The Stevenson Monterey

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Dennis the Menace Playground

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Property entrance
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Reception
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Explore the area

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675 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Golden State Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dennis the Menace Playground
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(81 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey places you in the centre of Monterey, within just a 15-minute stroll of Dennis the Menace Playground and Fisherman's Wharf. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown Monterey motel include Monterey Bay Aquarium and California State University Monterey Bay.

What's nearby

  • Munras Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Golden State Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Monterey Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dennis the Menace Playground - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 10 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Captain + Stoker - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rosine's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Stevenson Monterey

Motel with free parking, near Dennis the Menace Playground
Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. There's an onsite business centre. An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Stevenson Monterey. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Stevenson Monterey was completed in May 2022.
  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1961
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
The Stevenson Monterey offers 51 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Monterey motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2022.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1961
  • Renovated entire property - May 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Early check-in is possible by arrangement.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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, 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Monterey Downtown Travelodge
Monterey Downtown Travelodge Motel
Travelodge Monterey Downtown
Monterey Downtown Travelodge Hotel Monterey
The Stevenson Monterey Motel
The Stevenson Monterey Monterey
The Stevenson Monterey Motel Monterey
Stevenson Monterey Motel
Stevenson Motel
Stevenson Monterey

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Stevenson Monterey?

The Stevenson Monterey offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Stevenson Monterey?

As of 30 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Stevenson Monterey on 3 Feb 2026 start from NZ$158.62, 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.

Is parking available at The Stevenson Monterey?

Yep, The Stevenson Monterey has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Stevenson Monterey?

Yep, The Stevenson Monterey is a short 12-minute walk from Monterey State Beach.

Does The Stevenson Monterey have a pool?

The Stevenson Monterey has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from April to October).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Stevenson Monterey?

No, The Stevenson Monterey does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Stevenson Monterey?

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

Are pets allowed at The Stevenson Monterey?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Stevenson Monterey?

There isn't one on site, but Monterey Pines Golf Club is a short 8-minute walk away.

The Stevenson Monterey Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

FRANCIS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very low shower water pressure. No icebox in mini fridge. Otherwise, clean, nice linens.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liberty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is near everything , the hotel is dated but you get what you pay for. No microwave inside the room. The room is clean. The service is very good. It was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Vaughan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely place I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

No Name Given

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chang, Winnetka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice hotel for a good price. It is close to cross roads and I was impressed by noisy bikes in the afternoon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George, Carson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Dated but very nice 70’s style motel. Walking to DT Monterey and ample parking garage. Comfy room that is clean and quiet. Great and friendly customer service! I would definitely stay again. No frills but for the location the price is right!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is centrally located. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The room’s decor was a time capsule from the 70’, very well maintained and clean. It was a large room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elan, San Francisco

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Clean, kind staff, loved the retro look of the place! Thanks for saving this 60s gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
This hotel is just "OK" and is a glorified motel. I am not sure why so many people gave it such high ratings. For over $350 a night I expected a lot more. We asked for a quiet room but our room was super noisy. The hotel is surrounded by streets on three sides and we heard traffic and cars reviving most of the night. We also heard a super loud banging of what I am guessing was a door to the cleaning area or employee area opening and closing all night and day. If this is a quiet room, what are the regular rooms like? Additionally, we asked if we could check out 1 hour later and were told it would be $75 for that. I have stayed at lots of hotels much nicer than this one and have never been charged a fee to check out 1 hour later. The rooms are pretty run down and our shower had a rusted out shelf in it. The room had a mini fridge but no freezer in it and no microwave. The manager at the front desk was not that helpful or friendly either and he and his colleague seemed more concerned with chatting to themselves about politics or something than actually helping the guests. I won't be staying here again. For the price I will stay somewhere else that is quieter, more friendly, and has better amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Staff & service
Asked to check out an hour late beacuse i had food poisoning. They wanted to charge me $$$
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025