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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is a waterfront wedding venue located in Monterey, California. They offer both indoor and outdoor settings for your ceremony and reception, with gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean. They're situated right on the famous Cannery Row, within walking distance to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa can't wait to make your special day everything you dreamed it to be.

Facilities and Capacity

  • Couples can accommodate up to 250 guests at this luxurious hotel. Their diverse settings include:
  • Lower Terrace - a gorgeous outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour venue. You can say your “I do’s” with Monterey Bay as your backdrop, after you descend their dramatic staircase.
  • Upper Plaza - features a romantic trellis and panoramic views of the bay. It’s the perfect site for either your ceremony or reception.
  • Ocean Club - an intimate indoor venue perfect for small receptions. It boasts a cozy fireplace and beautiful balcony.
  • Monterey Bay Room - features gorgeous ocean views and plenty of space for dinner and dancing.
  • Dolphins Ballroom - boasts amazing views of their dolphins fountain and Monterey Bay. The room is filled with a gold, aqua and deep marine blue and green color palette.
  • Cypress Ballroom - features Brazilian teak wood, ornate chandeliers and hand-painted murals. It’s perfect for a grand, formal affair.

Services Offered

This award-winning hotel prides themselves on their attention to detail, thoughtful touches and superb service. They offer experienced wedding planners to assist you throughout your planning process, and to bring your unique vision to life. Setup and cleanup is included with their rental fee, along with tables and chairs. Your guests will enjoy valet parking, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Additional services include:

  • In-house caterer
  • In-house bar
  • China
  • Glassware
  • Flatware
  • Barware
  • Linens
  • Chocolate fountain
  • Outside vendors
  • Lighting and sound
  • Event rentals
  • Cake cutting

Accommodation

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa offers multiple guest rooms and luxury suites for you and your loved ones to stay in. Each room features custom crown molding, drapes, carpets and artwork. Your guests will enjoy air conditioned accommodations, flat screen TVs, microfiber beds and spacious bathrooms. Depending on the suite, you'll enjoy a gorgeous fireplace, wet bar and refrigerator or private ocean-view balcony. Your family and friends will have access to their spa and fitness center, stunning sundeck with two whirlpool spa tubs and multiple on-site dining options.




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Frequently asked questions

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?

$850

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

$850

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?

$2,000

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

$2,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
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?

$32

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel
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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
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
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet

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

Reviews of Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
42 Reviews
96% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
Martha
Martha A. Sent on 04/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Dreamy Venue

Everything about this venue was exceptional. Everyone across the board went out of their way to make our destination wedding amazing! We plan to go back each year for our anniversary.
M
Martha S. Sent on 04/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Venue!!

The service, location, and views were absolutely exceptional! My wedding was better than expected.
Gina
Gina Sent on 11/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding!

We met with Caitlin Michaels, coordinator, before booking the Plaza. She was able to walk us through what it would be like to have our wedding there. She worked with us to find the perfect wedding day that would match up with the church where we ended up getting married.

Caitlin was very responsible through the wedding planning process. We enjoyed experience with the preferred vendors: Mike Danen Photography, Sarah Pink for flowers, Freedom Bakery and Confections, and Belmont Entertainment.

Caitlin made the food tasting/linen section process very easy. A few months before the wedding, we met and did all the tastings. Everything was delicious! I wanted to switch out a vegetable, and we were able to do that.

On the wedding day everything was executed perfectly. Caitlin set up all of our decorations, including the guestbook table, guest setting table, and put our favors. We had our cocktail party outside facing the ocean. It was beautiful and our guests enjoyed the hors d'oeuvre. Caitlin helped get everything into the reception room, the Monterey Bay Room.

The food was delicious!! We went with steak or salmon. Caitlin came to check on us to make sure everything was perfect, which we appreciated.

Overall, we enjoyed our experience. We had shopped at other reception venue locations in Monterey and we felt the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa had the best value for the money. There were no hidden costs at the end, and we felt that we were treated well.

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Couture Occasions Events by Michele Couture Occasions Events by Michele Wedding Planners

Alexis at Monterey Spa & Hotel is a true professional! Thoughtful & kind she exemplifies the spirit of this amazing & beautiful hotel. A wonderful location for weddings, conferences and romance alike <3

A Sparkling Event A Sparkling Event Wedding Planners

This is one of my favorite locations in Monterey with ocean views. Alexis and her team are efficient, organized and accommodating. Their catering team executes your dinner flawlessly. I love being a part of their events and highly recommend them for your wedding day.

Sound In Motion Entertainment Group Sound In Motion Entertainment Group Wedding DJs

We have been a part of over 150 weddings at The Monterey Plaza Hotel. It's impressive to witness the consistently high quality service they provide. It starts when you first meet Alexis Davis who books the weddings there. She fully understands what it takes to make a wedding day memorable. The staff at The Plaza is on target when it comes to service and making sure things are being done in a timely mannner at the ceremony and reception. Did I mention the view? Wow! Absolutely fantastic! If you're planning a Monterey area wedding - This venue is a great option.

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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa frequently asked questions

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa includes:
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
  • Waterfront
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in average response time and 4.7 in flexibility.

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