Best Luxury Hotels in Monterey

"I really wanted to like Lone Oak Lodge because we had such a great time in Monterey overall—but unfortunately, the stay here was disappointing. The biggest issue was the spa situation. The listing advertises an indoor spa, which gave us the impression it was available to guests. In reality, it’s only accessible if you pay extra for a private spa room—and those were mostly booked. We ended up paying additional just to use it for one night, which felt misleading and frustrating. Another issue was the water—it had a strange “soapy” feel that made showers uncomfortable. It didn’t feel clean, which is a big deal when you’re staying somewhere for multiple nights. The room itself was just okay. Nothing terrible, but nothing that justified the price either. There wasn’t even a tea kettle provided, which felt like a basic amenity that should be included. To be fair, the staff was decent and not the problem—but overall, the experience didn’t live up to expectations. For the price, I wish we had stayed at Best Western De Anza Inn instead, which offers a more accessible spa, includes breakfast, and is more affordable. Overall, pretty disappointing. Monterey was amazing—but this stay definitely wasn’t the highlight."

" Parking was ok. Location was close to eateries within walking distance."

"Great location to the wharf and restaurants."

"Great location. Wonderful staff. Large room. Room was clean but the shower and tub had some mold along the inside edges. It was a dog friendly room and I did find some urine on the wall and baseboard. Did not smell like pets were in the room. Bed was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was ok. Overall a good stay. "

"Centrally located in Monterey Bay, easy access to the bike/pedestrian trail which extends from the Wharf to Lover's Point. Rooms are large and nicely renovated. The room is quiet. Price is reasonable. Parking is easy. Nice place to stay."

"Amazing "

"A slightly disappointing stay, had expected better from a Hyatt. The internet was very poor in the hotel bedrooms, but worked fine in the lobby area. The room was very spacious, but the soundproofing was poor & could hear the crying/ screaming kids upstairs/ next door. The patio was very disappointing, just a narrow balcony with a view of a bush. The restaurant was good and the cafe shop & lobby area had nice seating. Overall I would not stay here again & it was not good value for money."

"This place was nice - not necessarily as in “fancy” but the staff was very nice, the rooms were clean, beds comfortable, and the area felt safe. It feels like it is in the process of sprucing itself up right now. It’s modest, but decent. Relatively close to the wharf and Cannery row. There were thoughtful touches like providing utensils for mobile meals and filtered water in the laundry room. I would absolutely stay there again"

"The room was clean. Overall decent."