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    El Castell Motel

    947 reviews
    #28 of 57 Hotels in Monterey
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    2102 Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940-5294
    (831) 346-4817
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    4.0
    947 reviews
    • Excellent25%
    • Very good45%
    • Average21%
    • Poor5%
    • Terrible4%
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    “indoor pool”(39 reviews)
    “room was clean”(37 reviews)
    “breakfast area”(8 reviews)
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    2102 Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940-5294 See on map
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    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast included
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    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    2 Star accommodation
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    All reviewsindoor poolroom was cleanbreakfast areacontinental breakfastfridge and microwavestay there againhard boiled eggsyogurtnice stayshort drivegreat place to stayone night stayroad tripcannery rowfairgroundssinktile
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    Reviewed yesterday
    First time in motel

    This was our first time in a motel ever, we did not expect anything(maybe that a motel is a bit dirty). But the rooms were nice and clean. There were plenty of parking spaces in front of the rooms. The breakfast was oke nothing too...More

    Thank Kevin C
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Traveling the coast

    We where traveling along the coast of California. We called the booking number given to make a reservation. The person told us they where all sold out for the night. After we stopped at two other hotels, we were told, they had no vacancies (signs...More

    Thank Mickey F
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Extremely Clean with nice upgrades

    We were very pleasantly surprised how really nice this two-star hotel is! I agree that it is the best value in this area of outrageously priced hotels. We had a king bed which isn’t always easy to find. Our room had a separate sink from...More

    Thank 247eves
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Great motel

    Really lovely room - recently refurbished and done well. We could park outside our room. Beds were comfy. Breakfast not good- vv basic and unappetising but that was the only real downside. There is a laundry facility which was useful. Pool v cold but a...More

    Thank J c
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    DO NOT STAY HERE!!!

    I make sure to read reviews before picking a place to stay! Little did I know, I had to read back a year or two to get real results! We stopped in Monterey for one night on our way to a weekend in Aptos for...More

    Thank Angie C
    Response from GuestXperienceTeam, Guest Relations Manager at El Castell MotelResponded 1 week ago

    Hi Angie, We are sorry that overall, you did not love your stay with us. We are pleased to provide clean, comfortable accommodation at a very competitive rate in this area, and we are sorry that we and our property were unable to meet your...More

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    GreenLeaders Silver level
    Amenities
    Top amenities
    Free Parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Pool
    Breakfast included
    Hotel Amenities
    Free Parking
    Wheelchair access
    Breakfast included
    Multilingual Staff
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Room amenities
    Air Conditioning
    Microwave
    Refrigerator in room
    Things to do
    Pool
    Heated pool
    Indoor pool
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    $88 - $425 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #5 Green Hotel in Monterey
    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Suites
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    Price range
    $88 - $425 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #5 Green Hotel in Monterey
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    Non-Smoking Rooms, Suites
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    Jackie H
    May 15, 2017|
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    Response from Lezpaz | Reviewed this property |
    Yes you can take pets.
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    Tayler E
    April 6, 2017|
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    Response from JCMFarms | Reviewed this property |
    Pool closes at 9 p.m. It is probably open while it rains, but you can call and ask. The pool is not completely indoors. One of the sides is open to an outdoor patio.
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    Olga K
    April 3, 2017|
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    Response from miriamseja | Reviewed this property |
    When we stayed there end of February, it was warm it felt great !
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    Room Tips
    "Get the number of the hotel itself and call them, not the booking number."
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    "Floors need to be mopped."
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    "The room was very comfortsble and clean. Upgrades look upgraded, but are painted over rotten wood."
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    "If you are a light sleeper, ask for a room closer to the office. Can hear the music from the venue and the..."
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