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Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

2.5 star property

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A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, a dresser, and a fireplace.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a menu board.
A lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.
A Best Western hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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175 Kern St, Salinas, CA, 93905
  • Place, National Steinbeck Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Steinbeck House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Writing Desk

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Writing Desk

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Roll in Shower, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Larger Room)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Larger Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

An outdoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, express check-out and free newspapers are on-site.
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel offers 58 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub.

The free breakfast at Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of National Steinbeck Center. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a business centre and laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Sherwood Tennis Center and a few minutes from Salinas Sports Complex
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is available daily. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Salinas hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (99 centimetre high)
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:30 AM - 3:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 November to 31 March:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day

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 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
The front desk at this property is open daily from 3:30 AM - 3:00 AM.
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

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 April and close on 31 October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel.

Property is also known as

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Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 590 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast, quick and easy check in and out. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes great hotel. Staff room and staff are great customer friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at very quiet environment. Good breakfast. Amazing service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel, clean, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean. The staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience staying here.. quiet easy to get in and out.. they don’t have a lot of breakfast options but McDonald’s is walking distance..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and good value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,quiet,convenient. Parking was tight
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hardworking staff, particularly the woman staffing the breakfast area. Spacious rooms which are well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and decent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and desk staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every time I visit Monterey area. Extremely quiet, staff are great, always a great experience. Breakfast could be better, but McDonald is 5 steps away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, kind staff, decent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room appliances were working well
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed at most of the hotels on "Kern Street Row" and this one was the best. Will be booking it again when we visit family for the holidays.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tsutomu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, room was clean and cozy. Large mini refrigerator and microwave. Breakfast was good too free parking. Required $100 deposit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel in salinas Clean and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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