Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotels
Tribute Portfolio
9 (952 reviews)
2600 Sand Dunes Dr , Monterey , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Incredible location
Exceptional service
Beautiful views
Great breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High parking fees
Overpriced amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
The grounds required more attention; concerns raised about cleanliness in certain areas.
Service
9.63
Most experiences noted exceptional staff service, although some mentions of being busy.
Location
10
Incredible location; easily accessible beach and beautiful views received frequent praise.
Room Quality
8.67
Good quality rooms, but concerns about the experience in one room due to maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.62
Some amenities praised, but complaints about additional charges for extras.
Value for Money
8.15
Mixed feelings about pricing related to services offered, especially with additional costs for parking.
Food and Beverage
9.61
Breakfast was highly rated as the best experience at the hotel.
Overall Experience
9.16
Generally positive experience but marred by specific issues during the recent visit.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 05:45

Property Description

Direct Beach Access and Heated Pool
Monterey Tides offers direct beach access and a year-round outdoor heated pool, providing guests with the perfect opportunity to relax by the water and soak up the sun.

Scenic Views and Comfortable Accommodation
Each guest room at this hotel features a flat-screen cable TV, a refrigerator, and either an ocean or garden view. The comfortably furnished rooms, accessible through exterior corridors, ensure a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Dining with a View and Coastal Flair
Indulge in a culinary experience at Tides Waterfront Kitchen, offering elevated beachside menus with coastal flair and stunning views. Bayside Bar and Lounge provides a laid-back atmosphere inspired by the California coast, complemented by delicious cuisine and a variety of beverages.

Experience the best of Monterey Bay at Monterey Tides - book your stay now to enjoy beachside luxury and exceptional hospitality.

Important information:

Please note:

-Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel reserves the right to authorize the credit card for the full amount of the first night. If a guest cancels their reservation within 2 days, no refund will be provided to the guest.

- Each pet must not exceed a weight of 50 lbs each. Pets must never be left unattended in the hotel room. Additional fees may apply.

-The hotel's destination fee to Daily $15 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.

-Monterey Beach is committed to providing its guests and associates with a smoke free environment. Smoking tobacco, vapes, e-cigarettes and marijuana is strictly prohibited within the hotel. By booking through this website, you acknowledge that the hotel has installed smoking detection sensors in its rooms. These sensors enable hotel management to respond to smoking events without disrupting your stay. You hereby agree and consent to the use of such sensor in your room and acknowledge and agree that is it 100% privacy compliant and required by the hotel to ensure a smoke-free stay for all guests. By acknowledging the foregoing, you agree to waive any future claims related to the presence of the sensor in a room you may book. Tampering with the sensor is strictly prohibited.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MRY

Location

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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 952 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 9.63
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 9.61
Overall Experience: 9.16
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LUZ solo_traveller us
7
See above.
Pros:

The lobby area is very impressive looking with beautiful ocean views! However, the exterior is weather beaten and the pool area is not kept clean. Rooms were clean and bed was comfortable. However, bathroom was very small and the shower leaks on to the floor.

Cons:

See above.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple us
8
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Jeremy couple us
10
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Clémence solo_traveller fr
7
Pros:

La vue de la chambre
Le personnel

Cons:

Salle de bain minuscule
Pas de debit d'eau
Mauvais rapport qualité-prix

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Sonia couple es
10
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Susie extended_group us
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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TRACEY solo_traveller us
6
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Huang family_with_children us
10
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Anne-Catherine family_with_children dk
7
Breathtaking view but value for money could be improved
Pros:

Breathtaking view from seaside and direct access to beach, cold plunge is a nice added value as are the complementary kits to toast marshmallows by the fire pits

Cons:

Limited amenities for the price of the hotel e.g. no free bottled water in rooms. Bar only opened at 3 pm, so you could not get snack or drink before the afternoon. Food in the bar was disappointing. Pool was ok but would have been nicer on seaside. Room was quite small.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Peter family_with_children de
9
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Nathalie extended_group ch
8
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Lucy extended_group us
7
Altho I paid thru Bookkng.com, I was charged again for the stay the following morning for the room. They said they’d rev
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

When we arrived we were told about the smores but since I’m an elite member they should have offered them for free.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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landol656 Family Scottsdale, Arizona
10
Ocean Views, S’mores, and Great Hospitality!
Pros:

We stayed here for two nights with our family and couldn’t have picked a better time. We were able to get in just before the famous Concours d’Elegance and all the excitement of Monterey Car Week, so it was nice to enjoy everything before it got really busy.

The hotel has so many thoughtful touches that made our stay special. The complimentary glass of wine was a nice way to relax in the evening, and the nightly s’mores by the fire pit were a huge hit with the kids. It gave everyone something to look forward to at the end of the day.

The ocean views throughout the property were absolutely beautiful. From the lobby and common areas to our room and the restaurant, there was always an amazing view of the coastline. It really made the stay feel special and was the perfect backdrop for a family getaway.

A big thank you to Michael for making our visit even better. He was always welcoming, took the time to answer our questions, and gave us some great local recommendations for restaurants and places to visit around Monterey. His friendly attitude and local knowledge made us feel right at home. We’ll definitely be staying here again the next time we’re in Monterey!

2026-08-06 via Tripadvisor
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Cindy extended_group us
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Aidyn family_with_children kz
10
Вечером можно было с семьей сидеть на улице возле газового костра
Pros:

Расположение

Cons:

Все понравилось

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Gregory couple us
10
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Brooke couple us
7
Disappointed in stay
Pros:

I liked being close to the beach.

Cons:

All the outside furniture to lounge on was covered in seagull excrement. Literally on every piece of furniture. It was gross. I expected more from such a nice and expensive hotel.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Eddy couple us
10
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M523EZjosephb Solo travel
10
Nice
Pros:

Stopped here for a few drinks and the beach. Lovely place, my bartender was Hanna she did amazing super polite and personable. Drinks were great as well. Will be coming here again when I drive through town.

2026-07-30 via Tripadvisor
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Sylvia family_with_children us
8
Beautiful beach. Friendly staff. Weather was perfect.
Pros:

It’s right on the beach.

Cons:

I booked two rooms and they were not right next to each other.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee