Beachfront Spanish beacon
Striped cabanas flank the beachfront pool while guests drift between breezy oceanfront courtyards and sunset drinks on the patio.
“Now 155 rooms, including 29 suites, wrap around a restored courtyard with four restaurants, a spa, pool, and meeting space.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Dedicated beach butlers set up oceanfront chairs and coolers, paired with customized turndown and Frette robes.
Notable
The preserved 1926 bell tower by William C. Hays anchors the property alongside restored original clay roof tiles.
Notable
A rooftop spa features ocean-view saunas, open-air coastal treatment rooms, and a panoramic Zen deck.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
all of which are decorated in a style that breezily combines the building’s Spanish inspiration with a clean and stylish contemporary influence.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set directly on Main Beach, the hotel sits between the vintage rides of the historic boardwalk and the wooden wharf.
The rooms
Hand-painted headboards depict surreal local coastlines, complemented by hand-carved vanities and private balconies that catch the Pacific breeze.
The pool and sauna
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated pool sits right along the beachfront, and the cedar sauna looks straight out across Monterey Bay.
The spa
On the top floor, outdoor cabanas host open-air massages beside a rooftop relaxation deck centered around a fire pit.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
High Tide
Terracotta-tiled patios set under Spanish arches serve Pacific Rim coastal dishes overlooking Monterey Bay and the bell tower.
The Spanish Mediterranean façade and meticulously laid brick herringbone driveway feels just right for its iconic beachfront location; it also keeps what’s waiting inside a delightful surprise.
At the table
Downstairs, Pearl pours craft cocktails under vaulted ceilings, and Low Tide serves casual fare along the sidewalk patio.
How it began
A restored 1926 bell tower crowned by a mermaid wind vane preserves the spirit of the site's original seaside complex.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.