Wave Street Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Cannery Row

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds
Interior entrance
50-inch TV with cable channels, iPod dock
Exterior
Courtyard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$394
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct

Explore the area

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571 Wave Street, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Cannery Row
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Lovers Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (Cannery Row)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(108 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Cannery Row)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite (The Wave Suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Monterey

Wave Street Inn places you steps from Cannery Row and within a 10-minute stroll of Monterey Bay Aquarium. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a terrace, free newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this New Monterey hotel include American Tin Cannery and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater.

What's nearby

  • Cannery Row - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lovers Point - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 6 min walk
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Harvest Fish Market - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wave Street Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Torito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Sardine Factory - ‬3 min walk
  • Fish Hopper

About this property

Wave Street Inn

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Cannery Row
As a guest of Wave Street Inn, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Wave Street Inn also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a lift. Parking is available for a fee.
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
Wave Street Inn offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Premium cable televisions are provided. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Monterey hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks 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

  • Parking on site (USD 19.21 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 19.21 per night

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 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or 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. 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. 

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Wave Street Inn Monterey
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Wave Street Inn?

Wave Street Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Wave Street Inn?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wave Street Inn on 13 Oct 2025 start from NZ$394.48, 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 Wave Street Inn?

Yep, Wave Street Inn has a self car park for USD 19.21 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Wave Street Inn?

Yep, Wave Street Inn is a short 8-minute walk from San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wave Street Inn?

No, Wave Street Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wave Street Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Wave Street Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Wave Street Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 680 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice,clean service.check in was prompt
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here several times and it’s always amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Walkable to shopping, restaurants, and aquarium. Clean, beds were comfortable, fire pit on patio was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Quinn

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nekeisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was perfect. Super duper clean. Walkable. Nice view from room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leonid

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, easy parking. Very thin walls, motel-style arrangement.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent.. the staff was amazing and very nice and helpful… and let us check in early which was a blessing…the only problem was the people above us were loud.. until early morning…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Desk clerk was really friendly. The room was pretty clean. The bed sucked.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was perfect. Close to The Wharf, Canary Row, aquarium, dining and shopping. Very walkable. Fee to park, was worth it, we parked and didn’t need the car until checkout, which is noon, but you can park until 4 on check out date.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room needs new carpet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to everything. We spent a day at the Aquarium and were able to take a break back at the hotel. Great restaurants/shopping/beach close by. Staff also accommodated early check in and late check out for us. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylin

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu-Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Great location and price was fair for th area and time of year
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations and enjoyed the location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

The Location was great and Carol who checked us in was very nice and helpful . We plan on coming back soon thanks. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

gavin, san francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect getaway retreat! Easy, friendly check in. Close to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole

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

10/10 Excellent

peixiaoyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staffs are very warm and nice, will come again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leif, Stockton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025