SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey

2.5 star property

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe
Room amenity
Reception
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May

Explore the area

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1893 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Place, Monterey State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Ord Dunes State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, North Fremont Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.2 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

About the area

Seaside

At SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Eolian Dunes Preserve and Monterey State Beach. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, multilingual staff and a vending machine. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Seaside hotel include Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Eolian Dunes Preserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monterey State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • North Fremont Street - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pacchetti Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk

About this property

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey. Self parking is free.

This Seaside hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. A pillow menu is available. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Parties and events are allowed on site. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey?

Yep, SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey on 10 May 2026 start from AU$117, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey?

Yep, SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey is a short 10-minute walk from Monterey State Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing.

Does SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey serve breakfast?

You bet, guests give high marks to the free continental breakfast here! Offered daily between 7 AM and 9:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey?

No, SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey?

No, only service animals are allowed.

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 114 out of 1007 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful when needed help
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Mike

Disliked: Amenities
The room looks worse in person. The bedding doesn’t look like photos, the art was missing from the walls and fixtures are hanging on by a thread. The room feels and is tight, you have to walk kinda sideways to fit between the bed and the tv console. The fridge on occasion makes a loud knocking sound. Bathroom soap is tiny and the two shampoo containers in the shower were both out. The free breakfast is terrible but I knew that from other reviews, would it kill them to have some fruit? The pros are easy parking, and the price. You get what you pay for, don’t fall for the photos like I did.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jocelle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Danick

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Chambre, peu confortable, et aucune communication possible avec le personnel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jaime

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom dirty staff not helpful I has for towels when to ask for them they tell me they going to bring them to my room never did I use my dirty towels tv didn't worked the tv remote it was very sticky continental breakfast not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Penmetsa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ajay

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good room. Finding parking was a bit difficult. Breakfast should be open at 6 am instead of 7 am. That’s too late for me
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

lucia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vadzim

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Nicki

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Scott

Room floor rug wet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Alicia

Dirty room and other people that stayed there were obnoxiously loud all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Check in went smooth. Room 104 can use a deep clean. There was hair in the shower. Some mold growth in the corner of the sink under the countertop, but visible. When I checked in at almost 4PM the parking lot was pretty open. After my event when I arrived back at the hotel at around 10:30PM there were only 2 open spots. Parking spots are too close together for a full sized vehicle. The parking situation will prevent me from staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mckynzie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was super clean. My family and I stayed 3 nights and each morning the cleaning ladies came and cleaned our room and we’d come back from our busy days to a brand new room each time. Staff was amazing, spot was good and not too far from the main attractions or stores for last minute purchases
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Something else my stay is just fine besides walking across town with two heavy bags just to get to the hotel and the want a deposit that I didn't have so it took me an hour and a half two hours to find the money for the deposit that I didn't see specified on the app so after I found out it was I had a really good stay it needs to be posted and bigger letters or something that there's a deposit before you get here so you don't walk across town tired hot and want to rest and your back is killing you because of your bags and you can't even relax because you don't you can't get the room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Long Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was able to park right in front of my room. Was a little nervous when I saw the property grounds /location but as soon as I got in my room I was pleasantly surprised. Room smelled nice and clean, bed and bedding were clean and smelled like warm so you know they were fresh. I will definitely stay here again. I was unimpressed by their breakfast (Eggo waffles, toast, and juice) so I didn’t eat it, but still convenient to have as an option.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The breakfast options were very minimal, and not that great. The space was small and very crowded. The room was not what was shown in the picture; the picture looked more luxurious and the room was not at all luxurious.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice. Nice large vanity in the bathroom. WiFi wasn’t too strong but worked.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Donyelle

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was not clean, the refrigerator was old
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

SUMIT

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself does not feel safe, as they take your ID through a sliding window. One staff member at check-in was not helpful and told me to cancel the reservation if I was not happy. I received this attitude at night, which was very unprofessional. The room had a bad smell and a wooden roof. Breakfast items were finished and not refilled. There is no elevator, so guests must carry heavy luggage upstairs themselves, regardless of the weather.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025