Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Monterey - Reviews, Rooms Options & Prices 2025

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About the Resort

400 Cannery Row, Monterey, California, United States of America, 93940

The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, perched dramatically above the Pacific surf, combines timeless elegance and modern luxury in a celebrated historic location. Recognized as one of Travel & Leisure's TOP 25 Spas and featured as one of Conde Nast's TOP 75 Hotel Spas in North America, the resort is famed not only for its breathtaking ocean views but also for its exquisite dining options focused on sustainable seafood. Additionally, its position on Cannery Row places guests in close proximity to iconic attractions, making this resort a cultural hub dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences.

Location

Conveniently located on historic Cannery Row, the resort provides easy access to prominent attractions such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Old Fisherman's Wharf. Guests can explore the vibrant streets filled with boutique shops, restaurants, and art galleries or enjoy scenic drives along the coast. Perfectly situated, transportation options are abundant, assisting guests when exploring Monterey's renowned sights.

Rooms

The resort offers refined guestrooms and spacious suites with contemporary coastal accents, many featuring stunning ocean views. Each accommodation includes modern amenities such as plush bedding, a Nespresso machine, and luxurious bath products. The Presidential Suite, spanning 2,100 sq ft, features a sun deck and a whirlpool tub, enhancing the luxurious experience for guests.

Eat & Drink

Schooners Monterey provides contemporary American cuisine with a focus on sustainable seafood, offering dining options from breakfast to dinner. Coastal Kitchen features meticulously crafted tasting menus designed by Executive Chef Michael Rotondo, paired with exceptional wine selections. The vibe is sophisticated yet welcoming, with stunning views enhancing the dining experience.

Leisure & Business

The resort showcases its award-winning rooftop spa, Vista Blue Spa, which has been recognized among the top 25 spas and includes a sundeck with whirlpool tubs. Guests can indulge in various treatments, including massages and body scrubs, designed to rejuvenate both body and mind. Additionally, the resort features an on-site fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, allowing guests to maintain their fitness while enjoying breathtaking views.

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The resort provides a range of accommodations, including double rooms, family rooms, and suites, all with breakfast, free cancellations, and exclusive deals.

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2 persons

37 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Air conditioning

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4 persons

37 m²

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37 m²

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Monterey4600 ft

Airports

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 4.4 mi

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 75.7 mi

Train

Morgan Hill Caltrain 38.3 mi

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

Enjoy a range of amenities at the resort designed for your comfortable stay and remarkable experiences.

Spacious Comfort

“The king bed room was impressively large, providing plenty of space for my cousin and me to relax during our girls trip.” view full review

Delicious Dining

“Schooners offered an exceptional dining experience, especially breakfast, where I enjoyed watching otters from our table.” view full review

Luxurious Bathrooms

“The bathrooms were beautifully appointed, featuring spa robes that added a touch of elegance to our stay.” view full review

Charming Plaza

“The outdoor couches around the plaza were a perfect spot to unwind by the fire in the evenings, creating a cozy ambiance.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Locker room
Allergy-free rooms
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine
Barber shop
Coffee shop
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Hiking
Cycling
Golf course

Services

Free shuttle service
Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Car rental
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Babysitting/Child services
Playpen
Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Entertainment
Garden area
Spa & wellness center
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Pedicure
Manicure
Body scrub
Treatment room
Body wraps
Massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

400 Cannery Row, Monterey, California, United States of America, 93940

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400 Cannery Row, Monterey, California, United States of America, 93940

City landmarks

Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium

2500 ft

Monterey

Old Fisherman's Wharf

4400 ft

Monterey

Monterey Bay

2500 ft

Museums

Presidio of Monterey Museum

2300 ft

Parks

Lovers Point Park

1.4 mi

Parks

Monterey State Historic Park

4400 ft

Museums

Monterey Museum of Art

1.2 mi

412 Pacific St Next to Miis

Casa Serrano

1.0 mi

800 Cannery Row

Doc Rickett's Pacific Biological Laboratories

2100 ft

Corporal Ewing Rd

Presidio Museum

2100 ft

Museums

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

1.2 mi

Museums

Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum

2400 ft

Museums

The Dali Expo

3900 ft

Monterey Bay Coastal Trail

5200 ft

Parks

Dennis the Menace Park

1.4 mi

201 Van Buren St

Perry House

3500 ft

Monterey State Historic Park 10 Custom House Plaza

Pacific House Museum

3900 ft

Gallery

Venture Gallery

4200 ft

Pacific St btwn Madison and Jefferson Sts

Colton Hall Museum

1.4 mi

Monterey State Historic Park 530 Houston St.

Stevenson House

1.2 mi

Events

Monterey Conference Center

5100 ft

Nearby

Cannery Row & Wave Streets

Cannery Row

500 ft

Cannery Row Steinbeck Plaza

The Cannery Row Monument

900 ft

299 Foam St Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

California Sea Otter Game Refuge

1300 ft

Mall

Cannery Row Antique Mall

400 ft

604 Lighthouse Ave 604 Lighthouse Ave.

Recycled Records

1700 ft

100 Reeside Ave

San Carlos Beach Park

1200 ft

Beach

McAbee Beach

1500 ft

Prescott Ave

Steinbeck Plaza

1600 ft

Winery

Pierce Ranch Vineyards

600 ft

Restaurants

Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar

100 ft

400 Cannery Row

The Wine Experience

200 ft

381 Cannery Row

Tidal Coffee

100 ft

400 Cannery Row

Chart House

400 ft

444 Cannery Row

Zab Zab

800 ft

401 Lighthouse Ave

Paprika Cafe

1000 ft

309 Lighthouse Ave

Bright Coffee

1100 ft

281 Lighthouse Avenue

Sea Harvest Restaurant & Fish Market

1300 ft

598 Foam St

El Torito

1200 ft

600 Cannery Row

Won Ju Korean Restaurant

1500 ft

570 Lighthouse Ave

Sakura Sushi

1500 ft

574 Lighthouse Ave

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

82%

liked the resort and would come back

Clean rooms

Friendly staff

No complimentary breakfast

Morning noise from maintenance

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

8.3

Location

9.6

Service

9.3

Dining

6.3

4.5/5 based on 7802 reviews

#1 of 57 hotels in Monterey based on Tripadvisor

Rowan

United Kingdom, December 2024

9.0/10

The hotel offers a great location right on the water, perfect for enjoying the stunning views and close to fantastic restaurants. My room was clean, cozy and comfortable, and I had the pleasure of watching seals and various sea birds from my window. The dining at Schooners was top-notch, but I did wish breakfast was complimentary. Overall, it was a good stay with excellent service, but a few minor improvements could make it even better.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were clean, comfortable, and allowed for beautiful views of the seals and sea birds.

Service

9.0

The service was fantastic, with staff being professional and friendly throughout my stay.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is outstanding, right on the water and near the main shopping and restaurant area.

Dining

8.0

Dining at Schooners was excellent, with high-quality food and lovely views, although I wished breakfast was complimentary.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were well-maintained and enjoyable, contributing to a pleasant stay.

Jonathan

United Kingdom, November 2024

8.2/10

The hotel offers a great experience with clean and spacious rooms, along with a friendly staff that made my stay enjoyable. The location is truly wonderful, providing stunning views and easy access to shops and restaurants. However, the dining options could use some improvement, and I found the amenities a bit limited. Overall, it's good value for money, but there's room for enhancement in the dining area.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious, clean, and well-appointed, making for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Service

10.0

The staff were absolutely amazing from the minute I walked in the door, always attentive and helpful.

Location

10.0

The location is excellent, right on the coast with fabulous views and just minutes from the shops and restaurants.

Dining

5.0

While the outdoor bar area was lovely, the dining options were quite limited and could be improved.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent, but I felt they could use a bit more variety and enhancement.

Harper

United Kingdom, November 2024

8.8/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel with its beautiful location right by the water and close to shopping and restaurants. The rooms were spacious and very clean, which made for a perfect retreat. The staff was incredibly friendly and went out of their way to help. However, I was a bit disappointed with the dining options, as breakfast was rather limited. Overall, it's great value for money, but there's room for improvement in the dining experience.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious and impeccably clean, showcasing an old world Spanish style that added to the charm of the stay.

Service

10.0

The service was fantastic, with the staff being professional, friendly, and meticulous about every detail.

Location

9.0

The location is beautiful and right on the water, which made exploring the nearby shops and restaurants super convenient.

Dining

5.0

While the dining experience was decent, I found the breakfast selection to be quite limited, which was a bit disappointing.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered great amenities and was well-maintained, though I didn't get to check out everything available.

Rodney

United States of America, October 2024

7.2/10

I had a pretty decent stay at the hotel, enjoying the friendly staff and great location near the ocean. The rooms were spacious and well-appointed, but I felt they were a bit overpriced. While there were some nice amenities, the dining experience was less than stellar, especially for breakfast. Overall, I appreciated the comfort and views, but not without some frustrations.

Rooms

7.0

The room was spacious and well-appointed with a small balcony, although it didn't offer the best ocean views for the price I paid.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent; the staff was very courteous, friendly, and helpful throughout my stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel boasts a fantastic location that is close to the ocean and has multiple decks to enjoy stunning views.

Dining

5.0

Dining could be improved; the breakfast was quite slow, and options felt limited despite having fresh organic fruits.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities were generally good and well-maintained, but not outstanding.

Naomi

United Kingdom, September 2024

8.6/10

I had a lovely stay at this hotel, thanks to its fantastic location right on the coast and close to shops and restaurants. The rooms were extremely clean and comfortable, and the staff was wonderfully attentive and friendly. However, I found the dining experience could use some improvement as breakfast wasn't complimentary, and there was some noise from maintenance outside. Overall, great value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were extremely clean and comfortable, located conveniently at the intersection of the wings with a nice balcony overlooking the entrance.

Service

9.0

The staff were very nice and accommodating, with everyone being extremely attentive, from valet to housekeeping, which truly enhanced my experience.

Location

10.0

The location was fantastic, right on the coast with breathtaking views and just minutes away from various shops and restaurants.

Dining

7.0

While the food was delicious, one of the best dishes I had during my stay, I wish breakfast had been complimentary, as it felt like a downside.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were good, with well-maintained outdoor spaces but could benefit from more amenities for guests.

Clean rooms

No complimentary breakfast

Jack

United States of America, September 2024

9.2/10

I had a lovely stay at the hotel, enjoying the clean and spacious rooms and the outstanding service from the staff. The location was absolutely perfect, right by the water and close to shops and restaurants. However, the view from my room was only partial, and I had to adjust my neck to catch a glimpse of the ocean. Overall, it felt like a great value for money.

Rooms

8.0

The room was spacious and exceptionally clean, although I had to really crank my neck to see the partial ocean view.

Service

10.0

The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, personally addressing me by name, which felt like a nice touch.

Location

10.0

The location was fantastic, just a couple hundred yards from shops and restaurants on Canary Row, right on the water.

Dining

9.0

I enjoyed an excellent dining experience at Schooner's, and the complimentary bread was a delightful bonus.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were well maintained, with multiple decks offering wonderful ocean views.

Christopher

United States of America, August 2024

8.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel which was clean, well-maintained, and offered a warm atmosphere with beautiful wooden accents throughout. The location was excellent, providing breathtaking views and easy access to local attractions. The service was friendly and responsive, which made me feel really welcomed. However, I found the dining options a bit limited, and I think they could improve on that front. Overall, it felt like a great place to relax and enjoy.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were sharp, clean, and provided a lovely view. They truly had a cozy vibe to them.

Service

10.0

The staff were absolutely amazing. They were professional, pleasant, and really went out of their way to make my stay enjoyable.

Location

10.0

The hotel is perfectly situated right on the coast, making it easy to walk to shops, restaurants, and attractions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Dining

6.0

I found the dining options were a bit overpriced considering the limited choices available, especially for being ocean side.

Facilities

8.0

The complex was clean and quiet, providing a relaxing environment. I appreciated the well-maintained areas throughout.

Clean and sharp rooms

Limited dining choices

Juliet

United Kingdom, August 2024

8.4/10

I had a lovely stay at this hotel which boasts an unbeatable location right over the water, near Cannery Row and the Aquarium. The rooms were clean and featured amazing views, plus the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. However, I found the prices a bit high, especially for the ocean view with a balcony. Overall, it was a great experience, but there are areas that could use improvement, like the breakfast options.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were updated, clean, and comfortable with three balconies offering fantastic views of the town.

Service

9.0

The service was attentive and the valet team was efficient and welcoming throughout our stay.

Location

10.0

The location is spot on, right over the water and near everything we wanted to see, which made our experience even more special.

Dining

7.0

While the dining experience was pleasant, I wish breakfast was complimentary as I found the options a bit limited.

Facilities

8.0

The amenities offered were solid; however, I would have loved to see more variety in the dining options.

Johnny

United States of America, August 2024

7.0/10

I had a decent stay overall. The hotel is in a great location, close to downtown and many attractions, making it convenient for exploring the area. The rooms were spacious, though they could use a little bit of TLC. The staff was friendly and helpful, but the dining options left a bit to be desired. All in all, it's a solid choice, but there are some areas for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious but felt like they needed a bit of TLC.

Service

8.0

The staff was very nice and helpful, always welcoming me back with a smile.

Location

9.0

The location is excellent, just a short walk from downtown and major attractions.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was fairly ordinary and could have been better given the price of the room.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were adequate, but nothing stood out as exceptional.

Dorothy

United States of America, July 2024

8.8/10

I really enjoyed my stay here. The hotel had a fantastic view, comfortable and clean rooms, and a great location that made it easy to explore. However, I did find it a bit inconvenient that there was no microwave available in the room. Overall, this hotel offers great value for money, and I will definitely be back on my next visit to Monterey.

Rooms

8.0

The room was clean, comfortable, and had a nice view.

Service

9.0

The staff was helpful, friendly, and gracious, resolving any issues quickly.

Location

10.0

The location was excellent, allowing me to easily walk to all main attractions and the bay.

Dining

Facilities

7.0