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A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two bedside tables with lamps.

A multi-level apartment building with a central staircase, outdoor planter boxes with plants, and a small water feature.

1. Steinbeck Lodge

Oldtown Salinas, 8.8 km from Monterey Zoo

Galvin

NZ$189

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.

A coastal view with clear waters, a sandy beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, a sink, and a small dining table. There are decorative plates on the wall and a potted plant.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining table with plates, a wall-mounted sign, and a map.

2. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

17.1 km from Monterey Zoo

Steven

NZ$135

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, red seating, and a reception desk.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

A spacious living area with a large TV, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

17.7 km from Monterey Zoo

Niloufar

NZ$238

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a coffee station, and a television screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A hallway with a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with packaged food items.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Sunset, 9.8 km from Monterey Zoo

Veronica

NZ$284

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.

A lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a menu board.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, a dresser, and a fireplace.

5. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Sunset, 9.6 km from Monterey Zoo

Craig

NZ$214

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

A two-story building with a balcony, a sign for ice water laundry, and a flower bed with various plants.

A sign for Sand Castle Inn with a number 1011, a building with orange walls, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view.

6. Sand Castle Inn

19.6 km from Monterey Zoo

Stacy

NZ$133

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, tables, and a patterned carpet.

An indoor swimming pool with a pool lift, no diving sign, and a caution about water recirculation.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome to the Golden State' sign, a fan, and a 'Hilton Honors' sign.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Sunset, 8.5 km from Monterey Zoo

Leopoldo

NZ$281

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture in an outdoor patio area.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a covered entrance and multiple floors.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Boronda, 12.2 km from Monterey Zoo

Dennis

NZ$258

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

A hotel lobby with a coffee station, seating area, and a television.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

Sunset, 9.7 km from Monterey Zoo

BAO

NZ$220

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A small, enclosed room with a kitchenette, two chairs, a round table, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A building with a blue 'Welcome' sign, a brick facade, and a landscaped entrance area.

10. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

19.5 km from Monterey Zoo

Shalay

NZ$155

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A spacious conference room with a high ceiling, multiple tables and chairs, a central seating area, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a fireplace.

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, a stone fireplace, and a bench.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, leather chairs, and a dining area.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Boronda, 12.2 km from Monterey Zoo

Kay

NZ$338

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor deck with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a large window, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A tree-lined street with a stone wall and a paved road.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling light, a large mirror, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

12. Hidden Valley Inn

16.1 km from Monterey Zoo

Jessica

NZ$253

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire pits, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a large TV screen displaying a scenic view.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom area.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

18 km from Monterey Zoo

Wei

NZ$384

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a prominent sign, a parking lot, and a road with light trails.

A reception area with a desk, a computer, and a wall with clocks.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a television.

A deck with red flooring, striped white and blue railing, and outdoor furniture including chairs and a table.

14. Bay Breeze Inn

19.5 km from Monterey Zoo

JUAN DAVID

NZ$108

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a landscaped driveway.

A restaurant with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and hanging pendant lights.

A Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites sign with a parking lot and buildings in the background.

15. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Sunset, 9.7 km from Monterey Zoo

Joan

NZ$197

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A serene garden with a pond, stone statues, and a stone lantern.

A breakfast buffet with pastries, fruits, and eggs.

An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, string lights, and potted plants.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a small waterfall feature.

16. Carmel Valley Lodge and Resort

15.9 km from Monterey Zoo

Hayley

NZ$426

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A garden with various plants and a metal fence.

A hotel room with two beds, a large floral artwork on the wall, a television, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a black desk, a computer, a clock, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a counter with a coffee machine and menu boards.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Sunset, 9.4 km from Monterey Zoo

Irene

NZ$177

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with plants.

A restaurant with granite tables and wooden chairs, a coffee machine, and a trash bin.

A hotel room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a desk.

A reception desk with a clock, a bulletin board, and a painting above.

18. Laurel Inn Motel

North Salinas, 11.9 km from Monterey Zoo

Sofia

NZ$171

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and large windows.

A beach with a forested hillside in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot and buildings, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a curtain.

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

18.1 km from Monterey Zoo

Hardeep

NZ$384

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A motel interior with a television mounted on a wall, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating morning charge for no charge.

A corridor with a red-tiled floor, a glass door with a metal grid, and a sign indicating room number 140.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted heater, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large sign for the number 6 motel, and a view of the outside through a glass door.

20. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Sunset, 9.5 km from Monterey Zoo

Gabriela

NZ$125

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Monterey Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Steinbeck Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 414 reviews	View
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay	8.2 Very good 1,174 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Marina	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top Monterey Zoo Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

8/10 Good

"It was clean and staff was kind."

Lone Oak Lodge

8/10 Good

"Parking was great, right outside our room. Also nice to have a mini fridge in our room and the ice machine was right near our room. The rooms have been updated which was nice."

Sand Castle Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very impressive for a budget minded location"

Pacific Inn

10/10 Excellent

"a nice location and easy access, parking is a bit tight.."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly staff and helpful during stay. Clean room, good breakfast. Ample FREE parking."

Bay Breeze Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Fire Spot. Stayed 3 nights and the location was perfect. Extremely close to everything you'd want to be near, and away from everything you wouldn't. Would book again."

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

8/10 Good

"A bit more work/conference orientation than we were expecting."

Gateway Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The heater and provided toiletries were an excellent feature."

Best Western Marina State Beach

8/10 Good

"Room was newly renovated, shower was very nice. Lots of room for a couple, nice king size bed. A bit noisy with renovation still in the progress."

Other attractions near Monterey Zoo

Toro County Park

7.8/10 (107 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Toro County Park and enjoy the cycling trails in Salinas. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.

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Indian Springs Park

Indian Springs Park is just one of the places to see in Salinas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Spreckels Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Spreckels Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Spreckels.

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Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom

You can take time to visit Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom during your travels to Salinas.

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The Farm

7.4/10 (89 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Salinas when you spend time at The Farm. Amble around this romantic area's marina or attend a sporting event.

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Clarmont Manor Park

Clarmont Manor Park is just one of the places to see in Salinas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Salinas Fairways Golf Course

7.0/10 (80 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Salinas at Salinas Fairways Golf Course. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Monterey Zoo?

Monterey Zoo is located in Salinas. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and sporting events. You'll find 19 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Monterey Zoo?

Steinbeck Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. You'll find it 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Monterey Zoo. Other good options around the area include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG and Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Monterey Zoo?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Monterey Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Monterey Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Monterey Zoo.

What can I see and do near Monterey Zoo?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Toro County Park, Indian Springs Park or Spreckels Memorial Park. You might plan a visit to The Farm or Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom while you're in the area. Salinas Sports Complex is also located 7 mi from Monterey Zoo, and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is 7.3 mi away.

Top Hotels Near Monterey Zoo in Salinas from NZ$108

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Our top choices for Monterey Zoo hotels

1. Steinbeck Lodge

2. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

3. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

5. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

6. Sand Castle Inn

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

8. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

10. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

12. Hidden Valley Inn

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

14. Bay Breeze Inn

15. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

16. Carmel Valley Lodge and Resort

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

18. Laurel Inn Motel

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

20. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

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Top Monterey Zoo Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Lone Oak Lodge

Sand Castle Inn

Pacific Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Bay Breeze Inn

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Gateway Lodge

Best Western Marina State Beach

Other attractions near Monterey Zoo

Toro County Park

Indian Springs Park

Spreckels Memorial Park

Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom

The Farm

Clarmont Manor Park

Salinas Fairways Golf Course

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