Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay By IHG vs Monterey Surf Inn

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Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay By IHG

★★ 2-Star
7.9 155
Monterey (CA)
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Monterey Surf Inn

★★ 2-Star
8.3 108
Monterey (CA)
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.8 (184)
8.2 (122)
Booking.com
6.9 (702)
8.0 (750)
Expedia
7.6 (1,253)
8.4 (1,221)
Trip.com
8.3 (62)
8.3 (112)
Overall Average
7.9 (2,201)
8.3 (2,205)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay By IHG Monterey Surf Inn
Strengths Strengths
+ Breakfast is varied and tasty, repeated across multiple sites + Consistently praised for comfortable bedding and clean rooms
+ Staff are friendly and check-in/out is smooth, many mentions + Centrally located with convenient access to major attractions
+ Convenient 5-min drive to aquarium/Fisherman's Wharf with free parking, commonly noted + Modern and fresh atmosphere following recent renovations
+ Rooms are clean with decent basic facilities + Friendly and helpful staff service
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Road and motorcycle noise from highway location, repeated in reviews - Long wait time for hot water in the shower
- Shower drainage, water pressure/temperature issues mentioned multiple times - Limited parking space can be inconvenient
- Curtains don't fully cover, light leaks or corridor visibility - Road noise may be audible depending on room location

Recommended For

Families Short-stay travelers Business travelers

Recommended For

Budget-conscious travelers Road trippers

Guest Reviews

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay By IHG

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Great breakfast and comfortable beds. Good location and friendly staff.

Bathtub draining issue

Agoda 9.6 Family with young children

5 min to aquarium, free parking & breakfast good. Lake view room satisfying.

Agoda 7.2 Solo

Clean room and good breakfast. Ample parking and friendly staff.

Road noise and curtain privacy issue

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Clean room and nice shower. Some ocean views available.

Trip.com 10.0 Business

Great location, clean & comfortable. Friendly staff, recommend.

Monterey Surf Inn

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Fully renovated, clean, and the beds are very comfortable.

Expedia 10.0

Great location and always a pleasant stay.

Agoda 8.0 Couple

Friendly staff and clean rooms.

It takes too long for hot water to come out in the shower.

Location Comparison

Distance: 4.2km

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