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El Castell Motel

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

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2102 North Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, North Fremont Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Monte Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪16 min walk‬

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  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
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(17 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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9.6 out of 10
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(37 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

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9.2 out of 10
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  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
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(118 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, self parking and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, 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, an indoor pool and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • 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. Parking is available for a fee.

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

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 11.28 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 33.90
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 33.90
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, 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.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 11.28 per night
  • Early check-in fee: USD 33.90 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 33.90 (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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 1174 out of 1913 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 501 out of 1913 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1913 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1913 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1913 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

Fernando

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safe and clean .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hidden gem for the price especially for families. The only thing is there are no black out curtains so the light from the hallway shined into the room all night long.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room not cleaned until my 5th day.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, quick check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Castell is a retro motel, recently renovated into an amazing boutique motel. Very clean, modern rooms. Staff are all incredibly kind, professional and efficient. The pricing at El Castell is well worth the stay!! This hotel is close to shopping, restaurants, and other experiences. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
convenient place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jayoung

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilya

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Celeste

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were afraid to park our car in this area for our trip the next day in Long Beach harbor. It was close, but very sketchy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Basma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to stay for our party of four travelling to LA from San Francisco. Excellent rooms and very helpful staff. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet area. Very cute and small, does exactly what we needed. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patsy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is extremely too noisy from the street.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

LuAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was convenient but not in a great neighborhood so you would not walk to dinner (if any good restaurants close). Very noisy. Although I had a room away from street noise, flights from the airport use direct path over the motel. Staff was friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good motel for price, a little out of town but a bus out the front .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

A great place to stay

Very nice, quiet and clean room. The staff was friendly and responsive. It is located within walking distance to downtown Monterey and Seaside and an uber ride to Monterey Airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Luigi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Don’t make an error in your booking.

Unaccomodating when it comes to a billing refund
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the building was very quiet. I recommend at 100 %
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff amazing! Very helpf. Clean. Enjoyed beautiful hydrangea and roses
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are a close drive to aquarium and downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025