Wave Street Inn

2.5 star property

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds
Point of interest
Point of interest
Front of property - evening/night
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
571 Wave Street, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Cannery Row
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Lovers Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (Cannery Row)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Cannery Row)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite (The Wave Suite)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Monterey

With a stay at Wave Street Inn in Monterey (New Monterey), you'll be steps from Cannery Row and 7 minutes by foot from Monterey Bay Aquarium. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from American Tin Cannery and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Coast Guard Pier.

What's nearby

  • Cannery Row - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lovers Point - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 6 min walk
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gianni's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sea Harvest - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zab Zab Thai Cuisine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Torito - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Wave Street Inn

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Cannery Row
Wave Street Inn offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Premium cable television is provided. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Monterey hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). 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 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (USD 19.21 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV
  • TV channels
  • iPod dock
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 19.21 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Otter Inn Monterey
Otter Inn
Otter Monterey
Otter Hotel Monterey
Wave Street Inn Monterey
Wave Street Monterey
Wave Street
Wave Street Inn Hotel
Wave Street Inn Monterey
Wave Street Inn Hotel Monterey

Wave Street Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 681 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sari

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the Wave Street Inn. Location was GREAT. Staff was friendly and nice. The only downside was the beds as the matress seemed old and worn down, if laying on the bed always felt like I was going to roll off.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute, clean, safe
We stayed at this hotel for our first night away as parents. We loved the location we were able to walk everywhere on cannery row and were able to drive off easily to other parts of town. Front desk was friendly and helpful, we were able to check in early which was nice. We were on the 4th floor and felt like we had the place to ourselves. I loved the security features on the elevator to get to and from. The room was clean and well kept. My only concern was the fridge didnt feel very cold and I dont think the windows were sitting right. The one in the bathroom I could see had a gap from the window to the frame and the ones in the room wiggled in the frame and there was a lot of condensation on the windows in the morning. Other than that i feel like i had a great experience and would come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Monterey hotel
Great hotel in fantastic spot in Monterey just steps from Cannery Row! Nice rooms, reasonably priced and super nice staff. I’m glad to see now that it’s changed from the Otter Inn (which we used to enjoy) it’s still a very nice place to stay, and the upgrades are a big improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

lucille

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was in walking distance. We had a great time. The staff were helpful and very friendly. We will come back to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stacy

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jinfang

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like: Close to attractions. Dislike: Paying so much for parking! But at least you had some available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Edgar, Lincoln

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It’s location can’t be beat. Walking distance to Cannery Row, the Aquarium and lots of restaurants. No need to drive and park again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable, 5 minute walk to Cannery Row and 7 minutes to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, great location and great service I will be booking my next stay in Monterey here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was perfect for our weekend getaway. Clean, convenient located by ocean, aquarium and wharf and so much more. There are fire pits at the property and tons of restaurants. Staff was helpful. No complaints here. I would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are nice, but it’s worthless to stay in a nice room where you can’t sleep due to the extremely noisy environment of whoever is staying above you and next to you. The walls and floors are super thin and just there to keep you from seeing your neighbors but certainly useless when it comes to hearing every conversation and angle of movement from your neighbors, I didn’t get any sleep at all. The hotel is Very Overpriced, there’s an extra charge for parking ($17), and if you have issues there is limited support from staff if that even counts. Don’t stay here, choose someplace else. The high ratings this hotel has are a scam.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very close to shopping and aquarium. I felt safe there and there was a parking lot. You have to pay for it but it was worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
We had a lovely stay at the Wave Inn. Our room had a view of Monterey Bay. I was surprised that housekeeping tidied the room each day.The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The location is great - within walking distance to just about everything. The inside of the property is dated and needs a face lift. Room was clean and bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim

Travelled with family
Noisy neighbors above us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024