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3.7 (132 reviews)
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Open • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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Diane W.

We had a wonderful 3 day stay at Wave St inn - great location & parking in garage - rooms were clean & spacious - we got a nice view of the street & cannery row one street over, walked to everything Inc the Aquarium. Front desk staff friendly & helpful w/directions. Lovely property will return!

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Mike C.

When I searched for a place for my extended weekend visit, several friends named places in Seaside and the surrounding area for lodging. In thinking about my schedule and likely points of interest, I figured that living in town would be more convenient. In searching Travelocity, this place came up with a 3+ Yelp rating so I read a few reviews to get a feel of why some reviews described it as just average. When I arrived on a Thursday late afternoon, I pulled in from the Foam Street entrance (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=144&select=x_TiU-XsTrAtzR5hyftdjA) and found a parking space straight ahead. I walked to the reception room and checked in, getting two room keys and learning the elevator is key card activated whether going up or down. I filled out a form describing my vehicle and was given a card with my room # and stay dates to validate my daily parking there for $17 per day. I was given a white paper goodie bag (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=120&select=HNeAL2Jy9R3weEKnnFtvHw) that I shared with my friends who joined me a couple days later. I went to my car and left this card on my dashboard and grabbed my luggage to bring to my room. I liked that I needed to use my key card whether coming or going to use the elevator. When I opened the door, I found the room layout (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=qsbBQ6wDtRjYpxkqIBTnrQ) comforting and practical. The size of the room made this family friendly. The restroom is spacious and, given the climate here, it was nice being able to open the room and bathroom windows for natural ventilation. There are 2nd floor fireplaces (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=ZisWZJSaiNeHKg6R2sLTcg), more impressive in the evening when they are lit (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=120&select=t-aktsle5qJL4q9skF1JIQ). I noticed the hotel sold S'mores kits (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=0&select=GVj4M6OLY2IYDLBnbl4cZQ) in case you want to enjoy the fire pits. I stayed for three nights getting a good sleep nightly. Thank you, Jenn, for your hospitality and helpful tips from telling me about the sea lions, the dining options within the block, and directions to and advice on places that I wanted visit. I would stay here again when I'm ready for another trip to the area.

Just look at it how dirty it is and dusty

The hotel is very old. The bathtub got plugged up with one shower. The water wouldn't drain under the bed has not been vacuumed for months. They said they couldn't vacuum under the bed because the vacuum cleaner wouldn't go under there. I even took pictures.

Rene H.

Hotel was clean & spacious. When we walked in it had a slight musky smell, but a crack of the window aired it out. Close to everything & the night time bars

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Lori I.

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION This cute inn is walking distance to everything Monterey. This is important because you don't want to have to drive and park in Monterey. We walked to the aquarium, to Cannery row, down to the Coast Guard pier and we could've even walked to Pacific Grove. Staff: John was the best. Not just at this place but the best of all the hotels we stayed at everywhere. There was a female I spoke to on the phone & she was great too but we only had live interaction with John both days. From My notes: Parking $17 underground. No on-site restaurant, laundry or hot coffee, as there is no "lobby". Only 1 elevator. Take the stairs. Use the outdoor fireplaces to chill. Bring earplugs. Lots of street noise. The Wave Suite we stayed in was a 2-room suite directly above the front desk. You walk into the first room which had 2-Queen beds, then you walk thru a doorway which has a living room (sofa bed and seats) attached to the bathroom. The doorway had no door so you don't have much privacy between the rooms. My husband had to do a bunch of zoom calls while we were sleeping, so it would've been nice to have a door. I believe the "family suite" has a door between the two rooms so if you need privacy, that would be a better choice.

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Ask the Community - Wave Street Inn

Do you offer government employees discounts?

Dear Michelle B, Yes, we offer a discounted rate to government employees. However, you will have to… 

Are microwaves available to use?

Rooms did not have microwaves.

Are you pet friendly?

Thank you for your interest in Wave Street Inn. We only accept service animals at Wave Street Inn however, our sister properties, Victorian Inn and Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa, both are pet-friendly hotels. Please visit their websites to explore… 

Do you have any EV charging stations at the hotel or nearby?

Rona T. Thank you for your message. We do not have any EV charging stations at Wave Street In.… 

What is the parking height clearance?

The parking garage clearance is 8 ft.

Is parking free or not?

Hello Roxanne, thank you for inquiring about our parking fee. Yes, there is a fee of $17 per night fee at Wave Street Inn. You are welcome to come early and park if your rooms is not available when you arrive. We look forward to welcoming you.

Do any of the rooms have ocean view?

Some of our rooms on the top floor may have a peek of the ocean but we are not an ocean-front property.

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Review Highlights - Wave Street Inn

“The location right off Cannery Row is great, and it's less than a 20 minute walk from fisherman's wharf.”

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