Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site and is free for guests. However, guests must contact the property in advance to reserve a parking spot. Additional parking may be available upon request for a fee, and electric car charging stations are also available for a surcharge.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of $35, subject to availability. Late check-out options are not specified.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities. Step-free entrances are available, but specific details on room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key attractions?

The property is centrally located in Monterey, within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and 17-Mile Drive. It is approximately 3.2 miles from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach. Nearby attractions include Del Monte Shopping Center (0.2 miles) and the Monterey Museum of Art (1 mile).

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of $35 per night, and rollaway beds are also available for $35 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required for both.

Aura Inn Monterey - Comfortable Motel Stay

Average nightly price at Aura Inn Monterey by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$67
February	$83
March	$86
April	$123
May	$136
June	$149
July	$183
August	$187
September	$180
October	$103
November	$90
December	$72

What guests think

Aura Inn Monterey draws consistent praise for very clean, recently renovated rooms and a convenient location across from Del Monte Shopping Center, with many guests noting comfortable beds and good value for a simple, no-frills stay near Monterey attractions.

Frequent negatives include very tight parking with limited spaces and occasional street or upstairs noise. Many find the staff helpful, but experiences vary, with some reports of strict fees or unhelpful responses; Wi‑Fi can be spotty and rooms use shutters that let in light. Expect a simple, updated, budget-friendly base with few extras.

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Facilities

Parking is free but very tight and limited, with narrow spaces and occasional one‑car‑per‑room rules; an on‑site EV charger exists but access may be constrained.

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Kaelyn

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Air conditioning was working great, although parking was free the lot was small so may have difficulty finding a parking spot!

8

Wendy

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had to move a vehicle off site our last night after being there almost a week. On Saturday, the hotel was very full and the parking lot is small. Just FYI

8

David

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We spent two nights at this location. The staff was pleasant and helpful. We down graded for location and parking. The parking was limited and very tight. The location is across from a mall off a one way street requiring a u-turn to turn into the hotel. Our stay was very pleasant.

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Claudio

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only reason I booked this place was for the EV charging station that they say they have and I could not use it because it was for Telsas and they did not offer adaptor. Could not have used it anyways because the owner had is Telsa plugged there. I had to drive 10 miles away to find a charger for my car. When I parked my car in the lot after I charged it (the person at the front desk told me to park anywhere, but then called my room to ask to move my car cause another Tesla nedeed to park where I was parked. The car belonged to a friend of the owner clearly cause he went in the employee only door. So this was all a bit disappointing. I was only there for a night and the room was clean, but it still sucked !

8

Mariana

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was updated, staff was kind and helpful during both check in and check out, however, parking is limited and we received a call that we would get charged if we weren’t in the lines, we were slightly off, but just be mindful.

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Steven

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Tight parking is no joke! Can only park one car per room or there's a $25 a day fee per car. There is no street parking on this street. This is not the place to stay if meeting up with family.

10

Oscar

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, safe. Close to shopping center. EV charging.

10

Sharon

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick and easy. The staff was very friendly and even went of their way to help me print some documents that I needed. The room looks recently updated and was very clean. It was priced well for what you get. The parking was a little tight but other than I was pleased with my stay.

10

Marin

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quick trip was very clean updated rooms onky issue was parking is limited.

8

Frank

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were nice and spacious. The chairs in the room were not that comfortable, a softer chair would have been nice. The parking spaces were quite narrow - when we went to get in our car in the morning, we could hardly get in, because the other cars were so close (and all the cars were in the lines). An ice machine upstairs would have been nice too. The rooms were quiet and the beds were comfortable.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are frequently described as very clean and freshly updated; a few guests noted floors not well mopped, strong cleaning odors, or thin/worn towels.

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Joel

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was excellent. The room and bathroom were exceptionally clean, and the bed provided outstanding comfort. The staff were courteous and attentive throughout our visit. Overall, it offered great value for the price, and we would gladly return in the future.

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JAKE

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean beds and bathroom. Floor was filthy tho. My son’s feet were black, my feet were black and my wife’s socks were black. Other than that the room was nice and the hotel price was nice. I was in room 209. Another bummer is the parking spots in the lot are extremely small designed only for compact cars. I witnessed two people opening their doors and hitting other cars. It’s a park at your own risk type lot.

10

Catherine

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet and friendly staff

8

Larisa

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room

10

Ellen Flora

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Inn is across the Del Monte shopping center. Cleanliness of the room is excellent. Rooms face a busy highway so traffic noise can be heard.

10

Jon

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and quiet. 🇺🇸👍🙏

8

Jamie

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Booked this hotel the 2 bed room for a family of 4. We were in town visiting my sister in the military. Was perfectly located and close to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. The Aquarium, fisherman’s ward and beach are was very close by about 10minute drive. Conveniently located. Only downfall was the room seemed like it was halfway cleaned. The tub and showerhead looked like it needed to be cleaned better. The floor is hardwood laminate and it was clearly not mopped properly bcuz my kids socks were dirty after just walking around for an hour or so in the room. But other than that good size room beds were comfortable and clean.

10

Amanda

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

clean room, friendly responsive staff, close to where I needed to be.

8

Armando

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was clean, bedding was adequate. Hard goods were a hold-over from the previous property name. Aside from the coffee in the room there were no 'real' amenities. Wi-Fi? We were not able to login with the code provided... When the rooms were updated, attention was not paid to sound-proofing for road traffic (and housekeeping carts.) Rated the stay 'good' for the property type and cleanliness. (Some of the reviews prompted one to believe this property was 'wonderful', sadly, I would say that the individual must have limited travel experience.) Interesting note for the traveler on a tight budget: the day before my check-in I received a note from the property indicating they would hold an additional $250 on my credit card, as a deposit. Don't know if this occurred; as it was not noted on the invoice received. However, just a note of interest. Given the proximity to town, etc... we may return, however, there was is little to draw one back to this property. Cheers for the cleanliness; however, would recommend the use of a damp dust mop across the floors; they didn't 'feel' clean.

10

Catherine

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room, quiet, and convenient to the mall and restaurants. Used the laundry facility. Friendly staff. Will stay again in the future.

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Rooms

Modern, generally comfortable rooms with updated bathrooms and some spacious layouts; recurring drawbacks include noise from the road or upstairs, spotty Wi‑Fi, and shutters that let in morning light.

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Connie

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The service and staff was satisfactory. However, the rooms are not soundproof. If you are on the first floor, you will hear every footstep and voices from the 2nd floor. So if you are sensitive to noise, request the 2nd floor.

8

MAKIKO

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to town and aquarium. It seems the room was renovated recently so very modern design and clean. The room is not so big but comfortable. The wall is very thin so you can even hear other room’s TV. But overall It is pretty good value for the price.

8

Sara

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We felt we got more than what we paid for. Place was clean and spacious (we got the junior suite). Parking was never an issue. Staff was helpful when needed. Rooms appeared to be sound proof. AC was great. Nice bathroom. Would definitely come back!

10

Raquel

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very clean and also the room was very updated

8

Eva

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean room , only thing that I stayed in the 1st floor and you could here the foot steps when they would walk overall I enjoyed staying in that Hotel

6

Mitchell

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was clean and the check in was easy. Only issue was we could hear every footstep of the people who were above us which prevented us from sleeping.

4

Ed

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good check- in service, clean. However, bed frame was very noisy during normal sleep, heater blower was extremely loud and no black out curtains. The shutters still allowed the exterior light into the room.

4

Kevin

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I asked about Internet... told me it was good.... it was terrible Not Happy I need it to work

8

Armando

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was clean, bedding was adequate. Hard goods were a hold-over from the previous property name. Aside from the coffee in the room there were no 'real' amenities. Wi-Fi? We were not able to login with the code provided... When the rooms were updated, attention was not paid to sound-proofing for road traffic (and housekeeping carts.) Rated the stay 'good' for the property type and cleanliness. (Some of the reviews prompted one to believe this property was 'wonderful', sadly, I would say that the individual must have limited travel experience.) Interesting note for the traveler on a tight budget: the day before my check-in I received a note from the property indicating they would hold an additional $250 on my credit card, as a deposit. Don't know if this occurred; as it was not noted on the invoice received. However, just a note of interest. Given the proximity to town, etc... we may return, however, there was is little to draw one back to this property. Cheers for the cleanliness; however, would recommend the use of a damp dust mop across the floors; they didn't 'feel' clean.

8

Kimberly

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great little spot - very close to the mall and very short drive into downtown Monterey and on to the aquarium/cannery row. This is a fully renovated property with modern bathrooms, fridge and microwave in the room. VERY comfortable mattresses. Clean and well kept. Property is also nicely maintained and pretty.

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Service

Many guests report friendly, accommodating staff and easy check‑in, but there are also reports of strict early check‑in/extra‑guest fees, unhelpful attitudes, or slow follow‑through on issues.

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rosa

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I arrived at 11am and asked if I could check in earlier since I had to be somewhere at 3pm. They asked ~40% of the room price as fee to check-in before 3pm. I understand you want to make money but be reasonable.

10

Diane

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I like how friendly and nice the staff was, loved that they allowed us to do a late check out. Will go here again!

6

Taylor

Jan 1, 2023

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Stayed 19,356 nights

Room was updated and clean. Staff was questionable. Many items were taken out of my room while away for the day and the cleaning crew was in. Brought it to the office attention and they tried to make me feel like I was a liar and their staff would never do that. Then their crew confirmed they thought I was checking out and threw away some of my stuff, but I didnt find this out until late the next day when I realized more stuff was missing and went to the office again. Then they tried their hardest to make replacing the items as inconvenient for me as possible and their replacement items were not like for like replacements costing me money in the end. They were hoping I didnt notice or wouldnt follow up and they could just move on. no apologies, minimal effort, rude evem when they finally admitted fault, crap customer service. Plenty of other places to stay to deal with poor customer service and a staff that either has sticky fingers or is poor at their job.

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Mike

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

After coming here on a business trip, I had some expensive things in my vehicle (truck) I want it to be near my room so I could keep an eye on it. Was told to move it to an exterior parking area which I could not see. It they wouldn’t accommodate me (by moving their car or letting me park in a reserved parking spot. Just told me where to move it and took off….definitely won’t be coming back here..

10

Ruby

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

hotel was nice, clean and staff very friendly will be coming back again

10

Talibdin

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. We had the pleasure of meeting Michael the property manager who was cool and knew the area very well and where to dine. He was willing to work with us. Very positive.

2

David Anthony

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

John (hotel manager) and other staff horrible to work with. Will never stay here again and had high hopes for this place. Very unprofessional and pricing changed at last minute. Very disappointed

10

Amanda

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

clean room, friendly responsive staff, close to where I needed to be.

10

Sharon

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick and easy. The staff was very friendly and even went of their way to help me print some documents that I needed. The room looks recently updated and was very clean. It was priced well for what you get. The parking was a little tight but other than I was pleased with my stay.

8

Marcia

Jul 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I clicked that 2 adults would stay in the 2-bedroom 2-king beds room ... but at the last minute my daughter was able to take off work and join us on our trip. At check-in when asked how many people I told the truth 3 adults. They wanted to charge me extra for my daughter to sleep over too. I was tired from the trip and did not want to talk ... just add the money. But he yelled at me to listen to him. I'm a grown ass woman who knows how to stay at a hotel. Don't talk to me like I'm a child to listen while you tell me what I know. Charge the extra $15 and let me go. After a few minutes he apologized for yelling but said I would not listen so he had to. Say what now??? By the way I loved the room ... but not the service at reception at all!!!

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Location

Very convenient across from Del Monte Shopping Center and a short drive to Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row, and Carmel; some guests noted street noise and slightly tricky access.

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Dr

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The proximity to Del Monte was ideal!

8

Lillian

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location to the restaurants, the mall, Fisherman’s Wharf and Carmel Beach.

8

Gina

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location. On a busy street so you can hear all the cars. Besides that that the place is nicely located and close to the mall, Cannery and Fisherman’s Wharf.

8

Josef

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location and walking distance to the Del Monte shopping center is a plus.

10

Hiram

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Wonderful stay.

10

Maria Leonida

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and well maintained

10

Giles

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Shopping mall across the road was great bonus

8

Kimberly

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great little spot - very close to the mall and very short drive into downtown Monterey and on to the aquarium/cannery row. This is a fully renovated property with modern bathrooms, fridge and microwave in the room. VERY comfortable mattresses. Clean and well kept. Property is also nicely maintained and pretty.

10

Adriana

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great experience. The hotel was clean. It’s across the street from a shopping center. And a 10 minute drive to the aquarium.

8

Sayaka

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I like the location and safe.

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Dining

No breakfast or on‑site dining is provided, but there are many restaurants and grocery options across the street, and staff sometimes recommend places.

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Kenji

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice motel close to shopping center. All within walking distance for food, shops, and movie theater.

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Lillian

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location to the restaurants, the mall, Fisherman’s Wharf and Carmel Beach.

10

Jamie

Jul 13, 2023

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Check-in/Check-out was very simple. The room was clean and the bathroom seemed updated. The soap dispensers were a pile instead of getting that bar soap and other little bottle. There was no breakfast served, only coffee available.

8

Alexander

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved that this was quieter than downtown. Was easily able to walk to Whole foods & many restaurants. Enjoyed the mall after.

8

Jon

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The beds are hard. Like bed displays at a store hard. No food or bottled water. Restaurants are plenty available. Make sure to plan ahead for what you’re going to eat.

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Vadim

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our family stayed in the nice place for a couple of nights, we booked two rooms. We are happy with the service! The room has everything you need for a comfortable stop on a road trip, we were pleased with the large bathroom. Convenient location of the motel, opposite there is a large shopping area with cafes and shops. Within a 5-minute drive there are several cafes for breakfast and dinner.

10

Koji

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When I asked a good restaurant in this area to the receptionist, she was very nice to me and polite. The restaurant she recommended was very good.

10

Cindy

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place. Centrally located for the things we wanted to do. Rooms were beautifully done. Parking was included. Staff was wonderful. Gave us sightseeing tips complete with bus numbers. We tried 2 of the restaurant recommendations and they were excellent. We highly recommend this hotel

10

Adriana

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great experience. The hotel was clean. It’s across the street from a shopping center. And a 10 minute drive to the aquarium.

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tiffany r

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is clean and well maintained. Though updates are apparent, it is still a dated motel. No breakfast offered.

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Aura Inn Monterey

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Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed Sofabed Not Included

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Sofabed Not Included

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds (Sofabed Not Included)

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

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