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Featured Central California Oceanfront Hotels

Monterey Bay Inn
Monterey Bay Inn
3.5 out of 5
242 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
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Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Lovely getaway spot
"Had an ocean balcony room. The view and sound of the waves were amazing. Non stop wildlife activity."

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025

Monterey Bay Inn
456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites
456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites
3 out of 5
456 Embarcadero Blvd, Morro Bay, CA
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Stay at this 3-star hotel in Morro Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice big rooms, beautiful view of the marina, walkable"

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites
InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Fully refundable
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The location is in the middle of cannery row, so you can walk anywhere in the area"

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
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Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,486 reviews)
Nice spot, however some details lacking
"Beautiful lobby. Staff friendly and helpful. Nice restaurant and bar. Pool is in a different building which is a little inconvenient. Hot tub good size and pool not to deep; good for kids. Did not utilize the spa. Room was good size, a couple markings on the wall. Shutters don’t kee the morning light ..."

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
3.5 out of 5
612 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
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Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We loved it. Stayed for two nights and wish we went for longer! It’s very cozy and it felt safe. Friendly staff. Clean too. We will be coming back!"

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Hotel 1110 - Adults Only
Hotel 1110 - Adults Only
4 out of 5
1110 Del Monte Ave, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 4-star beach B&B in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Location is walkable to many restaurants ( within 1-2 miles). Hotel is very charming and service is wonderful. Rooftop rest/bar. Is fun."

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

Hotel 1110 - Adults Only
Hotel Avisa
Hotel Avisa
3 out of 5
590 Morro Avenue, Morro Bay, CA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Morro Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"One of our favorites"

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

Hotel Avisa
Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
4 out of 5
2600 Sand Dunes Dr, Monterey, CA
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Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Monterey. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a beach locale, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (156 reviews)
"The hotel is on the beach which made the stay wonderful. We could hear the ocean waves from our room. There are gas fire pits on the ocean side of the hotel that are turned on in the evening which makes it even nicer. The room was cozy. It did not have carpeting to attract the sand from our walk ..."

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025

Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront
Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront
2.5 out of 5
1150 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA
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Stay at this hotel in Morro Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (974 reviews)
"Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Quaint, quiet, great location and view! Walkable to everywhere in town👣"

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2025

Bayfront Inn at the Waterfront
Mariposa Inn & Suites
Mariposa Inn & Suites
3 out of 5
1386 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
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Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,301 reviews)
"We enjoyed it here. Everything was really clean and seemed like the property was renovated within the last few years. No carpet in the room makes it stay much cleaner. The free breakfast was just individual packaged cereal/ oatmeal, packaged muffins, and bagels wrapped in plastic wrap and some raisin ..."

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

Mariposa Inn & Suites
Ascot Suites
Ascot Suites
3.5 out of 5
260 Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay, CA
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Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Morro Bay. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Thanks Staff Member Marisol!!!!
"Front desk staff Marisol was amazing. Our drive to Morro Bay was long and stressful. She greeted us with a very nice and friendly smile. She took great care of us during the check in process. The hotel room was very clean and modern. We loved using the jacuzzi bathtub and fireplace. Perfect location ..."

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2025

Ascot Suites
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
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Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
6.8/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Good but not great"

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
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Hotels with Pools in Central California

Hourglass Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Hourglass Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 out of 5
2400 Camino Del Rio Court, Bakersfield, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,299 reviews)
"It was a good bed for the night. Nearby the freeway."

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

Hourglass Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
2.5 out of 5
Highway 190, Death Valley, CA
Book a stay at this golf resort in Death Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,662 reviews)
"Our stay was very good. My only criticism is lack of signs showing where to check in and register."

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
Clarion Hotel Bakersfield North
Clarion Hotel Bakersfield North
3.5 out of 5
2620 Buck Owens Blvd, Bakersfield, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (113 reviews)
"Didn't like the breakfast"

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025

Clarion Hotel Bakersfield North
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Spa Hotels in Central California

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Masterpiece Hotel
Masterpiece Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1206 Main St, Morro Bay, CA
Stay at this motel in Morro Bay. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Masterpiece Hotel
Tenaya at Yosemite
Tenaya at Yosemite
4 out of 5
1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp, CA
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Fish Camp. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
Tenaya at Yosemite
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Oceanfront hotels in Central California

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