See all properties

El Castell Motel

2.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for El Castell Motel

Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior entrance
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$80
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Explore the area

View in a map
2102 North Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 397 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(98 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(117 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Indoor pool, a heated pool
Stargazer Inn and Suites
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,636 reviews
Stargazer Inn and Suites

About this property

El Castell Motel

Motel in Casanova Oak Knoll
This smoke-free motel features an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out and a vending machine are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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.

El Castell Motel features an indoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

El Castell Motel is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 30
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 30
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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (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 elevators
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM

Property is also known as

Castell Motel
El Castell
El Castell Monterey
El Castell Motel
El Castell Motel Monterey
El Castell Hotel Monterey
El Castell Motel Motel
El Castell Motel Monterey
El Castell Motel Motel Monterey

El Castell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1158 out of 1882 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 494 out of 1882 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1882 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1882 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1882 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

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay. Heated pool, nice and clean for an older hotel. Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina, Mead

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place to stay! Our room was clean and comfortable for the night that we stayed in town. Staff was friendly and room was easy to access.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

selina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, pretty quiet, and felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zurisadai

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, pool was clean and they had towels available. Everything was very clean. Check in and check out process was great. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica, RICHMOND

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is Great, Close to Aquarium and Fisherman Wharf. Rooms are Great Size. However the Beds Are Hard and in my Room they squeaked when you moved around. Constant Noise from the Up stairs Room when they walked around, and the Squeeking of there Bed was heard too and I dont mean just sleeping. Front Desk Staff was Very Friendly, Quick and Efficient. Explained everything upon arrival. I was given a Room that wasnt ready in error but by the time I walked back to the Front Desk I was handed New Keys.. No harm No Foul! I traveled with my Mom and Daughter. Overall I do recommend this Motel for a Stay in the Monterey Area. I believe the Airport was nearby, heard that as well. Ah and the Pool! 10/10. I love that its enclosed, heated as well and there is a Open Area to Sit when the weather allows.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

debi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Traveled with family

Ok clean motel

Clean motel. Rooms have been redone. Beds and pillow were ok. We were in room 220 it has a window that leads to a small hall so no direct air from outside. The room was stuffy the whole time. Also right by the airport so planes were extremely loud at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful cozy room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Angel

Liked: Staff & service
We were in the corner room small as hell I believe it was a waisted space
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay if you are in a budget. Slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lixin

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liudmyla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and good management. Than you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
For the price a good place to stay. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great establishment, clean and centrally located. Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rathanak

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No frills, but a great value for the price. Our double-queen room was really spacious. Comfortable beds & pillows. Only drawbacks - parking can get a bit tricky, and everything you’ll want to see/visit is at least a ten-minute drive away. But I would definitely recommend, especially for families on a budget.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025