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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4.0 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Building design
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air-conditioning

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Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Monterey Convention Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden State Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Portola Room Two Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(240 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Portola)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(131 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Portola)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Partial Harbor View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial Harbor View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 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, Accessible, Harbour View (Partial)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Harbor view

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Portola)

  • 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 - 0.0 km
  • Monterey State Historic Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Golden State Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cannery Row - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dust Bowl Tap Depot - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 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.

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 40.65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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 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

More

  • 7 floors
  • 9 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 30 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

During renovations, the resort will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 58.18 per accommodation (varies based on length of 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 40.65 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 58.18 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 58.18 per accommodation (varies based on length of 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Spa hours are 9 AM-7 PM, Sunday to Thursday, and 9 AM to 9 PM on Friday and Saturday.

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. 2019 out of 2914 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 527 out of 2914 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 227 out of 2914 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 2914 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 2914 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, Location, Location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jill or Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay there again. Our only issue was the fire alarm went off in the middle of the night. It rang for about 10-15 mins and finally was turned off by the fire dept.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ma Khristin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

blake

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice but the manager at the front desk needs attitude improvement. He’s so short and rude when you ask him a question but other than that, the place is nice and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff Super clean Comfortable rooms and beds Five stars from me ⭐️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

sandra

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stevan C

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aside from an inebriated wedding guest pulling the fire alarm (not a smart move) and the exorbitant amount of time it took to shut off the alarm (response time of 911 - needed to shut off alarm) my ears are still ringing from this event, it was nice. Next day we had ants in my room. Was probably not status norm with this hotel. Just unfortunate that I was the recipient of two issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and well kept room, convenient location, good breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, close to the wharf and downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serguei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, good space for small conferences. Rooms, especially bathrooms are tired and need to be renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice, clean and roomy. It was perfect for our needs. Nice view from balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rocio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was perfect. We celebrated anniversary without kids and it was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella, palo alto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIchael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and service was great both at the front desk and in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn’t eat breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025