Getting Married in Monterey

Couples, planners, and guests can search and book wedding hotels in Monterey on Engine, with options ranging from waterfront ballrooms to intimate gathering spaces. The Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay leads the list with its Serra Ballroom spanning about 19,000 square feet and 37 event spaces across 379 guest rooms. For out-of-town guests needing a room block of 9 or more, Engine Groups handles the booking; smaller blocks are self-serve.

Monterey offers couples a coastal California setting for their wedding, with views of the bay and proximity to historic Cannery Row and the waterfront. The hotels on this list provide reception and banquet space for celebrations of every size, and guest rooms for out-of-town family and friends. You can search and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine, and for a block of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking.

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Same order as the list above: ranked by event space, with a tilt toward hotels that list wedding services, a reception hall, or banquet space. Space and amenity details come from each hotel's own records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel Event spaceGuest roomsWedding servicesReception hallBanquet spaceGuest rating
1 Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay 19,150 sq ft 379 Yes Yes Yes 4.6 (3,686)
2 Monterey Marriott 19,150 sq ft 341 Yes Yes Yes 4.4 (1,000)
3 Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4,500 sq ft 196 Yes Yes Yes 4.0 (1,555)
4 InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG 3,284 sq ft 208 Yes Yes Yes 4.5 (1,711)
5 Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa 2,240 sq ft 163 Yes Yes Yes 4.3 (2,646)
6 Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa 10,795 sq ft 290 – – – 4.8 (1,694)
7 Asilomar Conference Grounds 4,938 sq ft 312 – – – 3.9 (1,047)
8 Hotel Pacific 961 sq ft 105 – – – 4.2 (1,851)
9 Red Lion Hotel Monterey 920 sq ft 80 – – – 3.3 (1,021)
10 Colton Inn 700 sq ft 50 – – – 4.4 (1,002)
11 The Monterey Hotel 684 sq ft 45 – – – 4.0 (1,803)
12 Hotel Abrego 645 sq ft 93 – – – 4.2 (1,617)
13 Monterey Bay Inn 600 sq ft 49 – – – 4.5 (1,953)
14 Lone Oak Lodge 350 sq ft 46 – – – 4.2 (1,615)
15 Victorian Inn 325 sq ft 70 – – – 4.4 (2,725)
16 Hotel 1110 - Adults Only 200 sq ft 15 – – – 4.3 (1,000)
17 Americas Best Value Presidents Inn on Munras 625 sq ft 46 – – – 3.7 (1,181)

Frequently asked questions

How can Engine help with booking a hotel for my Monterey wedding?
Engine lets you search, compare, and book guest rooms for your out-of-town guests. If you need 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking; for 8 or fewer, you can book self-serve. The hotel's reception and event space can be arranged through Engine Spaces, Engine's free marketplace of meeting and event spaces, or coordinated with the property directly.
How does billing work when I reserve a room block for wedding guests?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you can see all your bookings in one place. You'll have multiple payment options to choose from, and there's no membership fee. This makes it straightforward to manage the financial side of hosting out-of-town guests.
What should I look for in wedding hotels in Monterey?
Look for properties with ample reception and banquet space, on-site guest rooms for your party and guests, and facilities like getting-ready suites. The Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay and the Monterey Marriott each offer about 19,000 square feet in their largest ballroom, along with dozens of additional event spaces. Amenities like catering, on-site coordination, and décor options vary by property, so confirm those details directly with the hotel.
How far in advance should I book hotel rooms for my wedding?
For popular dates or peak season in Monterey, start reaching out at least six to nine months ahead. If your wedding falls on a holiday weekend or during a busy time of year, even earlier is better. Securing your block early gives guests more time to plan and ensures availability at the hotels on this list.
How do I reserve a block of rooms for out-of-town guests?
If you need 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups will handle the booking for you. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve through Engine's platform. Either way, you'll have access to pre-negotiated rates and consolidated invoicing to keep everything organized.

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