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8.7

Excellent

219 reviews

219 reviews

Housekeeping6
Breakfast3
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9.5

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - 240 meters from city center
Exceptional for walking
Parking
Available
Walkable places
Venture Gallery

50 m

Old Monterey Farmer's Market

50 m

Monterey Conference Center

50 m

Koffman Gallery

80 m

Monterey Pines Golf Club

120 m

Popular landmarks
Old Fisherman's Wharf

440 m

Dennis the Menace Park

700 m

Coast Guard Pier

890 m

Cannery Row

1.5 km

Monterey Bay Aquarium

2.0 km

Closest landmarks
West Parking Facility

130 m

Museum of Monterey

190 m

Selfieville

200 m

Monterey College Of Law

210 m

Golden State Theatre

210 m

Portola Hotel and Spa

Two Portola Plaza, Monterey City Center, Monterey (CA), United States, 93940 - See map

Conveniently situated in the Monterey City Center part of Monterey (CA), this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Be sure to set some time aside to visit Monterey Bay Aquarium as well as McAbee Beach nearby. Rated with 4 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to restaurant, hot tub and spa on-site.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

140 meters to Monterey State Historic Park

Check-in [24-hour]

370 meters to the beach

Hot tub

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Valet parking

Pets allowed

Luggage storage

Swimming pool [outdoor]

Hot tub

Cash withdrawal

Contactless check-in/out

This property is in high demand!

3 travelers have booked today.

Value for money7.8
Location rating9.5
Nearest airportMonterey Regional Airport (MRY)
Distance to airport4.2 km

Rooms available at Portola Hotel and Spa

King
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  • Room size: 33 m²/355 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 king bed
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Queen Bed
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  • Room size: 37 m²/398 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 2 queen beds
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Courtyard King Room
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  • Room size: 37 m²/398 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 king bed
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Courtyard Queen Room
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  • Room size: 33 m²/355 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 2 queen beds
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Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 2 double beds or 1 king bed
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Harbor View King
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  • Harbor view
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 king bed
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2 Queen Beds Harbor View
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  • Harbor view
  • Shower
  • 2 queen beds
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1 King Bed Hearing Accessible
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
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Courtyard Two Double Room
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
  • 2 double beds
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Standard Two Double Room
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  • Room size: 28 m²/301 ft²
  • 2 double beds
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Portola Hotel and Spa?

Check-in is from 04:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The front desk is always open, day or night.

How do I get to Portola Hotel and Spa?

For those who wish to drive their own cars, Portola Hotel and Spa has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is available for a fee of 22 USD per day. You can drive in and park yourself, or use valet service offered at the hotel.

What are my dining options at Portola Hotel and Spa?

Portola Hotel and Spa features 2 on-site restaurants for your dining convenience.

What is the smoking policy at Portola Hotel and Spa?

Portola Hotel and Spa does not permit smoking in any of its rooms or indoor areas.

What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Portola Hotel and Spa?

The closest train, metro, or bus station to Portola Hotel and Spa is MST Trolley, 1.7 km away.

What restaurants are nearby Portola Hotel and Spa?

Restaurants including El Torito, Hula's Island Grill and Lalla Oceanside Grill are popular in Portola Hotel and Spa’s neighborhood which is known as Monterey City Center.

What popular shopping places are close to Portola Hotel and Spa?

Shopping options in Portola Hotel and Spa’s Monterey City Center neighborhood include Old Monterey Farmer's Market, Venture Gallery and Koffman Gallery.

What are popular attractions near Portola Hotel and Spa?

Portola Hotel and Spa’s location in the Monterey City Center neighborhood makes it close to famous attractions including Cannery Row, Museum of Monterey and Colton Hall Museum.

What popular beaches are close to Portola Hotel and Spa?

Portola Hotel and Spa’s Monterey City Center neighborhood also includes McAbee Beach and San Carlos State Beach.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Portola Hotel and Spa?

Portola Hotel and Spa’s nearby natural sights include Monterey State Historic Park, California Sea Otter Game Refuge and Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail located in the same Monterey City Center area.

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What people love about Portola Hotel and Spa

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Very clean!"

    Pamela

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    April 24, 2022

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Staff 

    "Excellent, clean location, with helpful staff."

    Rebecca

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    November 30, 2021

  • 8.4

    Excellent
    Location

    "Great location"

    Kathleen

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    July 21, 2021

Overall rating:

8.7

Excellent
219 reviews
Cleanliness
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Location
9.5
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What travelers say they love:
Rooms were spacious and super comfy bed.
Stevie from United Kingdom
Couple
More about Portola Hotel and Spa

More about Portola Hotel and Spa

Portola Hotel and Spa

Get into the excitement of all great offerings in Monterey (CA) as well as its surrounding adventures with a stay at Portola Hotel and Spa. Portola Hotel and Spa puts numerous activities at your fingertips, with its convenient location just 1.9 km from the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
The range of services provided by Portola Hotel and Spa ensures all travelers get the most out of their stay. Post your pictures and answer your emails whenever you want, with the hotel's free Wi-Fi internet access. Parking is always available, provided by the hotel for their driving guests. The helpful staff at the front desk can assist you with services including safety deposit boxes.
The hotel's on-site dry cleaning service helps you keep your favorite travel outfits clean so you can pack less. The hotel is entirely non-smoking, ensuring a clean air environment.
Guestrooms at Portola Hotel and Spa are fitted with all the amenities travelers need. The hotel provides linen service and air conditioning in some rooms for the benefit of guests. Some selected rooms at Portola Hotel and Spa include a balcony or terrace, as part of the room design. Some selected rooms have television, in-room video streaming and cable TV to keep guests entertained.
The hotel also provides guests with a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker in some rooms. Portola Hotel and Spa also provides a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels in bathrooms for select rooms.


Dining and things to do

Never let hunger affect your travel plans! Restaurants on-site provide convenient and tasty dining options. Have fun at night with your travel companions right at the hotel's bar.
Portola Hotel and Spa lets you make the most of your time! Once there, you can enjoy countless recreational facilities offered to all guests. Pamper and indulge yourself with a visit to the hot tub and spa. For those who hate to miss a workout, a trip to the hotel's fitness facility will keep you fresh and healthy. Hot days can be cool fun with water activities like fishing, snorkeling, surfing and wind surfing.
You won't need anything for water activity fun other than your own enthusiasm, with aquatic activity conveniences like boats made available at Portola Hotel and Spa. In a competitive mood? Get sporty with your travel group or other guests at the hiking trails in the hotel. Souvenir shopping for yourself or those back home takes no time at all at the shops.


Around the property

Take some time to explore Monterey (CA). Pose in front of Cannery Row located 1.5 km away, and you can always show your friends the time you went to Monterey (CA). Nearby Portola Hotel and Spa only 440 m away is the Old Fisherman's Wharf, providing access to water transport and tourist services. If you're seeking more rugged adventures after your stay, consider Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail located 2.5 km away for rustic experiences and outdoor discoveries.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.5

Most talked about facilities

Food & Dining

2 mentions

Swimming Pool

2 mentions

Car Park

1 mention

Housekeeping

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet [LAN]
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Boating
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Spa/sauna
  • Surfing lessons
  • Swimming pool [outdoor]
  • Wind surfing
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Breakfast takeaway service
  • Cashless payment service
  • Covid-19 testing service
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Hygiene certification
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Professional-grade sanitizing services
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bar
  • Happy hour
  • Restaurants
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Cash withdrawal
  • Concierge
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating in public area
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Shops
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Kids meal
Land sports
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Access
  • Cat-friendly
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Check-in [24-hour]
  • Dog-friendly
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pet-friendly [charges apply]
  • Pets allowed
  • Safety/security feature
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Bicycle parking
  • Car park [charges apply]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Valet parking
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobes
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • In-room safe box
  • Internet access – wireless
  • Ironing facilities
  • LAN Internet in room [charges apply]
  • Linens
  • On-demand movies
  • Private bathroom
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Shower
  • Smoke detector
  • Telephone
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Wi-Fi [charges apply]

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • American
Restaurants on site
Jacks Monterey
  • Cuisine: American
  • Menu: A-la-carte
Peter B's Brewpub
  • Menu: A-la-carte

Location

Two Portola Plaza, Monterey City Center, Monterey (CA), United States, 93940
Exceptional
Location

9.5

Airports
  • Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
    4.2 km
  • Marina Municipal Airport (OAR)
    14.4 km
Public transportation
  • MST Trolley
    1.7 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Central Coast Allergy & Asthma
    620 m
Shopping
  • Old Monterey Farmer's Market
    50 m
Convenience store
  • 7 Eleven
    1.3 km
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM on-site

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Monterey State Historic Park
    130 m
  • Old Fisherman's Wharf
    440 m
  • Dennis the Menace Park
    700 m
  • Coast Guard Pier
    890 m
  • Cannery Row
    1.5 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    2.0 km
  • Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail
    2.6 km
  • Monarch Grove Sanctuary
    4.1 km
  • Point Pinos Lighthouse
    5.0 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Venture Gallery
    50 m
  • Old Monterey Farmer's Market
    50 m
  • Monterey Conference Center
    50 m
  • Koffman Gallery
    80 m
  • Monterey Pines Golf Club
    120 m
  • West Parking Facility
    130 m
  • Spanish Park
    130 m
  • Custom House
    130 m
  • Monterey State Historic Park
    130 m
  • Crown & Anchor
    130 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-2 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib available upon request
Children 3-17 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 18 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • Guests must provide a photo ID and credit card upon check-in.
  • All special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
  • The property's Club room is closed permanently.
  • Pets are allowed for an additional charge of $58.18 per room, per night. 2 pets per room.
  • Self-Parking is available and subject to an additional charge of USD 22, with taxes is USD 25.55. Valet Parking is USD 27 with taxes are USD 31.36
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from16:00
  • Check-out until12:00
Extras
  • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee9.95 USD
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsno
  • Number of bars/lounges2
  • Number of floors7
  • Number of restaurants2
  • Number of rooms 379
  • Most recent renovation2020
Parking
  • Daily parking fee22 USD

Property announcements

A valet parking is available and subject to an additional charge USD 31.36 per vehicle per night (inclusive of taxes)

Car parking is available at an additional charge USD 25.55 per vehicle per night (inclusive of taxes)

Reviews of Portola Hotel and Spa from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.7
/
10
Cleanliness9.1
Facilities8.5
Location9.5
Service8.8
Value for money7.8
High score for Monterey (CA)
Rating
9+ Exceptional (34)
8-9 Excellent (8)
7-8 Very Good (10)
6-7 Good (4)
<6 Below Expectation (8)
Time of the year
Mar - May (10)
Jun - Aug (26)
Sep - Nov (18)
Dec - Feb (10)

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10.0
Exceptional
Rebecca from United States
Couple
King
Stayed 2 nights in November 2021

Great location ”

Excellent, clean location, with helpful staff. The food at the restaurant is amazing. Loved the crepes at the crepes restaurant downstairs as well. Has a pool and gym. Parking is $21/day. Recommend this hotel.

Reviewed November 30, 2021

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9.6
Exceptional
Darlene from Philippines
Family with teens
King
Stayed 2 nights in December 2019

Highly Recommended”

The hotel was conveniently located near the fisherman's wharf and downtown Monterey. Their lobby was fantastic and had a restaurant and a coffee shop adjacent to it. Rooms were spacious and kept clean everyday; however, we were assigned to a floor that was under renovation. The halls were dusty and under works, but manageable. Parking was very convenient. Overall, I would say our stay was great. Would definitely stay here again!

Reviewed January 08, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Samantha from United Kingdom
Family with teens
King
Stayed 2 nights in August 2019

Lovely hotel in a great location”

Highly recommend the Portola, a stylish 4 star hotel in a great location in old Monterey. Great customer service, nothing is too much trouble, lovely bedrooms and great amenities.

Reviewed August 08, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Francisca from Canada
Couple
King
Stayed 2 nights in April 2019

Excellent hotel!! Central location”

Check-in at the hotel was smooth and our rooms were ready when we arrived. Location was central and was excellent value for money!! We will be back.

Reviewed April 25, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Lori from United States
Couple
King
Stayed 1 night in November 2019

Absolutely love this place”

Staff - awesome Room - awesome Breakfast buffet. - Awesome We will stay here again

Reviewed December 03, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Pamela from Philippines
Family with young children
King
Stayed 1 night in April 2022

Location and cleanliness”

Perfect location. Near to cafes and restaurants. Very clean!

Reviewed April 25, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
louise from United Kingdom
Family with young children
Courtyard Queen Room
Stayed 2 nights in August 2019

Nice clean hotel good location ”

Nice hotel clean rooms and great location. The only negative is that you have to pay extra for parking. They have a large carpark next to the hotel so don’t know why they need to charge for parking.

Reviewed August 26, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
Vanessa from United Kingdom
Family with teens
Courtyard Queen Room
Stayed 2 nights in August 2019

Beautifully decorated and appointed room. ”

booked a garden room based on the photographs shown on the Portola hotel and spa website, showing gorgeous iron outdoor furniture and an arrangements of plants and planters. In reality it was a bare grey space with 2 wood chairs covered in bird poo, very disappointed with this. The room and hotel is gorgeous, but might as well have saved money and booked the standard room.

Reviewed September 10, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Leslie
Group
Courtyard Queen Room
Stayed 1 night in March 2019

Exceptional”

Very nice hotel! Comfortable beds. Friendly staff and great location.

Reviewed March 29, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Robert
Couple
Queen Bed
Stayed 2 nights in February 2019

Exceptional”

First trip with our Golden Retreiver....hotel was very helpful!

Reviewed February 26, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
Geralyn from United States
Family with teens
Queen Bed
Stayed 1 night in June 2019

Good location”

Easy walk to the pier. There’s also a shuttle to attractions. Restaurants on site. My room had a nice balcony.

Reviewed July 04, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Itthiporn from Thailand
Couple
Queen Bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

Best Location Hotel in "Monterey"”

We choose this hotel because of their location. They located nest to the "Monterey State Historic Park" & lively "Fisherman's Wharf". You can leave your car and have some tasty meals just 3-minutes walk. The hotel building design blend with the original historic building. We love the adjustable shutters in the guest room instead of curtain(good for those who has allergy).

Reviewed May 16, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Pete from United States
Couple
Queen Bed
Stayed 1 night in January 2019

Quick get away”

Went for one night. Great place, location excellent and staff superb. One draw back was pet friendly and dog barking late into night and dog puke in lobby. Took awhile before cleaning.

Reviewed January 28, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Katri from Finland
Family with teens
Courtyard Queen Room
Stayed 2 nights in October 2019

Great location on Monterey”

Loved the location. Pool quite small, but kids loved it anyway. Rooms comfortable and staff friendly. Walking distance to anywhere in Monterey.

Reviewed October 18, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Gordon from United Kingdom
Couple
King
Stayed 1 night in August 2019

Excellent location, close to wharf”

We stayed 1 night in Monterey at PH&S. A good location, hotel has quiet policy in evenings, so good rest! Staff welcoming. Not so much help from Valet staff, but maybe just me!

Reviewed August 14, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
JAMIE
Family with young children
Queen Bed
Stayed 1 night in February 2019

A Day in Monterey”

Such a great last minute choice! Highly recommend this hotel and spa!

Reviewed February 25, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
Stevie from United Kingdom
Couple
King
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

Not a bad location ”

Nice hotel not far from the centre. Rooms were spacious and super comfy bed. This was a stop on our honeymoon and the hotel kindly left us a bottle of champagne in the room for arrival which was a lovely touch, thank you. all staff were super friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Only thing to note was the pool and jacuzzi wasnt available for use which was a shame as it was something we were looking forward to. Other than that we enjoyed our stay...and the cookies!

Reviewed May 08, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
Jesus from United States
Couple
King
Stayed 1 night in July 2019

Beautiful ”

Awesome hotel in great location.

Reviewed August 03, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Van from United States
Family with young children
Courtyard Queen Room
Stayed 1 night in August 2019

Exceptional”

Courtyard room preferably, the cabana is spacious and nice. The hotel is walking to the pier, lots of foods and fun.

Reviewed August 26, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Sabrina from United States
Family with young children
King
Stayed 2 nights in September 2019

Great hotel, great location!”

Very happy every time we visit! Perfect location.

Reviewed September 11, 2019

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