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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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2 restaurants, breakfast served
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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)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

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

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Portola Room Two Queen Beds

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Portola)

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Portola)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 342 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Partial Harbor View)

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial Harbor View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 342 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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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  • 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 - 0.1 miles
  • Monterey State Historic Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Golden State Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cannery Row - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

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
  • ‪Captain + Stoker - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rosine's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dust Bowl Tap Depot - ‬7 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.

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 40.65 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

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

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 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

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, a fire extinguisher, 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, a fire extinguisher, 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 May 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay on May 25, 2026 start from $260, including 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 40.65 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. 2220 out of 3201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 582 out of 3201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 245 out of 3201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 3201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 3201 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great however our room was right above a wine bar that had loud, bad karaoke both nights. It did stop at 10:00 pm. Hotel staff should have shared that information with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and tidy, staff was kind and helpful, will definitely book with Portola again on our next stay in Monterrey!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Duane

Two nights: No room service. One tiny bar of soap, 2 hand towels, for 3 occupants two nights
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Manpreet

Very good hotel very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mattress needed some work very lumpy, bedding and pillows were not very good either. When I asked for other pillows, they stated all they had was foam pillows, which is what we already had.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place but way over-priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

SUNG HU

Goo
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jaydeep

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Preeti

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maying

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My favorite place away from home. Quite, clean, cute, close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoqu

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay, we will definitely come back! Great rooms and accommodations, very helpful and friendly staff, great location, and convenient parking situation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elvira

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosiane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 excellent service, very friendly people. I love the service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

divya

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff and nice room :) but we did had problem with the fire alarm but they fix it later
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dudley

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and the staff were great. Our family had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very modern with nice wood accents. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francisco Garcia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026