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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
Front of property
Reception
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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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, Naval Postgraduate School
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪16 min walk‬

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(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 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. 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)

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, 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
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

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El Castell Monterey
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El Castell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1158 out of 1895 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 503 out of 1895 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1895 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1895 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1895 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

Piyush

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good but you can easily hear the sound of flights taking off and landing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good experience. Drove right up to room and it was super clean and updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
What I like
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan

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

Clean and Affordable

Hotel was very clean and affordable. We stayed last minute en-route to another location. The price was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ALINA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The motel is in good location, very close to all the attractions and the airport. We enjoyed clean room and the comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Nnnnnn
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean motel and nice staff. I do however wish they would of offered a 30 minute later checkout. After driving 6 hours to get there the room was not going to be ready until 30 minutes after check in time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After a long drive it was good to find the motel and park up. Stress free
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark, Yorba Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Area doesn’t necessarily look great. But this was a hidden gem with excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Veronika

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

Family trip

Very pleasant, only talked to staff durning check in but they were nice and friendly. The indoor pool was not heated so it was a little cold but still family friendly. Showers were clean and I actually liked that the sink was outside the bathroom it made getting ready faster for a small family. I enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Binh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kinnar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Close to 17 miles drive and lots of stores and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

SERGIO

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was okay…. you really do get what you pay for. The price is reasonable, which is probably why a lot of people stay here. The main thing my family enjoyed was the indoor pool, especially the kids. However, I think the rooms could definitely use some updates.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leonor, Anaheim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
We were on the ground floor and could hear everything above us. The area is not the greatest, but it was close to the roads to get to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raeanne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with family and small children
Seemed nice at first, but was loud at night and random people would hangout around the property. Pool was nice though kids loved that.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

TRUDI

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was very small. Not enough room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was near cannery row and the old wharf. The room was clean and the staff was friendly .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the mattress and pillows to be very comfortable. The pool was a good temperature and I liked that it was covered. The hotel is also in a convenient location for the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edwardo, s. lake tahoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short stay but nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

LILI

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room is not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025