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Hotel Information: Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay borders historic Custom House Plaza, site of numerous special events, with the beach just beyond. The grounds around the hotel include the Memory Garden, with its flower-filled courtyard, stucco archways, and koi fountain, as well as a cactus/succulent garden and three bocce-ball courts. Sunlight streams into the atrium lobby. Guests are welcomed with warm oatmeal chocolate-chip cookies at check-in.
Amenity highlights: The Spa on the Plaza, a perennial favorite with locals and visitors, is a serene sanctuary with a holistic approach. Jacks, the hotel’s restaurant, showcases regional American fare, with fireside dining both indoors and outside overlooking the plaza and Fisherman’s Wharf. An in-house microbrewery features 10 handcrafted beers. The heated outdoor plunge pool is paired with a spa tub. Kayak and bike rentals are available on site.
Insider tip: Guests wishing to play at the fabled Pebble Beach Golf Links must book tee times no more than 24 hours in advance. Space is very limited, but there are other excellent alternatives, all part of Pebble Beach Resorts: The Links at Spanish Bay and the Del Monte Golf Course can be reserved up to two months in advance, Spyglass Hill up to a month in advance. All courses are less than six miles from the hotel.
Rooms
This Monterey hotel offers 379 spacious guestrooms decorated in an inviting boutique style. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses, triple sheeting, and down pillows. Rooms are cooled by ceiling fans (no air conditioning), and large sliding glass doors open to fresh ocean breezes. Other amenities include high-speed Internet access (surcharge), 27-inch TVs, and desks with two chairs. Bathrooms come with makeup/shaving mirrors, scales, Bath & Body Works products, and a complimentary Monterey seal pup bathtub toy. All rooms are non-smoking. Some rooms have balconies. |
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Climate control
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Ceiling fan
- Voice mail
- Telephone
- Internet access - surcharge
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathroom scale
- Makeup mirror
- Sewing kit
- Electronic check-out
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- Television
- Desk
- Clock radio
- Window opens
- Rollaway beds
Recreation
A heated outdoor plunge pool is paired with a spa tub. The fitness center includes cardio equipment, weight machines, free weights, and two wall-mounted TVs.
Located on site, the independently operated Adventures by the Sea offers bicycle and kayak rentals and tours, and surfboard, boogie board, and four-wheeled-surrey rentals. Whale watching adventures are available year-round.
The hotel is near a scenic stretch of beach along Monterey Bay. Activities include jogging, sunbathing, kite flying, wildlife watching, swimming, and kayaking. Tide pools provide close encounters with intriguing sea creatures. Seals, otters, and other marine mammals can often be spotted offshore, while shorebirds congregate along the coast. Miles of coastal trails with marvelous views are just outside the hotel.
Pebble Beach Golf Links, Del Monte Golf Course, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and Links at Spanish Bay are less than six miles away.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Boat launch nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Boating nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Swimming on site
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay offers a prime location between Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown Monterey. Golf courses, wineries, and other Monterey Peninsula attractions are within a short drive.
Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in the lobby, meeting rooms, restaurant, and bar. The 24-hour business center has computers with high-speed Internet access (surcharge). An indoor plaza offers boutiques, gift shops, and galleries.
In addition to a wide array of rejuvenating therapies, the hotel’s spa features a steam room, sauna, and beauty services such as makeup application, lash extensions, and laser hair removal.
The hotel is 100-percent nonsmoking.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Spa tub
- Spa services on site
- Full-service health spa
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Concierge desk
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Health club
- Fitness equipment
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Bar/lounge
- Parking (valet)
- Self parking
- Parking garage
- Parking (secure)
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Banquet facilities
- Business center
- Ballroom(s)
- Exhibit space
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Audio-visual equipment
- Business services
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 379
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Tour assistance
- Beauty services
- Dry cleaning service
- Patio
- Coffee in lobby
- Pool table
- Elevator/lift
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Internet access - wireless
- Parking (surcharge)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property upon service, check-in, or check-out.
- Valet Parking: $18 per day; with in/out privileges
- Self Parking: $15 per day; with in/out privileges
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Jacks - Fireside dining indoors or outside, overlooking Custom House Plaza and the Monterey Harbor. Regional American fare, with accent on fresh California cuisine. Dinner choices such as Monterey Bay Chowder, Twin Lobster Tails, Braised Short Ribs, pastas. Extensive wine list. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Jacks Lounge - Monterey County wines by the glass, along with beers and specialty cocktails. Appetizers, light-fare lunch menu. Library-style setting with fireplace. Open daily, late morning till late night. Peter B’s Brewpub - Selection of 10 handcrafted beers from on-premises microbrewery, along with single-malt scotches, specialty martinis, full bar, pub food. Pool table, 11 TVs for sports events. Open daily, late morning till late night. |
Address
2 Portola Plz
Monterey, CA 93940
USA
Nearest major airport:
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
Area:
Monterey, California, United States of America
