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El Castell Motel

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers
Interior entrance
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
$72
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

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2102 North Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, North Fremont Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Monte Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪16 min walk‬

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 397 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(99 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(118 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

El Castell Motel

Motel in Casanova Oak Knoll
This smoke-free motel features an indoor pool, self parking, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
El Castell Motel offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Monterey motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

El Castell Motel features an indoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

El Castell Motel is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 11.28 per night)

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 33.90
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 33.90
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 11.28 per night
  • Early check-in fee: USD 33.90 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 33.90 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Castell Motel
El Castell
El Castell Monterey
El Castell Motel
El Castell Motel Monterey
El Castell Hotel Monterey
El Castell Motel Motel
El Castell Motel Monterey
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Reviews

El Castell Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1161 out of 1899 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 503 out of 1899 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1899 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1899 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1899 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jenean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackeline Merlos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really respectful, helpful, and nice overall. Room was clean and convenient but maybe a bit more water force for the shower and sink. Did not have any trouble for parking. Area clean and super convenient for dining and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was so impressed with how large and clean the room was.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean rooms and the property was well kept
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Piyush

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good but you can easily hear the sound of flights taking off and landing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good experience. Drove right up to room and it was super clean and updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
What I like
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan

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

Clean and Affordable

Hotel was very clean and affordable. We stayed last minute en-route to another location. The price was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ALINA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The motel is in good location, very close to all the attractions and the airport. We enjoyed clean room and the comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Nnnnnn
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean motel and nice staff. I do however wish they would of offered a 30 minute later checkout. After driving 6 hours to get there the room was not going to be ready until 30 minutes after check in time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After a long drive it was good to find the motel and park up. Stress free
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark, Yorba Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Area doesn’t necessarily look great. But this was a hidden gem with excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Veronika

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

Family trip

Very pleasant, only talked to staff durning check in but they were nice and friendly. The indoor pool was not heated so it was a little cold but still family friendly. Showers were clean and I actually liked that the sink was outside the bathroom it made getting ready faster for a small family. I enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Binh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kinnar

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Close to 17 miles drive and lots of stores and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

SERGIO

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was okay…. you really do get what you pay for. The price is reasonable, which is probably why a lot of people stay here. The main thing my family enjoyed was the indoor pool, especially the kids. However, I think the rooms could definitely use some updates.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leonor, Anaheim

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
We were on the ground floor and could hear everything above us. The area is not the greatest, but it was close to the roads to get to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raeanne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with family and small children
Seemed nice at first, but was loud at night and random people would hangout around the property. Pool was nice though kids loved that.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

TRUDI

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was very small. Not enough room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025