Beachfront hotels in Monterey

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Monterey. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Monterey Bay Inn Monterey, United States

  

  Hotel. Located on the coast of Monterey Bay, Monterey Bay Inn features a rooftop whirlpool and direct access to San Carlos Beach. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Each room features a balcony with views of Cannery Row or the Monterey Bay, a minibar, a coffee machine, a TV with satellite channels, a DVD player, an in-room safe, and ironing facilities. The bathroom includes bathrobes, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. A continental breakfast, including fresh breads and fruit, is served to rooms daily on fine china and linens. Freshly made coffee and tea are also included. In-room massage services are available for all guests of the Monterey Bay. Free newspapers are also provided at the 24-hour front desk. Guests can also relax by the outdoor terrace and fire pits. The Monterey Bay Whale Watch is 1.6 km from the Monterey Bay Inn and the Monterey Bay Aquarium is 2 minutes' drive away. Mineta San José International Airport is 120 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $189.

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• 2 Monterey Tides Monterey, United States

  

  Hotel. Offering direct beach access and a year-round outdoor heated pool, Monterey Tides, is 4.8 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium. Old Fisherman's Wharf is 10 minutes' drive away. All comfortably furnished guest rooms include free WiFi. Each room at this hotel features a flat-screen cable TV and a refrigerator. All en suite units boast an ocean or garden view and are accessible through exterior corridors. There is luggage storage, inn room coffee and access to beach bonfires. Guests of Monterey Tides can enjoy lunch, and dinner at Tides Waterfront Kitchen offers dining with a view and elevated beachside menus with coastal flair: a casual vibe, bold fare, and views unlike any in the area. Bayside Bar and Lounge is inspired by the California coast. Offering sweeping views of Monterey Bay, inspired cuisine, a robust agave menu and local beers and wine. Sip a cocktail while listening to weekly live music, discover new, local wine, and enjoy curated events. Pebble Beach is 6.4 km from this hotel. Carmel by the Sea is 11 minutes' drive away from Monterey Tides. Show full description Guest review score 6.9, rooms from around $128.

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• 3 Spindrift Inn Monterey, United States

  

  Hotel. Situated directly on the beach, the Spindrift Inn offers elegant accommodations in the heart of Monterey. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and a complimentary continental breakfast is provided. Each room features a seating area with a view, a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, a mini bar, an in-room safe, and in-room massage services. The bathroom includes a hairdryer, bathrobes, an oversized tub, and a shower. Select rooms offer a fireplace. A complimentary continental breakfast can be delivered on a silver tray. Adjacent to the Spindrift Inn's lobby is the Lalla Oceanside Grill. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer front row seats of McAbee Beach and the abundance of marine life through the offshore waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Evenings can be spent downstairs in Angel's Share lounge offering barrel-aged bottle cocktails. Menu highlights include lobster nachos and steak-prawn platters. The Spindrift is 4.8 km from the Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links and 4 minutes' walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Mineta San José International Airport is 120 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $209.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!