The Best Hotels Closest to Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve in Castroville - 2026 Updated Prices

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and a small table.

A room with two wicker chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of a beach and water.

A wooden deck with a rope barrier, a lifebuoy, and a wicker chair overlooking a water body.

A beach with waves, a distant industrial structure, and a cloudy sky.

1. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

2.6 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Wei

Rp2.465.477

Rp2.754.663 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign indicating 'Moss Landing Point' and 'Shop & Hotel Entrances'.

A reception desk with a wooden wall backdrop displaying the text "INN AT MOSS LANDING POINT".

A modern lobby with green chairs, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with shelves of snacks.

2. Inn At Moss Landing Point

2.2 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Renato

Rp2.109.239

Rp2.519.140 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

13.5 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Jose

Rp2.177.003

Rp2.517.325 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.

A coastal view with clear waters, a sandy beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A reception desk with a laptop, a stack of books, a vase of flowers, and a sign that reads "Roses are red, violets are blue, Our humble hotel welcomes you."

A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining table with plates, a wall-mounted sign, and a map.

4. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

10.6 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Steven

Rp1.189.352

Rp1.386.240 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

A multi-story building with a red entrance, a parking lot, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two bedside tables with lamps.

5. Steinbeck Lodge

17.2 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Susann

Rp1.684.121

Rp1.891.733 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

A spacious living area with a large TV, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, red seating, and a reception desk.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

10.2 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Niloufar

Rp2.458.884

Rp2.833.419 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A room with two white wicker chairs, a blue vase with a plant, a woven basket, and a patterned rug.

A two-story building with a balcony, a sign for ice water laundry, and a flower bed with various plants.

A hotel reception area with a white counter, a window with a view of buildings, decorative fish and starfish on the wall, and a doormat with a castle design.

A sign for Sand Castle Inn with a number 1011, a building with orange walls, and a clear sky.

7. Sand Castle Inn

18.1 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Stacy

Rp1.363.077

Rp1.556.937 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A small, enclosed room with a kitchenette, two chairs, a round table, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a large number '6' sign, and a colorful striped rug.

8. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

8.9 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Shalay

Rp1.253.304

Rp1.461.955 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern reception area with a wooden panel wall, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Comfort Inn' sign on the building.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.

9. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

9.1 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Shalise

Rp2.711.009

Rp3.129.750 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A coastal scene with a building on a rocky outcrop, a sandy beach, and a clear sky.

A row of wooden cabins with a clear view of the ocean in the background.

A two-story building with a covered patio area, stone planters, and outdoor lighting.

A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a round table.

10. Sunset Inn

20.3 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Debra

Rp2.560.989

Rp3.016.673 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 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.

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

11. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

20.3 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Kristine

Rp5.917.358

Rp6.824.530 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious living area with a modern fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the beach.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, a mirror, and a bathroom in the background.

A multi-story motel with balconies, a parking lot, and a fire hydrant.

A kitchen with a unique mosaic backsplash, a built-in dishwasher, and a coffee machine.

12. Best Western Marina State Beach

8.3 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Isaac

Rp1.838.818

Rp2.126.543 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire feature, and outdoor furniture under umbrellas.

A breakfast station with a coffee machine, toaster, and various food items.

A spacious hotel lobby with a seating area, tables, and a television mounted on the wall.

A snack and frozen food display with various brands and products.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

8.9 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Rp2.795.110

Rp3.216.717 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A large, light green Victorian-style house with multiple stories, a porch, and a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a wooden console table, a pink armchair, a large flat-screen TV, and framed botanical prints on the wall.

A living room with a fireplace, a dining area with chairs, a television mounted above the fireplace, and a view through the windows.

A living room with wicker furniture, a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

14. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

20.2 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Eva

Rp1.881.039

Rp2.159.135 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a coffee station, and a television screen.

A hallway with a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with packaged food items.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

17.1 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Veronica

Rp2.619.246

Rp2.925.478 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A motel with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a standing fan, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A motel with a row of single-story buildings, each with a front door and windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

16. Old Marina Inn

10.1 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Jerrod

Rp1.692.710

Rp1.959.980 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A golf course with a view of the ocean, a golf cart, and a person walking.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, red umbrellas, and potted plants.

A spacious living room with a dark wood floor, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a small table and chairs.

A building with a red door, an American flag, and a landscaped garden.

17. Monterey Peninsula Inn

20.3 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Gabrielle

Rp1.787.685

Rp2.206.349 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire pits, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, a bar area, seating arrangements, and artwork on the walls.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a large TV screen displaying a scenic view.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

12.3 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Wei

Rp3.672.290

Rp4.224.865 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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

19. Spindrift Inn

20.1 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

david

Rp4.810.860

Rp5.565.391 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

20. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

20 km from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Benjamin

Rp5.345.400

Rp6.173.670 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing	9.2 Wonderful 627 reviews	View
Inn At Moss Landing Point	9.2 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville	9.0 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay	8.2 Very good 1,168 reviews	View
Steinbeck Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 412 reviews	View

Top Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

8/10 Good

"I stayed for quite a while as I relocated to the area. Housekeeping never came to my room the entire stay and that was annoying, but other than that it was great."

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

8/10 Good

"Have stayed here many times. Always clean. Friendly staff."

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

10/10 Excellent

"Good experience here! And helpful staff!"

Marina Dunes RV Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Staff is really cool. Washer and dryer costs only about $1.00 per cycle. Private 24hr beach access. Grill and fire pit. Cabins are really nice and the restrooms inside were well stocked. You can also buy alcohol at the clubhouse 10/10 will come again"

Other attractions near Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

A sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear blue sky, and distant hills.

Salinas River State Beach

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Salinas River State Beach during your trip to Castroville? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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A group of seals on a rocky shore with water in the background.

Moss Landing State Beach

9.4/10 (71 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Moss Landing State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Moss Landing. Wander around the natural setting in this romantic area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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The Shakespeare Society of America

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The Shakespeare Society of America in Moss Landing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

9.0/10 (30 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute during your visit to Moss Landing. Wander around the natural setting in this romantic area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Island Beach

9.2/10 (12 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Island Beach during your trip to Moss Landing? Wander the beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

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Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

8.8/10 (32 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, a lovely green space in Elkhorn. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Zmudowski State Beach

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zmudowski State Beach during your travels to Moss Landing. Stroll along this romantic area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve?

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve is located in Castroville. Travellers like the surrounding area for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 27 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve?

Inn At Moss Landing Point is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve?

Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve.

What can I see and do near Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve?

Lounge by the water at Moss Landing State Beach and Island Beach. Create some family memories at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Explore nature at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve and Salinas River State Beach.

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Our top choices for Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve hotels

1. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

2. Inn At Moss Landing Point

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

4. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

5. Steinbeck Lodge

6. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

7. Sand Castle Inn

8. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

9. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

10. Sunset Inn

11. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

12. Best Western Marina State Beach

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

14. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

16. Old Marina Inn

17. Monterey Peninsula Inn

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

19. Spindrift Inn

20. InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

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Top Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Marina Dunes RV Resort

Other attractions near Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Salinas River State Beach

Moss Landing State Beach

The Shakespeare Society of America

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Island Beach

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Zmudowski State Beach

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