Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at the property, but service animals are exempt.

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

Check-in is from 16:00 to 22:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including wheelchair-accessible parking and facilities. Step-free entrances are also available.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Marina, within a 5-minute drive of California State University Monterey Bay and Fort Ord Dunes State Park. It is 2.4 miles from Marina State Beach and 5.4 miles from Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) and rollaway beds are available for a fee of USD 10.00 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

What guests think

At Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay, travelers highlight spacious rooms and friendly staff, while noting the unusual setup sharing a lot with a gas station and occasional noise or confusion around signage and check‑in.

Cleanliness is often praised, though some guests report hair, pests, and inconsistent housekeeping during multi‑night stays. Rooms are large with comfortable beds, basic furnishings and small TVs, and Wi‑Fi is generally reliable. Breakfast is a simple grab‑and‑go bag, viewed as handy by some and too limited by others. Overall, expect a budget‑friendly, no‑frills stay convenient for exploring the Monterey area.

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Facilities

Basic setup sharing a lot with a gas station; check‑in is often through the convenience store. Parking is available, but signage, renovations and debris have occasionally caused confusion.

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Julianne

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Cute place! Recently renovated room that was very comfortable. Very clean and staff was very friendly. It's about 15-20 minutes from Monterey Bay. Free parking. Gas station on property with a mini mart. The lobby office was being renovated. 5 minute drive to the beach. Breakfast is just a granola bar, yogurt and fruit they give you in a lunch bag. Worked out great for what we needed and price was reasonable.

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Estella

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel room was nicely equipped with a TV, refrigerator, microwave and well-stocked coffee maker. The room is clean and the woman who checked us in was very nice and helpful. It is a motel with parking located right in front of the rooms. The office to check-in is attached to the gas station store.

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ROBERT

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Signs are not up yet---have to find it behind the Gulf station. Breakfast isn't---you get a lunch sack with a yogurt and a granola bar. Coffee for guests is in one thermal pot---better coffee is available for purchase. Location is excellent.

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Troy

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and staff were great. The only thing is that the check in was IN THE GAS station.

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Tracy

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no breakfast nook like it was shown in the pictures. The office area was inside a gas station convenient store. It was a breakfast bag on the go. The reason I picked it was because of the picture of the little breakfast area. I feel like that is false advertising. They should show recent pictures of what it looks like. The picture I was not impressed especially on how much I paid for this room.

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Carol

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Difficult to find parking to check in

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ROSEANN

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Share a parking lot with gas station.

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Richard

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I would rate this property equal to either Motel 6 or Super 8. No better or no worse. It is located behind, or is part of, a gas station. Check in is in the food mart of the gas station. It is conveniently located near a number of restaurants. Facilities are somewhat dated.

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Jonathan

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was a convenient location. They were renovating the property so finding someone to assist you was difficult but when you did they were helpful. We asked for a roll a way and it was rusted and mattress was not at all comfortable. They did not charge us for it so we appreciated that. They only cleaned our room one day during our several day stay. It was clean when we arrived but we just needed our trash taken out so we did it ourselves. We did feel safe while there.

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Jennifer

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was ok for what we needed out of this trip. There are no pictures of the front of the property because there is a busy gas station right in front of it. It makes a lot more sense once you get there. I had a really hard time finding the office as well and ended up asking at the gas station front desk. Check in, once I found the desk was fine. The traffic was a bit noisy as it is right on a main road but we were able to sleep just fine. It died down later in the evening. The outdoor flood lights both seemed to be like strobe lights and not properly working and there was obvious repairs being done around the property so it was messy/dirty. Breakfast to go was perfect for what we needed! I don’t know that I’d stay here again (maybe if it was even less expensive) but everything was just ok.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms clean, even spotless, at arrival. Others report hair, bugs or dust, plus limited housekeeping during stays, leading to inconsistent experiences.

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JUNYUN

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed at this place for two nights. After my checkout, I noticed over a dozen bed bug bites on my legs. It was incredibly uncomfortable and concerning. I expect basic hygiene and cleanliness from any hotel and this experience was far below acceptable standards. I hope this issue could be taken seriously and addressed properly. But in the meantime, I would not recommend this inn to anyone.

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Julia

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pictures hide the gas station and the room had hair on the sheets and hair in the bath tub. Floors were dirty as well.

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Christopher

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Human hair all over the mattress sheets and pillows. Killed 2 different spiders, 1 on the floor, 1 crawling near the nightstand. Only stayed there for 1 night but would not stay again due to cleanliness.

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Guadalupe M

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was super clean. We had a great stay. It smelled clean as soon as you walked in and the bed was very comfortable as well. Would definitely stay here again if I am ever in the area!

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John

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check-in was easy. The room was spotless. The staff was nice, the bed was comfortable. All in all it was a great stay.

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Gregory

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Floors were dirty. Fridge needed to be de-iced.

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Penny

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our first room had bugs crawling in the bathroom

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Johnny

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room. Friendly staff persons

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Shanna

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was huge, and very comfortable. The staff was friendly and everything was very clean.

10

Jon

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and clean

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious with comfortable beds and practical amenities like fridge and microwave; TVs tend to be small. Some report thin walls, road noise, or minor maintenance issues, while Wi‑Fi is often described as fast or reliable.

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Judy

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall it was good for the price. Room was large and clean. Check in was weird, desk was in the back of the Gulf gas station convenience store. Refrigerator in room had a gurgling noise all noght.

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James

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, clean, quiet. No remote for TV in room

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Alex

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, staff was very friendly, and the wifi was pretty quick!! Definitely a great stay.

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Victoria

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very nice. Room was big and fairly recently renovated. While it wasn’t loud, we could hear the roadway. We both found the bed and pillows uncomfortable

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Eva

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Big room, comfi bed

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Carol

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The bed was the most comfortable we have stayed in.

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sandeep

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious rooms, decently clean and tidy. Beds were good enough for a good night’s sleep. The grab-and-go breakfast was a nice touch too.

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Peter

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very big and comfortable

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John

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed here while day hiking Big Sur. Mostly were just here to sleep but it was great for that. The beds were comfortable, the wifi was super fast and the rooms were clean and quiet. The area felt safe too. I'd stay again.

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Joseph Gary

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel room was very good. There was a very pleasant floral smell in the room. We liked the laminate floors instead of carpeting. The bathtub/shower appeared older. Breakfast was a banana, yogurt, oranges, cookie and chewy granola bar. We were on the first floor & Unfortunately, on the last night, the noise from upstairs was horrible with people walking back. & forth & loud bangs from their room like something was falling every now & then. It was so hard to sleep. The room had very light colors & was pleasant. We wish we got the young guys name who checked us in. He was wonderful! He was a night worker. Overall, I would recommend this hotel.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, accommodating and quick to help, with smooth check‑ins and local tips. A minority mention rude or unhelpful interactions at the desk.

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Vasiliki

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean and pretty, and the staff very friendly. They gave us some great local recommendations and we had a wonderful time there!

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Gregory

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We are towing our son’s vehicle and stopped here. My husband very carefully parked in the overflow parking and before he was out of the pick up the desk clerk was out the door telling him to move. My husband calmed him down enough to go register after listening to his tirade of how we should have parked in the gas station lot (like we should know that). When we parked in the gas station lot, he came out to inform us we were not “straight “ enough. I am including photos of the empty parking lot and when I woke up at 1:30am it was the same. Did I mention it was raining? Our original plan was to try to book another night here. Obviously that is not going to happen.

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Tonya

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The young man there who checked us in was one of the most personable and helpful people I’ve ever had the pleasure of chatting with!! He gave us our rooms a little early, made sure the two rooms we were given were next door to each other, he gave recommendations for different beaches to visit based on different things we may be looking for, he was so friendly, even the next day he tried to help me find something I needed to season my dinner!!! I would stay here again because of his customer service and genuine personality. Aside from that, the rooms were clean and nice (especially for the low price we paid for two nights!!) and they kindly changed the linens when I asked, due to the kids getting sand everywhere (after going to one of the beaches he recommended 😁) GREAT PLACE

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lynne Marie

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First the lobby is attached to the gas station. Sounds odd but it’s actually great. The young man who greeted us was so incredibly nice and very informative. He pointed out where our room was and where everything was. Probably one of the best customer services I have ever experienced .

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Nicole S

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay itself was great, room was clean and comfortable, no problems with shower or sink drains, A/C worked. Evening staff (a gentleman) was incredibly pleasant even gave food suggestions. However morning staff (a woman) was HORRIBLY unhelpful, unpleasant and almost made me wanting to cancel my entire stay. We arrived at 230pm and I understand that it was not check-in time; but she didn't even bother to check if at least one room was available so that we could freshen up before going to a show. She did not even touch her computer and simply told me to come back at 4pm.

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Damiria

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Customer service was very good

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Jo

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly helpful manager

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Lois

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The service

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Khalifah

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My family and I arrived around 8pm for check in and was greeted by a man with blondish hair who was extremely friendly and gave great recommendations for things to do in Monterey Bay! He also told us to stop by in the morning for breakfast! My family and I were driving Hwy 1 and stopping in cities along the way. In the am, I came in for breakfast with 2 children! A man was seated at a desk and a woman was standing close to the desk. I stood there awkwardly for about 45 seconds waiting for a greeting, then I told them I was here for breakfast! The woman began asking me, “ Are you staying with us? What room are you in? How did you know about breakfast?” I was standing there with hungry children and responded, “ Is this how you treat your guests that stay at your hotel?” I then gave my name and the room number and proceeded to take out my room key. The woman gave me banana, yogurt, and granola bars. There was no apology, no kindness, or anything for the rude apathetic behavior, and after spending $200 on a room for a night, there’s no reason to treat a mother and her children that way!

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Matthew

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a medical emergency while on property and the staff was very helpful and understanding.

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Location

Convenient base about 15–20 minutes from Monterey attractions and close to Highway 1, restaurants and CSUMB. Set on a busy road beside a gas station, so some note traffic noise and limited walkability to sights.

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Ryan

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent motel. Great location for Monterey and the start of big Sur.

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Hugo

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

About 20 min. From Monterey and Carmel beach

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azita

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and in good location.

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ROBERT

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Signs are not up yet---have to find it behind the Gulf station. Breakfast isn't---you get a lunch sack with a yogurt and a granola bar. Coffee for guests is in one thermal pot---better coffee is available for purchase. Location is excellent.

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Christine

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Having a 24/7 mart & gas station right next to the hotel was such a bonus! I would only say it was initially difficult to find the main lobby/check-in entrance, but there's really friendly staff to help out as well. Overall great option for visiting Monterey area (the main Aquarium is only about 20min drive away for example), without the high price tag of other places! Clean, quiet & safe.

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Bogdan

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and pretty convenient location for pricing

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Kelli

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Check in and check out was easy, our room was a good size and the water pressure in the shower was great with excellent hot water. The bed was much firmer than we’d hoped. There wasn’t tons of things close by to Walk to so we had to Uber a bit. The breakfast was high carb snacks in a to go bag. So don’t count on a healthy breakfast with any protein. Overall, for the price, it was a good place. It is in Monterey County, but not walkable to Monterey Bay.

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Maria

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everyone there is amazing and so easy to talk to! The location is very convenient and wonderful. Would come again.

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Benoit

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Near of Monterrey but right next to a gas station

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Juan

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This isn’t a knock on the property it’s fine it just that when I searched for a place to stay near the Monterey Bay Aquarium this one showed up but it’s actually about 18 to 20 minute drive away from where we thought we would be. Other than that it’s a nice enough hotel for the price.

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Dining

Breakfast is a grab‑and‑go bag (typically fruit, yogurt, pastry or granola), appreciated for convenience but often considered minimal or misleading versus a full breakfast.

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Julianne

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Cute place! Recently renovated room that was very comfortable. Very clean and staff was very friendly. It's about 15-20 minutes from Monterey Bay. Free parking. Gas station on property with a mini mart. The lobby office was being renovated. 5 minute drive to the beach. Breakfast is just a granola bar, yogurt and fruit they give you in a lunch bag. Worked out great for what we needed and price was reasonable.

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Moses

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quality/comfy bed, great price & solid continental breakfast. Satisfaction at 100%

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Greg

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Basic, decent beds. Breakfast was pretty much a miss. Bag of oranges, bananas and yogurt and granola bar

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Ken

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Returned to this hotel/motel because it was great in the past and it met our expectations this stay. Management even honored my request to save the room I had in the past. I thank them. Also, a breakfast "bag" was obtained from the office and had nice items included.

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Mohammad

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Brakfast no good

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Tracy

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no breakfast nook like it was shown in the pictures. The office area was inside a gas station convenient store. It was a breakfast bag on the go. The reason I picked it was because of the picture of the little breakfast area. I feel like that is false advertising. They should show recent pictures of what it looks like. The picture I was not impressed especially on how much I paid for this room.

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Gary

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a 2 star motel striving to be a 3 star motel. Service was good and all the staff we contacted were friendly and seemed to be knowledgeable. Rooms were large and clean. Bed was comfortable. Furniture was nice. There were many electrical outlets around the room. TV worked well . WiFi was good. The negative. They use a single comforter in place of blankets which for me never works at any hotel/motel. They are on a busy road with a 24 hour gas station on the property which all the rooms face. Might be a problem if you are a light sleeper. When the motel is full there is not enough parking spaces. There was light coming under our door so bugs could enter although we saw none. Neutral items. Breakfast consisted of a sack with a banana, yogurt, cheese, danish, and a granola bar. They provide free coffee in the morning. This was our first visit but it appears they are working to upgrade the property. Weather stripping on the bottom of the doors would help.

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Bryan

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice breakfast to go packed in a brown bag. Complementary coffee was very good! TV was a little hard to figure out as there were 2 remotes but after speaking to the front desk he gave me the basics to get it started.

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Jonathan

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I LOVED THIS PLACE.... the rooms were roomy and nice... decorated nice... Bed comfortable,,, I=I would so come back. The pricing was reasonable compared to other places in the area... One of the cutest things was my husband went to get coffee in the morning and he comes back with generous BAGGED BREAKFASTS... so sweet... more then a continental... we had granola bar and yoguart and milk and sweet roll, fruit.... perfect for a weary traveler on the move.. thank you for doing that... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED>>>>

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Sinh

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s average. Breakfast and coffee could be better.

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4	5 $78	6 $77	7 $77	8 $77	9 $114	10
11 $69	12 $69	13 $69	14 $69	15 $69	16 $114	17
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Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

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