Located close to Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Captain's Inn at Moss Landing provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi and a fireplace in the lobby are available to all guests.
Located in Moss Landing, Captain's Inn at Moss Landing is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moss Landing State Beach and Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, while Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Moss Landing travel guide
8122 Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing, CA, 95039
What's nearby
Salinas River State Beach
10 min walk - 0.6 miles
The Shakespeare Society of America
2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Island Beach
13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Salinas Station
22 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
18 min drive
Restaurants
Giant Artichoke Restaurant
5 min drive
birrieria Coalcoman
4 min drive
Phil’s Fish Market & Eatery
4 min drive
Burger King
5 min drive
Trolley Car Rotisserie
5 min drive
About this property
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Hotel near Monterey Bay
Located close to Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Captain's Inn at Moss Landing provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi and a fireplace in the lobby are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
Express check-out, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
A water dispenser, a banquet hall, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like separate dining areas and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
Designer toiletries and hair dryers
20-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Separate dining areas, heating, and daily housekeeping
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Captain's Inn at Moss Landing?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Captain's Inn at Moss Landing on Nov 1, 2026 start from $173, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Captain's Inn at Moss Landing?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Captain's Inn at Moss Landing?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 30.00 (subject to availability).
Where is Captain's Inn at Moss Landing located?
Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Monterey Bay and Moss Landing State Beach are also within 15 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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This hotel is very special and unique. The rooms are good size and the beds higher than usual to enhance your view of the beautiful scenery. Just loved it!
It’s on my list to return to.
A very cozy and romantic hotel with a stunning view of the bay and beautiful panoramic windows. Our experience was absolutely wonderful.
The room looks exactly like the photos and is very comfortable, cozy, and thoughtfully designed. The hotel has a unique nautical, vintage-inspired style with lots of charming details that give it a special atmosphere. Everything feels original and full of character rather than like a typical modern hotel.
We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this place.
Staff was super helpful. I had to make a last-minute change a date due to a family emergency. They were very accommodating and very clean and super simple. Check in process took like five minutes tops. highly recommended.
I wasn’t comfortable with the self check in process. I wasn’t aware of it. I must not have looked at the ad properly. The place was deserted and in a desolate location I did not like that and felt at risk, but the amenities were fine and the room was cute. It’s just not my cup of tea.
Beautiful hidden gem, close to Big Sur, Carmel & Monterey for a little less money. We loved the cleanliness, amenities and spacious room. The walls are pretty thin as it’s an older building but other than that we were happy with the deal.
I had the harbor master room and loved the charm of the room. The views of Elkhorn Slough were glorious. Bring your binoculars!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
H Yurie
Feb 9, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place - very quaint - pictures are very accurate. Great location - very central to Salinas and Monterey. Great staff - very attentive. Responses for requests were immediate. The owners want to make your stay enjoyable.
Communicating with staff was very difficult. We couldn’t hear or understand them on the phone and had to do text only, which was also difficult. We had to give our information several times before they would give us a room code. They were located 20 minutes away. That being said the property was unique and well appointed. We liked the glassware and ceramic coffee mugs. The common room had pastries and extra keurig coffee and cream. The views, hikes, birds were amazing. The property is right on the salinas River. I probably wouldn’t return because things were so confusing.
Amazing stay. This is our go to spot when we need a date night overnight stay. The room and view is amazing. Service is friendly and welcoming. Our third time staying here and we love it.
This hotel is a short drive to Monterey or even Santa cruz. It's not your average hotel where you wonder if the people are on vacation or if they're actually living there. It's right on the water which is near the Elkhorn Slough. You might see otters in the water and there are a variety of birds right outside of your window. The room was super cute. You have access to the shared kitchen and dining room in the house on the property. I will definitely be staying there again.
We had a great stay! The was a faux pas with the hot water, so we didn't get to soak in the glorious tub at one point but we did get it resolved and it was worth the wait. We loved Moss Landing; everything we needed was there or close by and everyone we encountered was very pleasant.
Quaint hotel in great location. We took a trip from Sa Fran down to Bug Sur & really enjoyed this hotel. Very cool house with fantastic surroundings including terrific run in room. We would definitely stay in this spot again in the future.