Spindrift Inn - Monterey

Historic Cannery Row hotel on McAbee Beach - TripAdvisor Top 10 Romance Hotel

Beachfront & Location

Spindrift Inn Monterey sits directly on McAbee Beach along Cannery Row, with the Monterey Bay Aquarium a 4-minute walk away. The hotel is a 1927 historic building that offers direct beach access and is within minutes of 17-Mile Drive. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards named it a Top 10 Best Hotels for Romance in the United States.

In-Room Amenities & Services

Each room includes a seating area with a view, an oversized tub, bathrobes, and select rooms have a fireplace. Guests receive complimentary breakfast delivered on a silver tray each morning, and afternoon wine and cheese receptions are held daily. The hotel provides GuestCast service in all rooms, plus binoculars for wildlife viewing from the windows.

Dining & Culinary

Adjacent to the lobby, Lalla Oceanside Grill serves menu items such as lobster nachos and steak-prawn platters, with room service available. The complimentary breakfast includes options like fresh fruit, pastries, and hot coffee delivered to the room at a chosen time. Wine and cheese receptions with crackers and olives are offered each afternoon in the lobby.

Services & Partnerships

Spindrift Inn offers valet parking, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and luggage storage for guests. The hotel has a partnership with The Club at Pasadera for golf packages, providing access to nearby golf. Business services include fax/photocopying, daily housekeeping, dry cleaning, and laundry.

Comfort & Accessibility

The Spindrift Inn is fully non-smoking, with facilities for disabled guests, an elevator, and accessible parking. Each room includes a coffee machine, mini bar, in-room safe, and in-room massage services. The property has a shared lounge/TV area, and free WiFi is available throughout.

• Location: Directly on McAbee Beach, 4 min walk from Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Rooms: Ocean-view rooms with fireplaces, oversized tubs, and binoculars
• Dining: Lalla Oceanside Grill with lobster nachos, complimentary wine and cheese daily
• Services: Silver tray breakfast in bed, GuestCast service, valet parking
• Partnership: Golf packages at The Club at Pasadera
• Recognition: TripAdvisor Top 10 Romance Hotel in US