Monterey Luxury Hotels
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Monterey
Monterey's luxury hotels marry dramatic Pacific views with impeccable service and refined amenities, offering oceanfront suites, signature spas, and gourmet dining that capture the best of California coastal living. For an unforgettable stay, prioritize properties with balcony or waterfront rooms, book spa treatments and guided whale‑watching or sailing excursions in advance, and choose hotels with knowledgeable concierges who can arrange private 17‑Mile Drive tours, dining reservations, and insider access to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and nearby Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea.
Best Luxury Hotels in Monterey
InterContinental The Clement Monterey (Monterey)

InterContinental The Clement Monterey sits in the heart of historic Cannery Row and offers elegant accommodations, on-site dining, and modern amenities for the whole family, including spa services, a state-of-the-art business centre and a children's club; many guests have called it their favorite hotel after traveling across America. - Prime Cannery Row location - Family-friendly amenities (spa, children's club) - On-site restaurant and dining options - Modern business centre and facilities - Elegant, comfortable rooms
Monterey Marriott (Monterey)

Monterey Marriott, located off Highway 1 just a 5-minute drive from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, features an on-site restaurant and an outdoor pool; all rooms are air-conditioned and appointed with luxury bedding including down comforters, and in-room media includes cable and flat-screen TVs with a plug-in panel. - Close to Monterey Bay Aquarium - On-site restaurant - Outdoor pool - Air-conditioned rooms with luxury bedding - Flat-screen TVs with plug-in panels
Wave Street Inn (Monterey)

Located less than 3 km from Del Monte Beach and under 1 km from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Wave Street Inn in Monterey is a non-smoking property with rooms that include a refrigerator, coffee machine and cable TV, each featuring a private en suite bathroom, and a 24-hour front desk to assist guests. - Non-smoking property - Short walk to Monterey Bay Aquarium (<1 km) - In-room refrigerator and coffee machine - Private en suite bathrooms and cable TV - 24-hour front desk
Monterey Bay Inn (Monterey)

Located on the coast of Monterey Bay with direct access to San Carlos Beach, Monterey Bay Inn offers rooms with private balconies overlooking Cannery Row or the bay, each equipped with a minibar, coffee machine, satellite TV, DVD player, in-room safe and ironing facilities; bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. The property features a rooftop whirlpool, outdoor terrace with fire pits, free WiFi throughout and free newspapers available at the 24-hour front desk, while a continental breakfast—served to rooms daily on fine china and linens—includes fresh breads, fruit, and freshly made coffee and tea. The Monterey Bay Whale Watch is 1.6 km away and the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a 2-minute drive; Mineta San José International Airport is approximately 120 km from the hotel. - Rooftop whirlpool and direct beach access - Private balconies with Cannery Row or bay views - Complimentary WiFi and daily in-room continental breakfast - Outdoor terrace with fire pits and 24-hour front desk - Close to Monterey Bay Whale Watch and Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Tides (Monterey)

Offering direct beach access and a year-round outdoor heated pool, Monterey Tides in Monterey is 4.8 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium and about a 10-minute drive from Old Fisherman's Wharf; all comfortably furnished guest rooms include free WiFi. - Direct beach access - Year‑round heated outdoor pool - Free WiFi in all rooms - Comfortable, well-furnished rooms - Close to Monterey Bay Aquarium and Old Fisherman’s Wharf
Hotel Abrego (Monterey)

Hotel Pacific (Monterey)

Hotel Pacific is a boutique, all-suite hotel in central Monterey just steps from the Monterey Conference Center and within 3 km of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and other top attractions; suites feature fireplaces, luxurious feather bedding, and bathrooms with separate tubs and showers, while the property charms with Spanish-style adobe decor and lush private gardens, and offers easy access to nearby Carmel, Pacific Grove, beaches, museums and golf courses. - Central location near Monterey Conference Center and Aquarium - All-suite accommodations with fireplaces and feather bedding - Bathrooms with separate tubs and showers - Spanish-style adobe decor and private gardens - Easy drive to Carmel, Pacific Grove, beaches and golf courses