My stay was not motivated by a vacation this time. I live on the Monterey Peninsula and my home was having construction done so I needed an affordable place to stay for 10 days. Since I was not on vacation and did not want to pay vacation prices, being in property management myself, I got out of Monterey and went... more

This hotel was not only a great place to stay, but 9 of my closest friends and I saved a ton of money skipping out on the overpriced, near my Marriott. The hotel is cozy and really lives up to the name, "fireside lodge." The staff is friendly and helpful and was prompt on taking care of any and all... more

My self and my wife were touring California and stayed at the Monterey Fireside Lodge we were very satisfied and found it to be fresh, clean and comfortable and the lady at reception to be very friendly and helpfull. We would be happy to stay here again if in the area. more

I have read the other reviews and don't understand where they are coming from. I have stayed at this hotel many times over the last 20 years. All my stays have been good and I always felt at home. I am handicapped and the manager and her son have gone beyond the call of duty to help me be comfortable.... more

We had no idea that the Monterey Health Department would allow a place like this to exist. It should be shuttered. There were stains all over the very old carpet, it was frightening to think of what was on the sheets, the shower head was rusted on to the pipe and actually hurt when we took a shower, the gas... more

This is the place if you don't want to spend a fortune and you don't mind a little funky hotel that is older but clean. We took off from there with our bikes and saw all of Montery. So it is what it is. Cheap, clean, and in Montery. more

My friends booked this motel, and I wish they had checked here for reviews. Yes it had a fireplace - gas, decorative rather than heating, and we had to pay extra for it. The room was very crowded, and it got worse when they brought a "cot" for our extra person - an uncomfortable thin foam mattress. I wonder if... more

I have been visiting Monterey on and off for about 20 years. I like to stay at the Butterfly Grove Inn, but they were all sold out on the weekend of July 19-20 because of the Laguna Seca Races. My girlfriend and I wanted to stay the night in Monterey to look at all the bikes on Canery Row, so... more

Booked through Craigslist/Kate; called her three times, each time was told she'd have to call me back. She misquoted the room type and the rate twice. By the time she told me the property name, it was too late to switch (not many places allow dogs), so I didn't have the benefit of TripAdvisor reviews. DON'T MAKE THAT MISTAKE! Rooms... more