Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4 stars

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, United States
Monterey, CA
See location+1 831 646 1700
From
C$ 390
Cheapest

rate per night

8.8
Very good
based on 1786 reviews
1,786 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
C$ 390
Queen room
C$ 407
King room
C$ 418

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Overview

Waterfront resort with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free resort has a full-service spa and a health club. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a steam room are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa offers 250 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Monterey resort provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Housekeeping is provided on request. A health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the resort. Other recreational amenities include a hot tub, a steam room, and a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
8.8
Very good rating
Based on 1,786 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

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Queen room
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C$ 407
nightly with fees
2 queen beds
C$ 412
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2 queen beds
C$ 425
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Executive room
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C$ 2,714
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C$ 3,887
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Deluxe room
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C$ 629
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C$ 762
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C$ 834
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Double room
2 double beds
C$ 530
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Standard Room
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C$ 390
nightly with fees
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C$ 418
nightly with fees
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C$ 529
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King room
1 king bed
C$ 418
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
C$ 424
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C$ 464
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

  • Private beach
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Coffee shop

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Car rental
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk
  • Conference rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee shop
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Beach access
  • Bicycle rental
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Beauty salon
  • Hiking

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Pool and spa

  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Massage
  • Sauna

General

  • Family rooms
  • Storage available
  • Fireplace
  • Sea view
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Smartphone dock

Accessibility and suitability

  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking
  • Disabled Access
  • Elevator
  • Allergy-free room

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Valet parking

Outdoor

  • Private beach
  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals
  • Baby safety gates

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

8.8
Very good
1786 verified ratings
Wonderful
1244
Very good
233
Good
172
Okay
48
Fair
38
Mediocre
22
Poor
29

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the beautiful location and cleanliness of the hotel, with many highlighting the easy access to nearby attractions and the attentive staff. However, there were complaints regarding the service, particularly the attitude of the housekeeping staff and the dining experience, which left some guests feeling unwelcome.
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Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Service3.5 out of 10
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Wonderful
Blake, Oct 2024
Great comfortable and large rooms and beautiful amenities
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Sep 2022
The bed is amazingly comfortable and the staff is friendly and helpful. If your room is facing the walking trail, it can be quite noisy.
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros (+) Really great location and the staff was very warm & friendly and super helpful.
Cons (-) The parking situation.
10
Wonderful
Elia, Aug 2020
Pros (+) Schooners serves up the Best breakfast in Monterey period, one of the reasons i stay here in fact.
8.2
Very good
Anonymous, Jul 2020
Pros (+) We loved being on the ocean. The location was fantastic for enjoying sea life and kayaking. We also liked the kindness of the staff.
Cons (-) The bed and the pillows could have been more comfortable. The cables around the balcony were also unsightly, but the view and ambience made up for it.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2019
Pros (+) Room was spacious and clean. Beds were comfortable and there was a ceiling fan! For all you fan lovers you know this is rare! Excellent customer service and location! I would stay there again
Cons (-) Nothing
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2017
Pros (+) Rooms are beautiful. Vanity makeup area to get ready in, and spacious shower. Bed was extremely comfortable, almost the same as my bed from home. Staff had superb customer service skills and went above and beyond to make our stay easier. Rooftop sun deck gives amazing views down the coast from a jacuzzi! Would definitely come back again.
Cons (-) Nothing!
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2017
Pros (+) The staff is amazing and the hotel was very elegant. I was very satisfied with everything I have no complaints. There is nothing I can say bad about this hotel.
Cons (-) N/A
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2016
Pros (+) View was AMAZING! Bed and pillows were sooo comfortable! Bathroom was beautiful! Everyone was so friendly and went above and beyond!
Cons (-) The room came with robes which is a plus, but they were very itchy so I didn't end up using it.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2016
Pros (+) This place is amazing. Although ostensibly it doesn't look over the top, it is a quietly classy place. Our receptionist, Tiana, helped us throughout our stay and she is the sweetest and most accommodating representative (although everyone we met just went over the top, from the concierge to the bellhops to Ryan the cars concierge). The rooms are huge. They easily fit all of the stuff for our 8 mon...
Cons (-) Nothing!
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Location

400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

What's nearby

  • Cannery Row327 m
  • Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum0.4 km
  • A Taste of Monterey0.5 km
  • Monterey Mirror Maze & Lazer Challenge0.5 km
  • Pacific Biological Laboratories0.6 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium0.7 km
  • Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises1 km
  • Fishermans Wharf1.1 km
  • Wharf Theater1.1 km
  • Museum of Monterey1.2 km
  • Monterey Maritime Museum1.2 km
  • Larkin House1.6 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

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September
October
C$ 523
C$ 604
Cheapest month to stay with an average 23% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 17% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in September and February.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, plan to stay on a Thursday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 427, while the most expensive was C$ 427.
  • How long should you stay at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

  • What rooms have an ocean view at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa?

    There are several room styles available at the hotel including a few select suites which have a private ocean view balcony for about 325 USD a night. Rooms are equipped with either a king or double queen size bed. Some rooms come with a wet bar and fireplace. Additionally, the guest rooms are accessible for people with disabilities. The room has grab bars in the bathroom, lowered beds, a security chain and thermostat.

  • What spa treatments are offered at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa?

    The hotel has an award-winning spa service that offers guests a few amenities. First the hotel has two spas available for use. Guests can also enjoy a light lunch on the outdoor sun deck with a fireplace right before their treatment. Many of the treatments are either 50m or 80m long and some offer both time slots. Guest can get massages which range from classic, to warm stone, head to toe, to aroma soul, and a few others. Facials are also available and include classic, wellness, smoothing and wrinkle repair. Guests can get body treatments such as Replenish Body Scrub and Bliss on the Bay. Private as well as couples’ packages are offered at this spa.

  • What activities are available near Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa?

    Since the hotel is right along the coast, guests can drive along the 17 mi coastal route, enjoy the wine country or simply take in the beauty of the Californian countryside. Guests can also go for a ride on a complimentary bike along one of the bike trails or take a tour of the local area. For the adventurous, there are kayak and paddle board rentals right next door to the hotel. Some of the packages offered by the hotel also include the kayak rentals. Visitors can also see dolphins and orcas and some of these magnificent creatures in the sea. Visitors who want to golf can enjoy it at one of the world’s top golf destinations at Monterey Peninsula.

  • Why should I eat at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa?

    The hotel has an oceanfront patio and bar called Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar. There are plenty of options are available such as appetizers, salads, soups, wood-fired dishes and a vast selection of desserts. Creative meals include seafood options along with sharing platters, wood-fired dishes and a selection of desserts. The recommended hotel specials are Dungeness Crab Cake for 18 USD, Sea Bass Bacon Lettuce Tomato for 17 USD, and Coastal Clam Chowder for 9 USD. For guests, a selection of Monterey County wines, Californian wines and international wines are offered. The hotel also has a coffee shop, Tidal Coffee, and they offer iced lattes, cappuccinos and pastries.

  • What airports are best for reaching Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa?

    There are two airports that are quick drives away from the resort. Monterey Regional Airport is about a 7m drive and the Salinas Municipal Airport is about 28m drive away. (Prices checked 26/06/19).

  • Where is Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa located?

    Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is located at 400 Cannery Row, 1.4 km from the centre of Monterey. Cannery Row is the closest landmark to Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa?

    Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa.

  • Does Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa from the airport?

    Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is 6.1 km from Monterey Regional. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is 83.3 km from San Jose.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa hotel deals?

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Distance to downtown

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

7.8
1.4 km
Monterey Regional
5.9 km

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