Nestled near Monterey Bay, Discovery Inn offers a charming retreat with its lush garden and free in-room WiFi. Unwind with the convenience of free self parking, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine on site. Previous guests rave about the overall value.
Monterey County Fairgrounds - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Del Monte Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Monterey Pines Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 3 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 29 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive
Monterey Station - 16 min drive
Salinas Station - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 4 min walk
In-N-Out Burger - 15 min walk
Chili's Grill & Bar - 12 min walk
3 Mundos Sandwich Shop - 11 min walk
Starbucks - 17 min walk
About this property
Discovery Inn
At Discovery Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby scuba diving. Also, 17-Mile Drive and Fisherman's Wharf are within a short drive.
At a glance
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Hotel size
19 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 20
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Raised toilet seat
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
LED television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of USD 250.00 will be collected before check-in
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests bringing a service dog must contact this property in advance.
Also known as
Discovery Inn Seaside
Discovery Seaside
Discovery Hotel Seaside
Discovery Inn Motel
Discovery Inn Seaside
Discovery Inn Motel Seaside
Frequently asked questions
Does Discovery Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Discovery Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Discovery Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Discovery Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Discovery Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Discovery Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and scuba diving. Discovery Inn also has a garden.
What's the area around Discovery Inn like?
Discovery Inn is a short 18-minute walk from Monterey County Fairgrounds and 18 minutes' walk from Monterey State Beach.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
7.2
Amenities
8.2
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Parking was spacious, free, and easily accessible. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2026
Very peaceful and comfortable
castulo
castulo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2026
We loved our stay at Discovery In in Seaside. It was our first time staying in Seaside, and honestly our expectations were low. The staff was amazing, Maria kept our room spotless!!
From check in, to clean towels daily, a freshly made bed each evening, great location with Safeway for amenities and Costco to fill up our tanks before we headed back home! Just 10 minutes to Monterey/Pacific Grove…we’ll definitely be back!! Thanks to your amazing staff for a great stay!!
Roxanne
Roxanne, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2026
Very helpful staff. Very clean rooms
Mauricio
Mauricio, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2025
Staff members are awesome; and rooms are clean, comfortable and close to everything.
Schon
Schon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2025
Clean room and nice staff!
Sierra
Sierra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2025
Clean and quiet area. Friendly staff.
Cyril
Cyril, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2025
Best quiet place. Walking easy around best cafe restaurant.
Jose
Jose, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2025
Spacious and clean rooms
Nirmal
Nirmal, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 2, 2026
Room was clean, nothing fancy. Bed comfy, a little noisy due to metal frame. Great hot water and water pressure, IYKYK. Spacious king room. Location worked well for us. Great for the price point.
Melissa
Melissa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
Great place
The room was clean, we stayed in the suite. Spacious good parking. Great for the place we will stay here again in our future trips.
Irma
Irma, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 18, 2025
The room was very clean, nice and quite, towels were clean, we didn't have any major issues with our stay, only issue was the water, make sure and take some water eith you.
Armando
Armando, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
It was a very nice spot, clean and quiet. Seemed the bedroom was recently renovated.
John
John, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 11, 2025
Appreciated the no smoking, the main street was a little noisy, but overall quiet. The rooms are clean and plenty of parking available, a good sized mini fridge to keep snacks. Liked the location, easy access to Monterey Bay Downtown Area. The bed pillows could be replaced more often.
No frill stay but, I would recommend!
Regina
Regina, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 15, 2025
Easy check-in. Clean room. Towels had a slight funny smell.
Loralie
Loralie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2025
Parking spots are large so to make unloading car easy. Rooms are almost spotless. Mattress was comfortable. I slept well after the other guests and the traffic calmed down.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
Perfect location an very clean. Would love to come back.
Galina
Galina, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2025
This was an amazing place! I stayed here with my husband during the 4th of July weekend and they were very kind and accommodating. Rooms were very clean and smelled amazing, housekeeping was amazing and very nice!! I would absolutely recommend staying here.
Sabrina
Sabrina, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 17, 2025
Room was in good condition, unfortunately it was very loud . They had a big group staying near my ro and they were very loud . Also the people who run the place are not very friendly . I would probably give them another try , good price and room was good .
Sotero
Sotero, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
Clean, seems safe, friendly staff
Rick
Rick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
We had a pleasant stay, affordable clean and quiet, thank you
BIRSEL
BIRSEL, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 3, 2025
Good stay comfy
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
This motel was very nice. The front end staff was a little rude at first but everyone else was great. It was quiet had alot of charging ports and it was very clean. There was all sorts of good shopping around and it was easy to get to.
Jay
Jay, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2024
Really nice inn. The rooms were really nice. Price was amazing!
Justin
Justin, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 15, 2025
Older property but the rooms have been updated. Clean and well light for safety.
James
James, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
It's a very quiet location and easy access to stores around. Very clean environment, check in was easy as well. I love this place