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El Castell Motel

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$95
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds

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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
(13 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

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

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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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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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. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a vending machine. 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. This business-friendly motel also offers express check-in and express check-out. 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: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

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 20 (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
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El Castell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1133 out of 1838 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 486 out of 1838 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1838 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1838 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1838 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

christina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and affordable! Had all the amenities I like. My husband liked the pool. Staff was friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

N

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, clean comfy room. Helpful polite staff. Definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We arrived after midnight and check in was smooth. Parking was packed the first night but second night we were able to park in front of our room. Bed was really comfortable. A/C and heat worked great. Water pressure was low and towels were small and thin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ART

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute property, spacious rooms, and lots of amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room comfortable and clean. Check in easy. Indoor pool very nice for kids. Nice to park near room to load/unload.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toru, Carlsbad

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Srinivas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and affordable and the beds and were very comfortable. The only issue we had was the noise ordinance was not enforced and we had some very loud neighbors late at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff (Memphis) was very friendly and helpful during our stay. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kimmerz

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here every year for the Caliroots festival, best place on the strip to have a chill weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sabrina

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The water pressure was VERY low in the sink. Sink was dirty, the shower was dirty and had spots. The location is good and across the street from the fairgrounds. Not worth $475/night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sixto

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing. The family suite was the perfect size for 2 adults and 3 kids. We love this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sixto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would come back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lexce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy, convenient, clean! My kids enjoyed the heated indoor pool!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful!

Excellent! Close enough to the festival.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, updated motel great location, clean rooms, friendly staff nice pool
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025