Name: Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Address: 700 Munras Avenue, Downtown Monterey, Monterey, California, United States of America, Monterey, Monterey County, US
Price range: $197–$622 per night
Rating: 8.7

What guests think

At Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa, travelers highlight a walkable location near downtown and Fisherman’s Wharf, friendly staff, cozy rooms—often with fireplaces—and well-kept grounds with a heated pool, on-site dining, spa, and convenient extras like complimentary bikes.

Common drawbacks include paid and sometimes tight parking, stair-only access to upper floors, and occasional noise from neighboring rooms. Some guests also mention rooms that feel small or dated, intermittent musty odors, or one-off maintenance issues like a nonworking fireplace. Expect a charming, mid-range stay with strong location and service.

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Facilities

Attractive grounds with a heated pool, on-site spa, the Estéban restaurant/bar, a fitness room and complimentary bike rentals. Parking is paid and can be tight, upper floors are stair-access only, on-site laundry is not available, and some EV charging is offered.

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Elana

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved everything about this stay! Perfect for walking through the downtown area and wharf. They have complimentary bike rentals so we did that both days and biked through cannery row and some of highway 1 17 mile ride. Only comment is they did not leave us hand soap for the bathroom. Would stay here again and recommend to friends!

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Kathleen

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great spa. Both technicians I had were fabulous!

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Kenneth

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a good stay. It did say they had laundry on-site so I was looking forward to that. No laundry but they will ship it out for you.

8

Lisa

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice property and quiet which we value. Grounds and rooms are well maintained- lots of restaurants within walking distance. Employees were very helpful. Only gotcha for me was the $17 a day parking fee. I did not see that specifically called out in the misc fees. Bummer. Overall had a great stay and will book again.

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John

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Service is perfect, food is perfect, rooms are perfect and super clean.We ordered a dog friendly suite , it was amazing but unfortunately the first night there was a wedding reception right beside us, the walls shook, but it was over by midnight. Siesta time is advertised from 9 pm to 9am, which is disappointing because I can’t swim in the morning. These people were also noisy in the morning collecting the wedding props, double parking outside my room. Restaurant is great, love the patio. Some dogs on patio kept barking at us and were not controlled so we decided to dine elsewhere for our birthday. Staff are very professional but also friendly. They have slow EV charging but reasonably priced. Having to pay for parking nowhere near my room was a little annoying due to the wedding, We should have been informed before or upon arrival. Unfortunately check out was slow on 2nd morning, as staff entertained corporate check ins at 11am. I guess the clientele are kinda demanding and oblivious to other guests needs. While waiting I witnessed other guests raid the refrigerator at reception for waters etc and just throw key cards at desk, wasn’t sure what the protocol was. Overall I recommend it

10

Micala

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

parking can be tough if you arrive late, but overall great experience, restaurant is pricey but food is worth it!

10

Maureen

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing fancy but safe,quiet,clean, walkable to wharf and shops. Very nice fitness center.

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MYSTERY ANN

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only access to second floor rooms is stairs -no assistance with bags for older personnel

10

Magdalena

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel with wonderful amenities, including delicious Spanish restaurant Esteban onsite, a day spa, beautiful grounds, well appointed rooms with fireplace & EV charger too boot. Centrally located, walking distance to downtown area with restaurants & bars.

10

Megan

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was great! Super clean, boutique type hotel in perfect location. We used the free bike rentals and had an amazing day riding along the coast! Easy check in and clean rooms. Look forward to staying again!!

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe rooms and grounds as clean. A minority report musty or strong odors and occasional housekeeping or maintenance lapses (unclean or not-ready rooms, worn carpets, or missed details).

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Timothy

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I expected newer furnishings and flooring for these prices. The room felt old and stuffy. The carpet smelled moldy and the bathroom smelled. We switched rooms , but the new room had the same problems. The pool is small and also “old”, but refreshing and pool area wash kept clean.

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Reyna

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and friendly staff

4

Dipen Kumar

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For a property this beautiful, it’s a shame that it rates “0” in cleanliness and service. The room was smelling like hell and we tried to reach the front desk through phone, cell phone call and their preference “text”. Tried for about 3 hours. Their phone was “engaged”. While checking out thought will tell them about this and shower but the staff did not seem to be interested to hear at all.

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Youyou

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When we arrived, the room given to us by the front desk was not clean. We had to switch to a different room. We booked a King suite and noted in the reservation that there would be three person, but upon arrival the sofa bed was not prepared. The staff was extremely helpful in showing us how to us the bed and helping us pulling out the bed, but unfortunately the sofa bed was too soft and the sheets were bare minimum. It wasn't comfortable. The hotel also did not provide drinking water, so we had to ask for drinking water from the restaurant as we didn't want to pay for the bottled water. Parking was limited — we were able to find spots but sometimes they were far from where our room was. This was unsatisfying as the hotel charges for onsite parking. Considering how much we paid for the hotel, this was really a disappointing experience. The staff was great, but the hotel doesn't seem to be well kept.

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Yvonne

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay was nowhere near what we were expecting. I really enjoyed their Spanish-style theme. However, the pungent smell in the room was overwhelming. I felt as if the room was an old closet that had collected mold over the years. The bed wasn’t comfortable. The pillows had feathers poking out through the pillowcases. The layout of the entrance provided no privacy when exiting or entering the room. The restaurant had an amazing brunch menu that portion of the experience was great. I’d have to say, their dinner options didn’t seem too appealing. Our waiter provided a couple of specials, and since I had already planned on having the Prime Rib dinner plate, he then stated, the 12oz Aged prime rib plate I had chosen wasn’t as good quality as the 16oz aged prime rib dinner for two. (Both prime rib dinners were aged.) When we received the plate, the prime rib wasn’t tender, and the vegetables weren’t enough for two people. We had asked that our prime rib not be sliced, yet that’s how they brought it to us. We told the waiter we didn’t want it sliced, he took it back, but refused to remake it. Not to mention, the waiter never brought one of the drinks, so we just asked for water. The Jasmine tea was warm, but it got cold pretty fast. Very disappointed in our dinner order and the service.

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Roberto

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean. Overall, the hotel was what we needed and slept really well. I love the layout of the hotel itself.

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Nancy

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our floors and bathroom were not completely clean.

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Sardar

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was kind of not clean in the main stairs areas of the halls of the rooms. Carpets were old and not clean and felt like they needed major renovations. Nice people worked there. Amazing location!

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Neil

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our stay. The room was quiet and exceptionally clean. And very cozy, too. The staff was quite hospitable, too. We will be back.

10

Angelica

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room

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Rooms

Rooms are generally cozy and comfortable, many with gas fireplaces and very comfortable beds. Some find them small, dated, or noisy from neighbors above/nearby; amenities like microwaves are limited and occasional in-room issues (e.g., fireplace not working) are noted.

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nick

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were small but cozy, restaurant was great and liked that property was near downtown and wharf.

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Suzi

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was our fourth or fifth stay at Casa Munras, and we have enjoyed all of them. It is in a special niche between a full-service hotel and a motel-type place. You park near your room and carry your bags, etc. Rooms open to the exterior, not a hallway. There is no valet parking. The prices are lower than the fancier full-service hotels in the area, but the rooms are spacious, the grounds are pretty, and it's within walking distance to downtown. There is a fantastic restaurant and bar (we recommend the margaritas!) and a well-maintained, attractive pool. We always go for a king room with a fireplace, which is super-cozy in cooler weather. (If you are looking for serenity, you might want to ask for a room that is NOT poolside in warm weather.) But if you're traveling with kids, close to the pool is perfect. The place is big enough that you can have choices. We love it here.

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Diana

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The fireplace wasn’t working in my room that was the only bad thing.

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Diane

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The price was right for a sizable room for 2-3 people (2 queen beds). Service was responsive and friendly! The room was a little dark and slightly dated in the Mission style. Great if you love that. We appreciated the fridge but would have also liked a microwave. The restaurant did not appeal to us, except for the live jazz group on Sunday night. Appreciated the fresh coffee in the lobby!

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Nancy

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good except you could hear the putter patter of the guests upstairs

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Susan

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff were all very nice. The room was cozy and we loved the fireplace. Appreciated the complimentary coffee in the lobby each morning.

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Heather

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Rooms were nice but dated.

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Holly

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a nice time here. We loved the spacious room and we liked how convenient it was to have a restaurant on site. The restaurant was good but nothing spectacular. Thought it was a little over priced for what it was but they did have a nice drink happy hour. Great sangria. The place was clean but felt a little dated. With a little renovation I think it would be excellent. My biggest complaint was the noise. I could hear everything in surrounding rooms, even though we had a top floor corner room. Throughout the entire evening/night, We heard people talking, running, loud thumping. The waste collection was super loud. It woke my toder up at 5:30 AM.

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Clyde

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A beautiful beautiful hotel room. The fireplace really made a difference. We wish they had a microwave oven though.

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Larry

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an ok place, but it's priced higher than it should be. The suite we stayed in had very dirty fireplace glass and the kitchenette had only 2 glasses and 2 mugs. No plate or sliverware or paper towels (and no microwave). The wifi is very wonky, on a very standard new PC laptop we had to work w/their tech support to specifically enable it - never happened in dozens of hotel stays - and other devices timed out very frequently. Outside hallway lights shine brightly all night, right in the windows that don't have full shades. Won't stay again.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, professional and helpful, with quick check-ins and thoughtful touches (e.g., runner amenities, mailing lost items). A few guests mention indifferent or inconsistent front-desk interactions or booking mix-ups.

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feng

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located in downtown Monterey, staff super friendly. Sarah at front desk super friendly and makes me feel very welcomed. Her colleague John is considerate and willing to accommodate the needs of the guest. Will definitely come back

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shara i.

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a little trouble during check in. I explained clearly that I had changed my reservation with expedia by moving it up by one day. The clerk claimed that I hadn't been clear in my explanation. It was a minor issue and we both got over it.

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Patricia

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Customer Service bad.

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Brandi

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My husband phone was left in the room and we didn’t realize until we were three hours away. I call the front desk and they mailed it out that same day.

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Sergio

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One of the best places we've stayed at in Monterey. Staff was friendly, the room was clean and ready. Located close enough to walk to the old fisherman's wharf. Would stay again..

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Carol

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was always friendly and helpful. Staying for the Big Sur marathon, it was a nice touch to have coffee, bananas and water available at 3am already for runners heading to the bus early!!

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Elaine

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very comfy, check in staff very helpful.

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Linda

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great front desk staff. Very professional, knowledgeable and kind.

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Alicia

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Wonderful stay! The entire team from front desk, restaurant associates and maintenance were friendly, attentive and helpful. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The multiple jet shower and deep soaking tub was an extra bonus. But we have to say the ASSOCIATES are what made our stay! Wonderful people, wonderful team!

10

Dorothea

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great service.

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Location

Central, walkable base near downtown/Alvarado Street and Fisherman’s Wharf, with easy access to cafes and restaurants. Reaching Cannery Row or the Aquarium often requires a longer walk or a short drive.

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nick

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were small but cozy, restaurant was great and liked that property was near downtown and wharf.

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David

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location walking distance to wharf, downtown, restaurants/cafes and parks

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Anne

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you are going to the Aquarium expect to have to drive. It’s a bit of a hike from here.

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Mary Ann

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was perfect for our overnight trip from our Bay Area home so we could attend an evening event at Monterey’s Golden State Theater. We walked to and from a fabulous restaurant for dinner. We walked to and from the event. We walked to and from a superb bakery for breakfast. We walked to and from a bit of shopping in the old downtown area. Finally, we got back in our car and drove home. Will definitely stay here again!

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David

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

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Cynthia Real

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location and very comfortable beds! We'll be back soon.

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Jose

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service, great location…!

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Roger

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a nice view and were within walking distance of Alvarado St with its array of food and shops. Very convenient and the Parker-Lousseau bakery is a short walk for outstanding pastries and coffee.

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gretchen

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to waterfront. Minutes from good cafes, Trader Joe’s, historic mission-style architecture. Friendly staff here! Will return for sure.

10

Becki

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were only in Monterey for one night, but we had a great stay. Our room was ready, so we were able to check in early. The room was clean and quiet. Quick and easy walk to Fisherman's Wharf. A bit longer of a walk to Cannery Row, but it was very manageable. We didn't use it, but the pool area looked nice and other people were enjoying it. We'd definitely stay here again.

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Dining

Estéban, the on-site restaurant/bar, earns frequent praise for tapas, happy hour and overall quality with a pleasant patio. Breakfast is not included and some guests found certain meals or prices underwhelming.

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Bomi

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very comfortable and pillows. I liked that they had a large vanity area in the bathroom. The room was comfortable at night with the heater. We tried the restaurant for breakfast but sadly it was a miss tor us. Food was salty and my son didn’t even eat his pancakes. That says a lot when that’s all he eats these days. We tried the cafe across the street for coffee. It was good and their pastries as well. We would go back there to try their breakfast items. It seemed like it had more homemade items to offer. Service was meh for breakfast as well. It’s nice they have spa next door if you want a service. Wished their restaurant closed a bit later than 830pm.

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Carla

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was our second time staying at Casa Munras! Great location close to downtown and a great price! The best thing about Casa Munras was the restaurant! Loved the happy hour and brunch!!

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Michael

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a wonderful stay at Casa Munras. The restaurant Esteban's was excellent.

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Richard

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Will definitely stay here again. Fantastic restaurant, food was excellent. Beautiful outdoor dining table.

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Idalia

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bar, restaurant was great. The afternoon Happy Hour with the Tapas was very enjoyable. The breakfast menu was a bit lacking, honestly we had a great breakfast across the street at The Wildflower Cafe. The room, and amenities were fantastic, very comfortable bed, and the gas fireplace added to the ambience. The hotel is easy to locate, easy to walk downtown and to the pier One thing I would like to ask for would be to a variety of coffees for the Keurig coffee machine, all we had was VERY strong and only 1 creamer.

10

Kevin

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic spot. Friendly staff. Food was excellent.

10

Michael J

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to downtown Monterey.Walk to shops, restaurants bakeries and there’s a good restaurant bar connected to the hotel.

10

Allison

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was friendly, the food was delicious, and there was a lot to do in walking distance.

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Amber

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Casa Munras was a great place to stay so cute and charming. There were lots of shops and resturant within walking distance. It was right in old town and a quick walk to the water. The pool area was nice and the restaurant and bar were great. Good food and service. We did get a facial at the spa and it was wonderful. Great price to

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Linda

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent property, but breakfast not included. Restaurant on site is not part of the hotel. Fortunately breakfast restaurant across the street and dinner options within walking distance.

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Month	Average price
January	$160
February	$193
March	$183
April	$242
May	$230
June	$226
July	$298
August	$279
September	$266
October	$215
November	$211
December	$153

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $344	2 $298	3 $579
4 $214	5 $213	6 $203	7 $211	8 $234	9 $297	10 $579
11 $212	12 $211	13 $213	14 $210	15 $213	16 $242	17 $256
18 $580	19 $622	20 $622	21 $207	22 $203	23 $249	24 $360
25 $206	26 $203	27 $211	28 $197	29 $201	30 $203	31 $206

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $249	17 $248	18 $311	19
20 $236	21 $229	22 $233	23 $342	24	25 $579	26 $579
27 $354	28 $264	29 $264	30 $246

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Traditional Double Room, Accessible

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

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