Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4.0 star property
Relax by the bay with serene views or get active along Cannery Row - either way you'll unwind in comfort.

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Portola)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Portola)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Portola Room Two Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial Harbor View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 342 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Partial Harbor View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Run of House

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Monterey Convention Center - 1 min walk
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 4 min walk
  • Cannery Row - 15 min walk
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 3 min drive
  • Lovers Point - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 7 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 10 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

Upscale resort revitalized in 2020 and located near Monterey Bay
Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row are located near Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay, which provides a terrace, shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this resort. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, dinner, kids' meals, and happy hour. In addition to 2 bars and a gym, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 379 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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 25.55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured valet parking on site (USD 31.36 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 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
  • 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
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

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 25.55 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Secured valet parking fee: USD 31.36 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay?

As of Jan 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay on Feb 10, 2025 start from $187.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 58.18 per night and a fee of USD 58.18 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay?

Self parking is available for USD 25.55 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 31.36 per night.

What time is check-in at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay located?

Located in Downtown Monterey, this spa resort is within a 5-minute walk of Monterey Convention Center and Fisherman's Wharf. Monterey Bay and Cannery Row are also within 1 mi (2 km). Monterey Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1559 out of 2425 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 477 out of 2425 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 236 out of 2425 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 2425 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 2425 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

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It looks nicely renovated and the lobby area was beautiful. The room is comfortable and everything is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, convenient and dinning options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seanny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always love staying at the Portola Hotel when we come to Monterey. It's conveniently located to everything and the hotel is very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was great, very clean. It was crowded for NYE but the elevator systems worked great, didn’t have to wait too long at all if ever. Parking was easy, a bit far, as the property is so huge. Overall great and would recommend. Only downside is no room service for food. Portola Hotel and Spa was very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time I’ve stayed here. This hotel is right in the heart of downtown. Lotta places to have dinner or coffee music. Beautiful views of the sunset, very clean and great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great and easy check in!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fe

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to and from downtown monterey, cannery road, to the aquarium. The room was nice and well lit, plenty of sunlight in the morning, bathroom was spacious, room was spacious. The only negative this to say is the room had plenty of furniture, an extra random side table against a connecting door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaQuinton

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lauren D

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Ching-Ching

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Hsinmei

Traveled 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

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0