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Mariposa Inn & Suites

3.9 of 5 • 2,041 reviews
Lighthouse District
small, nice beds, free parking, free but simple breakfast, no elevator to the second floor Read more
£71

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4.2 of 5 • 3,127 reviews
Lighthouse District
Nice hotel minus slow check in and noise level (It is nice to be able to open the balcony door at night but it was quite noisy- perhaps we just picked the wrong weekend as there seemed to be a lot of weddings). Excellent location near the whar … Read more
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Hotel Abrego

4.3 of 5 • 2,571 reviews
Lighthouse District
Stayed here as part of our 40th anniversary trip. Friendly staff, nice pool and bistro on site. Read more
£98

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.6 of 5 • 2,927 reviews
Lighthouse District
This is a beautiful hotel on the water... You could watch sea otters and other wildlife right from the balcony and common areas outside. The food at the restaurant was wonderful Read more
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Lone Oak Lodge

4.4 of 5 • 575 reviews
Monterey
Very clean, nice rooms...parking in front of rooms makes it convenient... if I had to say any con is the bed mattress was on the firm side. Other wise great place to say and fisherman wharf is fairly close Read more
£61

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

4.1 of 5 • 2,589 reviews
Lighthouse District
Go to Monterey a few times a year, first time here...very clean and comfortable, grounds well maintained. . Close to downtown, fisherman's wharf. They also have a nice restaurant, with a full bar on site...if I had to say something negative i … Read more
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Hotel Pacific

4.1 of 5 • 2,182 reviews
Lighthouse District
Recommended by a friend. Loved the comfort and easy access to all the attractions in the area. Will surely use this place again. Read more
£126

Spindrift Inn

4.7 of 5 • 959 reviews
Lighthouse District
The friendliest concierge we have met on our trip. Fantastic room with ocean view and real fire to get cosy on an evening. Would definitely stay again Read more
£146

El Castell Motel

3.6 of 5 • 1,820 reviews
Monterey
This pet-friendly hotel was fine for a place to Kay one's head. Rooms near the street are noisy, and planes leaving from nearby airstrip can be heard from the early morning hours. Staff are courteous, and rooms are clean. Read more
£42

Stargazer Inn and Suites

3.7 of 5 • 1,063 reviews
Lighthouse District
Stayed for 1 night. It was a last minute reservation. The room was clean but there was an unpleasant smell right when we walked in the room. Other than that I would recommend the hotel if you just need a place to sleep. Parking is limited. Read more
£48

 

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Recent Reviews in Monterey

A Wonderful Beginning to our Vacation.

5 out of 5

The staff was very welcoming and professional. Our room was well-appointed and comfortable. The Sunday Brunch was excellent with professional and accommodating staff.

A verified traveller from Lake County, CA stayed at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay


Posted 2 hours ago

Reviews for Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Great location

4 out of 5

The bathroom and bath products could updated but our overall it was a good place to stay and the staff are great. We especially enjoyed the fire pit.

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Pocket Guide: Monterey

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Situated on California's rugged central coast, laid-back Monterey is famous for its world-class aquarium, its annual jazz festival, and for being immortalised by Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck in his novel Cannery Row – you’ll find a bronze bust of him on Prescott Avenue. Monterey boasts a range of one- to four-star hotels, many of which are situated within walking distance of the city's top attractions. Look on Cannery Row itself for luxury hotels with sea views, south of Fisherman's Wharf for good value inns and motels, and in the Sand City area for beach resorts.

Shopping and Attractions on Monterey’s Cannery Row

Waterfront street Cannery Row's sardine-canning business collapsed after World War II, but many old cannery buildings have been transformed into restaurants, art galleries and independent shops. It’s a great place for wine fans too – this is the beating heart of California's wine country, and Cannery Row is lined with boutique tasting rooms where you can sample hand-crafted wines from Monterey vineyards.

Also on Cannery Row is the Monterey Bay Aquarium, one of California’s top attractions. Teeming with everything from sunfish to sea otters, this enormous aquarium is home to a whopping 35,000 creatures in 34 galleries. Younger visitors will love the petting tanks and the twice-daily penguin feeding shows. Stand-out exhibits include the huge Open Sea tank and the jellyfish tanks, which are illuminated by fluorescent lights.

Explore Fisherman’s Wharf

From Cannery Row, rent a segway or take a stroll along the pretty Recreation Trail to Fisherman's Wharf, where you can spot sea otters, seals and pelicans lounging about on the waterfront of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Built in 1845, Fisherman's Wharf is packed with independent shops, and has a wealth of restaurants serving seafood specialities. Whale watching boat trips depart daily from here year-round; visitors can expect to see humpbacks, blue whales and gray whales, and if you're lucky - fin or minke whales. Deep-sea fishing trips are also on offer. Hotels to suit all budgets can be found within walking distance of this buzzy area.

Events and Activities in Monterey

Perfect for those with a taste for adventure, sporting activities in the area include kayaking, surfing and golf. The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is popular with scuba divers thanks to its kelp forests and abundance of marine life.

Jazz enthusiasts should visit the city on the third weekend of September for its annual three-day jazz festival, which attracts big-name stars. Established in 1958, the major event is one of the world's longest-running jazz festivals. Past artists on the bill have included Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday.

Self-Drive Adventures in Monterey

Monterey is the jumping off point for the most spectacular stretch of California's famous Highway One. Drive south of Monterey to discover hundreds of miles of rugged coastline, pretty seaside towns, vineyards and redwood forests. If you don't have time for such a long drive, hire a car to cruise along the spectacular 17-Mile Drive, which is part of the exclusive 5,300-acre Pebble Beach resort.

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