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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff were very kind and accommodating. The hotel is in a great location with awesome views! There are many restaurants, bars, and the aquarium within walking distance. I would stay here again!"

Reviewed on Jan 7, 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! (1,004 reviews)
"We loved being in front of the water and watched the sea otters swimming! Nice little hotel, staff was very nice and attentive, no complaints."

Reviewed on Jan 8, 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! (1,002 reviews)
Nice location
"Great location. Walking distance to cannery and aquarium and shops and restaurant. Parking has payment. (Valet=$45/day) Spacious room and clean bathroom"

Reviewed on Jan 8, 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! (2,423 reviews)
"It looks nicely renovated and the lobby area was beautiful. The room is comfortable and everything is wonderful."

Reviewed on Jan 9, 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! (1,000 reviews)
Cute B&B in Pacific Grove
"Second time staying here and it was very comfortable and the room had a lovely bay view window. No complaints."

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (115 reviews)
"Excellent beach front property. Lovely staff. Bastian was very helpful"

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2025

Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place, bed was very comfortable. Few items needed repair, sink top was loose, sink tap was loose, shower handle was leaking."

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2024

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)
"Great location, close to everything. Hotel has a beautiful view and staff is really nice. Property need few updates. Our patio door screens had roles and it was repaired with duct tape. The patio furniture need to be replaced."

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2025

Hotel Avisa
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! (953 reviews)
"It is located in bay side and good to walk around, and convenient to walk to the Morro rock as well as three stacks."

Reviewed on Jan 7, 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! (1,282 reviews)
"It was clean & nice that there was a hot tub."

Reviewed on Jan 9, 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay."

Reviewed on Jan 3, 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 (1,000 reviews)
"I got what I expected for the price, a clean place to stay for a night in Santa Cruz near the ocean. Quiet and comfortable, with no bells or whistles. A nice bed, bathroom, and TV."

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2025

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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! (1,290 reviews)
Noisy
"We like this hotel in Bakersfield. Convenient and comfortable. This stay we had noisy kids running around the pool and hot tub at midnight. Not pleasant! But that is the parent’s fault, not the hotel’s."

Reviewed on Jan 1, 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! (2,610 reviews)
"This is an amazing location and property to stay at; helped get two sunrises with minimal need to wake up in the wee hours :)"

Reviewed on Jan 8, 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. ...
7/10 Good! (69 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2025

Clarion Hotel Bakersfield North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Oceanfront hotels in Central California

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