Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are not allowed at this property, but service animals are exempt from this policy.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in starts at 4:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early check-in is available at 1 PM for a fee of USD 39.20, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including an elevator and step-free entrances. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities may vary.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Monterey, within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Fisherman's Wharf. It is 2.3 miles from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and 3.9 miles from Carmel Beach.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Colton Inn in Monterey, United States

Average nightly price at Colton Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$109
February	$133
March	$129
April	$165
May	$160
June	$158
July	$201
August	$234
September	$191
October	$152
November	$140
December	$117

What guests think

At Colton Inn, travelers consistently praise the walkable, quiet location and clean, comfortable rooms for good value, while noting the older, no-frills feel; staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful across many stays.

Common drawbacks include the lack of air conditioning leading to warm rooms in hot weather, some noise from thin walls or street traffic, and tight on-site parking. Breakfast is widely described as basic to decent, and a creekside deck is a pleasant extra; there’s no pool or hot tub. Overall, it suits travelers seeking a straightforward, budget-conscious stay near Monterey’s sights.

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Facilities

Amenities are basic: free on-site parking is convenient but can be tight, there’s a small continental breakfast area and a pleasant creekside deck; no pool or hot tub.

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Cristine

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Parking was tight.

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Patricia

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I really liked the location - close to public transportation & local attractions.The front desk staff were friendly & helpful. The room was clean. I didn't like that my booking said there was a hot tub and there wasn't. Wasn't a big deal for this stay as we were mostly sight seeing but the hot tub needs to be removed from amenities. Overall, a very pleasant stsy.

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Emily

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is a little gem! The staff was very friendly and helpful, the beds were very comfortable and the room was a nice size. The highlight was the deck by a small creek. It was lovely! We had a room right off the deck and we opened the slider at night to get some cool air in the room (no ac at this property and there was a heatwave). The room cooled off nicely and the nature sounds were soothing after a long day of driving. The front desk does have fans if you needed one. I think I might just have a fan in every room like they do the portable heaters. The breakfast spread was very nice. Croissants, instant oatmeal, bagels, eggs waffles to toast, all great! Other than fans in all rooms, I would recommend that the property have side tables on all sides of the beds for electronic devices, drinks, etc. Great stay!! I highly recommend!

10

Marshall

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, off street parking, walkable to downtown, the continental breakfast had lots of choices with quality food and the the staff was friendly and efficient. No AC in the rooms so if it's hot out you will be hot. The refrigerator in our room made odd clicking noises that made it hard to sleep. When I turned on the shower rust colored water came out first.

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laurie l

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great motel for a good price during tourist season considering it is in Monterey! The room was spacious and clean with a comfortable bed. Sliding door provided cool air. No AC but not needed for our visit. The coffee in the lobby was great, although, continental breakfast was nothing special. The location was great for a concert at the beautiful Golden State Theater. Many restaurants and a great bakery within walking distance of the Colton.

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Sandra

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is very clean and convenient location but was disappointed that there was no pool or jacuzzi. The breakfast was OK, not what I expected for the price we paid.

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Christy

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this little gem! It was easy to walk to dinner. The facilities were clean and well cared for. We would definitely stay again!

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Mary

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute, very clean motel in a great location!! Nice room with comfortable beds/linens. Wood burning fireplace but motel charges $15 for a log!!!! Bring your own!!! About a 15 minute walk, just under a mile to the Wharf. Covered carport type parking. Great complimentary breakfast!!!! Highly recommend!!

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Emma

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel locates in a residential area. It is very quiet and interesting to take a walk around. Only one thing needs to pay attention, which parking lot is not enough, first arrive first service, however you can park in the street nearby.

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Mark

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

While not exactly the newest place to stay in Monterey, we found the property very clean and well kept and the staff were extremely friendly and very helpful. We liked the location for both walking (down to Fisherman's Wharf / whale watching) and driving to almost anywhere (we did the 17 mile drive easily). Parking is somewhat limited, but there are other options so not an issue. Would we go back? Very probably. It was good value in our opinion.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are generally clean, with many praising tidy, well-kept spaces; a few reviews cite musty odors, old or stained carpets, and occasional bathroom mold.

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cori

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean … breakfast could be better.

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Rosa

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and quiet place I woul recommend to my family relatives and friends 👍👍👍

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Stephanie

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location and kind staff. Lobby and community space were very clean. Offered morning breakfast. In walking distance to downtown. Room was quiet and could hear a little brook outside our window. Room was decently clean. Bathroom was a little dated and could see a little mold on the ceiling. Bathroom sink also was a little clogged. Just a bit older of a room and needs an upgrade. But would stay there again- can’t beat that price and location.

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Jyll

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our 2nd floor room was clean, good size and glad there was an elevator. Staff was always friendly. The bathroom could use an update as the old caulking looked very moldy around sink. The breakfast was standard fare. Best part was the location of the Inn.

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Karthikeyan

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and very comfortable. Breakfast was very good. Outdoor seating area was charming. Close to downtown and eating places.

10

Kathleen

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a very clean and quiet hotel, the continental breakfast was very good, and the staff was very friendly.

10

Chi

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, great breakfast options, safe and convenient location, clean room. Highly recommended place for staying.

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Susan

Apr 7, 2024

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My stay was okay. The room smelled musty every time we walked into the room. It was clean; however there was mold in the bathroom.

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Amanda

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The overall cleanliness of the room was sorta questionable, the carpets are either VERY old or not cleaned. Our room had a sweet maple scent which was off-putting. I understand that the property is older, but it may be time to at least deep clean the carpets. Service was great! Continental breakfast was VERY basic. Plenty of parking. Room service is only if you ask for it. It's near the public library and walking distance to a lot of things, to note there are quite a few homeless that hang around, but I never felt unsafe.

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Sharon

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff and very clean!

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable with many noting good beds, but decor is dated and several mention no air conditioning, occasional low water pressure, and some noise from thin walls or upstairs neighbors.

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Jackie

Jan 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The shower and the water pressure was very weak. The pressure was low and the shower head did not dispense much water

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Marshall

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, off street parking, walkable to downtown, the continental breakfast had lots of choices with quality food and the the staff was friendly and efficient. No AC in the rooms so if it's hot out you will be hot. The refrigerator in our room made odd clicking noises that made it hard to sleep. When I turned on the shower rust colored water came out first.

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Stuart

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed 2 nights in July in a king, first floor room. Room was clean and spacious. Bed was comfortable. The couch had a major sag in the middle and was almost unusable. The bathroom was large and the tub and shower were clean and operating well with good water flow and hot water supply. The continental breakfast was marginal. Check in was very slow, with a slow-moving lineup. It really shouldn’t take that long since everyone has probably provided all the relevant info other than vehicle online. Location was very good, with a reasonable walk to Fisherman’s Wharf. Other than check in, my only significant complaint was the noise level from the room above. It seemed we could hear every footstep above us. There seemed to be a family with at least two active children who were running around. The noise disturbed both me and my wife. Fortunately, the children did not settle too late, but that was purely luck of the draw. If you stay here my advice is to request a room on the upper floor. Overall, I would rate this hotel 7 out of 10, downgraded mainly because of the room noise.

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Julie

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay except there was no A/C and there was 4 of us in this tiny room with no air. Only a sliding door which was ground level so didn’t feel safe leaving it open not knowing the area. It got very stuffy in there by the morning. Other than that it was a great stay.

8

jessika

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Colton Inn was great for the price. The rooms are a bit outdated however they were very clean, hotel staff was friendly and the location was nice.

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Sandra

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was decent. Some of the rooms have balconies or small courtyards. Ask about them.

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Herbert Scott

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Older property. Very clean Good bed No wall/ceiling sound deadening

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Garrett

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very simple but clean room. Pretty quiet. There is no air conditioning so if you want the room to be cooler your only choice is to open the window and turn on a ceiling fan.

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Ava

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff, nice, clean, and spacious room. Fairly thin windows/walls so some noise at night from cars. Easy walk to downtown/restaurants but away from the busy area, about 10 min walk to conference center. I would go stay here again!

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Garrett

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There are several nearby places to walk to get breakfast, coffee and pastries so there is minimal benefit to having their breakfast options onsite. The rooms are clean but a bit dated. AC would be nice to have. Interesting that the last several stays there is notable maintenence or upgrades going on but I can't tell what's being upgraded.

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Service

Staff are frequently friendly and helpful, though there are notable complaints about rude or unhelpful management and a few customer service or policy disputes.

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Chona

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Checked in and was asking about taking the trolley to the aquarium. The lady points to this map that is tapped to the counter and says it’s an around the corner. I’m not familiar with

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Carmen

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Checking in to the property was a nightmare. Very unorganized. The line was long. Multiple reservations got mixed up. The general manager Ellen was very rude to everyone in-line she does not do well under pressure. She made several comments about the sites that were used for booking. Not to mention she called the cops threatening to kick out people due to them getting frustrated with her lack of checking in. Police told us they are called by her several times and she does it often. Very unprofessional for the amount of money this property charges. Rooms are very out dated not to mention very hot. Parking was horrible. I would never stay here again.

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Raymond

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly, breakfast was good

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Alicia

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super bummed and upset to write this review. Our stay was mostly fine. Continental breakfast with somewhat limited options. No options for water without flavoring. We stayed in room 223 which the smoke detector was set off every single time we used the shower. Even bathing our children so the water wasn’t overly hot or warm to cause this. Bathroom fan useless to non-existent to mitigate this. The main reason for my review is lack of customer service. We drove in 2.5 miles for a wedding. I accidentally left a pair of shorts behind and the hotel confirmed they were there but refused to ship them or hold them for more than 30 days. Very flimsy excuse about lack of packing materials to ship them and something about UPS being unkind to them? No idea what that has to do with it but lack of customer service or trying to find a solution outside of me having to drive 5 hours to retrieve them sucks especially when we spent several hundred dollars to stay. Will not return.

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Nathanael

Apr 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Our experience was absolutely horrible. I had never experienced this at any property where my booking was canceled with no money back after an unpleasant exchange over the phone simply because they did not like the appearance of my guests staying in the room with me. These were my workers traveling for a project in the area. It truly felt like racial profiling.

2

Morgan

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The general manager is extremely rude and unhelpful. Kristine is the only good thing about the place.

2

Yanina

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They refused to host me because I had a service dog. Awful traumatising experience

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Mark

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay - friendly owner and staff - helpful

10

Florencia

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The two ladies at the front desk are awesome. I forgot their names, but one worked the night shift and the other was a Dutch lady. Both incredibly sweet and kind. Breakfast was taken care of by one of them and she kept everything clean and stocked. And both super cool to talk to. This may be the first time that we re-book a hotel in Monterey!

10

Michelle

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Front desk staff was top notch!

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Location

Walkable to downtown and Fisherman’s Wharf, generally quiet and safe, with easy access to restaurants and attractions; not beachfront and Cannery Row can be a longer walk or trolley ride.

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SUSAN

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was comfortable and the free breakfast plenty. The location was quiet, and we could walk to Fisherman's Wharf.

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Vadim

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very nice (and still affordable) place. Walking thru central 5 min to wharf with many good restaurants etc. Nice walk to Pacific Grove (easy enjoy). Easy access to Hwy 1. And still quite. Love this hotel.

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Natalie

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a wonderful experience at the Colton Inn for our first time staying in Monterey! Communication with the property was excellent, as our flight was delayed and we arrived much later than anticipated. Our room on the second floor was wonderful, clean, and quiet. You can't beat the location - a quick walk to the main street area with tons of restaurants. Parking was a little tight at the property, but there was always a spot and it was nice knowing on-street parking was also an option. After looking at many accommodation options, I'm so glad we went with Colton Inn!

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Garry

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is close to the wharf and downtown.

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John

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, close to town and bargain price

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laurie l

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great motel for a good price during tourist season considering it is in Monterey! The room was spacious and clean with a comfortable bed. Sliding door provided cool air. No AC but not needed for our visit. The coffee in the lobby was great, although, continental breakfast was nothing special. The location was great for a concert at the beautiful Golden State Theater. Many restaurants and a great bakery within walking distance of the Colton.

10

Daniel

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Easy walk to downtown at a great price.

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Becky

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Colton Inn was just what we wanted, quaint and within walking distance from many wonderful restaurants, shops, in a gorgeous area.

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Jacquelyne

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Far enough from the wharf and away from the sea lion barking, so very quiet. Yet still walking distance to many restaurants.

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RICHARD

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

clean room; convenient location

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Dining

Continental breakfast ranges from basic to good with coffee available; many guests choose nearby cafés and restaurants for more variety.

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cori

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean … breakfast could be better.

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Raymond

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly, breakfast was good

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Marshall

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, off street parking, walkable to downtown, the continental breakfast had lots of choices with quality food and the the staff was friendly and efficient. No AC in the rooms so if it's hot out you will be hot. The refrigerator in our room made odd clicking noises that made it hard to sleep. When I turned on the shower rust colored water came out first.

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Kathleen

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a very clean and quiet hotel, the continental breakfast was very good, and the staff was very friendly.

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laurie l

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great motel for a good price during tourist season considering it is in Monterey! The room was spacious and clean with a comfortable bed. Sliding door provided cool air. No AC but not needed for our visit. The coffee in the lobby was great, although, continental breakfast was nothing special. The location was great for a concert at the beautiful Golden State Theater. Many restaurants and a great bakery within walking distance of the Colton.

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Chi

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, great breakfast options, safe and convenient location, clean room. Highly recommended place for staying.

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Sophia Sabrina

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Colton Inn is a simple, no frills stay. We feel very comfortable staying there, and we are picky when it comes to cleanliness. It’s a great place if you’re traveling with kids or friends. We love the walkability. We always had everything we needed without having to ask. Only thing that could be improved upon is the breakfast. Or you can just skip it all together. The breakfast area is so small that it makes it difficult to get what you want, and awkward if you’re not into communing with strangers first thing in the morning. But overall a nice place, especially for the price… we have stayed there 3 times, and will be back.

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Guillermina

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast is basic but ok to be included

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Cheryl

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the location. Close to the wharf and historical places as well as restaurants and bars. Although the breakfast was not hot breakfast it did have a toaster and hard boiled eggs for protetin.

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ANA

Jul 14, 2023

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Great location in walkable distance to restaurants and entertainment. Breakfast was very basic, no hot foods and limited choices, however there are many restaurants nearby. Room was spacious with mini refrigerator, microwave and Kurig coffee maker.

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1	2	3 $108	4 $110	5 $109	6 $268	7
8 $222	9 $107	10 $107	11 $109	12 $110	13 $148	14 $158
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20 $112	21 $113	22 $113	23 $151	24 $151	25 $151	26 $151
27 $151	28 $160	29 $169	30 $169	31 $216

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