What's it like in Alta Mesa?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Monterey's Alta Mesa neighbourhood. Are you looking for Alta Mesa travel tips? Make sure that you visit Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Alta Mesa?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Abrego is one of the top choices for your stay in Alta Mesa. This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Monterey Bay, and it offers an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Stargazer Hotel and Arbor Inn Monterey .

How many hotels will I find in the Alta Mesa area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Monterey, choose from one of Expedia's 11 hotels and other accommodation options in Alta Mesa.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Alta Mesa, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Alta Mesa.

What are the top things to see and do in Alta Mesa?

Munras Avenue, Del Monte Shopping Center and First Presbyterian Church of Monterey are just a few attractions to check out in Alta Mesa. A visit to Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Alta Mesa include Monterey Bay Aquarium, MPC Theatre Company and Cinemark Century Monterey 13. When you're sightseeing in Monterey, San Carlos Cemetery and Stevenson House are also worth a stop.

Top 10 Alta Mesa Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Alta Mesa hotels

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a fireplace, and a bathroom with a shower and sink.

1. Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown

Alta Mesa

Lara

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

2. Best Western Park Crest Inn

Alta Mesa

Luciana

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and seating areas.

3. Stargazer Hotel

Alta Mesa

Alexandra

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story building with a covered porch, columns, and a flower bed with pink flowers.

4. Arbor Inn Monterey

Alta Mesa

Trinity

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flower garden, and a sign that reads "Hotel Abrego."

5. Hotel Abrego

Alta Mesa

Dave

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel with a sign reading "Best Western Plus." It features a multi-story building with balconies and a landscaped entrance.

6. Best Western Plus Monterey Inn

Alta Mesa

Patricia

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story building with a covered staircase and a balcony.

7. Inn By the Bay Monterey

Alta Mesa

David

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden planters, tables, and chairs.

8. The Stevenson Monterey

Downtown Monterey, 0.6 km from Alta Mesa

Sharon

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A sign for the Cotton Inn with a clear view of the building's exterior and a parking lot.

9. Colton Inn

Downtown Monterey, 0.7 km from Alta Mesa

Edison

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.

10. Aura Inn Monterey

Monterey Vista, 0.9 km from Alta Mesa

Rachel

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey-Fisherman's Wharf Aquarium

Monterey Vista, 0.8 km from Alta Mesa

Sandra

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A motel with a parking lot, surrounded by a garden with purple flowers and green plants.

12. Padre Oaks

Monterey Vista, 0.7 km from Alta Mesa

Navpreet

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating area, and string lights.

13. Villa Franca Inn

Monterey Vista, 0.3 km from Alta Mesa

Elaine

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate shower area, and a vanity with a bathtub.

14. Carmel Hill Lodge

Monterey Vista, 1 km from Alta Mesa

Johnetta

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a chair, a fireplace, and a painting on the wall.

15. Munras Inn

Monterey Vista, 0.3 km from Alta Mesa

Darla D

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A historic hotel with arched windows and a classic facade.

16. The Monterey Hotel

Downtown Monterey, 1.1 km from Alta Mesa

Barbara

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a teal sofa, a beige armchair, and two patterned side tables.

17. The Inn at 1252

Monterey Vista, 0.7 km from Alta Mesa

Robert

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a door leading to another room.

18. Pelican Inn Monterey

Monterey Vista, 0.5 km from Alta Mesa

Alan

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A covered outdoor area with a tiled floor, wooden ceiling, and seating arrangements.

19. Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Vista, 0.6 km from Alta Mesa

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered patio area.

20. Stage Coach Lodge

Oak Grove, 1.1 km from Alta Mesa

Philip

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Alta Mesa

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Best Western Park Crest Inn	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Monterey Inn	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Hotel Abrego	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,087 reviews	View
Stargazer Hotel	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,884 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Monterey Downtown	2.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,006 reviews	View

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