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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Property class: 4
4-star spa resort near Monterey Bay, connected to the convention center

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

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Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Monterey Convention Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden State Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with two chairs, a window with blinds, and a ceiling fan.

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Portola Room Two Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table with fruit, a lamp, and a view through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed (Portola)

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Portola)

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed (Partial Harbor View)

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial Harbor View)

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with blinds, a ceiling fan, and a small table with a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial Harbor View)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with two chairs, a window with blinds, and a ceiling fan.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, laptop, chair, and two armchairs.

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

  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Portola)

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table with fruit, a lamp, and a view through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Portola)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Monterey Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Monterey State Historic Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Golden State Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Monterey Bay - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Shake's Old Fisherman's Grotto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Turn 12 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dust Bowl Tap Depot - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Manasiri’s Crepes and Sandwiches - ‬1 min walk

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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 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay on Nov 12, 2026 start from $233, 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2624 out of 3731 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 661 out of 3731 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 269 out of 3731 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 3731 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 3731 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed with our two dogs. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Staff helps bring luggage to the room. Parking was good. Clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel Near lots of attractions
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent property and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay with an awesome location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and beautiful surroundings! Very dog friendly which was perfect for our pup.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed our stay here. Lovely hotel right in the centre of the action
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, lovely hotel, nice happy hour at the bar, easy walkable location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel for a relaxing family vacation. Centrally located to everything. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Idea location, clean, good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, clean, and family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Always a nice stay! The hotel is so beautiful and peaceful,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean rooms and perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel! Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay! Clean rooms, love the pool area and close to so many things in Monterey! Perfect place to stay for a nice little getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very nice stay in the heart of Monterey. Room was a bit dated, but excellent property overall! The onsite cafe/bakery was also a plus!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff is great, the food is always good and the rooms are clean, comfortable, safe and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best dog friendly hotel in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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All was great. The restaurant was amazing as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, comfortable room. Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Love the very pet friendly vibes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Was a perfect location! Very close distance to Fishermans border, shops, restaurants. Can walk to Cannery Row and easily take trolley as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026

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