Victorian Inn
Cannery Row hotel with wood-ceiling rooms, jetted tubs, pet perks, and complimentary breakfast.
The verdict
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Located two blocks from Cannery Row, this pet-friendly inn puts guests within easy walking distance of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and local restaurants. Rooms feature comfortable beds, high wood ceilings, and bathrooms with large jetted tubs and separate vanities. Guests appreciate the generous complimentary breakfast spread of eggs, french toast, sausage, and waffles. However, morning breakfast can get quite loud, and navigating the lifts across the property can be complicated. 81103
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the location that sits just two blocks from Cannery Row, shops, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. 8153
- The complimentary breakfast is widely appreciated for its hot options, including sausage, eggs, French toast, and make-your-own waffles or pancakes. 1
- Reviewers highlight the comfortable beds, high wood ceilings with fans, and bathrooms equipped with fluffy towels and jet tubs. drawn from the full read
- Staff members earn high marks for friendly service and welcoming amenities for pets, including doggy bags. drawn from the full read
The catch
Who it's for
- — Traveling with pets
- — Walking to Cannery Row and the Aquarium
- — Guests wanting jetted tubs and cozy fireplaces
Skip it if
- — Expectations of panoramic ocean views from the room
- — Light sleepers bothered by loud breakfast areas
Seen on camera
10 moments · 1 video · Victorian Inn
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“Lovely bit of reception here. Water. This is what we look. Look at this. Book your your pet friends in. All free stuff.…”
youtube.com3:36“The reception is just basically that very very helpful. You got a couple of restrooms there.”
youtube.com4:08“The Chester drawers and and office chair, all solid so”
youtube.com7:54“Everything's massive. It just goes to show how big the room actually is.”
youtube.com8:12“The fridge nice and cold, but nothing in it, but we've got our own supply.”
youtube.com9:17“Absolutely loving the lights. Yeah. These are fab.”
youtube.com11:18“Wood high ceiling with the fan is absolutely fantastic.”
youtube.com11:22“Morning breakfast here. It's quite loud.”
youtube.com15:45“The hotel is wonderful. You say it's a continental breakfast, but you get a lot more than you do on continental. You don…”
youtube.com19:46“Hotel's been amazing. The bed has been beautiful.”
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How to book
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Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
91- “The bathroom had a large tub with jets, as well as an enclosed shower with two shower heads. I liked the separate vanity, and appreciated the make-up mirror.” 1
Food
93Location
94Room
88Service
90- “I was absolutely taken back by the outstanding service of this hotel! From the speedy check in to the complimentary bottle of wine and chocolates for being a platinum member; to bringing me a bucket of ice when I came down with the flu.” 15
- “... front desk was just real and down to earth , very genuine...” 14
Bed & Sleep
87- “Hotel's been amazing. The bed has been beautiful.” 1019:56
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-13
Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores level with the mid-range median of 86, across 791 hotels in the same bracket. In Monterey it sits 3 points above the local median of 83.
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 86
- Index median
- 86
Based on 791 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.
Nothing is yet praised often enough to recommend.
- 1 mention
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 40 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
Quotes run exactly as travelers wrote them — spelling and all. We trim for length, never for tidiness.
- “I was absolutely taken back by the outstanding service of this hotel! From the speedy check in to the complimentary bottle of wine and chocolates for being a platinum member; to bringing me a bucket of ice when I came down with the flu.” 15
- “The fridge nice and cold, but nothing in it, but we've got our own supply.” On camera109:17
- “... front desk was just real and down to earth , very genuine...” 14
- “Staff were helpful and professional” 3
- “Very clean. Easily accessible. Very pet friendly. Great staff!” 13
- “Lovely bit of reception here. Water. This is what we look. Look at this. Book your your pet friends in. All free stuff. Doggy bags, all that.” On camera103:36
- “Check-out time at The Victorian Inn is noon, which is later than most hotels, and such a treat. Especially for families who are trying to gather the kids, that extra hour is so appreciated!” 1
- “The check-in process was a breeze, and they had several people checking us all in at once, which was so nice.” 1
- “Shower. Massive shower. I must admit, it's really nice. And One of these two ones showers have like the do a bit more bit of a could do a cleaning.” 10
- “Check in was fast. The receptionist was friendly.” 15
- “Nice toiletries are provided as well as large fluffy towels. It's the little things, right?” 1
- “Great location. Clean, cozy room. Friendly staff.” 5
- “A wonderful hotel with great staff ...” 5
- “I applaud the efficiency and honesty of the staff.” 15
- “Best of all was the very friendly and helpful staff, and the cold water flavored with fresh oranges or lemons in the lobby was much appreciated after a long sightseeing day.” 15
- “The reception is just basically that very very helpful. You got a couple of restrooms there.” On camera104:08
- “The breakfast was excellent! ...” 5
- “Breakfast was included ...” 13
- “For breakfast they served eggs, french toast and sausage, as well as bagels, muffins and toast. There was also good coffee, tea and hot chocolate packs, as well as juice.” 1
- “Breakfast is by far the best we had on our week's trip so were the fluffy towels!” 15
- “The hotel is wonderful. You say it's a continental breakfast, but you get a lot more than you do on continental. You don't get your hams and cheeses, so it's a lot different than what you would think back home.” On camera1019:46
- “Fresh freshly made a coffee. Oh, it's toffee and peac today. We really enjoyed it. Coffee is to die for. I'm happy. Mrs. B is happy.” 10
- “The room was very clean and spacious ...” 14
- “The desk was large enough for me to spread out. I need one this big at home!” 1
- “Cute little layout. Welcoming to pets ...” 14
- “My room at The Victoria Inn was beautiful, with a fireplace and sitting area as well as an incredibly comfortable bed with great pillows.” 1
- “So, we're in room 221. T's got a bit of a musky musky smell. Yeah, it's not bad smell. It's a strange smell.” 10
- “Your room look very spacious and love the high ceiling.” 1
- “Everything's massive. It just goes to show how big the room actually is.” On camera108:12
- “The room was clean, spacious, with a nice ocean breeze.” 15
- “Victorian is conveniently located for sightseeing in Monterey, with Cannery Row just a short walk away.” 3
- “Excellent value and great location. Very clean and comfortable accomodations.” 5
- “Located only two blocks away from Cannery Row and within easy walking distance from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, shops, fine restaurants, and opportunities for outdoor recreation, this property is ideal for the guest who enjoys a variety of activities.” 8
- “Great location and excellent staff.” 15
- “Excellent location, property and staff. It's steps from Cannery Row, the Aquarium and great restaurants.” 15
- “Hotel's been amazing. The bed has been beautiful.” On camera1019:56
- “Morning breakfast here. It's quite loud.” On camera1015:45
- “The bathroom had a large tub with jets, as well as an enclosed shower with two shower heads. I liked the separate vanity, and appreciated the make-up mirror.” 1
What we still don't know
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- 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.
- Noise rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
- 15 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 54/100We read 17 sources for this property, and pulled 65 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-13.
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Sources
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Everything quoted on this page.
- 17Victorian Inn in June 2023 : r/MontereyBayreddit.comForum thread2022-11-02AgeingRead originalreddit.com
- 1The Victorian Inn on Cannery Row in Monterey Californiakellystilwell.comReview site2015-07-02Ageing11 quotes used
“The desk was large enough for me to spread out. I need one this big at home!”
Read originalkellystilwell.com - 2
- 3Victorian Inn California , Monterey-Carmel By The Sealifeisoutside.comReview siteDate not stated3 quotes used
“Rooms at Best Western Plus Victorian Inn are comfortable and feature a refrigerator.”
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- 5Monterey, CA, Hotel Reviewsvictorianinn.comReview siteDate not stated8 quotes used
“The breakfast was excellent! ...”
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