Nestled near Monterey Bay, Economy Inn Monterey offers a cozy retreat with free in-room WiFi. Unwind after exploring 17-Mile Drive and take advantage of the vending machine and 24-hour front desk.
Monterey County Fairgrounds - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Del Monte Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Fisherman's Wharf - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
Cannery Row - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
Monterey Bay Aquarium - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
Getting around
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 3 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 31 min drive
Monterey Station - 18 min drive
Salinas Station - 33 min drive
Restaurants
In-N-Out Burger - 14 min walk
Starbucks - 6 min walk
Wendy's - 3 min walk
Chili's Grill & Bar - 10 min walk
Black Bear Diner - 7 min walk
About this property
Economy Inn Monterey
Economy Inn Monterey puts you within a 10-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's Wharf are within a short drive.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
17 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Property amenities
What to do
Beach nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
1 building/tower
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Economy Inn Monterey
Economy Inn Monterey Seaside
Economy Monterey Seaside
Economy Monterey
Economy Inn Monterey Motel
Economy Inn Monterey Seaside
Economy Inn Monterey Motel Seaside
Frequently asked questions
Does Economy Inn Monterey offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Economy Inn Monterey does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Economy Inn Monterey?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Economy Inn Monterey?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Economy Inn Monterey?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around Economy Inn Monterey like?
Economy Inn Monterey is a short 3-minute drive from Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) and 19 minutes' walk from Monterey County Fairgrounds.
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Economy Inn Monterey Reviews
Reviews
4.0
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4.2/10
Cleanliness
5.0/10
Staff & service
3.4/10
Amenities
3.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
4.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Furniture
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 16, 2025
Convenience to the area.
ROBERT
ROBERT, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jul 31, 2025
Very disappointing.
Jenny
Jenny, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
May 26, 2025
I dont recommend it. Not even if its for a 5 minute quickie. The room are nothing compated to the pictures they have posted online. Matress was dirty. It was just horrible i had to cancele and go somewhere else
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Apr 23, 2025
I’m surprised that Expedia is listing this as one of the properties. I’ve been to third world country’s with better and cleaner accomodations. Room smelled like smoke, the bedspread had cigarette burn holes in them. The sheets looked like they haven’t been washed, wires sticking out of the walls and paint is peeling of the rooms. We checked in then checked out. It ruined our weekend stay.
Rob
Rob, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 28, 2024
The stay was enjoyable. Easy access coming & going. The staff was quiet friendly. All be the parking was a little tight. The stay was a plus
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Apr 7, 2025
Avoid this hotel
Dirty/filthy, in disrepair, unrelated businesses run out of hotel rooms, terrible parking spaces, no room service, no amenities, one light bulb in room, bed a firm spring hot point mattress, faucets malfunction, mold and dirt in bathroom, microwave so small can't pop a bag of popcorn, marginal area of town,
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 2, 2023
Nice front desk very helpful no noise clean restful
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 2, 2024
Food for me
Christian
Christian, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jul 28, 2024
If it's all you can afford it's ok.
Joy
Joy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 6, 2024
Make sure when you come here you bring your own pillows. This is what you get when you find the cheapest hotel on the booking site don’t expect the embassy. But it’s a family run operation and the staff is super friendly. They makeup for any of the room issues.
Christina
Christina, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Sep 11, 2024
There was mold in the room and the bedding was filthy .
Mandy
Mandy, 3-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jun 8, 2024
The staff was super nice but the room was in very poor condition and smelled like cigarette smoke
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Aug 21, 2024
Rooms were very dirty no towels
John
John, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Sep 30, 2023
It’s a room, little else.
Douglas
Douglas, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Feb 16, 2025
Floors were sticky. Hair, gravel and stains on and in the sheets. Asked the manager to change the sheets while we were out during the first day, and he only changed one of the beds. There wasnt even a lamp shade on the bedside lamp. Just a dirty and gross experience. Would not recommend to anyone
Cory
Cory, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Apr 13, 2025
I guess you get what you pay for. This motel is actually inhabited by some longer term guests. The guy in the next room went back and forth between making phone calls and watching TV, both at max volume until 4am. We had to walk to Walgreens for earplugs. Everything is dirty or stained, from floor to ceiling including the linens and towels. Those are the things that were important to me (a quiet place to sleep and a clean atmosphere). As for the things less important, but equally as terrible- TV color all yellow, no cups in the room, no ice machine. Woke up to a fire truck and ambulance at 5am. Glad they were there to help someone struggling, hope he’s okay. Needless to say, if you have more than $150/night to spend, do it!
Bobbi
Bobbi, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Aug 22, 2024
Nothing
Paul
Paul, 4-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Aug 30, 2024
Very old and almost nothing worked.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Aug 9, 2024
felt generally unsafe, worried for my vehicle, and woke up at midnight to people carrying mattresses out of surrounding rooms and yelling
Nina
Nina, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Apr 20, 2024
Horrible place. We had to leave abd find another place to stay. It was dirty, smelly and very unsafe. I will never book with Expedia again if that is the kind of place they use on there site.
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Sep 14, 2024
This property is horrible the housekeeping is horrible there was blood all on the wall sheets look like they haven't been changed from the bed the office management would not give us towels and was very rude to us
John
John, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jul 6, 2024
No TV
Very poor condition tv didn’t work / plugged sink / multiple areas with holes. I would NOT stay here again.
Gloria
Gloria, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Aug 19, 2024
VERY Disappointed. The TWO rooms were rather smelly and suck. Did not get sleep at all. I want to get my money back.
ZW
ZW, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Sep 6, 2022
Great place for a quick overnight stay for rest without paying outrages rates. Super dirty rooms and tiny parking lot. Room smelled like bleach the entire night. I loved the outside look of the hotel because it looks like a small motel in a small town kinda vibe but the inside is in terrible conditions. You really do get what you pay for so don’t expect a 5 star hotel for the price you pay.
Carla
Carla, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jul 21, 2024
Filthiest hotel room of all time. I made the mistake of removing the bedspread from the bedding. Big mistake. It took 15 minutes to figure out how to take a warm shower. I had freezing cold and boiling hot figured out in 30 seconds. This room should have rented for 6 bucks a night.