5 Hotels Near Monterey Bay Aquarium

By: Terrie Berry

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Heading to California and want to know 5 hotels near Monterey Bay Aquarium? The aquarium features 35,000 plants and animals and more than 623 species. The aquarium hold a massive 1.3 million gallons of water. There are several hotels within a few miles of the aquarium, offering comfortable accommodations.

  1. Pacific Grove Inn. This hotel is about a mile from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and features a unique, historic building built in 1904. The inn offers a complimentary breakfast, free afternoon tea and a common parlor space, and on-site massages are available. Rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi, heated towel racks and refrigerators. Several dining options are within a mile of the hotel, including seafood, Mediterranean, Italian and Mexican cuisine. Pacific Grove Inn: 581 Pine Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950, (800) 732-2825.
  2. Howard Johnson Inn and Suites. This hotel is near Monterey Bay Aquarium, and in fact is less than two miles from the area. Hotel amenities include complimentary breakfast, a business center and a workout room. Rooms and suites include complimentary Wi-Fi internet, free HBO, microwaves and refrigerators. The hotel has a full-service on-site restaurant. Howard Johnson Inn and Suites: 660 Dennett St., Pacific Grove, CA 93950, (831) 373-8777.
  3. The Rosedale Inn. This hotel is two miles from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, making it extremely convenient. Guest services include a complimentary morning breakfast, outdoor patio, video library and self-parking. Rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi, desks, blackout drapes, patios (in some rooms) and jetted tubs. Several restaurants are near the hotel, including the Fishwife, Cafe Fina and Fandango. The Rosedale Inn: 775 Asilomar Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA 93950, (800) 822-5606.
  4. The Wilkie's Inn. This hotel is one mile from Monterey Bay Aquarium. Hotel amenities include a complimentary breakfast, sitting space and free parking. Rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi internet, refrigerators, microwaves, ocean views (in select rooms) and granite counter tops. Several dining options are minutes from the hotel, as is golfing and museums. The Wilkie's Inn: 1038 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950, (866) 372-5960.
  5. Lover's Point Inn. This hotel is near Monterey Bay Aquarium, just one mile away, which is extremely convenient when you are planning to visit the aquarium. Hotel highlights include free parking and a 24-hour front desk attendant. Rooms include cable TV, voicemail, coffee pots and data ports for dial up internet. The beach is directly across the street from the hotel for swimming, sunning and beach volleyball. Lover's Point Inn: 625 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA 93950, (831) 373-4771.
Posted on: Apr. 08, 2010