Wave Street Inn

3.0 star property

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds
Front of property – evening/night
Interior entrance
50-inch TV with cable channels, iPod dock
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$352
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May

Explore the area

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

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Cannery Row)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Cannery Row)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(124 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (The Wave Suite)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 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 American Tin Cannery. 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 3-property class New Monterey hotel include San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Cannery Row - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • American Tin Cannery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gianni's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sea Harvest Fish Market - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wave Street Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Sardine Factory - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Troya Turkish Delight And Baklava - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Wave Street Inn

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 laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Premium cable televisions 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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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).

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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 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wave Street Inn on 18 May 2026 start from NZ$352, 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. 685 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1010 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shane

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly, well located. Rooms were ok, oudated and some weird decisions made for decor. Cleanliness was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

canyon, ventura

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place and centrally located and at the right price point. Fire pits were a nice touch. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was awesome- warm, friendly and helpful. The location is great and the room was very comfortable and spotless to boot. The gas fire pits and noon check out cap it off as a new favorite of mine. Will definitely stay there again on my next Monterey trip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Adriana

Walls are VERY thin and you can hear every single movement. We lost sleep because we could hear the people above us walking around all throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel and room clean and had all required amenities. Ideal location just a short walk to the wharf and aquarium. Good parking facilities and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, accommodating staff, but have to pay for parking and walls are thin
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Erlinda

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sonia, Inglewood

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Elenita

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower and water pressure was amazing. Everyone was friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was updated and VERY clean. There were WARM towels in the bathroom when we arrived. The location is great, walking distance to entertainment and food. I had a view of the bay from our room. Staff was kind and helpful. Parking was convenient. No complaints! We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Hailee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was good. Parking was tight. No breakfast options. Room was decently clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Downtown steps away. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Estela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. Thank you Jennifer for giving me a room with a view. The hotel was only a block away from Cannery Row and many restaurants.
View of the ocean from my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tanner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Great price and location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Otilia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The heater was not working properly. Bath tub with shower. Surface of bathtub dangerously slippery as one takes a shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good room and love how it was close to the aquarium if your looking for something close to it and a lot of places to shop and eat
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kaley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Soelistioyati

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room is not very clean and not fully completed ready to use when we checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026