Spindrift Inn

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 04 Apr 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

The hotel exceeded my expectations with charming decor, excellent service and a very convenient location. The room was equipped with a fire place that added to the charm. A very comfortable feather bed topped off the stay. While there is no restaurant in the hotel, there are plenty of options steps away. The hotel does provide room service breakfast complimentary, a real treat. Room service dining is available. Free internet. Parking is extra, but including the cost, the room was still a bargain.

Positives: Charming room decor located right on the beach at Monterey bay.

Negatives: Due to the location there is ambient noise. Seagulls, shore waves and street traffic.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 22 Aug 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

A really great hotel. The price was a little high for one night stay; however being down the street a couple of blocks from the Monterey Aquarium were a big plus. The wine reception is one that cannot be missed.

Positives: Location is a big plus. The bed was really comfortable and the outside balcony was terrific.

Negatives: I felt a little cramped in the lobby, however the room was spacious.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 20 Aug 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

Very nice! If you are a sensitive sleeper and are on the Canary Row side, bring ear plugs! Otherwise if you are on the beach side you are set! Loved being so close to the shops, restaurants and the aquarium. Awesome being right on the beach too.

Positives: Rooms were elegant and inviting. Vaulted ceilings, window seats, fireplace, and wood floors added so much!

Negatives: The only thing I did not like was the noise of the pub across the street where the motorcyclists rev up their motors in the mid hours of the night.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 06 Aug 2008 rated 5 out of 10.

I was assigned to the smallest room in the entire hotel. The room is above the lobby area and was extremely noisy.

Positives: None.

Negatives: I was assigned to the smallest room of the entire hotel and was extremely noisy.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 05 Aug 2008 rated 7 out of 10.

I feel this hotel is lacking in the quality they are trying to provide. The older furniture and beds need to be replaced. For the prices they ask it's not up to par.

Positives: The breakfast was very nice and filling.

Negatives: The furniture was old and not the cleanest. The bed was very uncomfortable.

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 28 Jul 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

An intimate, charming romantic hotel in the heart of historic Cannery Row. Real wood burning fireplaces. Continental breakfast delivered to your room was more than ample.

Positives: Charming, romantic and a great value.

Negatives: A little noisy due to the street.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 27 May 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

In room sauna was a treat. Our room was on the street and the noise was a bit much most of the time. Really bad at night, until 1 AM, with a band on the bar's patio right across the street. I am sure that the rooms on the ocean side would not have the same noise problem and a much better view. Overall a good value for the money.

Positives: The on the beach location and the in room Sauna.

Negatives: The oppressive noise until 1 AM from the live band in the bar across the street.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 20 May 2008 rated 8 out of 10.

The location is to die for with Cannery Row on one side and Monterey Bay on the other. The cozy rooms are excellently appointed with fireplaces, hardwood floors, and balconies on the 2nd floor.

Positives: Excellent location. Rooms were beautiful. I had the best room in the hotel with balcony.

Negatives: Valet parking was inconvenient as it took to long to retrieve car.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 27 Apr 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

Our room 401 was a real delight.

Positives: Corner room, looked on beach with birds.

Negatives: Working on water on our floor.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 15 Apr 2008 rated 4 out of 10.

Hotel was nice - they did not have my reservation and then tried to put me in a small city view room.

Positives: Fireplaces in rooms.

Negatives: Front desk staff.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 01 Mar 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

Great location. Great Room, friendly staff, as well as good service, nice continental breakfast. However, bar/restaurant nearby is very noisy.

Positives: Excellent rooms.

Negatives: Nearby Bar/restaurant Neighbor is very noisy late at night.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 19 Feb 2008 rated 4 out of 10.

For a property that charges as much it's not worth it. The view is great if you can see it from the dirty and fogged up window pains. Two the standing lights did not function. The wood they advertise is so wet/moist that it is very hard getting the fire to stay burning. No bell service or real guest service beyond 10 p.m. The break fast is the same as what you would get at a Quality Inn but you can't have too much or they charge you more. Even the continental breakfast at many other budget hotels is better and it's all you can eat. The corner rooms are placed near the stairs entrance which is used allot for wood and when the door closes it wakes you right up. Remember these corner rooms are the best and most expensive they offer. Also the website shows the north side of the property is brush and nice scenery but in fact that is a touched up photo, the remains of a collapsed building and the parking lot of the El Torito restaurant is the view. Also don't sleep with your windows open past 8:30, the noise from the people on the public beach is pretty focused and loud. All in all a great concept and local and condition of the hotel makes the cost hard to justify and it will leave a bad taste in your mouth.

Positives: Very few due to the cost.

Negatives: To many things to label.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 30 Jan 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

A charming, romantic getaway for you and your significant other! Located in the heart of Cannery Row, the Spindrift Inn provides access to everything that is Monterey! Great restaurants, shopping and sweets all within walking distance! Nightly wine and cheese in the lobby was a pleasant way to meet fellow guests and share some great company! We're looking forward to a return trip!

Positives: In-room Fireplace. Sound of ocean was very calming.

Negatives: Requested luggage cart. Never came.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 26 Jan 2008 rated 10 out of 10.

The Spindrift Inn was amazing. Although we did encounter a few challenges with the plumbing and the elevator, these were situations that the hotel was actively working on and really had no control over. Recent storms had caused many problems with plumbing etc. in a lot of the hotels. The staff upgraded our room to an ocean view to make our stay even better and the food at the restaurant next door (also used for room service) was outstanding! I will never forget the room or the outstanding customer service!

Positives: Staff went above and beyond the call of duty.

Negatives: Needs plumbing repairs and elevator need to be fixed?

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 11 Jan 2008 rated 9 out of 10.

Very romantic. Decently priced. Wife loved it and that's what counts.

Positives: Located right on the beach and Cannery row.

Negatives: Shower curtain leaked.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sun 11 Nov 2007 rated 10 out of 10.

Beautiful hotel, very romantic, but really pricy, everything was extra.

Positives: This hotel was absolutely beautiful first class, but pricy.

Negatives: They werent able to provide us with 2dl beds, they had them, however, wanted way too much money extra.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 01 Nov 2007 rated 10 out of 10.

We needed a romantic getaway, and the spindrift inn was just perfect. Located at the center of Montereys cannery row, we were surrounded by shops, restaurants and views. The hotel is right on the beach, and our evenings included a glass of wine we snuck up to the rooftop. The gas assist fireplace was quite romantic, and I took three bubble baths during our stay. My honey and I turned off our phones for the weekend and never once turned on the television. I love this place, we will definitely return.

Positives: We immensely enjoyed the complimentary continental breakfast and wine reception, as well as the in room fireplace.

Negatives: I enjoyed everything about the spindrift inn. A little pricey, but worth the splurge!

Reviewer: Not provided on Mon 22 Oct 2007 rated 10 out of 10.

Very romantic with windows that open out to the Monterey bay. Wood burning fireplace very nice. On cannery row, beautiful walk to restaurants and the aquarium.

Positives: The view phenomenal! Complimentary breakfast delivered to room wonderful.

Negatives: Nothing.

Reviewer: Not provided on Sat 04 Aug 2007 rated 8 out of 10.

All things considered, not a bad place to stay.

Positives: Great location.

Negatives: Small room.