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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 star property
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa offers garden relaxation and Vista Blue Spa treatments, plus American dining just steps from Cannery Row exploration

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Located near Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf, this hotel offers convenience and comfort. Enjoy on-site shopping, a café, two American restaurants, free bicycle rentals, and rejuvenating treatments at Vista Blue Spa. Staff earn high marks.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is in New Monterey, a neighborhood in Monterey. Fisherman's Wharf and Pebble Beach Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Monterey Bay and Carmel Beach. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Monterey travel guide
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400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Cannery Row
    Cannery Row
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater
    San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Steinbeck Plaza of Monterey
    Steinbeck Plaza
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    Monterey Bay Aquarium
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    Fisherman's Wharf
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station
    8 min walk
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sea Harvest Fish Market
    5 min walk
  • Wave Street Café
    3 min walk
  • El Torito
    4 min walk
  • The Sardine Factory
    7 min walk
  • Starbucks
    6 min walk

About this property

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Luxury resort near Monterey Bay
A short walk from Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa provides a terrace, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a massage, and a detox wrap at Vista Blue Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and American cuisine. In addition to a garden and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and wedding services
  • A porter/bellhop, an elevator, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 250 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 37-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 51.12 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 75 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coastal Kitchen
  • Schooners Monterey

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • 30,000 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 75 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 51.12 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Hotel Monterey Plaza
Monterey Plaza
Monterey Plaza Hotel
Monterey Plaza Hotel And Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel Monterey
Monterey Plaza Resort
Plaza Hotel Monterey
Monterey Plaza & Spa Monterey
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa Resort
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa Monterey
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa Resort Monterey

Frequently asked questions

Is Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 51.12 per day.

What time is check-in at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa located?

Located in New Monterey, this luxury resort is within a 15-minute walk of Steinbeck Plaza, Monterey Bay, and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf are also within 1 mi (2 km). Monterey Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1221 out of 1461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1461 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, central located
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location slightly away from the most heavily touristed part of Cannery Row..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, friendly staff, good food in restaurants, and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located for beaches, aquarium and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was friendly and efficient. Very pleasant stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kids loved the “family” hot tub on the 2nd floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, I booked this stay for my parents as a nice getaway. They loved everything, the views, the service, the hotel food, and they loved the spa. I look forward to booking this stay in the future for me and my husband.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained property. Gracious staff. Amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Amazing view. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, we ate at Schooner’s both nights and it was delicious. Highly recommend the ocean view balcony rooms to watch the otters play in the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with great staff and perfect location. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an ocean view room with a balcony. Saw otters and dolphins from our room. Room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful. Great location to canary row, aquarium and wharf. Will be staying here any time we are in Monterey.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very accomodating (handicap) and the food with room servvicee was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose l

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, the staff is very friendly, and the area is very close to all the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a beautiful. Classy place. Every time we visit Monterey we stay at the Monterey Plaza hotel because it offers, clean spacious rooms, beautiful views, friendly staff , good restaurants and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the amenities and the wonderful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LEONARD

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond from the start to the end. We’ll definitely be coming back to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful. The rooms are clean and inviting. The staff is extremely helpful and willing to cater to your needs. When I showed up I was offered an ocean view room because at the time there was a low influx of guests. I went to the spa at this hotel and it was fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room. Greeted by every staff member. Close to all venues and shops. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, friendly staff, tucked away at the end of Cannery Row so not quite as much traffic. Easy walk to all the shopping and attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room. Loved the turn down service. The amenities were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was beautiful and clean. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean very comfortable room; upscale resort type environment; great amenities, nice piano bar; very nice personnel; great location. Only negative is the very high valet parking fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026