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
Courtyard
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

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571 Wave Street, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Cannery Row
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Cannery Row)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Cannery Row)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(115 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Suite

Highlights

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

Suite (The Wave Suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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 - 0.1 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 - 4 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
  • ‪El Torito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wave Street Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bulldog Pub - ‬3 min walk

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Otter Inn Monterey
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Otter Hotel Monterey
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 8 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wave Street Inn on 9 Dec 2025 start from NZ$247.68, 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. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

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. 678 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location to cannery row. clean room. friendly service. we loved the fire pit. will stay again. thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here with a few of my friends for our guys trip. Check in and parking was easy. They even gave us some goodie bags which was a pleasant surprise. The location was amazing. Just a few minute walk to restaurants and bars. Waking up and walking out the door you can see the bay. Saw a few seals too. My only regret is staying one night. Very family and people friendly. I will be bringing my family back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

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

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

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

8/10 Good

Kent

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

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I know there are not many choices in the cannery row area however the wave street inn is run down and in need of some care. The carpet in the room had severe stains and smelled terrible. The most shocking thing is that the bed sheets were worn so thin that you could see through them and there was holes in them. Once the room was made up by housekeeping the holy sheets were not even changed. Water pressure was good and plenty of hot water but the rest was really a bad experience. Never again for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wilson, Foster City

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower water was hot and great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great location. Slippery floors

We’ve been staying at this property for years. First time since it’s been rebranded and renovated. Pros: location, property condition, parking Cons: the shower leaks onto the bathroom floor—they must know about it because they provide two floor towels (isn’t that a form of liability acknowledgment)? Room cleaning early in the morning. Why is someone using a leaf blower in the courtyard at 9:30 am? Can’t that wait until check out time?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property looks much better in the pictures than in reality. It's a few blocks from the ocean but has no ocean view. Check-in is at a desk from the garage, and the rooms are motel-style, with only windows facing the outdoor hallways.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

Great Location

Great location! Walking distance to the Aquarium. The bed was very comfortable. Bring ear plugs the seagulls can be quite loud. We enjoyed the fire pits on level 2.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Only issue was consistent low water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here, wish it had been longer! Beds were comfortable and location perfect - would highly recommend to anyone going to Monterey
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaye and Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wave Street Inn is a wonderful hotel: very convenient to everything on Cannery Row, the Aquarium, and excellent restaurants. The parking is reasonable plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca J

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Comfortable bed, kind and helpful staff. Thin walls and noisy people unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good price for being so close to cannery row. The blinds were frayed as were the bath towels. Furniture was pretty beat up. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Seagulls on the tin roof might keep you up at night if you’re on the top floor
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location was great and check in was was easy but wife saw a flea jump on her and daughter ended up with a couple of bug bites that we're now assuming were flea bites. its unfortunate because it couldve otherwise been a better stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Teri

Travelled with family
The property smelled weird and there were flys around the elevator near the trash can. It had a nice shower head. It was close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick

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