Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is a hotel destination wedding venue in CA, United States, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), 10 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, October.
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa sits directly on Cannery Row with unobstructed views of Monterey Bay, where sea otters and kelp forests frame your celebration against the Pacific.
About Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa sits directly on Cannery Row with unobstructed views of Monterey Bay, where sea otters and kelp forests frame your celebration against the Pacific.
Floor-to-ceiling windows in the hotel's venues capture natural light and water reflections throughout the day.
The property commands a 250-room oceanfront presence with immediate access to the working waterfront's maritime character.
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We recently stayed at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa from February 20–22 to celebrate our wedding anniversary and my wife’s birthday.
Albert Artsvelyan · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 400 guests
- Standing reception
- 600 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 600 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 285 rooms
- Room types
- 45 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- Price
- US$175 to US$300 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MRY, 10 min by car
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, historic, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Located at 400 Cannery Row with direct bay views and sea otter sightings
- 250 guest rooms available for accommodation on-site
- Multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces with water views
- On-site spa facilities for wedding day preparations
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 3:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; room accommodations available
- 5:00 PMRehearsal at ceremony location with bay views
- 7:00 PMRehearsal dinner at hotel restaurant or private dining space
- 10:00 AMWedding party spa treatments and preparation
- 2:00 PMGuest arrival and seating
- 3:00 PMCeremony on oceanfront terrace
- 4:30 PMCocktail hour with bay views
- 6:00 PMReception dinner and dancing
- 11:00 AMFarewell brunch (optional add-on)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MRY · 10 minutes
Guests fly into Monterey Regional Airport.
- Typical total
- $18,000-35,000Aisle estimate
Estimate for 75 guests, one night accommodation block, ceremony and reception. Pricing varies by season (peak summer rates higher) and space selection. Spa services, bar packages, and extended room blocks available separately.
- Ceremony fee
- $2,500-4,500Aisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
- Reception
- $85-150 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
- Room rate
- $250-550 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
- Weather window
- June – August, October
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (877) 862-7552
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What is the view situation from the ceremony and reception spaces?+
Most event spaces feature floor-to-ceiling windows and outdoor terraces overlooking Monterey Bay. The oceanfront location provides natural backdrop lighting during sunset events.
How many guests can the venue accommodate?+
The hotel can host events ranging from intimate 20-person dinners to receptions of 150+ guests across multiple configurable spaces.
Are hotel rooms included for out-of-town guests?+
Yes. The property has 250 guest rooms on-site, and wedding packages typically include discounted room blocks for attending guests.
What amenities are available on the property?+
Monterey Plaza features a full-service spa, multiple restaurants and bars, a fitness center, and direct access to Cannery Row shopping and attractions.
What is the nearest airport?+
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is 5 miles away with a 10-minute drive. San Francisco International (SFO) is 120 miles north, approximately 2.5 hours.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 400 guests
“Rounds – 400”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 600 guests
“Reception – 600”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 600 guests
“Theater – 600”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 285 rooms
“Our 285-room, full-service hotel features more than 30,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor event space, including ballrooms with adjacent waterfront terraces and breezy, open-air venues for meetings, receptions and gatherings.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 45 listed
“Direct Ocean View 2 Queen room with Balcony”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Say “I do” on our oceanfront terrace, dramatically suspended above the crashing surf or host a gala affair in one of our elegant ballrooms featuring glittering chandeliers, Brazilian teakwood and romantic ocean balconies.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Rated among the “Best in the West” by Meeting Focus magazine, our attentive associates provide personalized service, including catering, conference services, entertainment and on-site audio visual team provides comprehensive technical support.”
Read the source for in-house cateringNearest airport: MRY, 10 min by car
“MRY”
Read the source for nearest airportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“Our 285-room, full-service hotel features more than 30,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor event space, including ballrooms with adjacent waterfront terraces and breezy, open-air venues for meetings, receptions and gatherings.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, historic, elegant
“Perched dramatically on historic beachfront property above the crashing surf of the Pacific, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa delights its guests with classic, California coastal experiences animated by an irresistible spirit of conviviality and play.”
Read the source for setting