Super 8 by Wyndham Monterey
A clean, budget-friendly motel in Monterey with exceptionally friendly front desk staff and easy road access.
The verdict
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This budget property provides clean, dependable lodging at a competitive price compared to other area hotels. Guests frequently highlight the spotless rooms, comfortable mattresses, and attentive front desk service. The accommodations are decidedly basic, however, offering straightforward essentials rather than extensive on-site amenities. 813106
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What travelers noticed
- Guests agree that rooms are spotless with comfortable beds, reliable Wi-Fi, and bathrooms featuring good water pressure and consistent hot water. drawn from the full read
- The front desk staff and management earn widespread praise for friendly, helpful, and welcoming service. 1310
- Reviewers appreciate the affordable rates around USD 108 per night alongside convenient access to nearby dining, Del Monte Beach, and roads heading toward San Francisco. drawn from the full read
The catch
- While some guests describe the rooms as surprisingly large and comfortable, others view the lodging as strictly basic and minimal. drawn from the full read
- Some travelers treat the motel merely as a quick stopover for onward transit, whereas others find it well suited as a base for Monterey sightseeing. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Budget-conscious travelers in Monterey
- — Road-trippers driving toward San Francisco
- — Guests prioritizing clean rooms and friendly service
Skip it if
- — Travelers seeking luxury resort amenities
- — Guests wanting on-site dining beyond basic morning coffee
Seen on camera
4 moments · 1 video · Super 8 by Wyndham Monterey
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“it has a pretty good location it's pretty close to Peter J fandi Park 350 M monteo Park 650 M delm on beach 1.1 km and a…”
youtube.com0:37“I was greeted by Erica at the front desk ey on my arrival she had a great smile that fit her awesome personality and fro…”
youtube.com1:03“everything about this Travel Lodge was excellent location friendly and quick in and out room was large and clean bed com…”
youtube.com1:25“front desk staff is amazing and the GM went above and beyond to make sure our stay was excellent I would definitely reco…”
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Score breakdown
How the 78/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
85Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Location
78- “The venue is conveniently located near restaurants and major attractions in Monterey, making it easy for guests to explore the area.” 6
- “it has a pretty good location it's pretty close to Peter J fandi Park 350 M monteo Park 650 M delm on beach 1.1 km and also close to attractions like Monterey Parks and Recreation 1.1 km Andrew M oera State Park 1.1 km kasanova oakn Park Center 1.2 km” 130:37
Room
78Service
82- “I was greeted by Erica at the front desk ey on my arrival she had a great smile that fit her awesome personality and from that moment I knew my stay there would be great” 131:03
- “front desk staff is amazing and the GM went above and beyond to make sure our stay was excellent I would definitely recommend anyone to stay here” 131:58
Bed & Sleep
81Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
83- “everything about this Travel Lodge was excellent location friendly and quick in and out room was large and clean bed comfy and Wi-Fi worked fine great value for money would recommend really enjoyed our stay Thank you” 131:25
- “The rooms were clean and the price was fair considering how expensive other hotels were.” 8
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-12
Where it sits
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Falls short of what $ usually buys
Scores 4 points below the modest median of 82, across 443 hotels in the same bracket. In Monterey it sits 2 points below the local median of 80.
- This hotel
- 78
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 86
Based on 443 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 10 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Perfect place to stay, room was very clean and comfortable, Staff was very friendly and helpful” 10
- “I was greeted by Erica at the front desk ey on my arrival she had a great smile that fit her awesome personality and from that moment I knew my stay there would be great” On camera131:03
- “Clean room , wonderfull service and great ubication” 10
- “front desk staff is amazing and the GM went above and beyond to make sure our stay was excellent I would definitely recommend anyone to stay here” On camera131:58
- “it has a pretty good location it's pretty close to Peter J fandi Park 350 M monteo Park 650 M delm on beach 1.1 km and also close to attractions like Monterey Parks and Recreation 1.1 km Andrew M oera State Park 1.1 km kasanova oakn Park Center 1.2 km” On camera130:37
- “The venue is conveniently located near restaurants and major attractions in Monterey, making it easy for guests to explore the area.” 6
- “The rooms were clean and the price was fair considering how expensive other hotels were.” 8
- “everything about this Travel Lodge was excellent location friendly and quick in and out room was large and clean bed comfy and Wi-Fi worked fine great value for money would recommend really enjoyed our stay Thank you” On camera131:25
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 9 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 49/100We read 16 sources for this property, and pulled 18 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-12.
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Sources
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Everything quoted on this page.
- 5Super 8 by Wyndham Monterey: Monterey, California Hotelmontereysuper8.comReview site2026-02-03RecentRead originalmontereysuper8.com
- 2Review of Super 8 in South Holland, IL (Chicago) : r/hotelsreddit.comForum thread2024-12-30AgeingRead originalreddit.com
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- 3Did I mess up on choosing this hotel for my trip?reddit.comForum thread2022-05-25AgeingRead originalreddit.com
- 14Hotel Near Monterey, CA Airport With Free Parkingmontereysuper8.comReview site2021-05-19AgeingRead originalmontereysuper8.com
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