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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4.0 star property
4-star spa resort near Monterey Bay, connected to the convention center

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool

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Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannery Row
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Portola Room Two Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(230 reviews)
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Portola)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(124 reviews)
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Portola)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Partial Harbor View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial Harbor View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 342 sq ft
  • 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, Harbor View (Partial)

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Portola)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Monterey

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Monterey resort, you'll find Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row. Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Monterey Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cannery Row - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Lovers Point - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dust Bowl Tap Depot - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Plumes Coffee House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4-star spa resort near Monterey Bay, connected to the convention center
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

Spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay was completed in December 2020.

This 4-star Monterey resort is smoke free.

  • 379 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 9 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 58.18 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 58.18 per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 58.18 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 (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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Spa hours are 9 AM-7 PM, Sunday to Thursday, and 9 AM to 9 PM on Friday and Saturday.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • 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

How close is Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay to the airport?

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay is 3.4 mi (13-min drive) away from the Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay on Oct 30, 2025 start from $219.12, 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.

Does Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay.

How close is Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay to the beach?

This resort is a short 9-minute walk from Monterey State Beach and 13-minute walk from San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 8 and 20 for adults, USD 5 and 10 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

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

No, there is no casino at this resort.

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.

Is there free parking at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay?

Free parking is not available at this resort. Self parking is available for USD 29.04 per night, and valet parking for USD 37.17 per night.

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

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

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

This resort has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay to downtown Monterey?

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay is 0.1 mi away from Monterey.

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1851 out of 2756 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 516 out of 2756 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 238 out of 2756 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 2756 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 2756 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel and the location puts you in the middle of the action.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RANDY

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

8/10 Good

Claudia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The neighborhood was nice; coffee shops, clothing and accessories, etc. There is parking available with easy access to rooms. There is also a lot of dining options on the wharf. Hotel is nice and clean, very family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby is very well designed making it feel like you're outside. Rooms are spacious and well presented. Staff are excellent and very friendly and helpful. A very nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In our opinion, this hotel was massively undersold in all descriptions and reviews we read about the place before we booked. Had a 5 star feel about it for sure. Rooms spacious, modern and very light. Facilities, location and staff 1st class. Family of four with teenagers stayed in July, wish we’d had another couple of nights..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexey

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

10/10 Excellent

Stecy

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time. Our dog had the best time ever . Definitely coming back . Thank you Portola Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel , staff, location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in Monterey
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing the people are very friendly and it's also pet friendly. Just unable to leave pet's in room to go site seeing and do some shopping. It's near a busy street with lots of shopping and eating places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very large and open hotel with great fitness center in separate building next door. Room was clean and nice. Food was good too.
Jack’s breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
-
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a room that was just over the dryers in the basement and was very noisy so they changed us but down graded our room because they had no more rooms like ours. Was not happy but the room they moved us to was very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marine

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel for family getaway's!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adi Lazary

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

6/10 Okay

Aletta

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Don’t Recommend - Poor Sleep Experience

Beds were comfortable, rooms were clean. I had trouble locating the wing I was staying in, and a very helpful and courteous housekeeper walked way out of her way to help me get to the right spot. I booked three rooms together for me and my work colleagues for Thursday night through Saturday morning. I am NOT inclined to recommend this property, because as an upper tier property, I have customer service expectations that they did not meet. The main problem was that there was a muscle car event on Saturday morning - we got ZERO warning of this when checking in - and experienced 15 cars with extreme engine noise maneuvering into parking spots below our open windows for almost 2 hours beginning at 7am. It was incredibly noisy and loud even with the windows closed. We were quite disappointed, after 2 challenging days of work, to not get the rest we expected. I guess the check in clerk thought so little of an Expedia guest that they didn’t even bother to tell us of the special event, let alone offer to relocate us. When we return in the fall and spring, we’ll be staying at the Marriott instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the virtual assistance via text
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great amenities and close to restaurants and shops. Can’t wait to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

hermine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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