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A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, clear turquoise waters, and dense green foliage.

A lighthouse on a grassy hill with a clear path leading to it.

A coastal beach with clear blue waters, a sandy shore, and a stone wall.

A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden walls, a sofa, and a dining area.

1. Andril Fireplace Cottages

3.2 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Shawna

฿8,155

฿9,390 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A large, two-story house with a covered porch and a garden.

A living room with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a large window with a view.

A sunlit room with a sofa, chairs, a table, and a potted plant.

A wooden deck with wicker chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and trees.

2. Jabberwock Inn

New Monterey, 0.5 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Nanda

฿9,996

฿11,332 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.

A rooftop terrace with a pool, seating areas, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a body of water.

A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring wicker furniture and a bar area.

3. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

New Monterey, 0.4 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Kristine

฿11,145

฿12,854 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a wooden chair, a small round table, and a chandelier.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a fountain, and a view of the ocean.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window seat with a view of the ocean, a fireplace, and a chair.

A spacious room with a large window overlooking the sea, a fireplace, and elegant furniture.

4. Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property

1.6 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

"Seven Gables is one of our favorite place to stay and this stay did not disappoint. So many good features--excellent ocean view, beautifully decorarted rooms, morning breakfast buffet, comfortable bed, upgraded bathroom, helpful staff, and close to walking paths along the ocean. Be ready to carry luggage up stairs for top floor rooms. This is the perfect location to watch the ocean and relax. Excellent place. Highly recommended."

Ron

฿7,551

฿8,564 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A large, two-story house with a prominent turret and a wrap-around porch.

A luxurious living room with a brown leather sofa, floral armchairs, and a glass coffee table.

A view from a balcony with a railing, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.

A dining area with a long table, ornate chairs, a chandelier, and a bookshelf.

5. The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn

1.7 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Paula

฿5,853

฿6,646 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.

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

A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a desk with a coffee maker, and a comfortable seating area with a patterned carpet.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large chandelier, and a bar area with a mirror and wine bottles.

6. Victorian Inn

Lighthouse District, 0.4 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Sandy

฿5,406

฿6,166 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A balcony with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a round mirror, a dining table with fruit, a sofa, and a staircase with a railing.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large building with multiple balconies, a well-maintained outdoor area with greenery, and a view of the water.

A modern building with multiple balconies overlooking a coastal view.

7. Monterey Bay Inn

New Monterey, 0.6 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Keven

฿8,064

฿9,169 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a beachside location, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a large bay window overlooking a scenic view, a round table with chairs, and a sofa with striped cushions.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, two pink armchairs, a patterned sofa, and a marble coffee table.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a round table with chairs, a large window with a view of the ocean, and a television mounted on the wall.

8. Spindrift Inn

New Monterey, 0.1 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Cadee

฿8,557

฿9,909 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a sunset over the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of the sea, and hanging pendant lights.

9. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

New Monterey, 0.1 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Luis

฿8,256

฿9,566 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV on a dark wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, and a sliding door closet.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring balconies, large windows, and a central staircase.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for the Wave Street Inn.

10. Wave Street Inn

Lighthouse District, 0.2 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Tony

฿6,010

฿6,849 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and hanging plants.

A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and sofas, a central fireplace, and a view of a white building with arched windows.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, surrounded by large windows and potted plants.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a long counter, and seating.

11. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

1.6 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Blaine

฿9,061

฿12,665 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

A building with a stone facade, a large window, and a sign indicating an office.

A modern living room with a white sofa, a chair, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden ceiling.

12. Munras Inn

Monterey Vista, 2.8 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Darla D

฿3,680

฿4,594 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A reception area with a stone counter, framed pictures, and a 'WELCOME' sign.

A patio area with a sofa, a table, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a fireplace, a sofa, and a television.

13. Stage Coach Lodge

Oak Grove, 3.1 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Philip

฿3,235

฿3,712 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A garden entrance with a black door, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.

A bedroom with a wooden four-poster bed, a quilt, and a lamp. There is a chair and a sign on the wall.

A building with a covered porch, black-framed windows, and a door with a doormat.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a lamp, and a wall sign.

14. Merritt House Hotel

Old Monterey, 1.8 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Diego

฿5,663

฿6,456 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a chair, and a decorative lamp.

A bedroom with a large bed, ornate headboard, and a view of the sea through a window with floral curtains.

A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the sea, and a chandelier.

A patio area with outdoor seating, including chairs and tables, surrounded by greenery and a building in the background.

15. Martine Inn

0.9 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Brian

฿7,594

฿8,596 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A Best Western Park Crest Inn sign with a yellow building and a landscaped garden in front.

A kitchen area with a coffee machine, toaster, and bread display.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk with a computer and a payment terminal.

16. Best Western Park Crest Inn

Alta Mesa, 2.9 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Luciana

฿4,536

฿5,182 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a sign reading "The Stevenson Monterey."

A reception desk with framed pictures, a clock, and a plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

17. The Stevenson Monterey

Downtown Monterey, 2.4 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Sharon

฿2,815

฿3,233 total

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A modern building with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and umbrellas.

A conference room with a large table, multiple chairs, and two vases with flowers.

18. Colton Inn

Downtown Monterey, 2.3 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Edison

฿3,994

฿4,562 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A reception desk with two Apple iMac computers, a printer, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a television, and a ceiling fan.

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, seating areas, and modern lighting fixtures.

19. Best Western Plus Monterey Inn

Alta Mesa, 2.6 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Patricia

฿5,106

฿5,817 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pool area with a seating area, a patterned wall, and a small garden with flowers.

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

A buffet area with various food options, including pastries, fruits, and breakfast items.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a large umbrella providing shade.

20. Hotel Abrego

Alta Mesa, 2.5 km from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Dave

฿4,328

฿5,767 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Andril Fireplace Cottages	9.8 Exceptional 718 reviews	View
Jabberwock Inn	9.8 Exceptional 144 reviews	View
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa	9.6 Exceptional 1,696 reviews	View
Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property	9.6 Exceptional 584 reviews	View
The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn	9.6 Exceptional 210 reviews	View

Top Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum Hotel Reviews

Wave Street Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Carol at the front desk was very welcoming and helpful. She gave me suggestions on where to go and how to get there. The room was comfortable. The outside firepits had plenty of seating and were a nice resting spot after a lot of walking"

Hotel Pacific

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are clean and spacious. The spas are in need of repair."

The Monterey Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room and courteous and helpful staff. Will stay here again. Will highly recommend!"

Victorian Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Muy buen servicio, ubicación. Gracias muy en Especial al Sr. Víctor"

Monarch Resort

8/10 Good

"Everything was pleasant with our stay."

Spindrift Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great place"

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in great location, friendly staff"

Monterey Bay Inn

8/10 Good

"Location is fantastic! Easy to walk to the old Wharf and the new one."

Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Pet friendly and great location"

Other attractions near Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

A coastal promenade with shops, a palm tree, and a flag.

Steinbeck Plaza

8.4/10 (7 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Monterey with a trip to Steinbeck Plaza. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

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A pier extending into calm waters with a seafood restaurant named "Fish Hopper" on the side.

McAbee Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at McAbee Beach during your trip to Monterey?

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A wooden pier extending into calm waters with a small boat in the distance and a cloudy sky.

Pacific Biological Laboratories

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pacific Biological Laboratories during your travels in Monterey. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.

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An aquarium with large windows, a diver, and a crowd of visitors.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

9.2/10 (5,928 reviews)

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

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A coastal park with a statue of fishermen, a palm tree, and a view of the ocean.

Cannery Row

9.0/10 (8,046 reviews)

Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.

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A tropical beach with clear blue water, palm tree foliage, and rocky outcrops.

San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

9.6/10 (14 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater during your travels in Monterey? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.

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American Tin Cannery

8.4/10 (140 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at American Tin Cannery during your stay in Pacific Grove. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the golf courses.

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Aeneas Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Aeneas Beach during your trip to Monterey?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum?

Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Monterey known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 96 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum?

Adjacent to Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good options within a short distance include InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG and Victorian Inn.

How many hotels will I find near Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum?

Expedia has 96 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum.

What can I see and do near Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum?

You'll want to browse the collections at Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Pacific Biological Laboratories and Presidio of Monterey Museum. Golden State Theatre, Point Pinos Lighthouse and Perry House are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can watch performances at Sunset Center, Bruce Ariss Wharf Theater and California's First Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.

How can I get to Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum?

If you're taking a train to the area, Monterey Station is the closest stop to New Monterey. There might not be many public transport choices near to Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum hotels

1. Andril Fireplace Cottages

2. Jabberwock Inn

3. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4. Seven Gables Inn on Monterey Bay, A Kirkwood Collection Property

5. The Charles Pacific Grove - Artfully Designed Inclusive Inn

6. Victorian Inn

7. Monterey Bay Inn

8. Spindrift Inn

9. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

10. Wave Street Inn

11. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

12. Munras Inn

13. Stage Coach Lodge

14. Merritt House Hotel

15. Martine Inn

16. Best Western Park Crest Inn

17. The Stevenson Monterey

18. Colton Inn

19. Best Western Plus Monterey Inn

20. Hotel Abrego

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Top Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum Hotel Reviews

Wave Street Inn

Hotel Pacific

The Monterey Hotel

Victorian Inn

Monarch Resort

Spindrift Inn

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

Monterey Bay Inn

Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

Other attractions near Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

Steinbeck Plaza

McAbee Beach

Pacific Biological Laboratories

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Cannery Row

San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater

American Tin Cannery

Aeneas Beach

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