Portola Hotel & Spa is a hotel destination wedding venue in Monterey, United States, hosting 1,500 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$33,000 (our estimate).
Portola Hotel & Spa
Portola Hotel & Spa is a modern coastal hotel on Monterey's seafront, with 379 guest rooms and declared wedding services for couples marrying by the sea.
About Portola Hotel & Spa
Portola Hotel & Spa is a modern coastal hotel on Monterey's seafront, with 379 guest rooms and declared wedding services for couples marrying by the sea.
Ceremonies can be held outdoors, while the meeting and banquet spaces seat up to 1,500 for a formal dinner or hold 1,000 standing for a reception, all supported by in-house catering.
Accommodation ranges from Standard King Rooms to Partial Harbor View and Portola Rooms with two queen beds, each sleeping up to four, with rates from 229 USD per night and on-site parking for guests.
The nearest airport is Monterey Regional (MRY), which we estimate at around 12 minutes away.
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Overall, a great location with good vibes. We stayed one night at this hotel and our room was not in the same building as the lobby. It was connected to the garage.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 1,500 guests
- Standing reception
- 1,000 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 379 rooms
- Room types
- 12 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$33,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$150 to US$250 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MRY, 12 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 379 guest rooms in a coastal Monterey setting beside the sea
- Seated dining for up to 1,500 guests and standing receptions for 1,000
- Outdoor ceremonies plus indoor meeting and banquet space
- In-house catering provided by the hotel
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MRY · about 12 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into MRY.
- Direct line
- (831) 649-4511
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue seat for a wedding dinner?+
The meeting and banquet space seats up to 1,500 guests for dining, or holds 1,000 guests standing.
Can we hold our ceremony outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available, and the hotel offers both indoor and outdoor space.
Is catering handled by the hotel?+
Yes, catering is provided in-house.
What are the room rates and how many guests can a room hold?+
Rates start at 229 USD per night. All listed room types, including Standard King, Portola Room with Two Queen Beds and Partial Harbor View rooms, have a maximum occupancy of four.
Which airport should our guests fly into, and is there parking?+
The nearest airport is MRY (Monterey Regional), which we estimate is around 12 minutes from the hotel. Parking is available on site.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 1,500 guests
“With 28,750 square feet of space, the Lower Custom House can host up to 1,500 guests.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 1,000 guests
“Plan your next inspiring conference or product launch in our newly renovated 10,000-square-foot De Anza Ballroom. Our largest on-site event venue, this grand ballroom offers easy access to the hotel lobby and Conference Center and can accommodate up to 1,000 attendees.”
Read the source for standing receptionRooms: 379 rooms
“60,000 Sq.Ft. of Space 379 Guest Rooms”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 12 listed
“Portola King Room - Disability Access”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Plan a romantic al fresco ceremony or reception among the natural beauty of our Memory Garden, or celebrate in one of our sophisticated, and modern event spaces.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Weddings: Portola Hotel & Spa offers beautiful wedding venues with catering for receptions, rehearsal dinners, and day-after brunches.”
Read the source for in-house cateringParking: Yes
“* Special self-parking rate”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“Our hotel offers flexible indoor and outdoor space, including two newly renovated ballrooms, a historic garden, an outdoor plaza, and Jacks Terrace.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, modern, elegant
“Nestled on the coast of picturesque Monterey Bay, Portola Hotel & Spa is the perfect destination for your wedding or special event.”
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