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Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Standard King Room
Standard King Room
Main Lobby
Main Lobby
Main Lobby
Main Lobby
Lobby Bar
Lobby Bar
Enjoying the Ocean Together
Enjoying the Ocean Together
Beachfront Picnic
Beachfront Picnic
Bonfire for 2
Bonfire for 2
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel

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Paula Burke
Paula Burke
Sr. Catering and Events Manager

We speak English and Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

As the only beachfront hotel in Monterey, this central California coastal venue offers an enchanting setting for your wedding day. This unique hotel seamlessly blends west coast elegance with breathtaking oceanfront and sunset views, making it the ideal spot for weddings and other special events.

Facilities and Capacity: Monterey Beach Hotel accommodates up to 300 guests, offering versatile spaces for your celebration. Whether you prefer a romantic beach wedding on our private beach or an elegant reception in one of our event spaces, the hotel provides breathtaking oceanfront and sunset views from all event areas. The venue also boasts a heated outdoor pool and a stylish Lobby Wine Bar. Other dining options include The Lantern Room and Tidewater, both known for featuring hyper-local food and beverages that highlight the richness of local wine and ingredients, served as fresh as possible and sourced from our local partners. With five oceanfront decks and a private beach, you have a variety of stunning backdrops for your celebration.

Services Offered: Monterey Beach Hotel hosts a range of wedding events, including ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, and engagement parties. Our comprehensive event services include:

- Ocean View Rooms and Suite
- Beachside Events such as Clam Bakes, Bonfires, and S'mores Parties
- Rehearsal Dinners and Morning-after Brunches
- Customizable Wedding Menus
- Personalized Wedding On-site contact

Accommodation: With beautifully renovated oceanfront rooms, Monterey Beach Hotel provides luxurious accommodations for couples and guests. Each room is thoughtfully designed with a coastal vibe, featuring modern comforts such as a 52-inch flat-screen HDTV, Lavazza coffee maker, high-speed Wi-Fi, and Big Sur After Rain bath products by D.S. & DURGA. Wake up to the gentle sound of waves and start your day with unparalleled views of the ocean.

Experience the Wedding of Your Dreams: At Monterey Beach Hotel, your wedding will be an unforgettable experience. Exchange vows with the sand beneath your feet on our private beach or celebrate in one of our elegant event spaces, all surrounded by awe-inspiring panoramas. Our stunning natural backdrops, versatile venues, and expert event team work together to bring your wedding daydreams to life.

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$35

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Beach
Hotel
Resort
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

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Reviews of Monterey Beach Hotel

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4.5/5 9 reviews
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3.9/5 4785 reviews
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Jennifer Sent on 11/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had an amazing experience at the Tides! Kelly Frasier was a dream to work with, and just the sweetest ever. The entire staff was incredibly friendly and provided exceptional service, the location is beautiful, the food was AMAZING, and everything was perfect. Literally the best day ever!
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Annabel Sent on 08/20/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My experience with the Tides was phenomenal. Sherry, who was in charge of the ceremony on the beach, was so excited to help with the details and provide insight in to some ideas to help with planning. She did a wonderful job coordinating the whole thing and being flexible with timing and our large party!
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Danielle Sent on 01/23/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Monterey beach hotel was a beautiful place to have my wedding and the staff was so helpful and organized!
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Jeri Sent on 11/14/2009
5 out of 5 rating
This place was wonderful. It was the perfect location for a destination wedding. All of our friends and family were able to book rooms, so it was an excellent wedding and vacation. Everyone was able to relax and have a great time at the reception without having to drive home. They just had to walk back to their rooms. I would highly recommend Monterey Beach Resort.
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Breanne Sent on 07/31/2017
4.7 out of 5 rating
We absolutely loved having our wedding here last September! It was my dream to get married on the beach, and we loved having a place where our family could all hang out for the weekend! Sherry Michelson was our wedding coordinator, and she was amazing!! We connected really easily from the beginning, and she helped make our experience unforgettable. The food was incredible, and the staff there was really awesome. Thank you for hosting the best day of our lives!
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Tiana Sent on 11/03/2010
4.3 out of 5 rating
The staff was wonderful and accomodating our wedding weekend. We ran into a lot of "hidden" costs...such as the candy buffet bowls @ $10 per vase +service of 18% and tax. Other than that debaucle in planning how to justify these seemingly free vases (the saying "free to use" meant free to me!) everything was great. The staff went over and above in helping us get ready for the ceremony and reception. It rained on my wedding day and they prepared a room with a wonderful view of the ocean for my ceremony. They even opened the doors so that I would be able to hear the ocean. I can not be more appreciative toward what they did for my husband and I on our wedding day. I didn't have to worry about a thing the entire weekend. My day was perfect despite the weather. The Monterey Beach Resort was a great choice for my wedding!!!
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User976788 Sent on 10/16/2012
4.2 out of 5 rating
We are from Az, looking to get Married in Monterey, so it made hard to find a place but once we found Monterey Beach Resort, Best Western, we knew it was it! Once we received information on the place and got details from the wedding coordinators we fell in love with it. They were all very great and accommodating, can't wait to return for our anniversary.
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Karen Sent on 02/19/2009
4 out of 5 rating
We had a fabulous wedding. We had great service with the event coordinators at the hotel. We had originally planned on getting married on the beach in front of the hotel and then they decided to reconstruct the sea wall, which threw us in a tail spin for a bit. We decided to get married on the terrace, which they converted into a beach and it was beautiful. More personal and private than the beach. And looked like we were on the beach too. The food was fantastic at the reception. A little pricey for the kegs of beer but we had a wonderful time. We had over 100 people travel from out of town to attend our wedding. We had a bonfire after our rehearsal dinner. It was a wonderful experience and the best wedding ever.
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Melanie Sent on 07/24/2017
2.9 out of 5 rating
We blocked Monterey Tides as our wedding hotel for our guests, but we had the service and reception elsewhere. We chose MT for their beautiful view-- and they did not disappoint in this regard. The lobby is a great place to hang out, and the view is to die for. However, working with them was very difficult. From the beginning, their website did not work for the wedding block. It only displayed Ocean View (and not the cheaper Garden View), plus there were many issues with our guests booking the rooms, so my husband ended up being the middle man for everything (very frustrating!). We also decided to use the bonfire package to have a pre-wedding event. We had the event for around 30 people and it cost $250 for them to set up a small fire and some chairs. It would have cost another $250 to have alcohol there (with a $1000 minimum on top of that!) They refused to offer any other compromises (e.g., we bring alcohol, we buy wine/beer from them but serve it ourselves...). Also, my bridesmaids and I got ready in the Captain's room, which was a nice space. But in order to have a light breakfast (some cereal, granola, seasonal fruit, coffee and tea) it cost $22 per person! (this was after they waived the $6 fee for having less than 20 people at the event). There were other hidden fees as well-- 1. there is a $25 "resort fee" for each night, 2. if we wanted to give our guests welcome bags it would cost $2 per bag to pass out at the desk and we weren't able to leave them outside the rooms... Also, it would take a long time for them to get back to us. Many times we had to wait a week or more, and they kept switching who we were in contact with. At one point, a month or so before the wedding, I realized the most recent point of contact didn't even know I was getting ready there with the bridesmaids! They don't communicate between themselves well. Overall, this was one of the decisions I regretted. It took too much time.
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