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Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Property class: 4

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A spacious living area with a large view of the ocean, furnished with sofas, chairs, and tables.
A coastal building with a balcony overlooking a beach.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and hanging planters.
A corridor with large windows overlooking the ocean, wooden flooring, and green upholstered chairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $244
$210 nightly
$244 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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2600 Sand Dunes Dr, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Monterey State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, North Fremont Street
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Monte Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bathroom with a mirror, and a view of the sea.

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a mirror. There is a bench and a shelf with toiletries.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bathroom with a mirror, and a view of the sea.

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bathroom with a mirror, and a view of the sea.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bathroom with a mirror, and a view of the sea.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a mirror. There is a bench and a shelf with toiletries.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a mirror. There is a bench and a shelf with toiletries.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bathroom with a mirror, and a view of the sea.

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Ocean view
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bathroom with a mirror, and a view of the sea.

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Hearing Accessible)

  • Ocean view
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bathroom with a mirror, and a view of the sea.

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, a TV, and a mirror.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Ocean view
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Hearing Accessible)

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, a TV, and a mirror.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View (Hearing Accessible)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bathroom with a mirror, and a view of the sea.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bathroom with a mirror, and a view of the sea.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bathroom with a mirror, and a view of the sea.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bathroom with a mirror, and a view of the sea.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a mirror. There is a bench and a shelf with toiletries.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a mirror. There is a bench and a shelf with toiletries.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for DOUBLE OCEAN VIEW TWO QUEEN BEDS

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

DOUBLE OCEAN VIEW TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Monterey

With a stay at Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Monterey, you'll be on the beach, steps from Monterey Bay and a 5-minute drive from Fisherman's Wharf. .This beach hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Cannery Row.

What's nearby

  • Monterey State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Eolian Dunes Preserve - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • North Fremont Street - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Del Monte Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 15 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Barba Azul - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Maligne - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 192 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and safes. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 192 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite with Californian cuisine at The Lantern Room, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Monterey? This hotel has 56171 square feet (5218 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 13 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
The Lantern Room - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine. Open daily.
Tidewater - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Lobby Lounge - This lobby lounge specializes in Californian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 56.90 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 10 to 25 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Lobby Lounge
  • The Lantern Room
  • Tidewater

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 13 meeting rooms
  • 56,171 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1967
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - August 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 150
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 34.14 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 56.90 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night plus USD 150 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Best Western Monterey Beach Resort
Best Western Plus Beach
Best Western Plus Beach Monterey
Best Western Plus Beach Resort
Best Western Plus Beach Resort Monterey
Best Western Plus Monterey Beach
Best Western Plus Monterey Beach Resort
Monterey Beach Best Western
Monterey Beach Resort
Monterey Beach Resort Best Western Plus
Monterey Tides Hotel
Monterey Tides
Monterey Tides a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
Tides Hotel
Best Western Plus Beach Resort Monterey Hotel Monterey
Monterey Tides
Monterey Beach Hotel a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 832 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 832 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 832 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 832 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 832 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. Nice atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family friendly retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel in a gorgeous location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice stay right in the beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ocean view was amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, stunning views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to spend a weekend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ocean front property. We had an ocean view room and it was amazing! Would definitely recommend staying at this hotel! Well priced for an ocean front property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful and the staff is amazing. The view is incredible and beach access could not be more perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wife and stayed there for our honeymoon and the people we interacted with were very friendly I will definitely go there again on my next trip
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with amazing staff. Only negative was that there's no microwave in the room but overall a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Loved the amenities. Great location for any outing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best beach hotel ever the view was amazing the staff and very friendly they give you $15 credit for wine amazing! And let’s not forget the free s'mores they give you that was a nice touch I would say book the premium kind size room that has a couch so you can enjoy the sunset and beach views from your room as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complimentary wine and marshmallows were a highlight accompanied by a breathtaking view.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super location and great amenities. It’s on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably the best hotel in Santa Cruz. Dog friendly, great staff, great location, gods food and drinks in the restaurant. Definitely rebooking here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is really beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We noticed a lot of nice improvements since the last time we stayed there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best beach front
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is STUNNING. We were only staying one night and just spent our time on the back patio taking in the views and sounds. Also loved the complimentary wine!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location. Very friendly staff, lots of amenities. Peaceful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot on the beach and quieter away from downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think it was very affordable for being a beachfront hotel…I’d definitely return and stay there…Cannery Row was very close and the beach wasn’t packed with people…An overall great experience…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026