Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

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

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9.0 out of 10
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Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cannery Row
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Portola)

  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Portola)

  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Portola Room Two Queen Beds

  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial Harbor View)

  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

  • 342 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Partial Harbor View)

  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Run of House

  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4-star Monterey resort, connected to the convention center in Downtown Monterey
This smoke-free resort features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. Additionally, 2 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and WiFi in public areas are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the resort's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's 2 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.

This business-friendly resort also offers spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station. A total renovation of this property was completed in December 2020.

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured self 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • 9 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - December 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 August 31 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

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. 1621 out of 2494 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 482 out of 2494 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 236 out of 2494 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 2494 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 2494 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary D.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Jason, BAKERSFIELD

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great hotel. Beautiful, friendly staff, clean and walkable to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CANDACE

Liked: Cleanliness
The restaurant and gym were great on site. Also, being very close to the aquarium and downtown was a treat for the kids! Overall great stay with the family.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel, San ramon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have enjoyed this property for many years. Staff is always accommodating. The service, atmosphere and location are always very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brock

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

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

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Love the rooms and lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unidentifiable things in food and raw twice!
Completely raw french toasts Hard unidentifiable items in pancakes Black mold inside windows Terrifying red/orange large stains in bathroom floor
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Intu-on

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ray M

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely close to Fisherman’s Wharf!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

cesareo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I spent two night visiting the Monterrey area and this was a very nice place to stay, I highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay here in Monterey. Lovely hotel with spacious and clean rooms.

6/10 Okay

Otavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

jenny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! Very walkable and close to many restaurants, bars and cafés. It is also a short drive to the Monterey aquarium.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kunle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

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