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El Castell Motel

2.0 star property

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Reception
Interior entrance
Indoor pool, a heated pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$109
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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2102 North Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪16 min walk‬

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Multiple Beds

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

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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About this property

El Castell Motel

Motel in Casanova Oak Knoll
This smoke-free motel features an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, 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. This business-friendly motel also offers express check-in and express check-out. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

El Castell Motel is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

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: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

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

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (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

Property is also known as

Castell Motel
El Castell
El Castell Monterey
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El Castell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1118 out of 1816 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 483 out of 1816 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1816 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1816 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1816 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sixto

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing. The family suite was the perfect size for 2 adults and 3 kids. We love this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sixto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would come back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lexce

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy, convenient, clean! My kids enjoyed the heated indoor pool!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful!

Excellent! Close enough to the festival.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, updated motel great location, clean rooms, friendly staff nice pool
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lenee

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a comfortable place to rest our heads. Convenient to all the places we needed to be.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside looks like an old fashioned ranch style motel from the 50's-60's, but inside the rooms are very nicely updated with plank floors, crown molding, plantation shutters, and sleek furnishings and appointments. Big screen tv, Keurig coffee maker, microwave, fridge and super comfy bed. All this and a very affordable price. We couldn't ask for more and we will be staying here from now on when in Monterey.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Good value option

Friendly staff at check in and checkout. The room was clean and mostly comfortable. Would have appreciated a bit more light-blocking window dressing since there was a very bright light outside our room and the blinds did not do an adequate job at night. The hotel is located close to the airport runway so bring earplugs. Departures fly directly overhead starting at about 5:15 AM. No flights after around 10PM or so. Otherwise, nice motel, good value.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Loved it

The motel had a great atmosphere with the pool being situated in the middle of the property. Additionally there was plenty of free parking, friendly staff, and laundry for guest use. It’s not too far of a drive from the beach or Carmel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great staff. A bit noisy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was close to the airport. A couple of unsavory characters outside the property hanging on the wall. Beds were comfortable. Lots of pillows
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very comfortable stay! It was quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a good hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ka

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very large pool! parking is easy. very easy to get to places. very comfortable bed. water pressure and hot water good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Davona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, excellent lighting, everything worked—air conditioning, fridge, microwave, etc. Easy, free parking. Bed was comfortable. Conveniently located near the highway. Did notice airplane noise from the airport. But not a problem for me because I wear earplugs at night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025