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1. Carmel River Inn & Cottages

Carmel River Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
Mission Fields
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Fantastic place, highly recommended"
United States
Giacomo
The price is CA $292
CA $326 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Carmel River Inn & Cottages

2. Contenta Inn

Contenta Inn
2.5 star property
Carmel Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (303 reviews)
"Very nice and helpful staff! Good location"
United States
Stephen
The price is CA $229
CA $255 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Contenta Inn

3. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,212 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Julio
The price is CA $99
CA $116 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

4. Motel 8 Soledad

Motel 8 Soledad
Soledad
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (23 reviews)
"The staff were very nice and helpful rooms were clean. Lots of parking. I highly recommend staying at this motel."
United States
Maria
The price is CA $94
CA $105 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Motel 8 Soledad

5. Motel 6 Soledad, CA

Motel 6 Soledad, CA
2.5 star property
Soledad
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay! I would definitely recommend staying here"
United States
Joshua
The price is CA $128
CA $152 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Motel 6 Soledad, CA

6. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
3.0 star property
Cambria
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,245 reviews)
"Great room with awesome location."
United States
Damian
The price is CA $171
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Castle Inn

7. Carmel Inn And Suites

Carmel Inn And Suites
2.5 star property
Downtown Carmel
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The King Suite was spacious and comfortable with unique quality furniture. Parking on site and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Very quiet neighborhood, Polite staff, good amenities, reasonable and competitive rates."
United States
Don
The price is CA $152
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Carmel Inn And Suites

8. Carmel Resort Inn

Carmel Resort Inn
2.0 star property
Northeast Carmel
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"so cute would stay again"
United States
stephanie
The price is CA $139
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Carmel Resort Inn

9. El Castell Hotel

El Castell Hotel
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,079 reviews)
"Clean rooms, staff are very nice."
United States
Tomas
The price is CA $102
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
El Castell Hotel

10. San Simeon Lodge

San Simeon Lodge
2.5 star property
San Simeon
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Quiet location near the Beach. Bar, mini marker and Restaurant on property."
United States
Thomas
The price is CA $112
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
San Simeon Lodge

11. Monterey Bay Lodge

Monterey Bay Lodge
2.5 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"We loved the landscaping & the mattresses were very comfortable."
United States
Jessica
The price is CA $100
CA $131 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Monterey Bay Lodge

12. Sea Breeze Inn

Sea Breeze Inn
2.0 star property
San Simeon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Location , price and cleanliness were excellent"
United States
John
The price is CA $90
CA $101 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Sea Breeze Inn

13. Padre Oaks

Padre Oaks
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, updated, very nice. Will return next time we visit Monterey."
United States
Lance
The price is CA $88
CA $113 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Padre Oaks

14. Deer Haven Inn

Deer Haven Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Comfortable bed and great location!"
United States
Helen
The price is CA $130
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Deer Haven Inn

15. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.5 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,921 reviews)
"Great little motel - clean & reasonable!"
United States
Marla
The price is CA $106
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Pacific Inn

16. Bide-A-Wee Inn

Bide-A-Wee Inn
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent location you can hear the sound of the ocean are you relaxing clean and the staff was kind and attentive."
United States
Yessica
The price is CA $149
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Bide-A-Wee Inn

17. Stage Coach Lodge

Stage Coach Lodge
2.5 star property
Oak Grove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Yasmeen
The price is CA $125
CA $144 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Stage Coach Lodge

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey-Fisherman's Wharf Aquarium

Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey-Fisherman's Wharf Aquarium
2.0 star property
Monterey Vista
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (842 reviews)
"Great staff and location. Very clean rooms."
United States
Jaime
The price is CA $98
CA $121 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey-Fisherman's Wharf Aquarium

19. Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
2.0 star property
Cambria
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (901 reviews)
"Good value without paying a premium to be on the beach."
United States
Rory
The price is CA $140
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Creekside Inn

20. Andril Fireplace Cottages

Andril Fireplace Cottages
2.5 star property
Grove Acres
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (729 reviews)
"Great property Very enjoyable quiet stay Highly recommend"
United States
Gregory
The price is CA $279
CA $323 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Andril Fireplace Cottages
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Towering redwoods meet dramatic sea cliffs along Highway 1, where pullouts reveal jaw-dropping Pacific views. Hike to McWay Falls in the morning when fog lifts, then grab lunch at Nepenthe where locals insist you sit on the outdoor deck.

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Is it better to stay in a Big Sur motel or hotel?

Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You’ll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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