Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 39 min drive
Salinas Station - 18 min walk
Monterey Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Fresh Market Produce - 7 min walk
Fosters Freeze - 12 min walk
Jack in the Box - 8 min walk
Taco Bell - 8 min walk
Subway - 11 min walk
About this property
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas is a great choice for a stay in Salinas. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
39 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (17 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness center
Golfing nearby
Working away
Business center
Services
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
Also known as
Howard Johnson Hotel Salinas
Howard Johnson Wyndham Salinas Hotel
Howard Johnson Inn Salinas Hotel Salinas
Howard Johnson Salinas Hotel
Howard Johnson Wyndham Salinas
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas Hotel
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas Salinas
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas Hotel Salinas
Frequently asked questions
Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas like?
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salinas is in the heart of Salinas, a short 14-minute walk from National Steinbeck Center and 15 minutes' walk from Steinbeck House.
Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 15, 2024
Paul
Paul, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Dec 9, 2024
Pretty disappointing
Various hairs, not mine all over in bathroom, no stopper in sink. No dispenser for toilet paper just sat on ledge, splashes of stuff on the wall. Drug dealsnoutnof another room fri nite and what sounded like a porn shoot above me sat nite for 90 minutes then 4 people left the room empty 1:30 am. Daily breakfast offered was coffee, sunny D and a tiny granola bar. Not doing again there
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Sliding Mattress
If you try sitting up on the bed to watch TV from a laying down position the mattress slides forward as to almost fall backwards.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 5, 2024
Bathroom sink backed up
On prior stays at Howard Johnson’s I had no problems, but this time the bathroom sink was backed up, and it took 15 minutes of running the water to get hot water! What a waste. There was mold on our sheets as well.
Joan
Joan, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Diana
Diana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 29, 2024
Gio
Gio, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 26, 2024
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 17, 2024
The hotel was clean, but needs definite updating.
It needs a little updating because it’s old.
Chryl
Chryl, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
Dan
Dan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 14, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 13, 2024
Constant stomping upstairs in 307
Vincent
Vincent, 4-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 8, 2024
This place is a ****hole. Don’t stay here.
cyrus j
cyrus j, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 3, 2024
I'm very surprised that Howard Johnson would put their name on it. Must be recieving substantial payments for the name. Our visit was a emergency visit to the area otherwise I would have requested a refund and stayed elsewhere. Room wasn't entirely cleaned after last guest. Never stay again!
Don
Don, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 2, 2024
the hotel needs remodeling, quite worn out
Juan Jose
Juan Jose, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 20, 2024
Paper thin walls and stark industrial neighborhood made this a place we wanted to leave in the rear view. The room was spare but clean. Nice TV. The walls are thin, and the landings echo, hear the
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 18, 2024
Horrible
The service desk was not friendly she did not say anything not sure if there was a language issue. The room was out-dated and dirty hair was on the side of the bed, the bed frame was dirty, and the bathroom tub was old. No breakfast!! this should be called a Motel on the website. It's giving Howard Johnson a bad name, I been to several different hotels with this name, but this is one should not be listed as it is. Website is deceiving located in a bad area..
sonia
sonia, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 14, 2024
Staff charge 100 deposit and your advertising says 50 no continental breakfast and the refrigerator in the room was making to much noise I was planning to stay another night and I changed my mind I don’t recommend for this price I can stay at motel 6
Virgen
Virgen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 3, 2024
Beth
Beth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 1, 2024
The rooms were filthy. Urine and hair on the bathroom floor around the toilet. Towel rack was broken off the wall. And out of the 5 rooms I reserved 3 of them smelled like cannabis. And after turning on my air conditioner for an hour then my room smelled like cannabis. It smelt like the filters haven’t been changed in years. I’m no hotel manager but I even know that’s not the way a $205/night room should look or smell. When I asked for a refund the child at the front desk said if we had a problem with the room we should’ve said something when we checked in. Who wants to make a complaint about a room at 11:30 pm when just getting off the freeway.
For a Wyndham property I expected better and as someone who regularly schedules trips for groups we’ll NEVER stay at this hotel ever again.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 23, 2024
Jasmine
Jasmine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2024
Jasmine
Jasmine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 19, 2024
Yuck
Very outdated, room was grungy and I saw a roach. I immediately checked out and they would only refund one night!