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Wave Street Inn

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a coffee machine.
A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring balconies, large windows, and a central staircase.
A reception area with a modern counter, a seating area with a chair and a rug, a large window with blinds, and a door leading outside.
A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV on a dark wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, and a sliding door closet.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for the Wave Street Inn.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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571 Wave Street, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Cannery Row
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Cannery Row)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Cannery Row)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Cannery Row)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sea.

Room, 1 King Bed (Cannery Row)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(133 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a coffee machine.

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row)

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a painting on the wall, a nightstand, and a dresser.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (The Wave Suite)

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite (The Wave Suite)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row, Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a painting on the wall, a nightstand, and a dresser.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Wave Street Inn

Self parking, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine are on-site.
Wave Street Inn offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Monterey hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Wave Street Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cannery Row. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus concierge services and self-parking (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Cannery Row and 7 minutes on foot from American Tin Cannery
As a guest of Wave Street Inn, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Wave Street Inn also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a lift. Parking is available for a fee.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 19.21 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 19.21 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Otter Inn Monterey
Otter Inn
Otter Monterey
Otter Hotel Monterey
Wave Street Inn Monterey
Wave Street Monterey
Wave Street
Wave Street Inn Hotel
Wave Street Inn Monterey
Wave Street Inn Hotel Monterey

Wave Street Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 676 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jurgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, well maintained property and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
so cozy and literally walking distance from everything, will definitely be back !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly service easy to get to from street would 100 percent stay here next time i come
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room was clean and comfy, staff was very kind and we loved how easy it was to walk everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel at an excellent location to the aquarium, shops, dining options and a 5 min walk to the beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean hotel close to Cannery row
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, rooms very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Easy walking and parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tawnya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very walkable to shopping and restaurants. Carol at the front desk was very welcoming and informative at our check-in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

canyon

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for a few nights getaway and excellent location! Highly recommend and will stay again. Staff is friendly and quiet hotel right off the main strip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved our stay at the hotel. Staff was helpful and kind. Hotel rooms were well maintained. Only thing I would identify is the aged furniture, which is understandable being so close to the sea. But overall a really nice stay and location in Canery Row
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very friendly and super helpful. Hotel was a great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved everything about this hotel! Walking distance to everything & loved the fire pits.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Wave Street Inn! The location was perfect — close to the beach, restaurants, and everything we wanted to explore. The room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our visit. We especially appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. It made for a relaxing and memorable getaway. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent and in walking distance to the aquarium, cannery row and the warf. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Parking was easy and also convenient. Would definitely go back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toygar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was smaller then I expected but it was so well kept with cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was incredibly clean, and the location was absolutely ideal! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

SAMUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Close to several sites and restaurants. Although not a "budget hotel," it is reasonably priced, unlike some others nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect. Clean and quiet. We had convenient parking and walked to Cannery Row with ease.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was within a walkable distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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