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Villa Franca Inn

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Balcony
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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900 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Munras Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden State Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Monterey

With a stay at Villa Franca Inn in Monterey (Monterey Vista), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. .This motel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from 17-Mile Drive and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
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What's nearby

  • Golden State Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Monterey Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cannery Row - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 11 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fieldwork Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Villa Franca Inn

Motel with free parking, near Monterey Bay
Villa Franca Inn offers 15 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Villa Franca Inn Monterey
Villa Franca Monterey
Villa Franca Inn Motel
Villa Franca Inn Monterey
Villa Franca Inn Motel Monterey

Villa Franca Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 658 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 658 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 658 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 658 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 658 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

marc

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
After reading the reviews posted, I was surprised to see that the location of the motel was the first one closest to an older area of Monterey in a 1/2 mile line of quaint family run motels. The location was across the street from an older residential and commercial section of Monterey, with a liquor store across the street. The motel itself was older and needed some paint and re-stained cement walkways. The carpet on the exterior stairs and walkways was also stained in many areas. Our room had a post-cleaning smell similar to a cheap cologne, causing us to open some windows to get fresh air. In fairness this was an older motel that looked better in the photos. I would rate this property with 5 out of 10 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hotel. Not a lot of frills but a good price and location. The couple running it were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shistata

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, no pool, free tesla charging was impressive, noisy at times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable. No extras.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jiaqi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very unpleasant experience during my stay. While getting out of the bathtub, I was injured by a dangerously sharp metal fixture on the shower glass. It caused a bleeding cut on my body, and there were no warning signs or safety protections in place. When I reported it at checkout, the front desk staff initially denied responsibility and only responded after I insisted on the legal safety requirements. He reluctantly helped send the incident photos to Expedia but refused to provide any written acknowledgment until I pushed again. Even though he said he would contact me, I never received a follow-up. I had to go through Expedia’s safety department to get a partial refund. I only received 25% back. The room also had a musty odor and was not worth the price. This place has poor safety standards, unprofessional service, and is absolutely not worth the cost. I do not recommend staying here, and I hope others will be cautious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Home

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable small motel.A little expensive for level of services.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were comfortable and clean staff was friendly and helpful. Outside deck eary was nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Loidie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check-in was fast and simple. The hotel is in a very accesible area. The room seemed cleans dm equipped with most things you’d need. My biggest complaint is that the walls were paper thin. You could hear everything from next door to those upstairs. It also had a bit of an off smell - like an older building type smell. In a way, you get what you pay for. Not sure if I’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zi Yan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice motel with great staff

We were very impressed with our stay. The motel was very clean, the staff was wonderful and the beds were comfortable. Our only issue was the street noise, but it is unavoidable due to the location. 5 stars!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good all round motel

Staff friendly. Location good for walking into town. Certainly a little dated but clean. Walls are thin as expected but other than some loud neighbours it seemed quiet. Good value for money. Would recommend as a cheaper option in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good one night stay

Reasonable price, comfortable bed and walkable to downtown. It’s right by the road but we didn’t hear much traffic so we slept good. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AMAZING Hotel, 5 Stars!

I absolutley LOVED this hotel and wish we would have been able to stay here longer. The gentleman at the front desk was very friendly and helpful, the rooms were adorable, clean, quiet, safe, comfortable and made us not want to leave. I would 1,000% come back here! 5 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ziyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Blane, Sonora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The street is loud. You can hear talking in the next room. The property was clean however I would not stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany, Chipley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, comfortable bed, close to downtown Monterey. Our go to place :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025