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El Castell Motel

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

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2102 North Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, North Fremont Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Pines Golf Course
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪16 min walk‬

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(106 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(127 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

El Castell Motel

This smoke-free motel features an indoor pool, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out and a vending machine are on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
El Castell Motel offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Monterey motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

El Castell Motel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from North Fremont Street. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 5-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and a few minutes from Fisherman's Wharf
El Castell Motel offers its guests an indoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Monterey motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 33.90
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 33.90
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 33.90 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 33.90 (subject to availability)

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, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. 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

  • Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM
  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Castell Motel
El Castell
El Castell Monterey
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El Castell Hotel Monterey
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El Castell Motel Monterey
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El Castell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1264 out of 2021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 509 out of 2021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 2021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 2021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 2021 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very high tech checkin and out
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Staff was nice. However, air planes flew over and could hear all sounds from other rooms. Perhaps it's good place for low-budget family with kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, simple but clean and quiet room. Staff was helpful and the location was convenient. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Beth

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location, very affordable, and clean
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Good area Thin walls but expected Staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, spotless. We loved the pool and wish we could have stayed longer. Checking in and out was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For budget minded people, great deal, room was clean, AC worked great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Bhavyashree

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cheyenne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and cozy. Check in and Check out was easy. The whole process is pretty much contactless unless you need to utilize housekeeping for anything. The kids enjoyed the pool. Proximity to everything was convenient and a short drive. I typically book a stay based on breakfast being included but this one doesn’t do that and it wasn’t too much of an issue because we brought stuff from the store. The room has a fridge microwave and coffee maker. Although there is a fee for parking I did not know about until I booked the room so knowing that would have been helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Molly

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, "fancy" coffee machine, virtual front desk staff was weird.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great the carpet is a little to weathered. Besides that it is a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fairly cool being winter time, the heater worked very well! Parkin was very convenient and the hotel very centrally located!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Seth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been coming to this motel for years. Everything is OK but Beware: There is now $10 + tax per night parking fee that you need to pay to the motel. First time I’ve ever had to pay for parking at a motel. I find that a bit unexpected for a motel and a bit steep as it can raise your nightly rate 10 - 20%.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daneka

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean. The staff was lovely. It was all families too. It’s close to everything. They have a heated pool and that was awesome for my 7 year old. We are definitely going back but I’m going for a bigger room next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025