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Monterey Fairgrounds Inn

2.0 star property
Travelers enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool at this convenient Monterey Bay base, where vending machines provide quick snacks for area explorations

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Located near Monterey Bay, the Monterey Fairgrounds Inn offers laundry facilities, free in-room WiFi, and a seasonal outdoor pool. RV/bus/truck and self parking are available. Enjoy express check-out and a front-desk safe for added convenience.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2042 Fremont St, Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • North Fremont Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Monterey Pines Golf Course - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Del Monte Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Naval Postgraduate School - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 12 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Monterey Fairgrounds Inn

Hotel near Monterey Bay
Near 17-Mile Drive, Monterey Fairgrounds Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Monterey Fairgrounds Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Hotel Monterey
Monterey Fairgrounds Inn Hotel
Monterey Econo Lodge
Econo Lodge Monterey Fairgrounds Hotel Monterey
Econo Lodge Monterey Hotel
Econolodge Monterey Fairgrounds
Monterey Fairgrounds Inn Monterey
Monterey Fairgrounds Inn Hotel Monterey

Frequently asked questions

Does Monterey Fairgrounds Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Monterey Fairgrounds Inn?

As of Jan 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monterey Fairgrounds Inn on Jan 4, 2026 start from $60.0, excluding 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.

Is Monterey Fairgrounds Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Monterey Fairgrounds Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Monterey Fairgrounds Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Monterey Fairgrounds Inn located?

Located in Casanova Oak Knoll, this hotel is steps from North Fremont Street and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Monterey Bay. Monterey County Fairgrounds and Monterey Pines Golf Course are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Monterey Fairgrounds Inn Reviews

4.6

4.6

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

6.2

Staff & service

4.6

Eco-friendliness

4.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 712 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 712 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 712 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 712 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 313 out of 712 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

It was decent for the price.Good location too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jitender

Liked: Cleanliness
It was quite comfortable for 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WiFi was fast & reliable. Air conditioning worked great & kept the room at a nice temperature. Parking was a bit tough (tight squeeze) but the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeremiah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were run down and stank. Staff was accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price it was very good and clean. Staff was friendly. Great for traveling on a budget.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient. Use it frequently for quick overnights. This time mostly good si nk had a lit if debr or dirt fron someqhwherw. I cleanwd it. Lihht went out...it gappens...but i had to leave before dawn and couldnt see barhroom..shower or fliir. It gappens..ill likelt be back as i know they are ypgradi n g
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Road hard and put away wet

The only way to describe this property is rough. The room was clean enough to stay, but aside from that everything was old and haggard and location left a lot to be desired.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was great had great service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was a perfectly fine place to stay with absolutely nothing fancy. As is common with inexpensive hotels, many things were a bit wonky or unfinished. But the beds were nice and firm and it had a refrigerator, coffee maker, TV, and microwave. Fo4 the price, it worked for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Abigael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room is outdated and there were minor discrepancies, but overall had a good experience. Well-valued and taken care of as best as it could be working with an old building. I was not a fan of the fact that the bathroom could have been more thoroughly cleaned (water spots on the faucet, unclean towels, strands of hair left in the bathroom) and there was only bedsheets on the bed without a comforter or other over cover. Great & helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The proprietors were extremely warm and friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
convenient location, There was no pole in the closet to hang my clothes. There is no rubber non slip mat for the bathtub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Christian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was pretty bad... Pretty much everything in the room was broken in some way. The wifi was horrible, and the pool was closed. 2 key cards malfunctioned, and I watched a tweaker exercise with a brick. There was a hookers acrylic finger nail right outside my door. Staff was nice at least. A bum aslo hit us up for weed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smallish property. Competitive rates. Good people working hard. after a stay at another nearby location that was bait and switch...these folks and the young giy at the desk on friday about 6 was refreshing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great rate for a last minute, one night stay, in Monterey. Bed was clean as was the rest of the room. Unfortunately, the bath tub wasn't cleaned as thoroughly as the rest of the room. Other than that, it was a good value for short notice on a weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Allan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A bed and a shower, convenient free parking, friendly and fast check in, slow Wifi. No coffee facilities in room or on site. But it was cheap.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

THOMAS

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would say you get what you pay for this area. The room was kind of gross . However the staff was extremely friendly and helpful ! If you are light sleeper the airplanes flying over top will be waking you up throughout night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was old and not cleaned well. Definitely a low star hotel. HOWEVER, the staff was VERY nice/friendly and it is located less than a block from the fairgrounds which is what we were there to visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not recommend this place

The staff were woundevrful. But the stay was awful. Because on arrival half the drapery and rod were on the bed. No washcloths, trash cans, or kleenex provided in room. The vending machines did not work. TV didnt work. Bucket for ice provided howerver they had removed their ice machine. Owners had dog tied outside that barked ALOT. And the walls between the rooms werer very thin. Noise from other roomseemed like they were in our room with us. Only redeeming quality was the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nychelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but like weirdly empty and reeked of cigarette smoke. Other guests were loud well into the night. No smoke detector in room and no bedside lamps. Staff was friendly and the price was affordable. Probably wouldn't stay again but was adequate for what I needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Emanuele

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please do not book this hotel. I am not sure if the room we stayed in was fit for occupancy. The room had a terrible smell, and every piece of furniture was broken in some way. The floor had not been mopped in a very long time, it turned my white socks black within 5 minutes of walking around. The bathroom also had a foul smell of mold/mildew. The light fixture was falling out of the ceiling. On top of that, the bathroom had not been cleaned prior to our arrival. There was a busted tide pod in the sink, hair in the sink and tub, and footprints stained in dirt on the floor. Looking around the property you’ll see that a few rooms have already been condemned, but for some reason we saw people coming in and out who seemed to be living there permanently. Staff was nice though. We thought that maybe it was just our room in such a bad state, but me and my friends booked three and all of them were in similar condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Louise

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What i like about Fairgrounds Inn is its location right across from the Monterey Fairgrounds. They have also installed solar and have begun up grading the motel, which we have observed over the last several years going to Monterey Jazz. What I did not like, was no chairs, no water glasses, no hair dryer, a broken toilet paper holder, a dresser which was old and worn and had drawers that did not fit properly, no reading lights, and that we had to ask for hangers. The bed only had a bedspread and no extra blankets. We used our own tap blankets we brought with us. I realize times are challenging, but when we first came to stay there, all those things were available. The remodeling in a room we had in other years reflected a big improvement, but not in the room we were given this year. I would like to support them because I am sure they need the business. They did have available rooms which is unusual for Jazz Fest. However, I would like them to take care of these issues as it really detracts from their entire operation. They have a great location and a great opportunity. I hope they make some changes.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

BUM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly person at night. Thank you! A+
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bridget

This hotel is a cheap place to stay. The floor as broken, walls and bathroom dirty. There was a thin blanket and the heater didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Garret

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was an okay stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025