Big Sur Hotel Guide - Pet Friendly Hotels in Big Sur, California

"Spent 2 nights here while attending Laguna Seca track day. I love the staffs here, friendly and helpful. The room is clean and easy, no extra fee, parking. Definitely will stay here again when I am in the area. Highly recommended. "

"This place was perfect for our overnight trip from our Bay Area home so we could attend an evening event at Monterey’s Golden State Theater. We walked to and from a fabulous restaurant for dinner. We walked to and from the event. We walked to and from a superb bakery for breakfast. We walked to and from a bit of shopping in the old downtown area. Finally, we got back in our car and drove home. Will definitely stay here again!"

"I loved every bit of it except for the hidden parking fees and resort fees they really shouldn't charge extra"

"Nice property—the room was very clean. Large bathroom. The health club was huge. Wish we had time to check out the pickleball courts and fire pit areas."

"This is my go to location if I want To come to Carmel for a reasonable price and a reasonable location with nice clean rooms. "

"I’m so glad I chose the Portola Hotel for my stay in Monterey. After going back and forth between several hotel options, this one ended up being the perfect choice—and I’ll definitely be staying here every time I come back! The location is incredibly convenient—right in the heart of Monterey, walking distance to everything I wanted to explore. Parking was a breeze, and I used the valet service throughout my stay. It was quick, prompt, and made things so much easier. The hotel itself is extremely clean and well-maintained. My room was spotless, quiet, and the bed was super comfortable—I slept so well each night. Housekeeping did a fantastic job every day, keeping everything fresh and tidy without ever being intrusive. Overall, the Portola Hotel provided a relaxing, hassle-free experience in a beautiful setting. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Monterey! "