Monterey: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Monterey side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Monterey Bay Lodge	Best Value Victorian Inn	Luxury Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Guest score	8.1/10	8.7/10	9.1/10
Reviews	1,745	1,720	530
Stars	★★★	★★★	★★★★★
Area	Downtown Monterey	Lighthouse District	Monterey
Reference price per night	€129	€178	€380
Guests like		Location: Short walking distance to Cannery Row, the Aquarium, and Fisherman's Wharf. Breakfast: Buffet selection includes hot eggs, waffles, fresh fruit, and oatmeal.
Guests mention		Value: Competitive rates for the area, though daily parking fees add to the cost.
Good for	pool, spa, parking	pets, family, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Monterey Bay Lodge if price matters most, Victorian Inn for the best balance of score and price, and Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.