Wave Street Inn

Property class: 2.5

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds
Interior entrance
50-inch TV with cable channels, iPod dock
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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571 Wave Street, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Cannery Row
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Cannery Row)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Cannery Row)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(122 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (The Wave Suite)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Wave Street Inn

Self parking, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine are on-site.
Wave Street Inn offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Monterey hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Wave Street Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Monterey Bay Aquarium. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus concierge services and self-parking (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Cannery Row and 7 minutes on foot from American Tin Cannery
As a guest of Wave Street Inn, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Wave Street Inn also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a lift. Parking is available for a fee.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 19.21 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 19.21 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Wave Street Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1014 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower and water pressure was amazing. Everyone was friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was updated and VERY clean. There were WARM towels in the bathroom when we arrived. The location is great, walking distance to entertainment and food. I had a view of the bay from our room. Staff was kind and helpful. Parking was convenient. No complaints! We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Hailee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was good. Parking was tight. No breakfast options. Room was decently clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Downtown steps away. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Estela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. Thank you Jennifer for giving me a room with a view. The hotel was only a block away from Cannery Row and many restaurants.
View of the ocean from my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tanner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Great price and location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Otilia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The heater was not working properly. Bath tub with shower. Surface of bathtub dangerously slippery as one takes a shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good room and love how it was close to the aquarium if your looking for something close to it and a lot of places to shop and eat
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kaley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Soelistioyati

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room is not very clean and not fully completed ready to use when we checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane Decker

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, this is close to the Aquarium. We were able to walk everywhere but fora small fee there is a bus to use. Very pleasant staff. Room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great check in staff, great walking location to shops, restaurants and other attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dikdik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very strategic location, very clean, it is recommended..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Imran, Petaluma

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice, ample parking, walking distance to Cannery Row. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Courteous staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adeel, paso robles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Room was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Love the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is fine. The building is in good condition, rooms are simple but kept nicely clean, and except for the parking garage, the property is key-access only so it feels safe. On-site parking is quite valuable as all street parking is metered. Other than this, the hotel doesn’t have much in terms of amenities. The main highlight is the location. Located right off Cannery Row, Wave Street Inn is a convenient walk away from many prime destinations. Great seafood restaurants, interesting shops, and the world-famous aquarium are all within half a mile. Overall a great stay for the price. Clean, comfortable and super convenient!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard, Hawthorne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Wonderful and lovely staff! If you ever have Carol at the front desk, she’s amazingly sweet. The rooms had a horrible stench.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025