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About this property
Just 6.4 km 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 5 km away. California State University of Monterey Bay and Fort Ord are a short drive from the El Castell Motel. The Monterey Museum is 3.4 km away from El Castell Motel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 large double bed | ||
2 large double beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 sofa bed and 2 large double beds | ||
3 large double beds | ||
1 single bed and 1 large double bed | ||
3 large double beds | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 large double beds |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Suzanne
Hong Kong
“Good location, short drive to aquarium etc, or a quick walk to beach.” - Maciej_ka
Poland
“Clean room, very friendly staff, we’ll stay there again next time.” - Inger
Sweden
“Clean and nice room. Great that they had a refridgerator and microwave in the room. Our kids loved the pool! Also great with a laundry room available for a small fee. Really good parking availability, lots of unoccupied slots even though the "No...” - Yuliya
United Kingdom
“Lovely place in good location, facilities are great, comfy mattresses! Truly enjoyed our stay here” - Linda
United States
“The staff was very accommodating. The room was clean. Loved the laminate flooring in the bedroom area and marble flooring I. The bathroom area. Location was perfect and quiet.” - Beth
United Kingdom
“Bed very comfortable. Free machine coffee options including hot chocolate at reception.” - Kevin
United Kingdom
“This accommodation is amazing. Sadly, we only stayed for 1 night as a stop off on road trip from San Francisco back to LA, but honestly, we'd wish we'd had a week. Didn't get to see local sights, but will definitely be back to El Castell soon ??...” - Nathalie
Australia
“Clean comfortable room for a family of 5 for an overnight stay” - Stéphanie
France
“Everything was perfect, with all amenities needed for a stay and very very confortable Plus the pool is big” - Michael
United Kingdom
“Nice size rooms easy to find and very clean. Staff very polite and helpful.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
A damage deposit of US$200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.