Best Luxury Hotels in Monterey

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Why Choose a Staycation in Monterey

Monterey’s luxury hotels offer a refreshing escape right in the heart of California’s scenic coastline, making them the perfect choice for a staycation. Indulge in oceanfront suites, world-class dining, and easy access to iconic spots like Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium—all without leaving the city. Whether you’re seeking a romantic retreat or a rejuvenating weekend close to home, Monterey’s premier hotels promise comfort, elegance, and a seamless booking experience for your next local getaway.

Best Areas for Luxury Hotels in Monterey

Experience the best of Monterey with luxury hotels in Cannery Row, along the scenic waterfront, and near historic downtown, offering upscale amenities, ocean views, and effortless access to acclaimed attractions for a refined city staycation.

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Cannery Row

Cannery Row offers Monterey’s most iconic luxury hotel experiences, with oceanfront suites, gourmet dining, and immediate access to boutique shopping and the vibrant waterfront atmosphere.

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

The Row's grand waterfront

Monterey Plaza cantilevers over the bay at Cannery Row's center — a rooftop spa deck with firepits, Coastal Kitchen's Michelin-listed dining, and whales breaching off the terrace.

InterContinental the Clement Monterey

Modern luxury by the Aquarium

The Clement pairs oceanfront balconies and a full spa with the Aquarium two doors down — Cannery Row's most polished modern stay.

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Fisherman's Wharf

Enjoy easy access from your luxury hotel to Fisherman's Wharf, where you can savor gourmet seafood, browse charming boutiques, and take in sweeping views of Monterey Bay.

Portola Hotel & Spa

Full service at the plaza

The Portola's spa, brewery, and marina-side position make it the wharf area's most complete hotel — with the recreation trail at the door.

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Downtown Monterey

Many luxury hotels in Downtown Monterey offer bespoke concierge services, arranging private wine tastings and curated art tours that immerse guests in the vibrant local culture and coastal sophistication.

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Garden luxury downtown

Casa Munras layers modern comforts over its 1824 adobe bones — garden pool, spa treatments, and Estéban's tapas — a walkable base in old downtown.

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Del Monte

Experience refined elegance at Del Monte’s luxury hotels, where lush golf greens and pristine beachfronts create an exclusive sanctuary just minutes from Monterey’s vibrant downtown and cultural attractions.

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

On the Del Monte fairways

The Hyatt Regency spreads through the pines along Del Monte Golf Course — the oldest course west of the Mississippi — with a spa, tennis, and firepit lounges after the round.

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