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2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, California, United States, 93940

“This hotel is perfectly situated just a short stroll away from the charming Old Fisherman's Wharf, making it easy to soak up all the coastal vibes.”view full review

Portola Hotel & Spa offers a luxurious escape with its award-winning Spa on the Plaza and proximity to iconic attractions like Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf. This AAA Four-Diamond Monterey hotel features modern accommodations and extensive facilities for families and pets.

Rooms & Amenities

Portola Hotel & Spa features 379 coastal-inspired accommodations, including newly renovated Premium Rooms with one King or two Queen beds, modern furniture, and eco-friendly amenities. Most rooms offer views of the city, garden terrace, or Monterey Bay along with flat-screen televisions and USB outlets.

Dining Options

Dining options include Jacks Monterey, serving globally inspired California cuisine and fresh local seafood, and Peter B's Brewpub, Monterey's original craft brewery. Both venues offer outdoor pet-friendly patio seating with fire pits for casual dining experiences.

Leisure & Spa

Revitalization is available at the Spa on the Plaza, the largest day spa in Monterey County, which includes 11 treatment rooms and a variety of spa services. A 24-hour fitness center, outdoor pool, and Jacuzzi enhance leisure opportunities within the hotel.

Business & Services

Portola Hotel & Spa features over 60000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space for meetings and conferences. Located near the Monterey Conference Center, it also offers convenient services like valet parking and complimentary WiFi.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

King Room Courtyard View

2 persons

32 m²

1 King-size bed

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Balcony

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Partial Harbor View Queen Room

2 persons

32 m²

2 King Size Beds

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Portola Room 2 Queen Beds Accessible

2 persons

32 m²

2 King Size Beds

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Portola King Room Disability Access

2 persons

32 m²

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

Explore a range of transportation options for your spa getaway

City Centre

Monterey200 m

Airports

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 6.1 km

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 121.2 km

Train

Morgan Hill Caltrain 62.6 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast

“The breakfast buffet was excellent, featuring a gourmet omelette station that made our mornings good.” view full review

Relaxing Spa Day

“The spa services were rejuvenating, especially the Tropical Sugar Scrub, which left my skin feeling incredibly refreshed.” view full review

Inclusive Experience

“I appreciated the accessible facilities, which made it easy for everyone in my family to enjoy the amenities without worry.” view full review

Immaculate Rooms

“The room was spotless and elegantly designed, providing a cozy and welcoming atmosphere for our stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Paid Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Diving
Snorkelling
Hiking
Fishing

Services

Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Spa & wellness centre
Jacuzzi
Back massage
Full body massage

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Rollaway beds

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

HBO available
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, California, United States, 93940

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2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, California, United States, 93940

City landmarks

Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium

2.3 km

Landmark

Cannery Row

1.6 km

Park

Dennis the Menace Park

920 m

Landmark

Colton Hall Museum

920 m

Landmark

Stevenson House

680 m

Church

San Carlos Cathedral

880 m

Landmark

Presidio Museum

630 m

Landmark

Monterey Municipal Wharf 2

630 m

Landmark

California Sea Otter Game Refuge

1.5 km

Landmark

Monterey Bay

2.3 km

Landmark

The Cannery Row Monument

1.8 km

Landmark

Via Paraiso Park

1.8 km

Nearby

Monterey

Old Fisherman's Wharf

550 m

Museum

Monterey Museum of Art

510 m

Museum

Presidio of Monterey Museum

240 m

Park

Monterey State Historic Park

330 m

412 Pacific St Next to Miis

Casa Serrano

310 m

Monterey Bay Coastal Trail

140 m

Museum

The Dali Expo

150 m

Museum

Monterey County Youth Museum

450 m

Event hall

Monterey Conference Center

30 m

Gallery

Venture Gallery

80 m

417 Alvarado St

Selfieville

230 m

Monterey State Historic Park 10 Custom House Plaza

Pacific House

310 m

201 Van Buren St

Perry House

420 m

525 Polk St

Cooper-Molera Adobe

490 m

530 Pacific St

The Old Monterey Jail

550 m

Monterey State Historic Park 20 Custom House Plaza

Custom House

330 m

Breakwater

510 m

Monterey Bay

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

440 m

Restaurants

Jacks Monterey

180 m

2 Portola Plaza Inside the Portola Hotel & Spa

The Club Room

190 m

2 Portola Plz

Sovino Wine Bar & Merchant

130 m

241 Alvarado St

Starbucks

100 m

316 Alvarado St

The Crown & Anchor

130 m

150 West Franklin Street

Round Table Pizza

140 m

375 Alvarado St

Montrio Bistro

210 m

414 Calle Principal

Jamba Juice

190 m

398 Alvarado St

Old Fisherman's Grotto

460 m

39 Fishermans Wharf

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

4/5 based on 4134 reviews

#12 of 57 hotels in Monterey based on Tripadvisor

Nick

United States, January 2025

7.2/10

I had a mostly positive experience at this hotel. The rooms were spacious and clean, which made my stay comfortable. However, I faced some issues with the dog amenities that left my wife disappointed. The location was perfect, allowing us to easily explore local attractions, but the dining experience at the brew pub wasn't great due to poor service. Overall, it's a nice place with some room for improvement.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and very clean, providing a comfortable environment for my stay.

Service

6.0

While the reception staff were friendly and offered us warm cookies on arrival, I found the follow-through on pet amenities lacking, which was frustrating.

Location

10.0

The location was ideal, within walking distance of many fun spots and the wharf, making it easy to explore the area.

Dining

5.0

Dining at the brew pub didn't go well; the service was poor and didn't meet my expectations.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel has nice facilities overall, including a pleasant outdoor area, but I wish they had better consistency with pet amenities.

Jade

United Kingdom, October 2024

9.2/10

I recently had a wonderful stay at the Portola Hotel & Spa while celebrating my wife's birthday. The staff went above and beyond to make our experience special, from personalized service to thoughtful surprises in our room. The facilities, particularly the outdoor areas and pool, were fantastic for relaxation. However, I felt that the dining options could be improved as well.

Rooms

9.0

Our room was clean, well-maintained, and came with a lovely surprise gift, which added a personal touch to our stay.

Service

10.0

The service was exceptional, particularly from Naiomi and Mario, who were incredibly attentive and made us feel very welcomed.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is perfect, right by Fisherman's Wharf, making it easy to explore Monterey.

Dining

8.0

The breakfast options were delicious, especially the made-to-order omelettes, but I wish there were a bit more variety.