Our Hotel Planner Expert Reviews of Monterey Beach Hotel a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
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"Monterey's one and only beach front hotel!"
Overall Score4.5/ 5
This hotel was an excellent surprise! Unlike a typical Best Western, this hotel really does have the feel of a small, charming beach resort. It is the only hotel to be located directly on the beach in Monterey, even owning the sand right in front of it. They also provide many beach events and activities - Bonfire and whale watching packages are available all year, and during the summer they host outdoor wine receptions, outdoor movies, ect right on the sand. The hotel was extremely stylish - miles above any other Best Western I have seen, and the rooms were spacious (although I only saw an ocean view room, so I am unsure what the courtyard view rooms are like). I was especially impressed with the main lobby area and lobby restaurant, all which featured floor to ceiling windows that look out across the ocean, as well as cool, rustic 'beach' decor and a large fireplace. They also have wonderful meeting spaces for any size event. The room shapes are dynamic and nearly every one has large ocean view windows - very popular for retreats, seminars, receptions, and other 'fun' events. This hotel is a great choice for wedding groups as well, and has 'wedding friendly' policies. Besides the beach, they also have a large, outdoor heated pool, a fitness center, and a convenient sundries shop. In conclusion, I really liked this hotel when I visited - it has an excellent feel to it! - and I would recommend it for any group of ours. They are kid friendly, dog friendly, wedding friendly, event friendly, and very accommodating. The only annoying thing is that they are currently undergoing renovations on all outdoor walkways, which is a bit of an inconvenience for getting around. However, these should be done within a few months' time and they currently host a free 'apology' wine hour in the lobby each evening for guests to apologize for the inconvenience, which I thought was funny.
Aria T, a local HotelPlanner Monterey expert from
18-Feb-2014 Verified Review
Verified Reviews of Monterey Beach Hotel a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Awesome"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
We had a great stay. The staff were awesome, the rooms were clean and the bed was comfortable. I recommend this hotel.
Randahl N. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
10-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Sep 04 to Sun Sep 07 2025 at a $307.99 average nightly rate.
"Amazing Vacation Spot"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The hotel was very clean with breathtaking views of the ocean. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I can hardly wait to go back again.
Kimberly M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
21-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jun 19 to Sat Jun 21 2025 at a $352.99 average nightly rate.
"Nice Stay! "
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great rooms. So clean. Love the restaurant. I will return.
Sandra O. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
01-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue May 27 to Thu May 29 2025 at a $311.99 average nightly rate.
"Very comfortable and relaxing."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Good place to stay.
Dennis H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
01-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 28 to Sun Mar 30 2025 at a $459.99 average nightly rate.
"Had a wonderful time."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Had a great time! We will definitely stay here again in the near future. Great place with so many activities available on site. Thank you so very much for everything!
Michael D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
28-Nov-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Nov 24 to Tue Nov 26 2024 at a $184.49 average nightly rate. 3.5 out of 5.
Based on 2016 guest reviews Property Description
Enjoy the treasures of Monterey Tides!As Monterey's only privately-owned beach-front hotel, Monterey Tides boasts some of the most expansive views available of the Monterey Bay. The Monterey Tides blends California beach casual with superior comfort and professionalism. For unwinding and fine dining, relaxing and rejuvenating, sandcastles and sunset cocktails, your favorite California escape awaits at this beachy chic boutique hotel. The Monterey Tides welcomes our guests with an glass-enclosed lobby that instantly treats you to intoxicating bay and ocean views.Have your Monterey Meeting, Wedding and Social Event at the Monterey Tides.More than 9,000 sq. ft. of oceanfront meeting and event space for up to 350 guests.Perfect for beachfront meetings, team-building activities, wedding receptions, and social events.Team-building beach activities on-site include Bonfires, S'mores and Volleyball.On-site event planning and full audiovisual services available.Full catering and custom menu options.196 hotel accommodations with brilliant ocean views.Included in resort fee**Daily USD 12.50 food and beverage credit, Nightly BONFIRE RITUAL Includes a bonfire we build for you on our very own private beach, including house-made marshmallows, chocolate squares, graham-crackers, roasting sticks, and blankets for up to 2 guests, Daily 2hr bike rentals for up to 2 guests, Daily Beach Yoga up to 2 guests, Daily use of NOCS Provisions binoculars for up to 2 guests, Daily Enhanced Hi-Speed Internet Access.
Green Sustainability
Yes
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4pm |
| Check Out: | 4pm |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2016 |
| Floors: | 4 |
| Rooms: | 196 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 196 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 0 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 9 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 887.4 sq. meters |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 350 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 3.2 Km |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | Bar Sebastain Open 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Pool Info: Our beautiful outdoor pool is heated year round to 78 degrees and is open daily from 9am - 9pm. Pool towels provided free of charge at the pool. |
Policies / Expenses Cancellation: Group cancellation based upon contract terms. |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | Varies per contract |
| Total Taxes: | 11.80% |
| Total Misc Fees: | 660.25 HUF (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Resort/Hotel Fee: | 25.00 Per Night |
Amenities / Features
Airport & Shuttle Information
Monterey Regional Airport is located 3 miles from the Monterey Tides.Direct flights to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Diego, Dallas and Denver.Airlines: Alaska, Allegiant, American and United.The Monterey Airbus provides scheduled airport shuttles to/from San Francisco airport (SFO) and San Jose airport (SJC) to locations in Monterey, Marina, and Prunedale.Driving time:San Jose airport is 1 hour. San Francisco airport is 2 hours.
Local Shuttle Info: Monterey Salinas Transit provides bus service to the greater Monterey and Salinas areas as far south as Big Sur and as far north as Santa Cruz and San Jose. Our goal is to provide residents and visitors with high-quality transit service.MST Trolley Monterey is free and will take you to downtown Monterey, Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Breakfast Information
Vizcaino Waterfront offers a unique Spanish coastal dining experience with an enjoyable and casual atmosphere. Enjoy a delicious meal with panoramic views of the Monterey Bay and watch the abundant sea life while relaxing at your table.Daily Hours of Operation:Breakfast available (surcharge, 07:00-11:00, on site, a-la-carte)Dinner: 5:00 p.m. ā 10:00 p.m.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pets allowed (USD 20 per room per night, non-refundable)Service animals allowedPets max weight (50 lbs)Max pets allowed (2)Pets deposit (USD 150 per room per stay, non-refundable) Parking Info
Self parking (USD 56.90 per day)Parking (USD 56.90 per day, on site)Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (complimentary, on site)
Internet / WiFI
Wi-Fi is included in the daily resort fee.
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