Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Adventure resort with full-service spa, connected to the convention center, near Monterey Bay

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Located on the shores of Monterey Bay, Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay offers an inviting retreat. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage at the onsite spa, take a leisurely bike ride along Cannery Row or Fisherman's Wharf, and unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers. With two restaurants serving breakfast and dinner, shopping on site and in-room WiFi for staying connected.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Internet access

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
$218 nightly
$259 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Spa and bay retreat
Couples enjoy luxurious treatments at the bay-view spa. Massages and a fitness room elevate this resort's peaceful atmosphere.
Dining and drinks
Culinary adventures await at 2 restaurants and 2 bars. This resort adds a morning bonus with delicious cooked-to-order breakfast options.
Cozy sleep experience
Wrapped in soft bathrobes, guests relax on pillowtop mattresses with hypo-allergenic, premium bedding at this resort.

Room options

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

Very good
  • 342 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

Exceptional
  • 342 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Portola Room Two Queen Beds

Wonderful
  • 342 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Portola)

Wonderful
  • 342 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Portola)

Very good
  • 342 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
View from room
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Partial Harbor View)

Excellent
  • 342 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial Harbor View)

Excellent
  • 342 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Portola)

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

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 13 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 37 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 40 min drive
  • Salinas Station - 25 min drive
  • Monterey Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Captain + Stoker - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

When you stay at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa, and Jacks Monterey, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 379 units
    • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • WiFi and wired internet access in rooms*

Parking

    • Secured onsite self parking (USD 29.04 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Secured onsite valet parking (USD 40.65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Onsite garage

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 9 buildings/towers
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi and wired internet for a surcharge
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Wired internet access is available in guestrooms for USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8 to 20 for adults, and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 58.18 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 58.18 per night
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 58.18 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Parking

  • Secured self parking costs USD 29.04 per night with in/out privileges
  • Secured valet parking costs USD 40.65 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
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.
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Spa hours are 9 AM-7 PM, Sunday to Thursday, and 9 AM to 9 PM on Friday and Saturday.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 58.18 per accommodation, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 58.18 per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 29.04 per night. Valet parking costs USD 40.65 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay also has 2 bars and a fitness center, as well as spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay like?

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay is in Downtown Monterey, a short 17-minute walk from Monterey Bay and 4 minutes' walk from Fisherman's Wharf. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property offers great dining options with delicious food and excellent service. (66 reviews)
  • The spa offered a range of treatments including massages and facials, and was a highlight of the stay for many guests. (36 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the property was consistently delicious and of high quality. (25 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and the included breakfast package was awesome
Ian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I have stayed here a few times...the last 10 years ago. Property is just as lovely with updated rooms and a very kind staff.
Jodi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing place to stay. Clean, friendly, processional and location was in the middle of all the things we wanted to do and see,
LouAnne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was clean. Location was great, very close the main shops, restaurants and aquarium.
Diana, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was exceptionally clean when we walked in. I loved the attention to detail from the bed to the card that was left with our housekeepers name. It was lovely
Emily, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay! The room was clean, staff was friendly. Location was great with access to the wharf.
Gulrukh, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and service!
Khalishad, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

courteous staff, clean room & perfect location
Inee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice convenient place to stay
Andy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, bed was great, was able to get a great night of sleep.
Carol, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My favorite place away from home. Quite, clean, cute, close to everything.
Maying, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay! Rooms and location were great!
Jose, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great!
Denise, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great room, gorgeous views from every angle and close to everything
Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great and the hitel is perfectly located.
Ross, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very much enjoyed our stay. Convenient location and great amenities.
Brant, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rooms, friendly staff and a great location
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very
Samantha, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice breakfast with good service and a nice atrium dining room
terrence, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were very clean and beds were so comfortable. Jack's Monterey restaurant breakfast and dinner were amazing!
Xochitl, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location, clean room, comfortable beds, and an excellent cafe!!!
Edita, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, clean, courteous staff. Conveniently located near the wharf. Will definitely be back again.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, staff very helpful, great location, great breakfast!
Lisa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a great experience at the hotel. The staff was friendly and attentive, the room was very clean, and the breakfast was delicious. Overall, it was a wonderful stay, and I would definitely recommend it.
Jhon Alexander, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, clean, friendly, professional and great location.
Carolyn, 2-night trip