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
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

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

Portola Room Two Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Portola)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Portola)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Partial Harbor View)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial Harbor View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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).

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

  • ‪Alvarado Street Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dust Bowl Tap Depot - ‬7 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 40.65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • 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 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 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 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay on Jan 4, 2026 start from $197.49, 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 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.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.

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1957 out of 2845 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 516 out of 2845 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 229 out of 2845 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 2845 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 2845 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM, Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were provided with an upgraded harbor view room for a minimal fee. Gorgeous! Can't beat the ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Erika

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Great location but not very sound proof. You can see light from the hallway coming through the cracks of the door and if you are close to the elevator or someone is talking outside of your door its sounds like they are in your room. They also don't have slippers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and friendly staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
⸻ This was our first time staying at this hotel, and my family (with my boys) loved it so much! The location is perfect and very convenient. The hotel itself is very clean, the restaurant is gorgeous, and the beds were comfortable. The bathroom was spotless — cleanliness is a must for me, and this place definitely delivered. The entire staff was professional and friendly. Special shoutout to our waitress, Plu he was super friendly and gave us excellent service. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room had strong chemicals smells and air kept going off. For the price we paid I don’t think I will use hotels.com for future booking. Cost too high for our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

AMANDA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice but since we booked through Expedia they put us on the second floor with no elevator access. So we had to carry our bags up the stairs. When we asked if anything else was available we were told only PAID upgrades. The front desk clerk was not friendly. It was a short flight of stairs, but disappointing just the same. Great location, very convenient, room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Jerrod

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RANDY

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were amazing. Only down side was Peter B’s food was ok and service not good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The photos of this property look nice, but they don’t represent the current hotel conditions. The hotel is dirty, both inside the rooms and out. Our first room had dog poo in it and we requested to switch rooms to a musty alternative. Also, while the wharf is a tourist attraction, not it also attracts vagabonds of all sorts. You’re better off spending the money in downtown Carmel or in the Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

duy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

sypher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Business stay experience

Experienced lights flickering, really loud AC units, poor sound proof walls, loud door shutting sounds when closing, tv guide does not match channel, and lack of lights in the room. The good was that the room was spacious. Overall probably not worth the price of the stay compare to other competing hotels in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

Amazing stay!

Checking in- incredibly friendly and warm staff. Offered an upgrade, which was super nice. Lobby is beautiful, restaurants are great. The best dog friendly hotel we’ve ever stayed. Would definitely recommend to others!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, beautiful clean rooms and hotel. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and perfect location. One of our frequent locations to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025