Travelers find a perfect base near the Monterey Bay Aquarium with ocean views and staff who know exactly how to enhance a coastal California experience.
Wave Street Inn puts visitors steps from the Monterey Bay Aquarium with practical amenities that make exploring easier. The property offers in-room WiFi, a terrace for relaxing, and staff who provide luggage storage and concierge services while ocean views set the scene.
Located in New Monterey, a neighbourhood in Monterey, Wave Street Inn is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Cannery Row and American Tin Cannery are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater and Lovers Point. Don't miss out on a visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving and other activities like whale watching. Visit our Monterey travel guide
571 Wave Street, Monterey, CA, 93940
What's nearby
Cannery Row
1 min walk - 0.1 km
San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Monterey Bay Aquarium
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Fisherman's Wharf
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Lovers Point
3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Monterey Station
6 min walk
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
15 min drive
Restaurants
Gianni's Pizza
5 min walk
Sea Harvest Fish Market
1 min walk
Wave Street Café
2 min walk
The Sardine Factory
3 min walk
Fish Hopper
5 min walk
About this property
Wave Street Inn
Hotel near Cannery Row
Located close to Monterey Bay Aquarium and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater, Wave Street Inn provides a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Self-parking (surcharge), tour/ticket information and luggage storage
A vending machine, concierge services and a lift
A 24-hour front desk and free newspapers
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Wave Street Inn boast perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch TV with premium cable channels
IPod dock
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Self-parking fee: USD 19.21 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Frequently asked questions
Is Wave Street Inn pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Wave Street Inn?
As of 25 Jul, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wave Street Inn on 19 Aug, 2026 start from S$290, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Wave Street Inn?
Self-parking is available for USD 19.21 per night.
What time is check-in at Wave Street Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Wave Street Inn?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Wave Street Inn located?
Located in New Monterey, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cannery Row, American Tin Cannery and San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater. Monterey Bay Aquarium and Coast Guard Pier are also within 10 minutes. Monterey Station is 6 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Wave Street Inn Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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There was plenty of parking and so close to everything, restaurants , shopping, and the beach.
The staff were friendly , welcoming , and very helpful .
The room was clean and comfortable. I would stay here again on my next trip to Monterey.
Front desk really do all they can to make your stay enjoyable including a goody bag on arrival and bottled water. There are fire pits as well, for warmth or relaxation. Great location and very functional room.
Very nice hotel near the Monterey Bay Aquarium and within walking distance of Fisherman’s Wharf and many restaurants and shops. Beautiful view of Monterey Bay.
Place was nice , clean and close proximity to restaurants , shops and aquarium. Beds were very comfortable.
Matthew
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Mary
19 Jul, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Cool view of ocean from room. Great walking distance. Careful the parking is very tight and they don’t have much of a lobby or front desk. Also be ready for seagulls living on the roof making quite a lot of noise in the early morning.
Great hotel for a few nights getaway and excellent location! Highly recommend and will stay again. Staff is friendly and quiet hotel right off the main strip.
Adam
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Abigail
24 Mar, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very friendly and super helpful. Hotel was a great location
Had a wonderful stay. I requested an upper floor room with ocean view and I wasn’t disappointed. John and Carol at front desk were always helpful and friendly. Room was clean, location within walking distance to aquarium and cannery row. Short drive to Carmel. Only issues were cable would go out sometimes and kids yelling and running around in courtyard. Luckily that stopped at 830. Overall was a great stay.
The location is close to Cannery Row, the aquarium, restaurants… Parking was available. The agent who checked us in gave us recommendations for restaurants and a gift bag of snacks. Be sure to check out Wave Street Cafe for breakfast and Fish Hopper on the pier has all day happy hour.
We had an awesome ocean view from our room and for the price point that was incredible. Room was clean and just what we needed for our first vacation with our 4 month old!
Location was great. All the staff were super nice. the rooms are a little dated aesthetically but everything I saw was in good shape. Comfy bed. Shower had a ton a pressure and super hot water
Staff was extremely friendly, room was spotless, beautiful view. Thank you so much for our stay, will definitely be coming back!
Javier Alejandro
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Pamela
19 Jun, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was great. We were greeted right away, given local recommendations and a bag of snacks. The room was fine and the bed was comfortable. It could have used more attention to detail as far as deep cleaning goes but it was in no way “filthy”. It smelled a bit old and musty when we first entered the room but that seems to be typical of anything near the ocean. The fire pits were nice to have! I wasn’t a fan of the Cannery Row area. It was again, typical of a touristy t-shirt shop, souvenir shop area. So not sure i’d stay again. But it was still a good mid-level place to stay.