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El Castell Motel

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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
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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2102 North Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Del Monte Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪19 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 397 sq ft
  • 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

  • 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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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
  • Smoke-free property

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 Hotel Monterey
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El Castell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1031 out of 1673 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 439 out of 1673 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1673 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1673 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1673 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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here and plan to stay again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Great place and very family friendly. Clean room, comfortable bed and great location. This was my second visit and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful..location great...very clean..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rae Rae

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ziad, The Hills of Lakeway

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Place could be noisy but the ratio of price to location ratio is reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great handicap bathroom, comfortable bed. Office friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool was kind of cold still since opening around pool area. Disappointing no breakfast had to find a spot each day. Good thing many options around motel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kolyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an early flight out of San Fran so figured be easier to stay close to the airport. This place exceeded out r expectations, managed to walk 5 minutes to do all the washing and eat dinner. Free shuttle service in the morning. Def recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was super clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tilila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The indoor pool is perfect for the kids and not only also with the cold weather.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Melvin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice friendly staff with this little Motel.if you don’t care about the occasional noise from the plane outside. This motel is a must if you’re on a budget. Friendly staff, clean and safe place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly and very nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

connie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and comfortable. Great location close to everything in Monterey. Motel is older but updated and very clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tonii, Vallejo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have a tradition in our family where my husband, my son and myself will go to the Monterey area around Christmas time to spend a few days with our other son and daughter in law. We tried this hotel last year and was satisfied, so we decided to try it again this year. When I made the reservation, I opted to pay at the property at the time we checked in. I reserved 2 rooms and thought everything was good. About a week prior to check in I received an email saying the payment for the second room didn’t go through. I told them I had money allocated for this reservation slated to be there on the day of check in. Then I get another email saying my reservations were cancelled due to a declined payment. I thought that was the end of it. Then on the original day of check in I received a phone call asking what time I would be there. I told them they cancelled my reservations and I wouldn’t be there at all. I was told by the clerk that called me that she would check with the manager and get back with me. I never heard back AND they took my money for reservations THEY cancelled. I’ve tried reaching out with no success.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024