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

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a chalkboard with breakfast options.

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

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

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Veronica

AED 433

AED 486 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two bedside tables with lamps.

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

2. Steinbeck Lodge

Oldtown Salinas, 1 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Mayra

AED 312

AED 352 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a menu board.

A lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, a dresser, and a fireplace.

3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Craig

AED 395

AED 443 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious conference room with a high ceiling, multiple tables and chairs, a central seating area, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, a stone fireplace, and a bench.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, leather chairs, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Boronda, 2.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Laren

AED 559

AED 626 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture in an outdoor patio area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a covered entrance and multiple floors.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are shelves with decorative items and a large window with curtains.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

Boronda, 2.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Dennis

AED 475

AED 534 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a large mirror, and a glass door leading outside.

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

BAO

AED 426

AED 477 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A garden with various plants and a metal fence.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a counter with a coffee machine and menu boards.

A reception area with a black desk, a computer, a clock, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a large floral artwork on the wall, a television, and a window with curtains.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Joy

AED 293

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A motel interior with a television mounted on a wall, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating morning charge for no charge.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a large sign for the number 6 motel, and a view of the outside through a glass door.

A corridor with a red-tiled floor, a glass door with a metal grid, and a sign indicating room number 140.

A building with blue doors numbered 152, 153, and 154, white balconies, and a red mailbox.

8. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

Sunset, 1.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Gabriela

AED 227

AED 258 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with plants.

A restaurant with granite tables and wooden chairs, a coffee machine, and a trash bin.

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, a coffee station, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a desk.

9. Laurel Inn Motel

North Salinas, 2.1 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Sofia

AED 347

AED 389 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

A Howard Johnson Inn sign with a large flower bed in front.

A hotel hallway with a reception desk, a television, a wall-mounted monitor, and a fire exit sign.

A reception area with a dark wood reception desk, a white counter, a computer, and a magazine rack.

10. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

Oldtown Salinas, 1.1 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Jose

AED 288

AED 325 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A motel with a staircase leading to the entrance, a parking lot, and potted plants.

A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, and a hairdryer on the wall.

A parking lot with a row of parked cars, a motel sign, and a building in the background.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a white building, and flowering trees.

11. Western Motel

Sunset, 2 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Paul

AED 360

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A lobby with a stone fireplace, teal armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

A multi-story building with a yellow exterior, outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

A lobby with two blue armchairs, a white sofa, a glass coffee table, and a display of magazines.

12. Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

Sunset, 1.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

harwinder

AED 248

AED 303 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites sign with a parking lot and buildings in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a landscaped driveway.

13. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

Sunset, 1.4 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Joan

AED 395

AED 443 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a potted plant.

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".

14. Inn At Moss Landing Point

17.1 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Tiffany

AED 366

AED 443 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

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

15. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

12 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Rhonda

AED 474

AED 546 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

16. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

17.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Wei

AED 520

AED 581 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A two-story house with a prominent tower, a driveway, and two stone fountains.

A hotel entrance with two large wooden doors, a sign above reading "CHATEAU CORALINI CELLARS", and a stone-tiled floor leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A large, historic house with a prominent tower and a red front entrance.

A grand lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

17. Chateau Coralini

6.6 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Wolfgang

AED 427

AED 516 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A mural with a maritime theme, including a boat and a lighthouse.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

13.2 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Gavin

AED 569

AED 655 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach with waves gently lapping at the shore under a clear sky.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, and a dining area with wicker chairs.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television mounted on the wall.

A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

19. Marina Dunes RV Resort

13.3 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Aimee

AED 893

AED 1,024 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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.

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

13.5 km from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Wei

AED 691

AED 795 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Steinbeck Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 429 reviews	View
Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey	8.4 Very good 674 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey	8.2 Very good 1,000 reviews	View

Top Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place"

El Castell Motel

8/10 Good

"Clean room, staff is nice, parking was pretty easy when I went, but not sure how it’s like on other days. It’s just noisy. Walls are too thin, but overall it was good. Nothing to complain about for a short stay and good price. I just wanted it clean and it was."

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

8/10 Good

"This is a really great hotel if you are staying in Monterey. The rooms are spacious so you can actually but a kid or two in the room with you without feeling you are on top of each other. And you can walk to the aquarium and all the kid-friendly activities."

Sand Castle Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Just off the freeway and surprisingly adjacent to a Tesla Dealership that has supercharger, enjoyed our brief stay. 2 story with free parking (and ev chargers!). Small lobby but check in/out experience was painless and very efficient. Behind was a Panda Express but we opted to drive into Monterey to seafood. Room was cozy and had a small frig, Keurig and microwave. If ever in the area again will hope to stay here again."

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

10/10 Excellent

"Very clan room"

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"There was a small snafu with our room at check in but staff corrected it immediately, restaurant on the top floor was amazing, manager sent us a special gift for our honeymoon stay, weather was perfect, whales frolicking within a mile from shore, excellent central coast vibe. We’ll be back for sure."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

10/10 Excellent

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Other attractions near Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

National Steinbeck Center

7.6/10 (128 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at National Steinbeck Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Salinas. Amble around this family-friendly area's marina, or seek out the golf courses.

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First Mayor's House

Find out about the history of Salinas when you take a trip to First Mayor's House. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Aguila Cultural Center

7.2/10 (27 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Aguila Cultural Center during your trip to Salinas. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Steinbeck House

7.6/10 (95 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Salinas with a stop at Steinbeck House. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Sherwood Tennis Center

Catch an event at Sherwood Tennis Center during your trip to Salinas.

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California Rodeo Grounds

7.6/10 (116 reviews)

Catch an event at California Rodeo Grounds, and enjoy other activities in Salinas such as golfing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Salinas Sports Complex

7.6/10 (184 reviews)

Catch an event at Salinas Sports Complex, and enjoy other activities in Salinas such as golfing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Clarmont Manor Park

Clarmont Manor Park is just one of the places to see in Salinas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Salinas known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 25 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

Steinbeck Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum. Other good choices around the area include Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay and Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

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What can I see and do near Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at National Steinbeck Center and Boronda Adobe History Center. Sights like Steinbeck House and First Mayor's House highlight some of the local culture. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Clarmont Manor Park and Spreckels Memorial Park.

How can I get to Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum?

With so many transportation options, seeing the area around Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum is easy. If you want to venture outside of the area, ride aboard one of the trains from Salinas Station. You can explore your water travel options at the local marina.

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Our top choices for Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

2. Steinbeck Lodge

3. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

5. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Salinas

8. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

9. Laurel Inn Motel

10. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas

11. Western Motel

12. Quality Inn Salinas City Center Area

13. Best Western Salinas Valley Inn & Suites

14. Inn At Moss Landing Point

15. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

16. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

17. Chateau Coralini

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

19. Marina Dunes RV Resort

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

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Top Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

El Castell Motel

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Sand Castle Inn

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

Other attractions near Salinas Valley Model Railroad Museum

National Steinbeck Center

First Mayor's House

Aguila Cultural Center

Steinbeck House

Sherwood Tennis Center

California Rodeo Grounds

Salinas Sports Complex

Clarmont Manor Park

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