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Wave Street Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers find a perfect base near the Monterey Bay Aquarium with ocean views and staff who know exactly how to enhance a coastal California experience.

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Wave Street Inn puts visitors steps from the Monterey Bay Aquarium with practical amenities that make exploring easier. The property offers in-room WiFi, a terrace for relaxing, and staff who provide luggage storage and concierge services while ocean views set the scene.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Cannery Row)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Cannery Row)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Cannery Row)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Cannery Row)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(116 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

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

View all photos for Suite (The Wave Suite)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Suite (The Wave 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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row, Roll-in Shower)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Cannery Row, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in New Monterey, a neighborhood in Monterey, Wave Street Inn is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Cannery Row and American Tin Cannery are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater and Lovers Point. Don't miss out on a visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving and other activities like whale-watching.
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571 Wave Street, Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Cannery Row - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lovers Point - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 6 min walk
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Harvest Fish Market - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wave Street Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Torito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Putt - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bulldog Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Wave Street Inn

Hotel near Cannery Row
Located close to Monterey Bay Aquarium and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater, Wave Street Inn provides a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine
  • Concierge services, an elevator, and free newspapers
  • Luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Wave Street Inn include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 19.21 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 19.21 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Is Wave Street Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wave Street Inn?

As of Jan 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wave Street Inn on Feb 8, 2026 start from $135.0, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 19.21 per night.

What time is check-in at Wave Street Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Wave Street Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Wave Street Inn located?

Located in New Monterey, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cannery Row, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and American Tin Cannery. San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater and Coast Guard Pier are also within 10 minutes. Monterey Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Wave Street Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 690 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1020 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good room and love how it was close to the aquarium if your looking for something close to it and a lot of places to shop and eat
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Imran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice, ample parking, walking distance to Cannery Row. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dikdik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very strategic location, very clean, it is recommended..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, close to many shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adeel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Room was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed there for our anniversary. Staff were wonderful, check in was easy, locations was great and room was great as well. We will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Love the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane Decker

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, this is close to the Aquarium. We were able to walk everywhere but fora small fee there is a bus to use. Very pleasant staff. Room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, great location near shops and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leighana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Johnathan and christine were awesome,,, clean room , quite, great location, veiws and goodie bag at check in, wonderful , safe hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was quick. Room is very clean and is located close to Cannery Row. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Wonderful and lovely staff! If you ever have Carol at the front desk, she’s amazingly sweet. The rooms had a horrible stench.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and the front desk start was very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Staff was friendly, price was great, location was super convenient, and the water pressure was EPIC.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is fine. The building is in good condition, rooms are simple but kept nicely clean, and except for the parking garage, the property is key-access only so it feels safe. On-site parking is quite valuable as all street parking is metered. Other than this, the hotel doesn’t have much in terms of amenities. The main highlight is the location. Located right off Cannery Row, Wave Street Inn is a convenient walk away from many prime destinations. Great seafood restaurants, interesting shops, and the world-famous aquarium are all within half a mile. Overall a great stay for the price. Clean, comfortable and super convenient!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Check in was fast and room was clean with a nice view. The fire pits were nice to sit around and enjoy. Location perfect for walking everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great access. Nit super fancy but easygoing and clean. Sweet staff and easy access to all fun gjings doen town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, nice staff, property is a bit run down but the rooms are more updated and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Wave Street Inn!

Gentleman who checked us in on Friday, 10/3, was fantastic! Great hotel. We were pleasantly surprised. Great location, updated rooms, easy parking, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service
The location was perfect. The staff was very friendly and gave us a bunch of tips on where to eat. They had large fire pits which were nice to sit around at the end of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional location! Adjacent to Cannery Row, there were many dining options. Do not miss the Wave Street Cafe for breakfast. Simply outstanding! The staff was overly accommodating and extremely friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations and enjoyed the location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Der

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Staff was amazing. We arrived after check in hours and they were able to accommodate. Carol and Gina were super helpful made check in so smooth. Rooms were clean and everything was just amazing. Will definitely come back and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025