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Q: When is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Monterey?

The cheapest month in recent Klook booking data is January, when median nightly rates were around USD 72; that’s roughly 76% lower than the priciest month. Prices follow typical seasonal movement, so January tends to be the lowest point.

Q: Which months are the most expensive for hotels in Monterey?

July is the priciest month in recent Klook booking data, with median nightly rates around USD 300. Summer rates are higher on average, which is why July shows the peak.

Q: How much does a hotel in Monterey cost per night?

Across recent Klook bookings, the median nightly rate for Monterey hotels is about USD 152. Rates vary by class — economy around USD 121, standard about USD 136, premium roughly USD 268, and luxury near USD 415 — so your budget will determine the typical price.

Q: What is the difference between hotel classes in Monterey, and which is the best value?

Hotel classes generally reflect increasing quality and price from economy, standard, premium to luxury; premium offers the best value in recent Klook booking data with a median around USD 268. The biggest jump in median price is from premium to luxury, about USD 147, so premium often balances cost and quality well.

Q: How far ahead should I book a hotel in Monterey?

For typical travellers, recent Klook booking patterns suggest booking about 13 days in advance, with last-minute bookings common within 5 days and early planners booking around 23 days ahead. Use these as a general guide when planning your trip.

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Guests and rooms

2 adults, 1 room

1/5

The Monterey Hotel

4.0/5

Great

1K+ reviews

100m from downtown

Fitness

27K+ people booked

€77.49

Based on rates from 2 Dec

1/5

Monterey Marriott

4.4/5

Great

1K+ reviews

100m from downtown

Fitness

Business center

15K+ people booked

€225.24

Based on rates from 9 Nov

1/5

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

4.6/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

600m from downtown

Swimming pool

Fitness

26K+ people booked

€148.43

Based on rates from 6 Dec

1/5

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4.6/5

Fantastic

3K+ reviews

200m from downtown

Fitness

56K+ people booked

€199.04

Based on rates from 24 Nov

1/5

Merritt House Hotel

4.5/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

200m from downtown

15K+ people booked

€163.76

Based on rates from 29 Nov

1/5

Hotel Pacific

4.2/5

Great

1K+ reviews

300m from downtown

Business center

29K+ people booked

€95.91

Based on rates from 30 Nov

1/5

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.8/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

1.5km from downtown

Fitness

25K+ people booked

€287.49

Based on rates from 3 Dec

1/5

Monterey Bay Inn

4.6/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

1.3km from downtown

Business center

17K+ people booked

€202.80

Based on rates from 24 Nov

1/5

The Stevenson Monterey

4.4/5

Great

1K+ reviews

600m from downtown

Swimming pool

Business center

17K+ people booked

€83.40

Based on rates from 8 Dec

1/5

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.4/5

Great

1K+ reviews

1.9km from downtown

Fitness

26K+ people booked

€193.66

Based on rates from 2 Dec

1/5

Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

4.2/5

Great

1K+ reviews

1.5km from downtown

Fitness

15K+ people booked

€195.48

Based on rates from 9 Nov

1/5

Pelican Inn Monterey

Just renovated

4.3/5

Great

219 reviews

1.3km from downtown

3K+ people booked

€65.93

Based on rates from 7 Dec

Top rated hotels in Monterey

1/5

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.8/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

1.5km from downtown

Fitness

€287.49

1/5

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

4.7/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

2.0km from downtown

Fitness

Business center

€237.39

1/5

Spindrift Inn

4.7/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

1.8km from downtown

€249.58

1/5

Victorian Inn

4.7/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

1.5km from downtown

Business center

Hospitable service

€150.47

1/5

Pacific Inn

4.6/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

1.8km from Monterey Peninsula Airport

€82.24

1/5

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4.6/5

Fantastic

3K+ reviews

200m from downtown

Fitness

€199.04

1/5

Monterey Bay Inn

4.6/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

1.3km from downtown

Business center

€202.80

1/5

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

4.6/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

600m from downtown

Swimming pool

Fitness

€148.43

1/5

Wave Street Inn

4.6/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

1.7km from downtown

Hospitable service

€104.34

1/5

Stage Coach Lodge

4.5/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

1.5km from downtown

€87.38

1/5

Merritt House Hotel

4.5/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

200m from downtown

€163.76

1/5

El Castell Hotel

4.5/5

Fantastic

2K+ reviews

3.0km from downtown

Swimming pool

€105.83

Luxury hotels in Monterey

1/5

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.4/5

Great

1K+ reviews

1.9km from downtown

Fitness

€193.66

1/5

Monterey Bay Inn

4.6/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

1.3km from downtown

Business center

€202.80

1/5

Hotel 1110 - Adults Only

4.3/5

Great

1K+ reviews

1.2km from downtown

€145.45

1/5

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.8/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

1.5km from downtown

Fitness

€287.49

1/5

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4.6/5

Fantastic

3K+ reviews

200m from downtown

Fitness

€199.04

1/5

Hotel Pacific

4.2/5

Great

1K+ reviews

300m from downtown

Business center

€95.91

1/5

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

4.7/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

2.0km from downtown

Fitness

Business center

€237.39

1/5

Spindrift Inn

4.7/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

1.8km from downtown

€249.58

1/5

Hotel Abrego

4.4/5

Great

1K+ reviews

700m from downtown

Fitness

Business center

€112.48

1/5

Aura Inn Monterey

4.3/5

Great

1K+ reviews

1.7km from downtown

Business center

€83.00

1/5

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

4.6/5

Fantastic

1K+ reviews

600m from downtown

Swimming pool

Fitness

€148.43

1/5

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.3/5

Great

863 reviews

200m from Monterey State Beach

Fitness

€192.65

Typical range Typical rate

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Avg $152 Priciest $300 Cheapest $72

Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar May Jun

Typically around USD 72 per night in January, roughly 76% below the peak seen in July when rates were typically around USD 300 per night. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

$600

$400

$200

$121

Budget

$136

Standard

$268

Premium

$415

Luxury

The Premium tier offers the best balance of price and comfort at typically around USD 268 per night, with the biggest jump occurring from Premium to Luxury (about USD 147 higher), and a top-to-bottom ratio of 3.4. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

5 daysLast-minute

13 daysTypical

23 daysEarly

Travellers from the United States typically book around 13 days ahead, which gives moderate flexibility for July and January — the priciest months named in the price card — when planning stays. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Compare hotel classes in Monterey

Across Monterey hotels the spread between the most affordable and most premium class is roughly 3.4 times, and Klook booking data shows the best balance sits with Premium at typically around USD 268 per night. The biggest step up is from Premium to Luxury, a jump of typically around USD 147, which is the decision point worth flagging for travellers choosing between upper-mid and high-end rooms.

Hotel Class	Typical Nightly Rate
Budget	USD 121
Standard	USD 136
Premium	USD 268
Luxury	USD 415

Typical nightly rate is the median paid on Klook for a night in that class; rates are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

When travellers from the United States book

Klook booking data shows the most affordable month is January, when nights were typically around USD 72, while July is the priciest, with nights typically around USD 300 — January suits a budget-led trip. Travellers usually lock a room about 13 days ahead, and the earliest planners book about 23 days ahead, so travellers typically secure rooms roughly two weeks out, and booking earlier is more common for July when rates rise.

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How far ahead should I book a hotel in Monterey?

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