The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Monterey

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Monterey

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Monterey is a popular destination for scuba diving and snorkeling, and there are plenty of dive resorts and hotels to choose from in the area. If you're looking for a dive vacation in Monterey, you'll find that many hotels offer dive packages that cater to all levels of experience. From affordable dive hotels to luxury 5-star resorts, we have analyzed all of the best dive resorts and hotels in Monterey, California to help you find the perfect place to stay. Whether you're a seasoned scuba diver or a beginner, you'll be able to find the right relaxing and comfortable hotel for your needs. Some of the top scuba hotels in Monterey include terrific amenities and a pampering experience. Also, you can find affordable hotels that offer comfortable accommodations and great access to diving. With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect scuba diving hotel in Monterey among the options below.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Jabberwock Bed & Breakfast

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $350 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Monterey
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 598 Laine Street, The Jabberwock Bed & Breakfast has great rooms from $350 (before taxes). It offers scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. It has a terrific 9.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1 miles from the city center, scuba divers will especially love a hot tub, free parking, horse riding, bicycle rental, and family rooms at this terrific hotel. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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Portola Hotel & Spa At Monterey Bay

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $287 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Portola Hotel & Spa At Monterey Bay which has nice rooms starting at $287. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2 Portola Plaza. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 miles from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Mariposa Inn & Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

We found Mariposa Inn & Suites to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $175. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 7.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1386 Munras Avenue. You'll also find pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, bicycle rental, and family rooms which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 1.2 miles from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle


Spindrift Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $336 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Monterey
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $336, Spindrift Inn, at 652 Cannery Row provides room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, parking, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers laundry services, city views, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 1.1 miles from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Parking
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Stage Coach Lodge

Motel with prices starting at $125 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Monterey
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Stage Coach Lodge has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, scuba diving, hiking, golf, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $125 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1111 Tenth Street. Furthermore, it also offers mini-golf, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 0.9 miles from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


For more terrific hotel ideas in Monterey, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Monterey, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Monterey, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Monterey, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Monterey, Best Hotels for One Week in Monterey, Best Hotels for One Night in Monterey, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Monterey.


How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Monterey?

Monterey Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$255

After analyzing 5 scuba diving hotels in Monterey, California, we found the average scuba diving hotel price to be a remarkably economical $255. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic scuba diving accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Monterey.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $287
  • 3-star hotels: $247


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