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A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

A multi-level apartment building with a central staircase, outdoor planter boxes with plants, and a small water feature.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two bedside tables with lamps.

1. Steinbeck Lodge

Oldtown Salinas, 8.8 km from Monterey Zoo

Galvin

₹9,103

₹10,225 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.

A coastal view with clear waters, a sandy beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A reception desk with a laptop, a stack of books, a vase of flowers, and a sign that reads "Roses are red, violets are blue, Our humble hotel welcomes you."

A kitchen with a coffee machine, a sink, and a small dining table. There are decorative plates on the wall and a potted plant.

2. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

17.1 km from Monterey Zoo

Philip

₹6,428

₹7,492 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a coffee station, and a television screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A hallway with a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with packaged food items.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Sunset, 9.8 km from Monterey Zoo

Veronica

₹12,230

₹13,689 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

A spacious living area with a large TV, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

17.7 km from Monterey Zoo

Niloufar

₹11,702

₹13,503 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.

A Best Western hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

A lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, a dresser, and a fireplace.

5. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Sunset, 9.6 km from Monterey Zoo

Craig

₹10,357

₹11,625 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

A sign for Sand Castle Inn with a number 1011, a building with orange walls, and a clear sky.

A hotel reception area with a white counter, a window with a view of buildings, decorative fish and starfish on the wall, and a doormat with a castle design.

A two-story building with a balcony, a sign for ice water laundry, and a flower bed with various plants.

6. Sand Castle Inn

19.6 km from Monterey Zoo

Walter

₹6,241

₹7,153 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A two-story house with a prominent tower, a driveway, and two stone fountains.

A grand lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A covered patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A large, historic house with a prominent tower and a red front entrance.

7. Chateau Coralini

5 km from Monterey Zoo

Wolfgang

₹11,883

₹14,306 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel with a prominent sign, a parking lot, and a road with light trails.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a television.

A reception area with a desk, a computer, and a wall with clocks.

A large sign for Bay Breeze Inn with a modern design and a view of the building in the background.

8. Bay Breeze Inn

19.5 km from Monterey Zoo

Patrick

₹4,811

₹5,553 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A small, enclosed room with a kitchenette, two chairs, a round table, and a coffee station.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a large number '6' sign, and a colorful striped rug.

9. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

19.5 km from Monterey Zoo

Changhong

₹7,221

₹8,412 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a large mirror, and a glass door leading outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

Sunset, 9.7 km from Monterey Zoo

BAO

₹11,181

₹12,511 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A garden with various plants and a metal fence.

A hotel with a swimming pool, a covered area with seating, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.

A reception area with a black desk, a computer, a clock, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a large floral artwork on the wall, a television, and a window with curtains.

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Sunset, 9.4 km from Monterey Zoo

Joy

₹8,513

₹9,593 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with plants.

A reception desk with a clock, a bulletin board, and a painting above.

A restaurant with granite tables and wooden chairs, a coffee machine, and a trash bin.

A hotel room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a desk.

12. Laurel Inn Motel

North Salinas, 11.9 km from Monterey Zoo

Sofia

₹7,657

₹8,634 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A Gateway Lodge building with a visible entrance, a parking area, and a sign indicating the presence of a dental office.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, a window with blinds, and a dining area with two wooden chairs.

An outdoor patio area with a seating arrangement and string lights.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window with blinds.

13. Gateway Lodge

19.5 km from Monterey Zoo

Breana

₹4,914

₹6,149 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture in an outdoor patio area.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a covered entrance and multiple floors.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are shelves with decorative items and a large window with curtains.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Boronda, 12.2 km from Monterey Zoo

Dennis

₹12,449

₹13,992 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites sign with a parking lot and buildings in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a landscaped driveway.

15. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Sunset, 9.7 km from Monterey Zoo

Joan

₹9,490

₹10,670 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern reception area with a wooden panel wall, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, a coffee machine, a fruit bowl, and a sign that reads "RISE & SHINE".

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.

16. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

19.3 km from Monterey Zoo

Suzanne

₹12,196

₹14,116 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a chair.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a coffee maker, and a round mirror.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with a pool lift, no diving sign, and a caution about water recirculation.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Sunset, 8.5 km from Monterey Zoo

Iracema

₹13,115

₹14,857 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A motel with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A motel with a row of single-story buildings, each with a front door and windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a standing fan, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

18. Old Marina Inn

18.7 km from Monterey Zoo

Jerrod

₹8,771

₹10,163 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A motel interior with a television mounted on a wall, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating morning charge for no charge.

A corridor with a red-tiled floor, a glass door with a metal grid, and a sign indicating room number 140.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large sign for the number 6 motel, and a view of the outside through a glass door.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted heater, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

19. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Sunset, 9.5 km from Monterey Zoo

Gabriela

₹5,945

₹6,762 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A serene garden with a pond, stone statues, and a stone lantern.

A breakfast buffet with pastries, fruits, and eggs.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a small waterfall feature.

A modern building with a wooden facade and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

20. Carmel Valley Lodge and Resort

15.9 km from Monterey Zoo

Hayley

₹22,378

₹24,935 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Monterey Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Steinbeck Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 417 reviews	View
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay	8.2 Very good 1,167 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Marina	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top Monterey Zoo Hotel Reviews

Bay Breeze Inn

8/10 Good

"Nice stay."

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"So many things places within walking."

Hotel Pacific

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the location, the history of the neighborhood, and the businesses nearby."

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

8/10 Good

"Room was quite worn, but clean. Bed was good. Breakfast was in a paper bag"

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was amazing from staff to the room. We walked into the reception office and the people up front were so nice and welcoming. And the room was super clean everything was nicely restocked. The room was spotless and didn’t have any odors"

Ramada by Wyndham Marina

8/10 Good

"Clean room, very quiet and comfortable!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

8/10 Good

"Tv wasn’t working"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

10/10 Excellent

"The social hour and breakfast were great especially the made to order omelettes for breakfast!"

Other attractions near Monterey Zoo

Toro County Park

7.8/10 (107 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Toro County Park and enjoy the cycling trails in Salinas. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

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Indian Springs Park

Indian Springs Park is just one of the places to see in Salinas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Spreckels Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Spreckels Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Spreckels.

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Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom

You can take time to visit Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom during your travels to Salinas.

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The Farm

7.4/10 (89 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Salinas when you spend time at The Farm. Amble around this romantic area's marina or attend a sporting event.

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Clarmont Manor Park

Clarmont Manor Park is just one of the places to see in Salinas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Salinas Fairways Golf Course

7.0/10 (80 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Salinas at Salinas Fairways Golf Course. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Monterey Zoo?

Monterey Zoo is located in Salinas. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and sporting events. You'll find 19 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Monterey Zoo?

Steinbeck Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. You'll find it 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Monterey Zoo. Other good options around the area include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG and Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Monterey Zoo?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Monterey Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Monterey Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Monterey Zoo.

What can I see and do near Monterey Zoo?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Toro County Park, Indian Springs Park or Spreckels Memorial Park. You might plan a visit to The Farm or Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom while you're in the area. Salinas Sports Complex is also located 7 mi from Monterey Zoo, and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is 7.3 mi away.

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Our top choices for Monterey Zoo hotels

1. Steinbeck Lodge

2. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

4. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

5. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

6. Sand Castle Inn

7. Chateau Coralini

8. Bay Breeze Inn

9. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

12. Laurel Inn Motel

13. Gateway Lodge

14. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

15. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

16. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

18. Old Marina Inn

19. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

20. Carmel Valley Lodge and Resort

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Top Monterey Zoo Hotel Reviews

Bay Breeze Inn

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Hotel Pacific

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Ramada by Wyndham Marina

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Other attractions near Monterey Zoo

Toro County Park

Indian Springs Park

Spreckels Memorial Park

Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom

The Farm

Clarmont Manor Park

Salinas Fairways Golf Course

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