Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Fantastic staff.. the rooms are clean and well taken care of. The price is great. The snack bag for breakfast will get you going and well proportioned. The gentleman in the gas station helped me out with a coffee in the morning. We will be back for sure

Don't let the outside looks fool you. This place was by far the best stay I've had. They were so nice and clean. Huge rooms! I called early in the morning to ask about heat, hot water and safe location for myself and 3 kids. I was visiting for a baby shower and the original place I stayed was terrible. He told me to come right over. Didn't change me extra for checking in at 8 am, and even turned the heat on for us to warm the room up. There is a gas station connected and the worker inside was really scuzzy but the people that worked the inn was very nice. The room was huge and very clean. I never felt unsafe. I would definitely stay here again!

Perfect place to stay close to Monterey. We came for 2 nights on a 3-day weekend. Great location. Friendly staff. Large, clean, comfortable rooms. I gave the service a 4 instead of 5 because the hot water at breakfast was only warm, not hot. Otherwise we liked the simple sack breakfast. There were enough snacks to save some for later. We would definitely stay here again!

I loved staying here. The staff were friendly and super helpful. When I had a problem in my room, they quickly helped me repair it!

Great place for the price. I have stayed 4 times. Great location to visit my son at CSU-Monterey Bay. It feels comfortable and safe

I was very impressed with the front staff. Every person I interacted with really seemed to care that I had everything I needed for a good stay. And problems I had in my extended stay were resolved immediately. Make sure to stay here if you're ever in the area. Thank you!

Great service by the staff. The room was clean and welcoming. We took the king bed room and it was a nice place to relax after a long day. The complementary breakfast is awsome. It let us leave and get on with our vacation without needing to stop for food. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.

Such a nice stay...
Brown Bag Breakfast... Loved it
Clean... Comfortable... Reasonable...
Thank u... Will be back...

We had a wonderful stay at this charming family owned hotel. We arrived a little early but housekeeping rushed our room so we could get in as soon as possible. There was fresh coffee and hot water for tea in the lobby which was much appreciated after being on the road for a long time. The room was really cute, modern and clean. We had a great sleep and enjoyed the included breakfast which included yogurt, cheese, fruits, pastries, snack bars, and a hot breakfast burrito or sandwich. It was so much we stocked up the car for the next leg of our trip. Speaking of which, the on site gas station and convenience store was really handy! It was quiet overnight, we never heard any cars driving in or out. Definitely don't miss this little gem if you are visiting the area!

I will come back here if we are in the area again. Wonderful bed and great room. Very clean. The owner is so nice. We had a great stay and the breakfast is very generous! She gave us bags of different items including bananas, cheese horns, cereal bars etc. Good coffee too.

Very charming rooms with sweet staff! Unfortunately due to delayed flights we missed the first night we had booked. We got in later the next morning, exhausted from travel whoas, and they let us check in at 10am and only charged us for one day. The staff was happy to give recommendations on things to do and see around the area and were very personable. The room was very clean and perfect for my husband and I to rest up. The location isn't right on a beach or next to a downtown, but is within very reasonable driving distance and was quiet and peaceful at night. The next morning the staff had made up little to go bags with breakfast items such a granola, fruit and yogurt and even offered us a warm breakfast sandwich. Wish we could have stayed longer, but unfortunately we had to move on to our next leg of the trip. Definitely recommend though and if we ever make it back I know where to stay!

Susan and her family are amazing people. Such great details and touches to the hotel that make your stay not only comfortable but aesthetically pleasing. Was in Cali for over 10 days and stayed at some very well known resorts but none beat the value we got here. From the cleanliness to the interior to the space and convenience, everything was five star. On top of that, the hosts are incredibly helpful.
1. Very conveniently located near all points of interest. Big Sur just an hour drive, Carmel is barely 30 mins, Santa Cruz was 40 mins, Monterey is just 10 mins away. Gas station on the property.
2. The attention to detail on our rooms was impeccable. It was clean, fresh, smelling wonderful and the interior was thoughtful. The furniture, book and lights all added to it's charm. They even provided a brand new bath tub mat which was incredibly thoughtful and hygienic.
3. Although it's right by the road, it was pretty quiet at night. Soundproofing was pretty solid. A/C had a little noise but almost like a white noise which actually helped sleep.
4. The bed was marvellous. Clean, fresh linen and so comfortable. I slept like I was home.
5. Breakfast was plentiful in the morning, thoughtfully packed in a brown bag so you can take it on your adventures.
6. Room came with microwave, fridge, tv and good wifi. They have a common water refilling station.

My experience had no cons to it, so I have no constructive feedback to share. It was a wonderful stay and I would not think twice before booking again.

Definitely worth the value.. nice and tidy.. owner Sarah was great help.. would definitely recommend if you are visiting Monterey

I've stayed here a couple times and love the place! It's family owned, rooms are always perfect and the breakfast is yummy! If you're not into Monterey prices and don't mind a 5 minute freeway drive, then this is perfect! I'll def be a repeat customer! 🤗💜 Also, mini fridge and microwaves!
Edit! The bed is amazing and they provide pillows with different thicknesses!

Very clean, older hotel that is nicely remodeled. The staff is very friendly. The grab and go breakfast was VERY generous. Breakfast sandwich or burrito, banana, tangerine, yogurt, 2 breakfast bars, a sweet roll and a baby belle cheese. I will definitely stay here again whenever I come to Marina.

Very nice and clean hotel. Mother and daughter managers were more than helpful. In the morning they will give you coffee and a breakfast to go with many goodies and a breakfast sandwich you can microwave in your room. I would definitely stay here again.

We came in for a short stay. Just needed a place to sleep and left at 6am the next morning. Since breakfast is usually not available until 7am they were very accommodating and provided a bagged selection of breakfast items for me to take when we checked in.

Nice and clean with very reasonable rates. Would definitely visit again

My friends and I really, really enjoyed our stay at this Howard Johnson property! It is so very, very clean and comfortable, and the owners/innkeepers are extremely nice. In fact, so nice that they had a lovely Christmas gift for us on Christmas Eve... a nice box of chocolates. How very nice of them! We noted how beautiful the landscaping was, and how nicely the property was decorated for the holiday season. Clearly, these are folks that take great pride in their hotel! We will certainly stay here on our next visit to Monterrey and we highly recommend!

Place is easy to get to, clean, affordable. Everyone who works there is exceptionally kind and helpful. The bed was pretty comfortable and the free breakfast bag was a nice touch. I left something after checking out and they were awesome in helping me find it. I would definitely stay here again when in the area.