With a stay at Stargazer Hotel in Monterey (Monterey Vista), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. .This motel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Cannery Row and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Stargazer Hotel offers 52 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 52 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 55-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a hot tub.
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
Uncovered parking on site (USD 11.28 per night)
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Things to do
Heated pool
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Terrace
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
No lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
1 building
2 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shared bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
55-inch smart TV with cable channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:30 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
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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 welcome)
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
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Property is also known as
Clarion Hotel Monterey
Clarion Monterey
Monterey Clarion Hotel
Monterey Clarion
Stargazer Inn Monterey
Stargazer Inn
Stargazer Monterey
Stargazer Inn Suites
Stargazer Inn and Suites Motel
Stargazer Inn and Suites Monterey
Stargazer Inn and Suites Motel Monterey
Stargazer Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 913 out of 1712 reviews
10 - Excellent
913
Rating 8 - Good. 497 out of 1712 reviews
8 - Good
497
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 1712 reviews
6 - Okay
183
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1712 reviews
4 - Poor
73
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1712 reviews
2 - Terrible
46
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Yashaswini
Travelled with family
1 Nov 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bathroom ceilings were nasty and the body wash was empty
Yashaswini
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Wendy
Business traveller
1 Nov 2025
Disliked: Room comfort
We have stayed here several times. It was noisy this time. The beds were not comfortable. Easy check in and parking.
Wendy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alex
1 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were so friendly and check-in/out was so easy. Room and facilities were clean and comfortable. Great, affordable place to stay as a gateway to Big Sur!
The Property was Located at a Convenient area. 17 miles. Downtown. Shopping mall and restaurants. Also. Room was Clean. Quite... Great Place to stay.
man shun
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
4/10 Poor
Jennifer
31 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Checkin is at a kiosk, virtually meeting with someone in a different country. Walls and floors in room must have zero insulation as we coukd hear every conversation of the people in rooms next door and below. Mattress was extremely uncomfortable. There are no blackout curtains and very bright lights all down the hallways, illuminating the room all night long. It was like daylight throughout the night.
The room was clean, spacious, close to grocery stores and close to all the places that I visited. Super easy check in/out. Would stay there again.
Chai
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tim
29 Oct 2025
Very clean room. Bed was very comfortable and pillows even better. Rates were well below the norm and appreciated the bargain. Staff friendly, pool nice though colder than expected. . Location a little hard to find coming coming in from Hwy 68 and recommend people get detailed map before arrival.
An affordable Gem! The entire property was super clean, the room was spotless! We even had a jetted bathtub in our room, which I wasn’t expecting. The pool and hot tub were also very nice! The staff were courteous and friendly. It’s about a 20 minute walk to the wharf and it takes you through downtown Monterey. We had a great stay, thanks!
The check-in is excepted to be all electronic but i hasn't seen the email before arriving. We happened to catch someone at the counter who did assist us. The room was two separate bedrooms with one shared bath but the bathroom door configuration was very odd. It was convenient that both bedrooms had access but only one door locked from inside the bedroom so we had to work out a system to communicate when the bathroom was occupied.
Parking was secure. The tv in our room wasn't working when we arrived but the maintenance person can in a reasonable amount if time and fixed the problem
Do not stay here! The staff is horrible. The property is unclean and they discriminate against disabled. I arranged to stay for my sister who is legally blind and my nephew at this hotel. When they had difficulty with the toilet in the bathroom, not flushing, they reported it to the front desk and waited more than an hour for a maintenance person that never came. When my 12-year-old nephew walked his mother to the front desk to try to get Assistance. They discovered a plunger had been left outside their room. He walked her to the front desk to request assistance since she was blind, and they told her she could plunge the toilet herself. Which she said she would not do because she could not see it and it was not her responsibility to manage their property. She then requested a maintenance person come to the room and she was told everyone was too busy turning over rooms for new guests to arrive. She asked repeatedly to speak to a manager or owner and was denied. She was told she had to call back on the main line and leave a message. They refused to assist her so she checked out of the property and I had to rebook her at another hotel at considerable expense. She called the front desk multiple times requesting a refund and they have never called her back. The rooms were not unmaintained, and the pool was filthy.