El Castell Motel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Just 4 mi from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, El Castell Motel features an indoor heated pool and all guest rooms feature free WiFi. Guest rooms feature a microwave and a refrigerator. The rooms also include TV with cable channels and a work desk. Laundry facilities are available to guests of this motel. The Monterey County Fairgrounds and Old Fisherman's Wharf are 3.1 mi away. California State University of Monterey Bay and Fort Ord are a short drive from the El Castell Motel. The Monterey Museum is 2.1 mi away from El Castell Motel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Jaqueline
United States United States
“We enjoyed our stay ! The staff was nice and our room had everything we needed. Loved how it had a mini fridge and a microwave. We also enjoyed the indoor pool. Great location close to the Aquarium. Enjoyed our stay, definitely recommend :)”
Melinda
United States United States
“POOL!! Bed comfy. Older motel that has been kept up nicely.”
Mathew
United States United States
“The kids had a blast with their indoor pool and a blast exploring Monterey and The Aquarium 😊”
Sara
United States United States
“Everything, I was very impressed with quality and price. It had everything you needed for a family, and I came with 5 booked the 3 queen bed (I've never had that option, so I'm very grateful for that). we had a great, comfortable stay. I...”
Jamael
United States United States
“Very comfortable stay and the pool is always close to the room and available.”
Kristin
United States United States
“The room had enough beds for our whole Family. It made it convenient. The rooms were very clean and well-stocked.”
Irina
United States United States
“The room was spacious enough for the beach hotel. Also I liked that it was very accessible, the parking spaces match the rooms very well.”
S&n
United States United States
“Check in was very fast and easy. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and spacious, there were 3 of us and we had plenty of room to move around. We enjoyed the pool area, even without the sun being out! The location was great,...”
Samantha
United States United States
“Very clean! Check in was extremely efficient and I also really liked the entry system being careless. A gym and breakfast are the only other things that could make it better.”
Alan
United States United States
“Facility was very clean staff was excellent rooms were spacious and clean beach stores and restaurants are close by.”

Area info

Amenities of El Castell Motel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

El Castell Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that any damage to the property must be reported promptly. If the guest is found to be at fault for the damages, a charge will be applied to their chosen payment method.

Any evidence of smoking or loss to the property caused by guests from smoking will incur a charge of a minimum of USD 500.

Please note that this property allows service animals only.

Please note that this property can accommodate service animals but will not accommodate other types of pets.

Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of USD 500 per stay.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform El Castell Motel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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