Near Monterey Bay Aquarium, Wave Street Inn offers a warm welcome with in-room WiFi and a charming terrace. Unwind by the ocean views or take advantage of luggage storage and concierge services.
San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Fisherman's Wharf - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Lovers Point - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 15 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 40 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 42 min drive
Monterey Station - 6 min walk
Salinas Station - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Sea Harvest Fish Market - 1 min walk
Zab Zab Thai Cuisine - 5 min walk
El Torito - 3 min walk
Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min walk
About this property
Wave Street Inn
Wave Street Inn puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby scuba diving. Also, Monterey Bay and Fisherman's Wharf are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
32 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite self parking (USD 19.21 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Property amenities
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
50-inch TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Access via exterior corridors
LED light bulbs
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Parking
Self parking costs USD 19.21 per night
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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
Does Wave Street Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Wave Street Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Wave Street Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Wave Street Inn?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 19.21 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Wave Street Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Wave Street Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and scuba diving.
What's the area around Wave Street Inn like?
Wave Street Inn is located near McAbee Beach in New Monterey, a short 6-minute walk from Monterey Station and 7 minutes' walk from Monterey Bay Aquarium. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
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Wave Street Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Parking
Restaurant
Aquariums
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What guests liked
Convenient on-site parking was a major plus for guests. (17 reviews)
The property's location is excellent and convenient for access to the beach. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2025
Very convenient location to cannery row. clean room. friendly service. we loved the fire pit. will stay again. thank you.
Cathy
Cathy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
Great accommodations and enjoyed the location
Andres
Andres, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 15, 2025
Great Location
Great location! Walking distance to the Aquarium. The bed was very comfortable. Bring ear plugs the seagulls can be quite loud. We enjoyed the fire pits on level 2.
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
Monterey - Cannery Row
Great location.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2025
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 27, 2025
Nice hotel. Great location and price was fair for th area and time of year
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 11, 2025
I loved the location!
Denise
Denise, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 14, 2025
Perfect location, easy parking. Very thin walls, motel-style arrangement.
Leonid
Leonid, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Will stay again
Leif
Leif, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Cozy place to stay
This place is so cozy and right by cannery row. You are within a block. The staff are nice and rooms are upgraded and clean. They have fire pits available and the overall feel is great.
cynthia
cynthia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
Great location and friendly staff
Courtney
Courtney, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
The perfect getaway retreat! Easy, friendly check in. Close to restaurants and shopping.
gavin
gavin, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 27, 2025
Great location. Slippery floors
We’ve been staying at this property for years. First time since it’s been rebranded and renovated. Pros: location, property condition, parking Cons: the shower leaks onto the bathroom floor—they must know about it because they provide two floor towels (isn’t that a form of liability acknowledgment)? Room cleaning early in the morning. Why is someone using a leaf blower in the courtyard at 9:30 am? Can’t that wait until check out time?
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Walkable to everything. We spent a day at the Aquarium and were able to take a break back at the hotel. Great restaurants/shopping/beach close by. Staff also accommodated early check in and late check out for us. Would stay here again.
Megan
Megan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2025
All staffs are very warm and nice, will come again
peixiaoyu
peixiaoyu, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
Great location & nice property
Parking was a plus! They charge for parking but all parking in the area is paid. Service was great! Front desk staff friendly & helpful. Room was clean & updated. Close to all the tourists spots. Highly recommend!
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
Location was perfect. Close to The Wharf, Canary Row, aquarium, dining and shopping. Very walkable. Fee to park, was worth it, we parked and didn’t need the car until checkout, which is noon, but you can park until 4 on check out date.
Darla
Darla, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Wonderful place to stay. Very central to we
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
Everything was excellent.. the staff was amazing and very nice and helpful… and let us check in early which was a blessing…the only problem was the people above us were loud.. until early morning…
Lori
Lori, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 13, 2025
Desk clerk was really friendly. The room was pretty clean. The bed sucked.
Jonathon
Jonathon, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
Great location. Walking distance from everything
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
Front desk staff are amazing & helpful!
Sonia
Sonia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Our Stay at Wave in was perfect. Eas
Elisabeth
Elisabeth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Very comfortable beds. Quiet area, easy parking, really nice staff.
Virginia
Virginia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2025
It was very clean and quiet and close to everything