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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4.0 star property

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2 bars/lounges
Creator video
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Property entrance
Terrace/patio

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Portola)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Portola)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Courtyard)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Portola)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(122 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Portola Room Two Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(212 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial Harbor View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Partial Harbor View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Pet-friendly resort with 2 restaurants connected to the convention center in Monterey
This smoke-free resort features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. Additionally, 2 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and WiFi in public areas are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention center, and just a quick walk from Fisherman's Wharf. You'll find features like 2 restaurants, 2 bars, and a full-service spa. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Grab something to eat at one of the 2 restaurants, or stop for a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking and self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and bike rentals
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds, spaciousness, and cleanliness
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Fisherman's Wharf and 15 minutes by foot from Cannery Row
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Jacks Monterey - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Peter B's Brewpub - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured 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

Restaurants on site

  • Jacks Monterey
  • Peter B's Brewpub

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • 9 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - December 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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, per night (maximum USD 150 per 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)!

Payment types at the property

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, per night (maximum USD 150 per 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Spa hours are 9 AM-7 PM, Sunday to Thursday, and 9 AM to 9 PM on Friday and Saturday.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1790 out of 2712 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 524 out of 2712 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 238 out of 2712 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 2712 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 2712 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

Michael, San Jose

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aviyanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and property. Loved that we could walk to the wharf/ downtown and didn’t have to worry about driving around! We will definitely be staying here again during our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marineyda, Sarasota

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Portola has great access to all kinds of great activities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, cool lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great for families

Quick family trip. Location is prime, super friendly staff. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ramin

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

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

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. All of the staff we encountered were very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Wonderful walking area. Beautiful views!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anna, san leandro

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful interior design for the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

joe

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was near the wharf and very close to restaurants and shopping . We especially liked the hotel restaurant. The food and service was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025