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Arbor Inn Monterey

Name: Arbor Inn Monterey
Address: 1058 Munras Avenue, Monterey, US

★★·8.7/ 10Recommended

·Motels

📍1058 Munras Avenue · Monterey ↗

📞0018313723381·Official site ↗

Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningExpress check-in/check-outFax/photocopyingFacilities for disabled guestsParkingAll 28 facilities +

Review

Official

Centrally located in Monterey, the Arbor Inn offers convenient access to Monterey Bay and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, both within a 5-minute drive. This motel is also a short drive from 17-Mile Drive (1. 5 mi) and Carmel Beach (3. 6 mi). Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine. Amenities also include a business center and free self-parking. The 54 air-conditioned rooms feature refrigerators, flat-screen TVs with cable programming, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, desks, and microwaves. Housekeeping is provided daily. Nearby attractions include Munras Avenue, Del Monte Shopping Center, the Monterey Museum of Art, and Monterey State Historic Park, all within a short distance of the motel.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 75 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-20

Guests consistently praise the convenient location, spacious and clean rooms with comfortable beds, and friendly staff. However, some note thin walls, dated furnishings, missing amenities like breakfast and elevators, and occasional service friction. Overall, it offers a solid stay with room for improvement.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service8.8

Rooms8.7

Location8.7

Cleanliness8.7

Value8.6

Wi-Fi8.4

Facilities8.3

＋ PraisedGreat location · Spacious and clean rooms · Comfortable beds · Friendly staff

－ ComplaintsPoor soundproofing · Dated facilities/maintenance issues · Cramped parking · Average coffee quality

KEYIdeal for travelers prioritizing location, space, and parking. Those sensitive to noise or needing breakfast/elevators should verify room conditions and policies beforehand.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? What attractions are nearby?＋

It is a short stroll from Fisherman’s Wharf, with easy access to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Del Monte Shopping Center.

roomWhat are the room amenities? Are the beds comfortable?＋

Rooms feature AC, free WiFi, microwave, and fridge. Guests rate the rooms 8.7/10, praising their spaciousness and comfortable beds.

pros_consWhat are the main pros and cons of this hotel?＋

Pros: convenient location, spacious rooms, friendly staff, free parking. Cons: poor soundproofing, dated facilities, no breakfast/elevator, and weak blackout curtains.

service酒店的服务水平如何？有前台接待吗？＋

Service scores 8.8/10 with friendly staff. Offers 24-hour front desk, express check-in/out, and business center, though some note minor service frictions.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋

Children are allowed, and accessible facilities are available. However, there is no elevator, so consider this if traveling with strollers or young children.

policyWhat are the check-in/out times? Are pets allowed?＋

Check-in is after 15:00 and check-out is before 11:00. Pets are not allowed. Express check-in/out is available.

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Arbor Inn Monterey

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 6

Double Queen Room with Firplace

King Room with Fireplace

King Room - Non-Smoking

Queen Room - Disability Access

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

Queen Room

Facilities · 28

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