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A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.
A multi-level apartment building with a central staircase, outdoor planter boxes with plants, and a small water feature.
A modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two bedside tables with lamps.

1. Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge
Oldtown Salinas, 8.8 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
Mayra
CA $120
CA $135 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Steinbeck Lodge
A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.
A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a chalkboard with breakfast options.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.
A hallway with a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with packaged food items.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG
Sunset, 9.8 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
Veronica
CA $166
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG
A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.
A Best Western hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a menu board.
A lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.

3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
Sunset, 9.6 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
Craig
CA $164
CA $184 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, red seating, and a reception desk.
A spacious living area with a large TV, seating, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

Ramada by Wyndham Marina
17.7 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
Rhonda
CA $182
CA $210 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ramada by Wyndham Marina
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a mirror, and a picture on the wall.
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a grey sofa, a small table, a radiator, and a painting on the wall.
Room
A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
Sunset, 8.5 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
Iracema
CA $197
CA $223 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining table with plates, a wall-mounted sign, and a map.
A coastal view with clear waters, a sandy beach, and a rocky shoreline.
A reception desk with a laptop, a stack of books, a vase of flowers, and a sign that reads "Roses are red, violets are blue, Our humble hotel welcomes you."

6. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
17.1 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
Philip
CA $113
CA $131 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.
A two-story building with a balcony, a sign for ice water laundry, and a flower bed with various plants.
A hotel reception area with a white counter, a window with a view of buildings, decorative fish and starfish on the wall, and a doormat with a castle design.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view.

7. Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
19.6 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
Sheryl
CA $85
CA $97 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Sand Castle Inn
A two-story house with a prominent tower, a driveway, and two stone fountains.
A hotel entrance with two large wooden doors, a sign above reading "CHATEAU CORALINI CELLARS", and a stone-tiled floor leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.
A large, historic house with a prominent tower and a red front entrance.
A grand lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

8. Chateau Coralini

Chateau Coralini
5 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
Wolfgang
CA $165
CA $199 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Chateau Coralini
A spacious conference room with a high ceiling, multiple tables and chairs, a central seating area, and large windows providing natural light.
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, leather chairs, and a dining area.
A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.
A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, a stone fireplace, and a bench.

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey
Boronda, 12.2 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
Laren
CA $215
CA $241 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey
A garden with various plants and a metal fence.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a counter with a coffee machine and menu boards.
A reception area with a black desk, a computer, a clock, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a large floral artwork on the wall, a television, and a window with curtains.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
Sunset, 9.4 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
Joy
CA $113
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
A hotel with a prominent sign, a parking lot, and a road with light trails.
A reception area with a desk, a computer, and a wall with clocks.
A large sign for Bay Breeze Inn with a modern design and a view of the building in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a television.

11. Bay Breeze Inn

Bay Breeze Inn
19.5 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
Patrick
CA $68
CA $78 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Bay Breeze Inn
A motel interior with a television mounted on a wall, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating morning charge for no charge.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted heater, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large sign for the number 6 motel, and a view of the outside through a glass door.
A building with blue doors numbered 152, 153, and 154, white balconies, and a red mailbox.

12. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area
Sunset, 9.5 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
Gabriela
CA $87
CA $99 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites sign with a parking lot and buildings in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a landscaped driveway.

13. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites
Sunset, 9.7 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
Joan
CA $152
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites
A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a large mirror, and a glass door leading outside.

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area
Sunset, 9.7 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
BAO
CA $164
CA $183 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a television mounted on the wall.
A modern interior with two seating areas, each with a round table and a pendant light. The walls have a patterned wallpaper, and there is a potted plant in the corner.
A gym with treadmills, a weight rack, and exercise balls.
A multi-story hotel with a yellow facade, multiple windows, and a clear blue sky.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

Hampton Inn & Suites Marina
19.4 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
Gavin
CA $219
CA $252 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Marina
A couple in a hot tub with a potted plant and a candle in the background.
An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, a central fire feature, and hanging lights.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, potted plants, and lanterns.
A stone staircase leading to a building with a large, decorative light fixture above the entrance.

16. Bernardus Lodge & Spa

Bernardus Lodge & Spa
15.5 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
James
CA $806
CA $1,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
A serene garden with a pond, stone statues, and a stone lantern.
A modern building with a wooden facade and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, string lights, and potted plants.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a small waterfall feature.

17. Carmel Valley Lodge and Resort

Carmel Valley Lodge and Resort
15.9 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
Brian
CA $308
CA $343 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Carmel Valley Lodge and Resort
A modern reception area with a wooden panel wall, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.
A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.
A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Comfort Inn' sign on the building.

18. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay
19.3 km from Monterey Zoo
Australia
Lisa
CA $189
CA $218 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay
A breakfast table with a view of the beach and ocean.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a large overhead industrial-style kitchen.
A long dining table set for a formal event with multiple chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a chandelier.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a central fireplace, and a large window providing natural light.

19. Sanctuary Beach Resort

Sanctuary Beach Resort
19.9 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
Margaret
CA $514
CA $674 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Sanctuary Beach Resort
A Gateway Lodge building with a visible entrance, a parking area, and a sign indicating the presence of a dental office.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, a window with blinds, and a dining area with two wooden chairs.
An outdoor patio area with a seating arrangement and string lights.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

20. Gateway Lodge

Gateway Lodge
19.5 km from Monterey Zoo
United States
Breana
CA $83
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Gateway Lodge
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Compare popular hotels close to Monterey Zoo

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.
Steinbeck Lodge
9.0
Wonderful
431 reviews
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A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
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A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
8.8
Excellent
1,002 reviews
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A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.
Ramada by Wyndham Marina
9.0
Wonderful
1,004 reviews
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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a mirror, and a picture on the wall.
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
8.4
Very good
1,001 reviews
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Top Monterey Zoo Hotel Reviews

Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn

8/10 Good
"Clean. Limited parking but was a holiday weekend."
Mary Lou 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Sand Castle Inn
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

8/10 Good
"It’s good in every respect."
leyang 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Steinbeck Lodge

Steinbeck Lodge

8/10 Good
"The room was clean and newly renovated and quite spacious large shower enclosure, comfy beds. The reception staff were very helpful and it was quite convenient right off the road."
Pamela 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Steinbeck Lodge
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

8/10 Good
"Breakfast sucks"
joaquin atanacio 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
Laurel Inn Motel

Laurel Inn Motel

8/10 Good
"It was ok. Overpriced for a weeknight."
Karen 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Laurel Inn Motel
Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Recomendado bien ubicado limpio habitaciones en buen estado"
Annianyel 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Pacific Inn
Ramada by Wyndham Marina

Ramada by Wyndham Marina

10/10 Excellent
"The 3 queen size beds that was perfect for our family of 6."
Catheline 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Marina
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, walking distance to shops and restaurants, super family friendly, and nice clean rooms."
Chariss 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Gateway Lodge

Gateway Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Air conditioning worked excellent. Friendly staff."
Misael 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Gateway Lodge

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top-rated hotels near Monterey Zoo?
Discover the top-rated hotels near Monterey Zoo that promise comfort and convenience during your stay in Salinas, California.Chateau CoraliniChateau Coralini offers a delightful retreat just 5.3 km from Monterey Zoo, with an impressive review rating of 8.8 and a star rating of 3.5. Guests can enjoy spacious rooms with amenities such as a full kitchen, including a microwave and stovetop, perfect for those who prefer home-cooked meals. The hotel features stunning mountain views and a deep soaking bathtub, ideal for relaxation after a day of exploring. With free self-parking and nearby options for hiking and winery tours, this hotel stands out for its inviting atmosphere and thoughtful comforts.
How much is a hotel near Monterey Zoo?
Staying near Monterey Zoo is a treat, with plenty of hotels from CA $78 offering incredible amenities. If you're leaning toward a little luxury, prices can rise, especially in peak season. Be sure to book in advance to enjoy more options and potentially better rates, especially if you're planning a trip during weekends or around public holidays.
Which hotels near Monterey Zoo offer the best views?
Discovering the ideal stay near Monterey Zoo with stunning views enhances your experience in Salinas, California.Chateau CoraliniChateau Coralini, rated 8.8 by travellers, is a charming 3.5-star hotel located just 5.3 km from Monterey Zoo. Guests can unwind in rooms featuring mountain views and deep soaking bathtubs for a relaxing retreat. With amenities like a full kitchen, coffee maker, and premium bedding, visitors enjoy a home-like experience. The inviting patio and nearby hiking opportunities add to its appeal for nature lovers.
Can I book a fully refundable hotel close to Monterey Zoo?
Most bookings on Expedia are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of arrival, though this depends on the hotel's individual cancellation policy, which you should check in your booking confirmation. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by going to "My Trips" and selecting your reservation. To find fully refundable hotel options, simply enter "Monterey Zoo", set your travel dates, and use the "Fully refundable" filter under "Deals & Discounts" on the results page. Alternatively, explore deals with free cancellation options on Expedia.

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