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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (2406)
The price is NZ$428
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

About the area

Monterey

A stay at Merritt House Hotel places you in the heart of Monterey, within a 5-minute drive of Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row. .This golf hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Monterey Bay and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Monterey Convention Center - 2 min walk
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min walk
  • Cannery Row - 16 min walk
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 3 min drive
  • Lovers Point - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 6 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Revival Ice Cream - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Merritt House Hotel

Colonial Monterey hotel in Old Monterey with a marina
Merritt House Hotel offers 22 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 20.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-service breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina on site
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 26-inch TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - 6:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Merritt House
Merritt House Inn
Merritt House Inn Monterey
Merritt House Monterey
Merritt Inn
Merritt House Hotel Monterey
Merritt House Inn
Merritt House Hotel Hotel
Merritt House Hotel Monterey
Merritt House Hotel Hotel Monterey

Merritt House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option for a stay in Monterey! The room is charming and we loved the details of the French door, fireplace and skylight. Comfortable and clean with great service from the staff. Breakfast was such a great perk and the staff kept it stocked and ready. Walking distance to the wharf and the downtown area for food and drinks. Could walk to the cannery but chose to drive. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tay Yiu

Travelled with family
Room is clean and nice. But design could be improved. Insufficient hangers in the room or toilet to hang dry towel. Breakfast so so only.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an issue with our hire car & the reception staff went above & beyond to help us - letting us use their phone repeatedly. They also came up to our room several times to let us know when we had a call. Huge thanks to Carla I think her name was
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay, big rooms came with fans
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SARA, Henderson

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great location. A breathe of fresh air (literally) from your run of the mill hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was very basic. Limited capacity for seating. Very limited selection. We arrived for breakfast one morning and there was barely anything left, nothing was replaced. The staff at breakfast were not particularly welcoming. Rooms although spotlessly clean, were very dark and the hairdryer was useless!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chengchung

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inside the room is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

audrey, Tolleson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome star easy checkin
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a good experience with the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t wait to go back! It was cleaning, it was well decorated and the staff was exceptionally helpful! Loved how convenient it was to downtown Monterey. Easy to park as long as you get there early. The only thing that was lacking was the breakfast but they make it very clear that it is not a warm breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional staff and nicely maintained property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim, Raleigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic Monterey hotel in perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sweet cozy place
Always clean and staff is always friendly! Nice continental breakfast to give you a boost!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Birthday and Anniversary getaway
When we arrived at Merritt House hotel, the girls were welcoming, courteous and accommodating.They went out of their way to wish us a Happy Anniversary and my birthday. The best part of our stay was everything is walking distance to restaurants and Fisherman's Wharf. Their is a great Farmer's Market on Tuesdays 4-8pm. For the price of room, I don't feel parking should be charged and more investment needs to be done on more comfortable mattresses. I would consider staying at and recommending to stay there if improvements are made. Otherwise Merritt House Hotel is in a perfect location, nice patio area, includes Continental breakfast and staff are Great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place. Loved the room. Very comfortable and decorated nicely. Parking is available but very tight. Easy walk to the pier. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Colton, Tustin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Broken tiles on fireplace, loose and flickering lamps, extremely bad smelling fridge, but it was not clear there was no ac. Fine, except the was absolutely ZERO outlets for the fan, unless we plugged it into the bedside alarm clock. And when we opened the balcony, which felt unsafe, the neighbors were smoking all night. It was hot hell to sleep there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Lourdes

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable and large.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daviana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great stay! I really had been so happy with this stay! I have been traveling using various hotels for 15 year on now and this one is certainly at the top of my list of a great stays. The room was so expansive, so much room and everything was CLEAN! I am a professional house cleaner and it was at my standards. Everything was wiped down, spotless and in good condition! The other reviews mention needs for updates and I can only say that for the thermostat on the grounds I couldn't tell how to work it, but it wasn't even needed, it never got hotter than 68 F while we were staying there. The staff was wonderful, friendly and helpful. The parking was limited but simple. The whole time we were there we didn't hear much but I also believe not many other guests were there. The design and features of the room were so elegant and beautifully done. It was a great blend of upscale modern with a cottage charm. All the rooms have a balcony, wish they weren't connected, but it had chairs and table and it was so beautiful and peace there. The continental breakfast was lovely and they served it with real bowls, plates and cloth napkins which I have never experienced before. They even had actual keys for the rooms not a card which I found so charming. We only stayed one night so the price was perfect for us and I'm not sure if it would have been as affordable for more days with less of a last minute of a booking, but I would more than likely thinking of this property if we return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room itself was ok aside from the musty dampness. I did like the room layout and the bathroom looked recently updated. For the price of the room I was shocked at having to pay an additional $20.00 a night for parking. I was told I could park in a municipal parking garage a couple blocks away for the same price. Would I stay here again? For the price, not a chance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the major sites were walkable or take the free trolley.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024