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El Castell Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Monterey with 24-hour front desk and indoor pool

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers
Reception
Front of property
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(102 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
2102 North Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Del Monte Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cannery Row - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 6 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

El Castell Motel

Motel near 17-Mile Drive
El Castell Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
  • A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the pool, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 52 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

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: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (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, debit cards and cash
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 any lifts
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM

Property is also known as

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El Castell
El Castell Monterey
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Frequently asked questions

Does El Castell Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. Pool access is from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM.

Is El Castell Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at El Castell Motel?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Castell Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at El Castell Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is El Castell Motel located?

Located in Casanova Oak Knoll, this motel is steps from North Fremont Street and within 3 mi (5 km) of Monterey Bay and Cannery Row. Monterey County Fairgrounds and Monterey State Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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El Castell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1094 out of 1755 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 457 out of 1755 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1755 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1755 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1755 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Great stay exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

We enjoyed our stay. Would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Very easy to get to and conveniently located near some great restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Affordable and family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10

Nice place to stay if you are in a budget. Slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10

Perfect affordable option for the area. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Centrally located, decent sized room, clean and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

The staff was really friendly and the price point for the stay was affordable. The only complaint would be the slow WiFi, otherwise it’s a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10

For the price a good place to stay. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Was conveniently located in the middle of town and the room was well taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean and the staff were efficient and nice loved the 3 queen bed option for our family of 6.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very nice, updated motel great location, clean rooms, friendly staff nice pool
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Clean, quaint and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

It is an older motel and our room was extremely clean. The staff was very pleasant. Very satisfied with the room rate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10

Easy access right off of the main road.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Wonderful cozy room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Clean, affordable, close to the airport. Though close to the airport also means it's can be noisy. Regardless, the motel is better than any other in the vicinity.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Quiet and a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

beds were comfortable, the parking was tight but we felt safe leaving our car here. Hotel staff was friendly, room was clean and the beds were comfortable. I like the new up grades in the rooms this year, much nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Property was well maintained and staff was pleasant at check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location just what I needed for my large family
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025