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

Same City · Monterey (CA) Distance: 4.2km
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Monterey Surf Inn

★★ 2-Star
8.3 108
Monterey (CA)
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Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay By IHG

★★ 2-Star
7.9 155
Monterey (CA)
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

Recommended For

Budget-conscious travelers Road trippers

Recommended For

Families Short-stay travelers Business travelers

Guest Reviews

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.

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.

Location Comparison

Distance: 4.2km

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