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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lovers Point
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Portola)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Harbour View (Partial)

  • Harbour view
  • 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 (Portola)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Portola Room Two Queen Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Partial Harbor View)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

  • 32 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Partial Harbor View)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Run of House

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Pet-friendly resort connected to the convention centre in Monterey with 2 restaurants
This smoke-free resort features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Additionally, 2 bars/lounges, a fitness centre and WiFi in public areas are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay offers 379 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

In-room wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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

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

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.
Our customers tell us that 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 centre and just a quick walk from Fisherman's Wharf. You'll find features such as 2 restaurants, 2 bars and a full-service spa. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as 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
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness, comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Fisherman's Wharf and 15 minutes on 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 centre. 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 a 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 only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open selected 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

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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests will receive an email 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from February 10 2025 to June 30 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
  • One of the dining venues

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 cots (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)
  • 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 USD150 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.

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 aged 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. 1643 out of 2521 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 488 out of 2521 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 235 out of 2521 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 2521 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 2521 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There wasn’t anything I was dissatisfied with, the staff was excellent, valet, housekeeping jacks restaurant all were great and everything within walking distance was a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hung

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Literally close to fisherman wharf
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ye

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. water bottles in room next to coffee pot, thought they were complimentary when checked out got charged $5 per bottle of water, called and left message with manager but no return call back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nastaran

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms above bars don't mix...
We checked in on a Friday night, and the hotel was extremely busy. The room we got was right above a bar and right by the elevators... was not a great night for sleep. Our room was not very well cleaned, stains and stickiness on the counters and toe clippings on the floor... I really expected more from a high-end hotel like the Portola. we asked to change rooms, but were told the hotel was sold out. Didn't get any better with a storm that came in and knocked out the power, internet and TV for most of the hotel. Tried to change rooms on Saturday, but the front desk systems were down due to the storm. Pretty much were stuck with the room till we checked out... the storm was not their fault, but a dirty room above a bar with karaoke, and drunk people crawling down the hallways at night was not cool! This hotel is in a great location in Monterey and I had high hopes for our stay, but future stays in Monterey will be at other establishments unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Marianne, Azusa

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chessea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Denis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot believe that a large and beautiful property such as this does not have backup generators…… it certainly is not their fault that the power went out, but they should have been prepared, the power goes out at one point or another, everywhere!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacinda, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vinit

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After having paid 300 usd for a night, I had to face a lot of inconvenience. There was no power for the entire night. Had to take stairs with our baggage to the second floor. No compensation was offered for this inconvenience. Additionally, I was charged for the Valet service as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Travelled with family
A nice hotel in the Monterey area. Walkable to shops and dining options. Unfortunately, there was a power outage for almost 24 hrs. The hotel had no power or hot water, it was cold weather and we had no hot water for the shower or the use of the heating. We then had to repeatedly ask guest services for towels and to get the room cleaned. we had requested room servicing within the required time. Front end Staff were polite and did their best to help. Location is in a great area of town.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Seong, Glendale

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Geraldine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nitin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, great views, pet friendly, great amenities near by
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The power went out and it was pretty inconvenient to have to take the stairs up and down with my daughter and a stroller. My only complaint is that there should be a generator to keep elevators going for accessibility.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

AVTAR, Fresno

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrea, Livermore

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Turlock

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility, lots of restaurants within walking distance plus they have a nice bar and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was super clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024