We were looking for a clean, safe, and budget friendly place to stay while visiting Monterey. We found it! The location is perfect for a family with children. There is a great park and pond right across the street. The beach is 1 block away. The Aquarium and Wharf could be within walking distance, but we drove and were there in a few minutes. The rooms were on the smaller side, but very cute, clean and quiet. The staff were all super friendly. My kids loved the kiddie part of the pool with a fountain. My only complaint would be no continental breakfast. But they do offer a $2 coupon off each person at thier restaurant. The restaurant is good, nothing fancy, but no complaints. We have stayed in Monterey many times, from farther away cheaper hotels to fancy hotels on the water. This place definintely is right in the middle and perfect for a family with kids! It is our new place to stay when visiting Monterey!

I just returned from one night at the Monterey Bay Lodge. The hotel grounds are nice, right across the street from Lake Estero (we rented paddle boats which was fun $15/ 30 min) and across from the beach. They pool and courtyard are nicely landscaped and the front desk check in clerk was very helpful and nice. We received 2 coupons for $2 off breakfast at the on site restaurant, Marlyn's, which we used the next day.

Sincer we arrived on Saturday around 1pm, our room wasn't ready yet, so we went to have lunch at Fisherman's Wharf (3 minute drive or 10 minute walk away). By the time we got back our room (king bed, second floor, #220) was ready and we settled in. The bed was huge and comfortable and covered in nice pillows. The tv was a flat screen inside the armoire which was really nice. The bathroom was compact but clean and the sink/mirror area was outside the bathroom. There was even a make up mirror in the sink area- nice touch! Inside the closet was a mini fridge (with 2 free bottles of water) and a microwave. Our room had patio doors opening toward the pool, with 2 chairs and a table for sitting out side which was great.

The area is nice, though Del Monte Ave is a main thoroughfare so during the day there was some traffic noise but not much and it was quiet at night. We had dinner at Rocky Point Restaurant 10 miles south of Carmel and the views were to die for. Upon returning back to Monterey Bay Lodge, we had a night cap drink at a restaurant on the Wharf. It was a quick 10 minute walk to and from the hotel - and the area was quiet and we felt safe walking at night. (I also recommend Chris' Whale Watching Tours on Fisherman's Wharf. That was alot of fun.) Cannery Row is only 10 minutes away by car and staying at Monterey Bay Lodge is a great, affordable choice.

We choose to stay at this place because their prices were about the same as Motel 6 & because the reviews from Trip Advisor were so good. We had a King Bed Room with a Fireplace. The room was too cute, it was a little small, but for staying one or two nights, it was perfect. The room was clean, comfortable & very quaint. The patio area over looks the courtyard which is nicely landscaped. Their is a pool & jacuzzi in an enclosed glass area. The staff was very nice & helpful. The little restaurant located on the corner was a perfect breakfast spot & very well priced. You can walk about a block across the street & you are at the beach! Or if you have kids, a great park is next door! This is a nice little lodge, great price & quality!

My husband and I were travelling to Sacramento area from San Diego--and decided to try to stay in Monterey for the night. Compared to other hotels that looked down on us for travelling by a Harley motorcycle--Monterey Bay Lodge embraced us! We were given an exceptional room that included a car port area to park our bike right outside the room. A restaurant recommendation for dinner that night capped off a perfect stay. Everyone is so friendly, professional and just GREAT!

We are coming through the area again sometime the week of April 20th--we are looking forward to staying there again...can't wait!