Monterey Small Luxury Hotels
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Monterey
Along Monterey’s fog-kissed coastline and historic Cannery Row, Small Luxury Hotels offer intimate, design-forward stays where personalized service, ocean views, and local character replace the anonymity of larger resorts. For the best experience, choose properties with ocean-facing rooms or private patios, seek those that include on-site spas or curated excursions like whale-watching and coastal culinary tastings, and book early in peak season to secure upgraded rooms and private experiences.
Best Small Luxury Hotels in Monterey
InterContinental The Clement Monterey (Monterey)
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa (Monterey)
Perched on the waterfront, the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa offers stunning views of Monterey Bay, a full-service spa and a private beach, and is located just steps from Cannery Row and about a 10-minute walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. - Stunning Monterey Bay views - Full-service spa - Private beach access - Steps from Cannery Row - ~10-minute walk to Monterey Bay Aquarium
Hotel Abrego (Monterey)
Hotel Abrego in Monterey Peninsula, California offers cozy accommodations in an ideal location for exploring local beaches, shopping and attractions; it’s a short distance from Fisherman’s Wharf, the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, the charming shops of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the top-rated Pebble Beach golf course, and features free wireless internet, a heated outdoor pool and an on-site lounge serving light fare and locally produced wines and beers, with lively nightlife and many restaurants close by. - Outdoor pool. - Free Wi‑Fi. - Steps from Fisherman’s Wharf and Monterey Bay Aquarium. - On-site lounge with local wine and beer. - Close to Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pebble Beach.
Downtown Monterey Hotels with Balcony
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 air-conditioned rooms offer luxury bedding with down comforters and in-room entertainment including cable and flat-screen TVs with a convenient plug-in panel. - 5-minute drive to Monterey Bay Aquarium - On-site restaurant - Outdoor pool - Air-conditioned rooms with luxury down bedding - Flat-screen TVs with cable and plug-in panel