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Reception
$750 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$17 per person
Reception
$750 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$17 per person

About

Celebrate your day to remember amidst the coastal elegance of Monterey’s Portola Hotel & Spa. Hold an intimate ceremony in Historic Memory Garden or dance the night away in a spectacular grand ballroom. Reflecting unparalleled modern coastal luxury, Portola features newly renovated guest rooms and modern amenities, including a luxurious day spa, exceptional dining, a craft brewery, and thoughtful service. With a variety of coastally inspired event spaces and a range of budget options, Portola can accommodate all your wedding festivities from rehearsal dinners and brunches to spa days and welcome events, say “I do” at Portola Hotel & Spa.

2022 WEDDINGS

We welcome guest room wedding inquiries for celebratory events in 2022 with on-site hosted catering only. Hosted catering options include a welcome reception, rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, or day-after brunch.

Wedding blocks for guest rooms only are not available at this time. Specialty suites are available for reservations within six months of the date of arrival. We welcome wedding couples to share Portola’s website portolahotel.com with their guests for information about availability and current rates at the Hotel. Wedding inquiries with on-site catering in 2023 will be accepted in November 2022 and beyond.

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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?

$750

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

$750

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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$17

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

Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

9

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Brewery
Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Reception
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
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
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access
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4.2 out of 5 rating
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    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
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  • Value
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  • Flexibility
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75% Recommended by couples
User1773301 Sent on 08/20/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We blocked out 20 rooms for a wedding party at The Portola Hotel & Spa, and had the best time ever. They completely exceeded our expectations in every way. From the beginning of the process to our guests arriving, the entire staff was great. Beyond the great service, the hotel is perfect in every way. It is close to all attractions in Monterey. You are directly across from the wharf. Almost all our guests had a view of the ocean. Plus the beds are extremely comfortable. We found the rooms to be spacious and quiet.

In addition, the spa is first class. We've been all over the world and can honestly say that the spa at Portola Hotel is one of the best we've experienced. We had several massages, facials, mani-pedi and all were top-notch.

We can't say enough good things about this hotel, all of our guests loved their stay and keep talking about how perfect it was. We'd highly recommend booking for a personal stay or large group - you can't go wrong! They impressed us two New Yorkers...that's saying a lot!
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Nicole Sent on 12/22/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Monterey is my and my husbands favorite place! We have always wanted to be married there. The Portola Hotel made that happen beautifully! We go back every year to celebrate our anniversary!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 09/03/2014
4.9 out of 5 rating
We had the pleasure of working with Jennifer for hair and Makayla for hair and make-up. When the girl who was supposed to do make-up did not show up, Makayla jumped in to do make up and Jennifer added girls to her schedule for hair to help out and make sure we were all ready and looking and feeling beautiful! Jennifer was very patient and creative during the hair trial and both girls were lovely to my bridal party! They were fantastic!
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4

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Music Now DJs Music Now DJs Wedding DJs

Very professional, and always excellent service. Love working with them!

Pocketful Of Plans Pocketful Of Plans Wedding Planners

The Portola Hotel and Spa is a great venue from the location, decor, food and staff. Always friendly and welcoming, their staff is happy to help make your event perfect. I do a number of events at the Portola because of the versatility of their various event spaces, offering a large ballroom for really large groups and even small intimate spaces for small meetings and every size in between.

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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay frequently asked questions

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay includes:
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Brewery
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay is recommended by 85% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.2 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.4 in quality of service, 4.4 in flexibility, 4.4 in professionalism, 4 in average response time and 4 in value.

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