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El Castell Motel

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior entrance
Reception
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

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2102 North Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(97 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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 overall comfort and cleanliness
  • 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.

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1142 out of 1856 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 490 out of 1856 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1856 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1856 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1856 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

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spacious and clean. There is free off street parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia

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

8/10 Good

Renata

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courtesy staffing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yulissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really friendly and the price point for the stay was affordable. The only complaint would be the slow WiFi, otherwise it’s a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gilbert

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Hard to find parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

sharon

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
Fast and easy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Motel was comfortable and good for families. Convenient food within walking distance. Pool area was always dirty and messy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacki

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access right off of the main road.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

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

10/10 Excellent

MaryLou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price and location I was pleased with the room and the staff were very friendly. They allowed me to check in a bit early without an extra charge. The room as clean and in good condition. My only complaint, was that a garbage truck picked up close to our room very early in the morning and woke me up. There are white shutters on the windows without blackout curtains so it let a lot of light into the room as well. I would still choose to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got a room in the far back corner, smaller room but nice and cozy. Had everything we needed, smart TV, coffee machine, mini fridge/freezer and microwave. The room was clean, we had parking right next to our room, literally open the door and my car was there. Staff at the front desk was friendly upon arrival/check in and check out! Would definitely stay again :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ireneo, Hercules

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is near the airport and you can hear noises coming from those planes. Fuŕther down Fremont St (towards the water) has lots of shopping and dining areas. Friendly staff but the vent on the bathroom wasn't working though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

SHAHLA R

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Very expensive for this place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Old building, old smell, for one night just feel ok , but you must keep quite in case you won’t bother the people who live next to your room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pei

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect find

Close to everything, easy check in. I even added an extra day cuz my kid loved the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, decent sized room, clean and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect affordable option for the area. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025