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An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Ester
₹17,193
₹20,540 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Carmel Mission Inn
A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large arched window, a chandelier, a dining area with a table and chairs, and two paintings on the wall.
A hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL PACIFIC," featuring a modern architectural design with multiple balconies and a well-maintained garden area.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

2. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
United States
robert
₹14,426
₹16,947 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel Pacific
A historic hotel with arched windows and a classic facade.
A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the outside.
A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and a mountainous backdrop.
A pier extending over calm water with boats docked nearby.

3. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
Downtown Monterey
United States
Jason
₹11,771
₹13,440 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Monterey Hotel
A balcony with wicker furniture, a bottle of wine, and a glass on a table, overlooking the ocean.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with ocean views.
A room with a round table, wicker sofa, and a large window with blinds.
A row of two-story houses with stone foundations and large windows, surrounded by a gravel driveway and various plants.

4. FogCatcher Inn

FogCatcher Inn
Cambria
United States
Douglas
₹18,033
₹20,323 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
FogCatcher Inn
An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.
A dining area with a long table set for multiple people, surrounded by wooden chairs and a stone wall.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A person leaning over a pool with a drink, wearing a straw hat with "Hello Sunshine" on it.

5. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Downtown Monterey
United States
Cheryl
₹17,088
₹19,933 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.
A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, overlooking a body of water.
A restaurant with booth seating, a view of the ocean, and a patio area with plants and a railing.

6. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
United States
Henry
₹15,190
₹17,118 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a large tree on the left.
A hallway with patterned carpet, potted plants, a reception desk, and a large mirror.
A room with a curved ceiling, three large windows offering a view of greenery and a distant landscape. A small table with a candle is in the center.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

7. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
San Simeon
United States
Melissa
₹12,425
₹14,002 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
A landscaped pathway leading to a building with balconies and outdoor lighting.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outside.
A hotel with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating, a covered patio, and a landscaped garden.
A reception desk with a wave pattern design, a fire alarm, and a small plant on the counter.

8. Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites
Monterey Vista
United States
Hector
₹15,371
₹17,530 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Mariposa Inn & Suites
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flower garden, and a sign that reads "Hotel Abrego."
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a modern chandelier.
A pool area with a seating area, a patterned wall, and a small garden with flowers.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a large umbrella providing shade.

9. Hotel Abrego

Hotel Abrego
Alta Mesa
United States
Luis
₹11,387
₹15,353 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel Abrego
An outdoor dining area with a fire pit, various food platters, and seating.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and exposed beams, featuring long wooden tables and wicker chairs, a fireplace, and a television screen.
A two-story house with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a driveway.

10. Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Beach Tract
United States
Diana
₹12,451
₹14,230 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a fireplace, a TV, and a painting.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a desk with a coffee maker, and a comfortable seating area with a patterned carpet.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large chandelier, and a bar area with a mirror and wine bottles.

11. Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
New Monterey
United States
liping
₹17,947
₹20,442 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Victorian Inn
A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.
A white building with a door, a window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wooden dining table, wicker baskets, and a sofa.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, a desk, and a fireplace.

12. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Cambria
United States
Oleg
₹17,651
₹19,892 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
A marina with multiple boats docked, a hotel in the background, and a calm waterfront setting.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden paneling, a stone fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and tables.
A table set for dining with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a view of the ocean and city lights.
A dining area with round tables set for a formal event, featuring clear glass chairs and table settings.

13. Monterey Marriott

Monterey Marriott
Downtown Monterey
United States
Justin
₹24,249
₹31,109 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Monterey Marriott
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.
A modern building with a multi-level balcony and a tree in the background.
A golf course with a white building and a lighthouse in the background.
A beach with rocky outcrops and waves.

14. Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge
Beach Tract
United States
Susan
₹11,087
₹12,675 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Olympia Lodge
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large TV screen.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and a central wooden table.
A hotel room with a sofa, TV, dining area, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent glass facade and a sign reading "EMBASSY SUITES".

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Seaside
United States
William
₹19,224
₹23,972 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
A spacious living area with a stone floor, a blue armchair, a sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to another level.
A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and a fenced area with lounge chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a balcony with a view.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a seating area, and a window with curtains.

16. Red Lion Hotel Monterey

Red Lion Hotel Monterey
Monterey
United States
Mary Anne
₹8,205
₹9,808 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Red Lion Hotel Monterey
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.
A spacious kitchen with a white countertop, recessed ceiling lights, and a door leading outside.
A sign for Aura Inn Monterey with a modern building facade and a clear blue sky.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window.

17. Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey
Monterey Vista
United States
Sona
₹7,213
₹8,922 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Aura Inn Monterey
An outdoor patio area with a central fire feature surrounded by tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A modern two-story house with a sloped roof, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.
A room with a view of a tree and a body of water through large windows.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, surrounded by a garden with white flowers and a mountainous backdrop.

18. Ragged Point Inn and Resort

Ragged Point Inn and Resort
San Simeon
United States
Juana
₹19,941
₹22,434 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Ragged Point Inn and Resort
A house with a view of the ocean, a garden with rocks and plants, and a clear blue sky.
A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a small table with glasses and snacks.
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.
A sign for Sand Pebbles Inn with a view of the ocean.

19. Sand Pebbles Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn
Cambria
United States
Samantha
₹18,510
₹20,824 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Sand Pebbles Inn
A living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A room with a wooden table, a lamp, and a wine rack with bottles and glasses.
A poolside area with a sun umbrella, lounge chairs, and rolled towels.
A buffet table with various food items and a window view.

20. Pelican Inn & Suites

Pelican Inn & Suites
Cambria
United States
Michele
₹16,545
₹18,646 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Pelican Inn & Suites
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