Hotel Bayside Inn (Monterey, USA)

The Bayside Inn is convenient to the freeway and an easy drive to popular attractions such as the Monterey Wharf and Cannery Row. Guests appreciated the location and said the motel met the basic needs for an overnight stay in the area.

From calling a departing guest who had left behind an iPad to offering congratulations on another guest's wedding anniversary, the staff at the Bayside In impressed guests with their friendly, courteous and helpful service. Guests also appreciated recommendations on restaurants and attractions in the area. .

The Monterey area can be expensive and most guests thought the Bayside Inn with its clean and comfortable rooms offered good value for the money. They also enjoyed the convenience of having a microwave and fridge in the room and said this allowed them to save on the cost of eating out.

Comments about slow Wi-Fi topped the list of complaints about the Bayside Inn. Some guests said the connection didn't work at all and felt the motel shouldn't even say that it offers Wi-Fi access. .

While the Bayside Inn is a budget motel, some guests found it a bit too basic. They complained that the breakfast muffins were served in quarters rather than whole, that the rooms were too small and the bedding and towels had seen better days. Those with larger room described them as dark and in need of updating. Some rooms are not air-conditioned and guests complained that the fans provided were ineffective.

Some guests complained of moldy smells and said better ventilation would be a welcome addition. Damp patches and peeling paint on bathroom ceilings, loose shower fixtures and cracks in bathroom tiles and sinks were also reported.