Near Monterey Bay Aquarium, Wave Street Inn offers a warm welcome with in-room WiFi and a charming terrace. Unwind by the ocean views or take advantage of luggage storage and concierge services.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Main amenities (11)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Self parking
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Vending machine
Concierge services
Free newspapers in the lobby
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
The current price is $169
$169
$192 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Room options
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Room, 1 King Bed (Cannery Row)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
30 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Family Suite
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Fisherman's Wharf - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Lovers Point - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 15 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 40 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 42 min drive
Monterey Station - 6 min walk
Salinas Station - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Gianni's Pizza - 5 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min walk
Sea Harvest - 1 min walk
Zab Zab Thai Cuisine - 5 min walk
El Torito - 3 min walk
About this property
Wave Street Inn
Wave Street Inn puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby scuba diving. Also, Monterey Bay and Fisherman's Wharf are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
32 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (USD 19.21 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Property amenities
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
50-inch TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Access via exterior corridors
LED light bulbs
Fees & policies
Parking
Self parking costs USD 19.21 per night
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Otter Inn Monterey
Otter Inn
Otter Monterey
Otter Hotel Monterey
Wave Street Inn Monterey
Wave Street Monterey
Wave Street
Wave Street Inn Hotel
Wave Street Inn Monterey
Wave Street Inn Hotel Monterey
Frequently asked questions
Does Wave Street Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Wave Street 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 Wave Street Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Wave Street Inn?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 19.21 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Wave Street Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Wave Street Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and scuba diving.
What's the area around Wave Street Inn like?
Wave Street Inn is located near McAbee Beach in New Monterey, a short 6-minute walk from Monterey Station and 7 minutes' walk from Monterey Bay Aquarium. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
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Wave Street Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2025
Perfect weekend getaway
Service was amazing. Very kid friendly hotel. Amazing view of the ocean and great walkable places. Will be coming back!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Always great
Our stay was great. The location is ideal. The weather was perfect. One day we walked along the streets of Carmel. The next day we went whale watching, and saw a bunch of whales. It’s Dungeness crab season and everywhere we ate was delicious. Our favorite brunch spot, The Wave Cafe, which is across the street, never disappoints. Can’t wait to come back again.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 29, 2024
Great location
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 4, 2024
Great stay , the staff were courteous and helpful.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 5, 2024
We really liked the Wave Street Inn. Location was GREAT. Staff was friendly and nice. The only downside was the beds as the matress seemed old and worn down, if laying on the bed always felt like I was going to roll off.
Sari
Sari, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2024
Nice Monterey hotel
Great hotel in fantastic spot in Monterey just steps from Cannery Row! Nice rooms, reasonably priced and super nice staff. I’m glad to see now that it’s changed from the Otter Inn (which we used to enjoy) it’s still a very nice place to stay, and the upgrades are a big improvement.
Eddie
Eddie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
Very clean and comfortable, 5 minute walk to Cannery Row and 7 minutes to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, great location and great service I will be booking my next stay in Monterey here!!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 17, 2024
Great location
Loved our room
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
Everything was in walking distance. We had a great time. The staff were helpful and very friendly. We will come back to stay here again.
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2024
Very nice hotel. Would stay there again
codi
codi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
Great Hotel
We had a lovely stay at the Wave Inn. Our room had a view of Monterey Bay. I was surprised that housekeeping tidied the room each day.The staff was friendly and helpful.
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 21, 2024
It’s location can’t be beat. Walking distance to Cannery Row, the Aquarium and lots of restaurants. No need to drive and park again and again.
Edgar
Edgar, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
Place was perfect for our weekend getaway. Clean, convenient located by ocean, aquarium and wharf and so much more. There are fire pits at the property and tons of restaurants. Staff was helpful. No complaints here. I would stay again!
Danielle
Danielle, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 13, 2024
The location is great - within walking distance to just about everything. The inside of the property is dated and needs a face lift. Room was clean and bed was comfortable.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2024
Loved the fire pits and the location to everything
Alexandria
Alexandria, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 14, 2024
Staff were great! Room was a bit dated but the location was great. Parking was easy on site and covered. Could easily walk to aquarium and restaurants.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 6, 2024
Close to everything
Jeremy
Jeremy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2024
Convenient & good location
Irene
Irene, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Great location. Clean. Wonderful staff
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2024
Great location and price
Leah
Leah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2024
Really clean and nice place. Great staff. Easily located near the aquarium and Cannery Row. Great place.
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2024
Very nice hotel with all facilities.
Great reception service.
Then restaurent sea harvest behind the hotel is excellent.
Meir
Meir, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2024
Quite enough, clean, large room space. Super close to water and shopping area also the aquarium. For the price , it is pretty good spot.
Devrim
Devrim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2024
Front desk help was very good: quick, friendly, provided great restaurant recommendations. The hotel location is very good. The room was clean and the grounds seemed well taken care of.
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 30, 2024
The Wave Street Inn is ideally located a few walkable blocks from Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay waterfront, the aquarium, and more. Its rooms are well maintained and clean, with comfortable beds and linens. Covered parking is available at ground level for an additional charge.