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An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.
A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Ester
4.948.552 ₫
5.944.040 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Carmel Mission Inn
A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.
A restaurant with booth seating, a view of the ocean, and a patio area with plants and a railing.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, overlooking a body of water.
A coastal hotel with a long balcony overlooking the beach and ocean.

2. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
United States
Brittany
4.126.464 ₫
4.650.318 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large arched window, a chandelier, a dining area with a table and chairs, and two paintings on the wall.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a table with a bottle of wine and glasses.

3. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
Canada
Li hua
3.569.184 ₫
4.196.632 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hotel Pacific
A historic hotel with arched windows and a classic facade.
A pier extending over calm water with boats docked nearby.
A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and a mountainous backdrop.
A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the outside.

4. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
Downtown Monterey
United States
Lisa
2.776.032 ₫
3.175.427 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Monterey Hotel
A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.
A white building with a door, a window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky cliffs, and a clear view of the ocean.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, a desk, and a fireplace.

5. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Cambria
United States
Bonnie
4.964.198 ₫
5.594.402 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a kitchen area with dark cabinets.
A person leaning over a pool with a drink, wearing a straw hat with "Hello Sunshine" on it.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

6. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Downtown Monterey
United States
Fabian
5.129.299 ₫
5.969.078 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
A landscaped pathway leading to a building with balconies and outdoor lighting.
A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a sofa, and a dining table.
A hotel with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating, a covered patio, and a landscaped garden.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outside.

7. Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites
Monterey Vista
United States
Carlos
3.549.355 ₫
4.054.658 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Mariposa Inn & Suites
A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a desk with a coffee maker, and a comfortable seating area with a patterned carpet.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, coffee table, fireplace, television, and a large mirror.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large chandelier, and a bar area with a mirror and wine bottles.

8. Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
New Monterey
United States
Sandy
4.642.272 ₫
5.289.600 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Victorian Inn
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flower garden, and a sign that reads "Hotel Abrego."
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a modern chandelier.
A buffet area with various food options, including pastries, fruits, and breakfast items.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a large umbrella providing shade.

9. Hotel Abrego

Hotel Abrego
Alta Mesa
United States
Dave
4.101.840 ₫
5.318.282 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Hotel Abrego
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a beachside location, and a view of the ocean.
A room with a large bay window overlooking a scenic view, a round table with chairs, and a sofa with striped cushions.
A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a TV, and a dining area with a tray of breakfast.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, two pink armchairs, a patterned sofa, and a marble coffee table.

10. Spindrift Inn

Spindrift Inn
New Monterey
United States
Paul
6.928.416 ₫
8.016.383 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Spindrift Inn
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.
A golf course with bunkers, a wooden fence, and a view of the ocean.
A modern building with a multi-level balcony and a tree in the background.
A beach with rocky outcrops and waves.

11. Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge
Beach Tract
United States
Briana
3.422.736 ₫
3.903.448 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Olympia Lodge
A house with a view of the ocean, a garden with rocks and plants, and a clear blue sky.
A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a small table with glasses and snacks.
A sign for Sand Pebbles Inn with a view of the ocean.
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

12. Sand Pebbles Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn
Cambria
United States
Joanne
5.287.674 ₫
5.948.633 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Sand Pebbles Inn
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a large tree on the left.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A room with a curved ceiling, three large windows offering a view of greenery and a distant landscape. A small table with a candle is in the center.
A hallway with patterned carpet, potted plants, a reception desk, and a large mirror.

13. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
San Simeon
United States
Melissa
3.285.360 ₫
3.702.436 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
A living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A poolside area with a sun umbrella, lounge chairs, and rolled towels.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and a view of the ocean.
A buffet table with various food items and a window view.

14. Pelican Inn & Suites

Pelican Inn & Suites
Cambria
United States
Stephanie
4.520.966 ₫
5.094.903 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Pelican Inn & Suites
An outdoor dining area with a fire pit, various food platters, and seating.
A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A two-story house with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a driveway.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and exposed beams, featuring long wooden tables and wicker chairs, a fireplace, and a television screen.

15. Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Beach Tract
United States
Diana
3.052.080 ₫
3.494.979 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
An outdoor patio area with a central fire feature surrounded by tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A modern two-story house with a sloped roof, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.
A rocky coastal landscape with waves crashing against the shore, a clear sky, and a distant view of the ocean.
A room with a view of a tree and a body of water through large windows.

16. Ragged Point Inn and Resort

Ragged Point Inn and Resort
San Simeon
United States
David
4.604.688 ₫
5.180.112 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Ragged Point Inn and Resort
A balcony with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the sea.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large building with multiple balconies, a well-maintained outdoor area with greenery, and a view of the water.
A modern living room with a round mirror, a dining table with fruit, a sofa, and a staircase with a railing.
A modern building with multiple balconies overlooking a coastal view.

17. Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn
New Monterey
United States
Keven
6.695.136 ₫
7.609.233 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Monterey Bay Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a coffee machine.
A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV on a dark wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, and a sliding door closet.
A reception area with a modern counter, a seating area with a chair and a rug, a large window with blinds, and a door leading outside.
A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring balconies, large windows, and a central staircase.

18. Wave Street Inn

Wave Street Inn
New Monterey
United States
somkait
5.808.672 ₫
6.607.574 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Wave Street Inn
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large TV screen.
A hotel room with a sofa, TV, dining area, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and a central wooden table.
A spacious living area with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.

19. Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Seaside
United States
Yi
4.867.258 ₫
5.981.811 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
A bar area with wooden stools, a view of the ocean, and hanging lights.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wicker pendant lights, and patterned sofas.
A dining area with a glass table and white chairs, a lamp, and a view of the beach.
A window with a view of the beach and ocean, a chessboard, a book titled "The Chopper," and a rolled-up towel on a wooden ledge.

20. Cambria Beach Lodge

Cambria Beach Lodge
Cambria
United States
Andrea
4.642.272 ₫
5.582.134 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Cambria Beach Lodge
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