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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool

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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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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
(16 reviews)
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Portola Room Two Queen Beds

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Portola)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(125 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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  • 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
  • Golden State Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Munras Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cannery Row - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dust Bowl Tap Depot - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 30 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 30 to December 31:
  • Swimming pool
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: 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 Dec 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay on Dec 11, 2025 start from $201.52, 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.The pool is closed seasonally each year from November 30 to December 31. The pool will be unavailable from November 30 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change). The property will be renovating the pool from November 30 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change).

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.

Reviews

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1906 out of 2797 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 514 out of 2797 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 231 out of 2797 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 2797 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 2797 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff member were welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relax & stroll through history

Front desk & cleaning staff were all helpful, cheerful & pleasant. Staff at restaurants were too but it took way too long for food to arrive at every meal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xingxin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fabi

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again.

Do not book here or with hotels.com. After making a reservation, being charged and confirmed, we were turned away due to over booking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location - didn’t love the room

Our stay was good, the hotel was beautiful and I liked to bar and restaurants. Location was great, loved having the wharf so close you could walk. The only disappointment was our room could’ve been nicer and kept up. There was rust all in the bathroom and just looked dated which was a bummer since the hotel lobby was so pretty
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, bellhop service, easy parking and walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisabel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Great location and excellent hotel We’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Xudong

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our second and probably last stay at the Portola Hotel. The first stay in 2024 was very good, so when wr decided to go on as a last minute trip, we booked this hotel despite other options avilable. Knowing it is the labor day weekend, we were aware it could be busy, but booked the last room available at close to $900 per night, tripling what we paid last time in an off season. When we arrived, it turned out that the room was an overflow room that they surely would not use normally. It doesn’t have elevator access, it doesn’t have an exterior window as the window opens to hotel lobby, and it doesn’t have any amenity prepared inside. When we raised the concern to the hotel front desk, all they could offer in compensation was a complementary breakfast for 2, despite we were a family of 4. The breakfast was mediocre at best and saved us $40 from the offer. Overall, despite the great location and decent amenities, we wouldn’t stay here again due to the inconsistent services.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was wonderful and clean, with fresh air coming in through the windows. Brian the bellman was fantastic. I am a bit perplexed how, for the rate, the pillows were not luxury pillows but rather lumpy balls of synthetic with a case enclosing the lumps. Additionally, the service on Sunday at Jack’s was hardly efficient; there was a long line at the host stand, the host was on the phone while people were standing waiting to be accommodated, and there were several empty tables. Jason the server at Jack’s was prompt and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Georgina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel, great location for exploring Monterey and surrounding areas. The only thing to note is that you have to ask for housekeeping if you want it. We stayed for 3 days (family of 4 sharing one room) and asked each morning for our towels to be changed and more coffee delivered. We had more towels delivered and more coffee, but the previous days towels and used coffee cups were never removed, so we had a towel mountain by the end and a lot of used cups!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osbaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnetha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend trip with two teens and a dog

Overall my stay was great! Walking distance to the beach and to many shops and restaurants. We did have an incident where a creepy man followed me into the elevator and up to the floor where my room was. I called security and they were all over it. They made me feel safe and kept me aware if the situation. In the end we had a great time. Thank you for keeping your guests safe!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

joyce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the convenient location. There are a lot of shops and restaurants around the hotel. It is located next to Pacific historic park and the Old Wharf is just across. The staff were so nice and helpful.I have tried different hotels in the Montery Bay but Portola is the one I keep coming back and I fell in love with.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genesis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is within walkable distance to most shops and touristy areas, staff was very warm and accommodating, rooms were clean and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Redwood City

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location walking distance to all of downtown Monterey. So many nice shops all around
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and very dog friendly with lots of four legged guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall this hotel was nice. I would give it a 4 out of five. It was a nice location and it was nice to Walk downtown no problem
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wood like room services
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025