Stay with Wine at 4-Star Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa in Monterey, CA

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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Coastal hotel with views of the Pacific Ocean, featuring a spa, fitness center, restaurant, and bar; includes a bottle of wine

What You Get

  • Stay for two in an inland-view king room, inland-view double-queen room, partial ocean-view king room, partial ocean-view double-queen room, ocean-view king room, ocean-view double-queen room, harbor-view king room, or harbor-view double-queen room
  • Bottle of wine per stay
  • Up to two kids 12 or younger stay free in an inland-view double-queen room, partial ocean-view double-queen room, ocean-view double-queen room, and harbor-view double-queen room

Shuttle Service

  • Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)

Hotel at a Glance: Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa can be a great destination for those looking for a bit of luxury. Located on a historic property on the Pacific Coast, the hotel offers views of the ocean, which can be enjoyed from select rooms or the rooftop. When they want to relax in their rooms, guests can take advantage of pillow-top mattresses and Zent's spa bathroom amenities.

  • Celebrate your getaway with an included bottle of wine.
  • Be pampered with massages, facials, and body wraps at the Vista Blue Spa, named one of Travel & Leisure’s TOP 25 Spas.
  • Stay in shape, exercising at the fitness center equipped with cardio equipment and weights while enjoying views of Monterey Bay.
  • Enjoy seafood at Schooners, a restaurant with an outdoor patio which also offers local and international wines and classic drinks with a twist.

Monterey, California: Scenic Beaches and Marine Wildlife on the Pacific Coast

The city of Monterey is at Monterey Bay’s southern end, in an area considered one of the world’s most scenic thanks to its rugged cliffs and dramatic ocean views. Author John Steinbeck lived for several years in the neighboring town of Pacific Grove, and he immortalized this part of central California in works such as East of Eden and Of Mice and Men. In Cannery Row, Steinbeck depicted the Monterey fish-canning industry at the turn of the 20th century. Today, a tourist destination of the same name houses souvenir shops and eateries right where the sardine factories used to be.

Among the city’s must-see attractions is the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Its mesmerizing displays include a living kelp forest filled with leopard sharks and wolf eels. Note, the Aquarium is currently closed, opening information can be found here. For those who want to get closer to the sea, there’s the oceanfront Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail, where sea lions sunbathe on the rocks and otters play in the surf. A variety of whales pass by the shores of Monterey all year; visitors might also spot a few dolphins from aboard one of the popular harbor cruises.

Other Details

Room Details

Inland-View King Room, Partial Ocean-View King Room, Ocean-View King Room, and Harbor-View King Room

  • One king bed
  • Standard occupancy: 2
  • Maximum occupancy: 2

Inland-View Double-Queen Room, Partial Ocean-View Double-Queen Room, Ocean-View Double-Queen Room, and Harbor-View Double-Queen Room

  • Two queen beds
  • Standard occupancy: 2
  • Maximum occupancy: 4
  • Adding occupants above standard: $20 per night for each additional guest 13 or older; kids 12 or younger stay free

Hotel Policies

  • Check in: 4 p.m.
  • Check out: 12 p.m.
  • Parking: valet available for an additional $32 per day.
  • Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property.
  • Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
  • Accessibility: please contact property for handicap accessibility requests or options.
  • Room upgrades: upgrades may be available during booking or at check-in for an additional cost.

Amenities

  • Outdoor hot tubs
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Fitness center
  • Complimentary high-speed WiFi
  • Keurig coffee maker in rooms
  • Valet parking (fees apply)
  • Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport
  • Electrical vehicle chargers (250v)
  • Complimentary bicycles
  • Unlimited local phone calls
  • Complimentary daily newspaper

Getting There

  • Nearest airports: Monterey Regional Airport (MRY; 4.3 mi) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC; 73 mi)
  • Cab fare: about $25 from MRY, including a 15% tip
  • Distance from San Jose, CA: about 72 miles

Need To Know Info

  • 48-hour cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is non-refundable; reservations made within cancellation window are non-refundable
  • No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate
  • Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in
  • No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in
  • Must be 18+ to check in
  • Credit card required at check-in
  • Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability
  • Dates cannot be changed once booked; valid only for night(s) purchased
  • For all hotel/lodgings in California booked more than 72 hours in advance, purchasers will have 24 hours after the reservation is confirmed to request a refund
  • Final price at checkout may include an additional Groupon service fee, which Groupon retains as compensation for facilitating your reservation; this fee will not exceed 6% of the nightly cost of the reservation
  • Total price is inclusive of all taxes and fees.
  • Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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About Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Customer Reviews

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Johnna
Top reviewer
Helpful reviewer
43 ratings|26 reviews
Wonderful, huge Christmas tree wonderful bottle of wine wonderful, rooftop hot tubs wonderful listening to the seals in the water. Wonderful walking on the reef. What a wonderful place. I would definitely go back.
raija
Top reviewer
16 ratings|10 reviews
It was a perfect couple of days. Got a beautiful upgraded room. Hot tub was at the top with panoramic views. Everyone was so nice. A perfect birthday!!
Richard
1 rating|1 review
Efficient. Cooperative. Hustling
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P4865OTjeffc
|1 review
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa If you’re planning a trip to Monterey then stay at the Plaza; get an ocean or harbour view room and watch the sea otters relaxing in the kelp just below your balcony, The staff couldn’t be more helpful and the food in the restaurant is fantastic - all the more because you’re dining outside over the ocean.
davidrI8754JF
|1 review
10/10 Would Recommend The team here goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome, and the hotel itself is nothing short of spectacular. Monica took exceptional care of us throughout our entire stay—she truly made us feel at home. The location is perfect, just steps from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and within easy walking distance of the best shops, restaurants, and coastal activities. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
tomo23235
|1 review
A great stay, great service and the best management! It was a pleasure to stay at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa as we came to the end of our west coast USA road trip. We stayed for 3 nights in one of the ‘Harbour King Balcony’ rooms - which EXCEEDED our expectations in both the size, view and value for money. It was relaxing to spend the mornings and evenings watching the sea otters directly within meters of the hotel. Hotel had a ‘grand’ atmosphere as you entered, the roaring fire and evening entertainment in the lobby was a bonus, and with the restaurant and views it was hardly needed to leave the hotel (of course we did to enjoy the Monterey sights - a whale watching tour was a particular highlight). Without diverting too far away from the review of the hotel itself I must make a big shout out to the Managing Director Mr Chris Sommers and his team including Hilary and Matthew. We ran into trouble with our hire car which was recovered due to a breakdown - the short story was that Chris noticed us in a frustrated state outside the lobby and asked if he could help since we were getting no where with the hire car company.… a couple hours later his team had been in touch to the company and resolved the breakdown and had our car back the next day, even driving us to collect the car from the shop. We stayed at many 4 / 5 star hotels and I never had such personal attention and support from the hotel management with a problem outside of the hotels remit. It really was highly appreciated and de-stressed the rest of our stay and assured us we would be in safe hands if we ever needed anything. THANKS for saving our holiday! Would for sure come back again. P.S - Great coffee machine and most importantly for us Brits there was a great kettle to make tea ! … something missing in many hotels we stayed at.

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