This two-storey motel is located off Highway 101, a short drive from downtown Salinas. It provides basic lodging with rooms equipped for convenience. The property's front desk operates at all times, and amenities include a vending machine and fax services. Salinas Municipal Airport is a four-minute walk away.
Should you book El Sombrero Motel?
A straightforward motel stay with essential in-room amenities.
Best for
- Value travelers
- Easy highway access
- Proximity to Salinas Airport
Maybe not ideal for
- Those seeking extensive on-site facilities
Convenient room amenities
Rooms are equipped with cable TV, a microwave, a fridge, and air conditioning. A phone is also available in each room for guest use.
Roadside location
Situated directly off Highway 101, the motel offers easy access for travellers. Downtown Salinas and the National Steinbeck Center are within a 1.5 km distance.
24-hour reception
The motel's front desk is open at all times, ensuring assistance is available around the clock for guests during their stay.
Rooms & rates
Queen Room
sleeps 2 · 1 queen bed
Garden view · Air conditioning · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Toilet · Bath or shower
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Bath
- Free parking
- Adults only
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Garden view
Kitchen
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Location
210 Abbott St, Salinas, California
El Sombrero Motel is located in Salinas, California. Guests rate the area well for public transit.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Salinas Recreation Center at 0.6 mi; the nearest bus station, Salinas Transit Center, is 0.7 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Salinas Recreation Centerpark0.6 mi
- National Steinbeck Centermuseum0.7 mi
- Bataan Memorial Parkpark0.8 mi
- Steinbeck House & Restaurantmuseum0.9 mi
- Memorial Rose Gardengarden1.2 mi
Getting around
- Salinas Transit Centerbus station0.7 mi
- Salinastrain station0.9 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
6.1 / 10 · Pleasant on Booking.com, from 60 guest reviews
- Things to do3.3/5
- Restaurants3.3/5
- Public transit4.5/5
- Airport access2.5/5
El Sombrero Motel delivers good value with consistently clean rooms, helpful staff, and convenient parking near Monterey—strengths that justify moderate satisfaction. However, the property suffers from significant gaps in basic amenities (no closet, hangers, bath mat, tissues, or breakfast), sparse furnishings, and limited views, making it a bare-bones budget option rather than a comfortable retreat.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 2 · average 9.5
They wrote about: staff, facilities
Reviews scoring 7–9: 10 · average 7.7
They wrote about: cleanliness, staff, room
Reviews scoring 5–7: 4 · average 5.2
They wrote about: location, cleanliness, breakfast
Reviews scoring Under 5: 8 · average 2.4
They wrote about: room, facilities, location
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
As published by the booking provider · always reconfirm with the property
Frequently asked questions
What amenities are in the rooms?
Rooms include cable TV, a microwave, a fridge, air conditioning, and a phone.
Does the motel have a restaurant?
The property does not have an on-site restaurant. A vending machine is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
The front desk is open at all times.
Is breakfast served?
Information on breakfast service is not available.
How far is the motel from downtown Salinas?
The motel is located less than 1.5 miles from downtown Salinas.
What's nearby?
Nearby points of interest include Salinas Municipal Airport, National Steinbeck Center, Bankers Casino, and several parks and places of worship.