(Rates from $149.00)
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Scenic locale steps from Fisherman’s Wharf
Attractions all around
Just 200 yards from Fisherman’s Wharf, this hotel borders Custom House Plaza, with the beach and sparkling bay just beyond; Cannery Row is a half-mile stroll, and the aquarium is about a mile away.
See this hotel on a mapAward-winning spa
The English Rose Facial and Warm Riverstone Massage are among the treatments offered by the hotel’s acclaimed spa. Other highlights include an in-house microbrewery, fireside dining, and kayak rentals.
More hotel informationDown pillows, toy seal
Guestrooms feature down pillows, and inviting boutique decor. Sliding glass doors open to ocean breezes. Bathrooms include a special treat: a seal pup bathtub toy to take home.
More room informationTraveler Opinions: Hotel review summary of Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay, Monterey Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 88% of travelers (158 of 179) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | ||
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Most recent reviews and ratings for Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay in Monterey
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Just fine
A carry-over from its Doubletree roots, youre provided freshly baked cookies on check-in; a homey touch in an otherwise corporate facility. Beds are old-school comfortable; no three inch nesting toppers to the mattresses, which is a good thing in my mind. Staff is efficient, location phenomenal -- away from Cannery Row, but easy access to Old Monterey and the Fishermans wharf. Wed stay here again; its big, there are lots of groups, conventions and functions on-going, the lobby is almost a pedestrian thoroughfare from the wharf, rooms are more clean, neat, almost masculine in decor and definitely functional... if youre looking for romance, you should bring the right attitude -- its easy for guests to provide the romance in the property, but not a place to feel pampered.
fall is a wonderful time to visit; great weather, smaller crowds, easy to get dinner reservations.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
very nice
The hotel was amazing, close to all the local activities. The restaurants were great, wonderful food and atmosphere!
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 4 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Love to got back again
The only bad thing about the hotel, was the water. The water in the tap was very nasty. They (the hotel ) supplied a bottle of water. They should supply more then one small bottle for two guest.
Promotions

Advance-purchase promotion: room upgrade
Book a stay for travel from April 21, 2006, and receive a room upgrade of one level at check-in, subject to availability.
This offer is not valid with any other promotional offers. Subject to change without notice.
