Monterey
Portola Hotel & Spa
Member rates available
Travelzoo Staff
Why We Love It
- Child-friendly property with an outdoor pool and a kids club
- On-site craft brewery
- The hotel has the largest day spa in Monterey
- A five-minute drive to Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row
Rooms & Rates
Overview
On the coast among the wineries and beaches of central California lies the Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay. This child-friendly property is also home to the area’s largest day spa and Monterey's original craft brewery.
The hotel is set on a historic plaza and is within walking distance of the vibrant Fisherman’s Wharf and Monterey Bay Aquarium (ask at the hotel about tickets -- they are the same price as when you buy direct, but are valid for two days instead of one). It's also a good location for business travelers (Monterey Conference Center is just next door), and Santa Cruz and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park are both about an hour's drive for day trips.
Children are welcomed with warm cookies at check-in and automatic membership into the Portola Pirates kids club for ages 3-12. The first stay at the hotel as a Portola Pirate includes a souvenir Portola Pirate Bag and self-guided treasure hunt map for buried treasure.
The hotel does not have air conditioning, but all nautical-style bedrooms have ceiling fans and large windows or patio doors that open to the sound of the ocean (and the occasional seagull or seal). Most rooms overlook the city or the pool courtyard. Upgrade to a Harbor View Room on the fifth or sixth floor for impressive sea views at night. Wi-Fi is free in the lobby or bar, but available for an extra charge in the guest rooms.
On site, Jacks Restaurant & Lounge is a well-known local's restaurant serving cuisine inspired by the California coast. Craft brewery Peter B’s Brewpub is the “downtown hot spot for beers,” says The Huffington Post.
From the press:
- The hotel "welcomes guests with warm cookies at the front desk, which sets the hospitable tone of the property" -- U.S. News
- Monterey is "a sanctuary of relaxation and recreation" -- Huffington Post
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Customer service available Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm GMT + 8.
Rates may vary by date, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your purchase is complete.
The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
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*Unless otherwise stated, Travelzoo-exclusive extras are valid once per stay (based on two adults sharing). Value is an estimate based on double occupancy. Extras are only included with Member Rates and may not be available on all dates. Extras are non-transferable and have no cash value. Total value may vary depending on time of booking and availability. When included, breakfast may be limited to 2 guests per stay subject to hotel’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply; see our T&Cs for details.
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(97 Member Ratings)
(97 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
The bed was so comfortable! The lobby is gorgeous
Tanya
Feb 28, 2018
San Francisco, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
The beautiful new lobby and buffet breakfast.
Carina
Feb 28, 2018
San Francisco, CA, USA
Travelzoo Deal Expert
Enjoyed Most
Welcome warm cookies...friendly check-in. Rooms were spacious
Your breakfasts are truly worth every penny. Linda continues to be a gracious chef and makes an omlet to die for. She is one of the reasons we continue to return to the Portola. She is a great asset on promoting the Portola.......We will be seeing you later in the spring,,,Happy New Year to all Portola employees
Other Comments
Abit noisy with the construction for the conference center which has taken longer than planned...Uhen is the completion date?
peter s
Dec 29, 2017
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
The distance from attractions is one of the best. The rooms are spacious and the lobby is nice. T was nice having the restaurants and bars in the hotel just in case we didn’t want to go out
Other Comments
Very expensive restaurants for food and drinks but very nice stay
Michelle
Nov 25, 2017
Pacifica, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
friendly staff...cleanliness...restaurants/bars on site....a block from Old Town & Fisherman's Wharf...warm chocolate chip cookie on arrival...comfortable beds..valet parking(fee) & great valet staff.
Tony
Nov 17, 2017
Napa, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
Excellent value through Travelzoo. Breakfast is always great. Linda makes the best omelettes and rest of wait staff at breakfast are great. Cookies on checkin are delicious.
Ruth
Dec 02, 2017
Cameron Park, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
staff was friendly, overwal property was nice,buffett breafast was excellant and good service. We would stay there again but would be very careful about room location.
Other Comments
Iam sure we had the cheapest room in the whole hotel...the room assignment we received was below our expectations.
Gilda
Oct 25, 2017
San Mateo, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
The lobby is gorgeous - I could have sat in there all day! The location is prime to everything and the bed was divine!
Tanya
Oct 31, 2017
San Francisco, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
Location is excellent.
Other Comments
Hotel undergoing renovation. Hallway carpeting dirty, baseboards recently removed, rooms in an annex, not in main building. Parking extra.
Mimi
Nov 14, 2017
Los Osos, CA, USA
Enjoyed Most
Location
Other Comments
Stakkwas very helpful and courtious
Rochelle
Nov 15, 2017
Alameda, CA, USA
