Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey BayvsThe Inn at Spanish Bay
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay is the choice of most writers compared to The Inn at Spanish Bay. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay ranks #6 in Central California Coast with positive reviews from 4 reviewers including Oyster, Frommer's and Gayot.
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
From $189/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"So you’re in the heart of the action when you stay here, but happily the Portola has far more character—and conscious—than a hotel this well-positioned needs to have." Full review
Gayot
"A spacious, eco-friendly resort in downtown Monterey."
Afar Magazine
"What makes this hotel so green? Well, there are trees in the lobby, LED lights around the hotel and organic soap in every room." Full review
Frommer's
"Lobby atrium is an airy beaut with 12 full-grown, light-adorned trees in its center, giving it the feeling of a well-tended park...rooms are modern but have touches that recall the area’s storied past" Full review
The Inn at Spanish Bay
2700 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"The 269-room inn is located amidst Monterey pines, next to the famed golf course, The Links at Spanish Bay." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Access to the revered links at Pebble Beach makes The Inn at Spanish Bay popular with golfers, while the splendid natural setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Spanish Bay has universal appeal." Full review
Gayot
"Scenery and service come together in luxury golf course lodging."
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Appealing sister resort of the nearby Lodge at Pebble Beach, set among the Monterey pine groves of Del Monte Forest, Scottish-inspired golf links and the Pacific Ocean." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The luxurious Inn at Spanish Bay is the largest resort in the Pebble Beach complex, and offers a laundry list of impressive property features, including a lap pool, spa, and five restaurants" Full review