
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very comfortable stay! It was quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a good hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ka

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very large pool! parking is easy. very easy to get to places. very comfortable bed. water pressure and hot water good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Davona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, excellent lighting, everything worked—air conditioning, fridge, microwave, etc. Easy, free parking. Bed was comfortable. Conveniently located near the highway. Did notice airplane noise from the airport. But not a problem for me because I wear earplugs at night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

N

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quang

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

Room was nice and clean! No compliant1

I enjoyed my stay here. From the outside, it looks old and dated but the room was very nice and clean. I took my kids to the indoor pool which was nice. The water was warm and towels were available as stated. Overall, it was a nice getaway before going to Big Sur.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location just what I needed for my large family
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. A decent place to stay at a reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wiron

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was surprised this property actually is nice for the area my wife thought when we booked it she would hate it she actually liked it more than the other hotels we stayed at the price was really good, we will go back to this hotel again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient

Good over night accomodation
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Clara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

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

Great place to stay in Monterey!

Very nice stay. The hotel was clean and the staff were wonderful! We felt very well taken care of and we would most definitely stay here again as well as recommend it to our friends and family!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

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

We will definitely be back!

We love it!!! Front desk staff were all very helpful and kind... The rooms are immaculate! My daughters loved the pool!! It's a very convenient location.. the rooms are humungus and pretty much sound proof.. Fridge and microwave were helpful.. I know everyone's skin is different but I had a really bad reaction to the make up remover towelettes.. but it was a nice touch and there never seems to be towels in the pool area so the following time we came with our own towels ..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

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

Good stay

Ice quiet motel. Close to Denny’s. easy travel. Close to 101
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John B

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

😞 Disappointed in our room location Room 133

Dont stay in room 133. Close to the very busy road . Very loud and noise.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

James, Marana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well maintained and staff was pleasant at check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious, modern and clean, and the staff at reception were immediately friendly and helpful. Room was also quiet, despite being near to a main road. Parking was 5 feet from our room's door! Great experience, especially given the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

chandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff could try to be welcoming .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
En général l’hôtel était intéressant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saryma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025