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El Castell Motel

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers
Interior entrance
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$75
$65 nightly
$75 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 397 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(102 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(119 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Monterey

With a stay at El Castell Motel in Monterey (Casanova Oak Knoll), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Fisherman's Wharf. .This motel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Monterey Bay and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • North Fremont Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Monterey Pines Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Del Monte Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Naval Postgraduate School - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 14 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk

About this property

El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Monterey motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Castell Motel
El Castell
El Castell Monterey
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El Castell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1209 out of 1948 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 499 out of 1948 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1948 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1948 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1948 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Belen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Aurora

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

EUGENE, EL CERRITO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good personnel, Clean room and quiet stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little hidden treasure
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rented the 3-beds room. Check-in and out was efficient and professional. There was adequate space to move around the room despite 3 double beds and 4 adults. The room was clean and everything was functioning. There was a coffee maker with supplies and a mini fridge for guest use. Overall a good clean place that met our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine Frances

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff very attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
When we arrived, they hit us with an $11 parking fee which had not been mentioned anywhere. After asking to have that extra fee waived, I received a text saying I would not be charged for it. They took my cc number for a deposit and later, an email showed that not only the $11 was added but also tax on that amount. Shame on them. They're not fully honest so I suggest you don't choose them for your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Austin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and staff was super helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arindam

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

The room was clean and updated. The only downside was that the hotel is right next to an airport, with jets taking off early in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. My best wishes to staff. Will recommend the hotel to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I usually don't book motels, but I decided to take a chance on El Castell given all the positive reviews. I came for the Monterey Bay Half Marathon and everything worked out perfectly. The room was clean and well lit, and the mattress was pretty comfy. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mirna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s always hard to tell on the internet but this is a nice place. We booked on Expedia and they put us in an accessible unit. It was very roomy, updated, and had a huge bathroom and shower. Everything worked without any issues. They had large bottles of hand/body soap, shampoo, and lotion. They also had a mini fridge, microwave, & Keurig coffee maker. It was quiet, centrally located, and easy accessible to restaurants, fast food, supermarkets, liquor stores, banks, etc. Staff were friendly. It was just my wife and I so there was plenty of room for 2 people, but maybe not more than that.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice will continue to book in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was comfy and nice and the staff were helpful when checking in was a bit complicated as we arrived late
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good decent hotel. This time we got a room in the back and it was much quieter than the rooms closer to the street. Small room but just enough for an overnight stay. The room was clean and bed was comfy. Bathrooms came with hair dryer and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mirna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

See

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, comfortable beds, and attentive staff. My boys had a great time playing in the indoor pool. We would be happy to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, the pool was great and the free hot chocolate and coffee in the office was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araseli

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025