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El Castell Motel

2.0 star property

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Family Room, Multiple Beds
Front of property
Exterior
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the area

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 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • North Fremont Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Monterey Pines Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Del Monte Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Naval Postgraduate School - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

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

Motel in Monterey with an indoor pool
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. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 11.28 per night)
  • 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 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 11.28 per night
  • 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 Hotel Monterey
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El Castell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1194 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 502 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1933 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1933 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lukas, Chapel Hill

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great find in the Monterey area. Large rooms, very clean. Perfect for what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maqboolahmed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean easy check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always have a great stay at El Castell Motel. I have stayed there 7 or 8 times over the last several years. Memphis does an excellent job managing the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leigha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleaning staff were helpful. Out iron had a burnt plate and was immediately replaced with a brand new iron out of the box. We unfortunately had a very noisy family near us, baby and child cried for for long periods. Maybe families like that need to spaced between rooms. I did not like the remote over a camera for checking in or check out. I prefer a more personalised service. Shower head was very irregular and hard to get fully wet, especially to wash long hair. Otherwise the place was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, this is a very good motel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shower head could have been better
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel, North Hollywood

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rickey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were clean, staff not very friendly. My granddaughter fell and busted her mouth and the cleanung crew just watched. No one offered ice a cloth anything. Very disappointing. Tried to call to check in late and the number is invalid.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms and property very clean. Staff friendly. Laundromat handy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Close to the Fishermans warf
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good facility for the price…rooms upgraded and staff attentive…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly quiet and clean. Pool was heated as advertised. Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Travelled with family and small children
Everything was great except the bathtub wouldn’t plug.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Roman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Good value for the money. Old mattresses and bath tub, but again, for the price, it is tolerable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was really clean. Only reason it wasn’t a 5 star was because you can hear all the noise outside including the cars passing by. As a light sleeper, it was hard to fall asleep but that is my only con.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobar

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Avinash

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was done via a machine with video call. Was not an enjoyable experience. I real person came in to the office as I was wrapping up. She was lovely and helpful. The video call was cold and unwelcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Easy check in and check out. Clean rooms. Convenient location. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025