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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Property entrance
2 restaurants, breakfast served
2 restaurants, breakfast served

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lovers Point
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Portola)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Harbour View (Partial)

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Portola)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Portola Room Two Queen Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial Harbor View)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

  • 32 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Partial Harbor View)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Run of House

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Harbour View (Partial)

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Monterey

With a stay at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay, you'll be centrally located in Monterey, just a 4-minute walk from Fisherman's Wharf and 15 minutes by foot from Cannery Row. .This spa resort is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Monterey Bay and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • Monterey Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cannery Row - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lovers Point - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 9 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Fisherman's Grotto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dust Bowl Brewing Tap Depot - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Pet-friendly resort with 2 restaurants connected to the convention center in Monterey
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay offers 379 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 379 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Cable programming provides entertainment, and wired and wireless internet access is available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This resort also features wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and shopping on site.
Satisfy your appetite at Jacks Monterey, one of the resort's 2 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Jacks Monterey - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Peter B's Brewpub - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.95 per 24-hour period); wired internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 9.95 per night)

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured parking on site (USD 29.04 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured valet parking on site (USD 37.17 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 20 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Jacks Monterey
  • Peter B's Brewpub

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from February 10 2025 to June 30 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
  • One of the dining venues

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 58.18 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 58.18 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 58.18 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 20 for adults, and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Secured self parking fee: USD 29.04 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Secured valet parking fee: USD 37.17 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 58.18 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 58.18 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 58.18 per stay

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Portola
Monterey Bay Portola Hotel
Portola Hotel
Portola Hotel Monterey Bay
Portola Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel And Spa At Monterey Bay
Portola
Portola Hotel Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola & At Monterey Monterey
Portola Hotel Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Resort
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Monterey
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Resort Monterey

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1663 out of 2543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 487 out of 2543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 237 out of 2543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 2543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 2543 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
It was conveniently located within the city limits of Monterey.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Yoana

I booked a room with a balcony and sitting area on the balcony. The room had no space outside of the room to sit. Disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed three nights from 12/23-12/26. The rooms were good. Our group of six people (three rooms) reserved for the Christmas Buffet, which was definitely overpriced for the price of $89 per person. Food was cold, and not very many options. More cafeteria style than an opulent buffet as advertised. All of us were extremely disappointed with the quality of the food and the cold ambiance of the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Jorge

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here a few times, hotel lobby is nice and the rooms are decent. Only complain I have is check in was at 4pm and my room was not ready till 5pm first time I’ve encountered this at any hotel. Was not happy with that experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

victoria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

HarshaVardhan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ram

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Portola Hotel, and it's wonderful staff, is truly a fabulous place to stay in the heart of Monterey!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charisse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Amenities
Nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tom, San Jose

Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean but it was LOUD/ the hotel charged for 9$ for two coffees in lobby/ no free waters in rooms. Just disappointing. If you want to spend a lot of money for average stay at the Portola. I wouldn’t go back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ching-Ching

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to downtown and the nearby trails. We didn’t know that we needed to call the front desk to request the garbage take out. But eventually I made a request with the staff at the front desk, the garbage remained in our room. Well I can understand it was New Year’s Eve so the businesss was a bit busier than usual.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

I never ever complain but our time here was a bit frustrating. We arrived later in the evening and were exhausted. Upon arrival there was a high pitched ringing in our room. The maintenance man who was very kind tried to remedy the situation but to no avail. We switched rooms to one that wasn’t as nice. Plus packing up all of our stuff was quite a pain. We were accommodated but beyond the maintenance man no one else was sympathetic. Even a simple, I’m so sorry, would’ve been appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Limiao

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The lobby was beautiful and the front desk was very helpful. We booked a standard room with 2 queen bed, and was very happy with the room size and the fact that it had a bath tub. Initially, we were a little concerned with the sound insulation, as we could hear loud angry parents shouting, but luckily no more sounds after returning from dinner. The other thing to note as some other reviewers have mentioned is the pool and spa is not in the main hotel building. So it was a little awkward and cold to walk over in our robes thru the lobby, across the pedestrian street, to the parking lot building. But we still enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi. Not many hotels around here had that amenity at this price range. We also enjoyed the location as it was very close to the Old fisherman’s wharf, and walkable to the aquarium, although obviously wish it was even closer. I also heard in the Summertime, there’s a free trolley that takes you to the Aquarium. We’ll definitely stay here again next time we come visit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very safe and convenient spot. Certain places you can see the coast right out the window
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful and perfectly located in the harbor with excellent amenities, not to mention very dog friendly. If your visiting Monterey Bay, this is the place to stay (a bit pricy, but so is everything in Monterey)

8/10 Good

Hsinmei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The check in was very slow and very difficult to get service at the front desk throughout our 4 days stay. The bathroom is the only complaint I have of the property. The shower is open and everything in the bathroom gets wet after a shower. The Expedia showed free parking at this property but it wasn’t.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kona said “3 out of 5 paws”
Overall the stay was nice. It was in a great location, the exterior and lobby were pretty and clean but the rooms were mediocre at best, especially for the price. We did appreciate their dog friendliness but next time, we would prefer to stay at a more affordable spot for the accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
disappointed the charging stations were broken. That was one of the main reasons i selected the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024