Hotels in Salinas

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Steinbeck Lodge
Steinbeck Lodge
2.0 star property
Salinas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (119 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Relax near Steinbeck's hometown with easy access to cultural attractions.
The price is $84
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Steinbeck Lodge
Lobby lounge
Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area
Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area
2.0 star property
Salinas
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Experience the convenience of Monterey attractions from this budget-friendly motel.
The price is $69
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG
3.0 star property
Salinas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Stay in Salinas with a fitness center and early breakfast to fuel your day.
The price is $103
$116 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG
Lobby
Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites
Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Salinas
7.8 out of 10, Good, (716 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Downtown Salinas hotel with outdoor pool offers free breakfast, WiFi, and parking.
The price is $117
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 6 - Feb 7
Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites
Garden
Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
2.0 star property
Salinas
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Convenient home base in Salinas with outdoor pool and friendly staff.
The price is $76
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas
Front of property
Chateau Coralini
Chateau Coralini
3.5 star property
Salinas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (191 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Experience Salinas with spacious rooms and easy access to Laguna Seca racetrack.
The price is $122
$150 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Chateau Coralini
Indoor pool
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
2.5 star property
Salinas
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Grab a comfy spot in Salinas with easy highway access and free perks at this hotel.
The price is $103
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas
Outdoor pool
Laurel Inn Motel
Laurel Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Salinas
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,528 reviews)
The price is $95
$107 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Laurel Inn Motel
Exterior
Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area
Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area
2.5 star property
Salinas
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (759 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Stay near Steinbeck Center with cozy rooms and morning continental breakfast.
The price is $120
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 6 - Feb 7
Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area
Exterior
Western Motel
Western Motel
2.0 star property
Salinas
6.8 out of 10, (158 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Stay near National Steinbeck Center with free WiFi and convenient parking.
The price is $99
$111 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Western Motel
Property amenity
Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey
Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey
3.0 star property
Salinas
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Sleek hotel near Salinas Sports Complex with convenient 24-hour fitness center.
The price is $120
$135 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey
Blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi
Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area
Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area
2.5 star property
Salinas
6.8 out of 10, (989 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Convenient Salinas lodging with free breakfast near National Steinbeck Center.
The price is $78
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas
2.5 star property
Salinas
6.8 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Convenient Salinas stay with easy access to the National Steinbeck Center.
The price is $82
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
2.5 star property
Salinas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Quiet retreat near Salinas attractions with easy Monterey access and friendly staff.
The price is $117
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel
Lobby lounge
Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey
Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey
3.0 star property
Salinas
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (612 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Stay steps from Salinas Sports Complex with indoor pool and complimentary breakfast.
The price is $152
$171 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey
Garden
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
2.0 star property
Marina
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,617 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Beach access and tranquil setting just minutes from Monterey Bay attractions.
The price is $51
$60 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 6 - Feb 7
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Lobby
Pacific Inn
Pacific Inn
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,570 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Experience Monterey's coastal charm near the bay, aquarium, and beaches.
The price is $65
$75 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Pacific Inn
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Sand Castle Inn
Sand Castle Inn
2.0 star property
Seaside
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,035 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    A beachside budget motel near Monterey Bay with easy aquarium and city access.
The price is $63
$72 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Sand Castle Inn
Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
El Castell Motel
El Castell Motel
2.0 star property
Casanova Oak Knoll
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,940 reviews)
The price is $64
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
El Castell Motel
Front of property
The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Monterey
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,506 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Victorian hotel near Monterey Bay with fitness center and historic details.
The price is $98
$112 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
The Monterey Hotel
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Lobby lounge
Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area
2.0 star property
Salinas
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1003)
The price is $69
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area
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When is the best time to visit Salinas?

Our prices for hotels in Salinas are cheapest in January
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Top neighborhoods in Salinas

National Steinbeck Center which includes interior views

Oldtown Salinas

The Oldtown Salinas neighborhood has lots to see including National Steinbeck Center and Aguila Cultural Center.

Top landmarks in Salinas

National Steinbeck Center showing interior views and heritage elements

National Steinbeck Center

3.4/5 (50 reviews)
Explore interactive exhibits bringing Steinbeck's novels to life in his Salinas hometown. Literature fans can view memorabilia while discovering the valley landscapes that inspired classics like "East of Eden."
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View towards Ollason Peak, Toro Park, California

Toro County Park

3.7/5 (42 reviews)
Hike through 20+ miles of trails with panoramic views of Salinas Valley and Monterey Bay. Spring visits reward you with vibrant wildflower blooms across the park's 4,756 acres of rolling hills.
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Learn more about Salinas

Wander through the National Steinbeck Center, where the Nobel laureate's words spring to life amid personal artifacts and interactive exhibits. The California Rodeo Grounds host events that reveal the city's cowboy soul, complete with dust clouds and thundering hooves. At Steinbeck House, the author's Victorian childhood home now serves literary-themed lunches that feel like dining in a novel. The Monterey Zoo offers surprisingly intimate encounters with retired movie animals who seem pleased with their career change. Agricultural fields stretch to the horizon, explaining why locals proudly call this the 'Salad Bowl of the World.' For a perfect day trip, the world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium sits just minutes away on the coast.

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Check out reviews of Salinas hotels guests love

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"The room was updated and nice. The bed was great. The location was perfect walking and driving distance to everything."
Andrew 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers like in Salinas?
Steinbeck Lodge, Chateau Coralini and Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas are all accommodations that are popular with guests.
Can I book refundable hotels in Salinas?
If you're looking for the flexibility to change your plans to Salinas, most accommodations provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Where can I stay in Salinas if I want a vacation rental instead of a hotel?
If you want a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 57 vacation homes. You can also consider one of the 6 cottages for your trip.
What will the weather in Salinas be like during my visit?
September and August are typically the warmest months in Salinas when the average temp is 63°F. February and January are the coldest months when the average temperature is 51°F. January and December are the months with the most rain.
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