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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa vs The Lodge at Pebble Beach

Both Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa and The Lodge at Pebble Beach are praised by professionals. On balance, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa scores significantly better than The Lodge at Pebble Beach. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is ranked #4 in Central California Coast with endorsements from 5 publications including Oyster, Frommer's and Gayot.

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
8 / 10
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
From $233 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Built on pylons over Monterey Bay, the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is the closest hotel to the ocean on the northern California peninsula." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"There’s something about being next to the ocean that many of us find irresistible." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 290-room Monterey Plaza is as close to the ocean as it gets: Built on pillars above the water, it offers an ocean experience like few other hotels in the area do." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Mediterranean-style luxury on the edge of Monterey Bay."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Right in the heart of Cannery Row, and with fabulous sea views to boot, the Plaze is the choice for folks who want to have everthing at their fingertips." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The hotel was literally built over the bay’s crashing surf, a glittering centerpiece of the historic downtown Cannery Row...it’s the unrelenting California-ness of the place that gets you." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Couples and groups of friends will love the rooftop spa, while families and nature lovers have sea-life galore to enjoy right outside...this is a comfortable, well-appointed place to stay." Full review
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
7 / 10
1700 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
From $0 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"-room resort best known for the caliber of its on-site golf course. Two-night minimum required to play Pebble Beach Golf Links." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Distinguished by its impressive architecture and spectacular ocean side setting, The Lodge at Pebble Beach is the jewel in the crown of the world-class Pebble Beach resort." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"A golfer's dream come true: historic lodging on Pebble Beach."
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
97.0
"Distinguished resort with glorious views of Carmel Bay and the 18th green of the famed Pebble Beach links, a short drive from Carmel." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The luxurious Lodge at Pebble Beach embraces a spa and designer shops where the most demanding of tastes are catered to." Full review