Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

2.5 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Larger Room)
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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175 Kern St, Salinas, CA, 93905
  • Place, National Steinbeck Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, California Rodeo Grounds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Steinbeck House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(92 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Larger Room)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Roll in Shower, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Balcony, Living Area, Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Larger Room, Living Area, Microwave and Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Communication Assistance, Roll In Shower, Work Desk, Wi-Fi, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Salinas

At Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from National Steinbeck Center and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Aguila Cultural Center. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free on-the-go breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Salinas hotel include Monterey Bay and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

What's nearby

  • National Steinbeck Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • First Mayor's House - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • California Rodeo Grounds - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Steinbeck House - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Natividad Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 7 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fresh M Produce - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is available daily. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Salinas hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel offers 58 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Salinas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

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.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (99 centimetre high)
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:30 AM - 3:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 November to 31 March:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 April and close on 31 October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel?

Yep, Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel?

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel on 2 Jan 2026 start from NZ$202.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel?

The closest beach to Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel is Marina State Beach (15.2 km).

Does Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel have a pool?

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from April 01 to October 31).

Is Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, our guests give a thumbs up to the free on-the-go brekkie here! Offered daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel?

No, Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 570 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was really a very nice local stay. My only issue was how hard the bed was. They were kind enough to give me more pillows to soften it up. My husband was not bothered. Staff was fantastic, so clean, very nice building and room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for our purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Add bacon to the breakfast menu :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just for 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Inna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weilin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly, quick response and cheer us up when we arrived even it's almost 11pm. They go through all the details at the front desk and explain everything crystal clear.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty much excellent! The only issue was the hand-held shower. It was so powerful that it could take someone’s eyeballs out. No place to have it installed like a shower. No adjustments to be able to stand underneath it and take a good shower. Please have both installed shower in the room or if it is for elderly, 1. have a place to anchor it. 2. Repair it to allow for softer water jet coming from the shower head.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minobu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
front desk staff are nice and
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon Henri

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

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

A good choice for car week

Best combination, I thought, between economics and location during Monterey car week. Room was clean, bed was comfortable, and the included breakfast was filling enough to start the day. Location was close to 101 freeway, but the noise was acceptable from my room. Also, it was close to In 'n Out, a couple of minutes of walking, which was a bonus. And neighborhood was not an issue. All in all, a good choice.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

10/10 Excellent

sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Ev
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rajeev, Downingtown

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights. Not great but manageable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

2/10 Terrible

Melisa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst hotel I have ever stayed!!!

Customer service is the worst. Bad management. The worst hotel experience I have ever had!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lizbeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very bad management and too expensive to be so picky
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thi Thu Ha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Average
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025