The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa is the peninsula's large-format resort: a sprawling, low-rise property set around gardens and the Del Monte Golf Course, one of the oldest golf courses in continuous operation in the western United States. Rooms are spacious, many with patios or balconies over the course or gardens, and the resort adds a spa, pools, dining, and the extra space that families, golf groups and event travelers appreciate. It is not a downtown boutique, and it is not trying to be; it is a comfortable base with room to spread out, a short drive from Cannery Row, the aquarium and Carmel.
Where most Monterey hotels squeeze onto a narrow strip of waterfront or a village street, the Hyatt Regency spreads out. The resort sits on a landscaped campus beside the Del Monte Golf Course, with views across the fairways and gardens and the pine-covered hills of the peninsula beyond. Del Monte, which dates to the 1890s, is one of the oldest courses still operating in the West, and for golfers the proximity is the draw. Even for non-golfers, the setting is open and green, a welcome change from the fog and traffic of the waterfront.
The resort's strength is space and variety. Guest rooms are generous, many opening to patios or balconies, and the property includes a spa, pool areas, restaurants and meeting and event facilities, which makes it a natural choice for weddings, conferences and family reunions. Families appreciate the room to breathe and the pools; couples can book spa time; golfers can walk to the first tee. The hotel is a solid, predictable choice with the services and consistency of a large resort brand.
The trade-off is location
The hotel is a short drive, not a stroll, from downtown Monterey, Cannery Row and the aquarium, so you will use the car or a rideshare for sightseeing, and parking and resort fees are worth checking before you book. In return, you get open grounds, a quieter setting and more space for the price than many waterfront hotels.
Book ahead for summer, holidays and golf-event weeks. Fit: families, golf travelers, groups and event guests, and travelers who prefer a full-service resort to a boutique inn. It pairs well with the aquarium, Pacific Grove and a day on the 17-Mile Drive.
Why stay here
- ✓Beside the Del Monte Golf Course
- ✓Spacious rooms with patios or balconies
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Pools
- ✓On-site dining
- ✓Gardens and open grounds
- ✓Meeting and event space
- ✓Short drive to Cannery Row and the aquarium
Good questions
Is the hotel walkable to Cannery Row?+
No. It sits beside the Del Monte Golf Course, a short drive from downtown Monterey, Cannery Row and the aquarium, so plan on a car, taxi or rideshare for sightseeing.
Is it good for golfers?+
Yes. The hotel borders the historic Del Monte Golf Course, one of the oldest courses in continuous operation in the western United States, which is its main draw for golf travelers.
Is it a good choice for families?+
Generally yes. Rooms are spacious, there are pools and open grounds, and the resort is set up for groups and longer stays.
