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

A multi-story building with a red entrance, a parking lot, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

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

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

1. Steinbeck Lodge

Oldtown Salinas, 8.8 km from Monterey Zoo

Galvin

€93

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A reception desk with a laptop, a stack of books, a vase of flowers, and a sign that reads "Roses are red, violets are blue, Our humble hotel welcomes you."

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.

2. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

17.1 km from Monterey Zoo

Steven

€68

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a chalkboard with breakfast options.

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

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Sunset, 9.8 km from Monterey Zoo

Veronica

€141

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

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

4. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

17.7 km from Monterey Zoo

Niloufar

€137

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A Best Western hotel with a parking lot, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

5. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Sunset, 9.6 km from Monterey Zoo

Craig

€115

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A two-story house with a prominent tower, a driveway, and two stone fountains.

A large, historic house with a prominent tower and a red front entrance.

A covered patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A hotel entrance with two large wooden doors, a sign above reading "CHATEAU CORALINI CELLARS", and a stone-tiled floor leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

6. Chateau Coralini

5 km from Monterey Zoo

Wolfgang

€140

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

A hotel reception area with a white counter, a window with a view of buildings, decorative fish and starfish on the wall, and a doormat with a castle design.

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

7. Sand Castle Inn

19.6 km from Monterey Zoo

Stacy

€73

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a large number '6' sign, and a colorful striped rug.

8. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

19.5 km from Monterey Zoo

Shalay

€77

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 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 kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.

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

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Boronda, 12.2 km from Monterey Zoo

Kay

€176

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

A pool area with a fenced deck, lounge chairs, and a view of mountains.

10. Hidden Valley Inn

16.1 km from Monterey Zoo

Jessica

€125

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A large sign for Bay Breeze Inn with a modern design and a view of the building in the background.

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.

11. Bay Breeze Inn

19.5 km from Monterey Zoo

JUAN DAVID

€55

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 lobby with a curved ceiling, a bar area, seating arrangements, and artwork on the walls.

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

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

18 km from Monterey Zoo

Wei

€191

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A breakfast buffet with pastries, fruits, and eggs.

A modern building with a wooden facade and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

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

13. Carmel Valley Lodge and Resort

15.9 km from Monterey Zoo

Hayley

€229

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A Gateway Lodge building with a visible entrance, a parking area, and a sign indicating the presence of a dental office.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, a window with blinds, and a dining area with two wooden chairs.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

14. Gateway Lodge

19.5 km from Monterey Zoo

Breana

€58

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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.

A beach with a forested hillside in the background.

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

18.1 km from Monterey Zoo

Hardeep

€213

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, a coffee station, and a view of the outside.

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

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

16. Laurel Inn Motel

North Salinas, 11.9 km from Monterey Zoo

Sofia

€85

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.

A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, a projector screen, and a colorful artwork on the wall.

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

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a coffee maker, and a round mirror.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

Sunset, 8.5 km from Monterey Zoo

Leopoldo

€135

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

A building with blue doors numbered 152, 153, and 154, white balconies, and a red mailbox.

18. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Sunset, 9.5 km from Monterey Zoo

Gabriela

€62

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 reception area with a wooden counter, a large mirror, and a glass door leading outside.

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

Sunset, 9.7 km from Monterey Zoo

BAO

€110

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A motel with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a standing fan, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A motel with a parking lot, a landscaped garden with flowers, and a building with a brick facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

20. Old Marina Inn

18.7 km from Monterey Zoo

Jerrod

€97

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 1,173 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Marina	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,010 reviews	View

Top Monterey Zoo Hotel Reviews

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"You can’t beat the beach! Too bad it was full of seagrass and really not able to be used. Nice to have the restaurant on site."

Best Western Marina State Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel with clean rooms. Big open space for parking."

Lone Oak Lodge

8/10 Good

"Beds are too squeaky… anytime you move they make a loud noise that everyone can hear"

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

10/10 Excellent

"It was night and day compared to the horrible inn we checked into earlier that day! The staff were very welcoming and helpful! The rooms were perfect and very clean! Absolutely no issues!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

10/10 Excellent

"It was an amazing stay. Breakfast every Morning and staff are always happy to refill anything needed"

Pacific Inn

8/10 Good

"It was clean and comfortable and within walking distance to Monterey Fairgrounds for the jazz festival."

Steinbeck Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, quiet, comfortable and reasonably priced. Unit was recently updated and had modern fixtures. One small indicator was the flexible reading lights over the bed. I can't remember seeing such a feature in more expensive hotel rooms."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

8/10 Good

"Room & bedding was clean. Staff was good. Breakfast was good. All in all 4 out of 5 stars."

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel"

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.

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Our top choices for Monterey Zoo hotels

1. Steinbeck Lodge

2. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

4. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

5. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

6. Chateau Coralini

7. Sand Castle Inn

8. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

10. Hidden Valley Inn

11. Bay Breeze Inn

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

13. Carmel Valley Lodge and Resort

14. Gateway Lodge

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

16. Laurel Inn Motel

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Salinas

18. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

20. Old Marina Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Monterey Zoo

Top Monterey Zoo Hotel Reviews

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Best Western Marina State Beach

Lone Oak Lodge

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

Pacific Inn

Steinbeck Lodge

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

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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