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Monterey · California

Wave Street Inn

571 Wave Street, Monterey, California, 93940

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Dec 3, 2026
Check-out
Dec 5, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Wellness & relaxation

    Experience the charm of Wave Street Inn, a boutique hotel in Monterey that is just steps away from the stunning Monterey Bay and the iconic Cannery Row. The Wave Street Inn combines modern design with a warm, coastal vibe. Our intimate hotel offers stylish accommodations with spacious rooms and suites featuring contemporary décor and soothing ocean-inspired colors. Relax in beautifully designed rooms and suites with boutique style and a calm coastal feel: nature-inspired hues with a pop of teal, soft woods and modern décor, plush beds with soft sheets, artisan coffee, a 50" flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, refrigerator, chargers and laptop safes.

Walk to San Carlos Beach, Cannery Row, Old Fisherman's Wharf and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, or enjoy kayaking, whale watching and the coastal recreational trail.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent location (walking distance to Cannery Row and waterfront)

  • Friendly and accommodating staff

  • Good amenities: pool, courtyards, fireplace, TV streaming

At the hotel

Popular amenities

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  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible parking
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Family rooms
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Heating
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Dining & drinks

  • Vending machine - snacks

Fitness & outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Safety & cleanliness

  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Parking garage
  • Private parking

Services & essentials

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

1,009 reviews
10/ 10
It was located across the street from the most excellent cafe. We ate there every day and it was absolutely delicious. The location couldn’t be better it was a couple blocks to the beach and a lot of main attractions. You could walk to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It was awesome
Michelle · couple · 2026-10-31

The guest experience

8.5out of 10
1009 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent location (walking distance to Cannery Row and waterfront)
  • Friendly and accommodating staff
  • Good amenities: pool, courtyards, fireplace, TV streaming
  • On-site parking/garage

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues: stained carpets, poor housekeeping, bad odors · Noise: thin walls, loud A/C, pipes and noisy neighbors · Value concerns: perceived high price and parking fees · No or limited breakfast offering

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    Staff repeatedly described as friendly, accommodating and helpful (late check-out support, courteous front desk); service is a major positive in the reviews.

  • Location10.0

    Consistently praised — walking distance to Cannery Row, restaurants, waterfront and attractions; excellent spot for exploring Monterey.

  • Amenities10.0

    Good range of amenities noted (pool, open courtyards, fireplace, parking/garage, TV streaming support); some mentions of included parking (daily fee) and overall helpful facilities.

  • Overall Experience10.0

    Overall impressions are very positive due to location, friendly staff and attractive property features, though issues with cleanliness and noise tempered some stays.

  • Food and Beverage8.0

    Little praise for F&B; some guests noted no breakfast offering and no strong comments otherwise, leading to a slightly below-average score.

  • Room Quality7.0

    Mixed: some guests loved the beds and room design, others reported uncomfortable beds, thin walls, loud A/C and noisy plumbing/neighbors.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

73% of 11 recent stays rated 8+

8.51009 reviews
  • Fabulous definitely my go to stay in Monterey

    10/10

    Michelle · couple · 2026-10-31

    “It was located across the street from the most excellent cafe. We ate there every day and it was absolutely delicious. The location couldn’t be better it was a couple blocks to the beach and a lot of main attractions. You could walk to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It was awesome”

  • Good location, accommodations need improvement

    6/10

    Shelby · couple · 2026-10-16

    “Location, super friendly staff”

  • Excelente localização

    10/10

    Joao Roberto · couple · 2026-10-07

    “Camas confortáveis”

  • Great stay in Monterey

    9/10

    JAMES · solo traveller · 2026-09-13

    “Location, staff, parking, and facilities”

  • Sehr nett und gepflegt - aber preislich kein Schnäppchen!

    9/10

    Alexander · family with children · 2026-09-11

    “Hotel war wie erwartet und anhand der Fotos erkennbar. Die Betten waren sehr groß und die Matratzen angenehm. Toll war, dass hier der Fernsehr aktuelles "Streaming vom Mobilgerät" unterstützte und wir daher abends auch einen Film schauen konnten.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Ray · solo traveller · 2026-09-07

    “I liked the access to all the shopping and restaurants nearby. Everything is a walking distance. The parking is included when you check-in, for a daily fee. The waterfront with the sail boats, and seals was great also.”

  • Good stopover for whalewatching, not much else to do in town.

    8/10

    Martin · family with children · 2026-09-07

    “Gute Lage, ruhig, freundlich”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Roberta · family with children · 2026-09-02

    “ottima posizione, personale molto cortese e disponibile. ampi spazi e bellissimo il fuoco la sera, ottimo per scaldarsi. monterey città bellissima e dalla posizione dell'hotel c'erano delle bellissime passeggiate.”

  • Amazing

    10/10

    FMC · solo traveller · 2026-09-02

    “All good”

  • Bad sleep quality

    6/10

    Hsien Teng · couple · 2026-08-28

    “Location”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Adam · family with children · 2026-08-06

    “Nice quiet location. Good pool. The staff was nice. Decent size room too.”

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