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FLEXIBLE MEETING & EVENT SPACE
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay boasts 60,000 square feet of meeting and event space combined with the adjacent Monterey Conference Center. Our hotel offers flexible indoor and outdoor space, including two ballrooms, a historic garden, an outdoor plaza, and Jacks Terrace.
Whether you are planning a wedding reception or a networking cocktail party, we offer flexible venues and vibrant culinary experiences for meetings, weddings, and social events in beautiful Monterey, California.
Historic. Elegant. Playful.
De Anza Ballroom
Lobby Level Event Space
Plan your next inspiring conference or product launch in our 10,000-square-foot De Anza Ballroom. Our largest on-site event venue, this grand ballroom offers easy access to the hotel lobby and Conference Center and can accommodate up to 1,000 attendees.
De Anza Ballroom
Lobby Level Event Space
Plan your next inspiring conference or product launch in our 10,000-square-foot De Anza Ballroom. Our largest on-site event venue, this grand ballroom offers easy access to the hotel lobby and Conference Center and can accommodate up to 1,000 attendees.
Capacity
THEATRE
Attendees: 1,000
CLASSROOM
Attendees: 600
U-SHAPED
Attendees: 150
BANQUET
Attendees: 700
DINNER DANCE
Attendees: 500
RECEPTION
Attendees: 1,000
3D Meeting Space
Bonsai Ballroom
Lobby Level Event Space
Located on the first level of the Portola Hotel & Spa, the Bonsai Ballroom offers over 2,500 square feet of space for meetings, conferences, and events. This elegant venue can accommodate up to 200 guests for corporate and social events in Monterey.
Bonsai Ballroom
Lobby Level Event Space
Located on the first level of the Portola Hotel & Spa, the Bonsai Ballroom offers over 2,500 square feet of space for meetings, conferences, and events. This elegant venue can accommodate up to 200 guests for corporate and social events in Monterey.
Capacity
THEATRE
Attendees: 200
CLASSROOM
Attendees: 140
U-SHAPED
Attendees: 50
BANQUET
Attendees: 150
DINNER DANCE
Attendees: 100
RECEPTION
Attendees: 200
3D Meeting Space
Executive Boardroom
Seventh Floor Meeting Space
Brainstorm and collaborate in our 760-square-foot Executive Boardroom, which seats up to 20 guests. Ideal for business meetings, sessions and breakouts, this venue offers a sophisticated setting and state-of-art technology.
Executive Boardroom
Seventh Floor Meeting Space
Brainstorm and collaborate in our 760-square-foot Executive Boardroom, which seats up to 20 guests. Ideal for business meetings, sessions and breakouts, this venue offers a sophisticated setting and state-of-art technology.
Capacity
BOARDROOM
Attendees: 20
3D Meeting Space
Cottonwood Room
Third Floor Meeting Space
The Cottonwood Room is a spacious meeting space of 1,500 square feet and can accommodate up to 100 guests. Enjoy easy access to the second level of the Monterey Conference Center and Peter B's Brewpub.
Cottonwood Room
Third Floor Meeting Space
The Cottonwood Room is a spacious meeting space of 1,500 square feet and can accommodate up to 100 guests. Enjoy easy access to the second level of the Monterey Conference Center and Peter B's Brewpub.
Capacity
THEATRE
Attendees: 80
CLASSROOM
Attendees: 60
U-SHAPED
Attendees: 36
BANQUET
Attendees: 80
DINNER DANCE
Attendees: 40
RECEPTION
Attendees: 100
3D Meeting Space
Ironwood Room
Third Floor Meeting Space
The Ironwood Room is ideal for a variety of business and social events. Located on the hotel's third floor, this 1,400-square-foot room offers versatile layouts for up to 100 guests.
Ironwood Room
Third Floor Meeting Space
The Ironwood Room is ideal for a variety of business and social events. Located on the hotel's third floor, this 1,400-square-foot room offers versatile layouts for up to 100 guests.
Capacity
THEATRE
Attendees: 80
CLASSROOM
Attendees: 60
BANQUET
Attendees: 80
DINNER DANCE
Attendees: 40
RECEPTION
Attendees: 100
3D Meeting Space
Redwood Room
Third Floor Meeting Space
The Redwood Room is a 1,400-square-foot meeting space located on the third floor of the main building. It offers easy access to the second level of the Monterey Conference Center and can accommodate up to 100 guests.
Redwood Room
Third Floor Meeting Space
The Redwood Room is a 1,400-square-foot meeting space located on the third floor of the main building. It offers easy access to the second level of the Monterey Conference Center and can accommodate up to 100 guests.
Capacity
THEATRE
Attendees: 80
CLASSROOM
Attendees: 60
BANQUET
Attendees: 80
DINNER DANCE
Attendees: 40
RECEPTION
Attendees: 100
3D Meeting Space
Driftwood I
Spa Building Second Floor Meeting Space
The Driftwood I is one of our more intimate meeting venues with 712 square feet of space for up to 50 guests. This event venue is located on the second floor of our Spa building and features premium meeting services.
Driftwood I
Spa Building Second Floor Meeting Space
The Driftwood I is one of our more intimate meeting venues with 712 square feet of space for up to 50 guests. This event venue is located on the second floor of our Spa building and features premium meeting services.
Capacity
THEATRE
Attendees: 40
CLASSROOM
Attendees: 30
U-SHAPED
Attendees: 25
BANQUET
Attendees: 30
DINNER DANCE
Attendees: 20
RECEPTION
Attendees: 50
3D Meeting Space
Driftwood II
Spa Building Second Floor Meeting Space
The Driftwood II offers 460 square feet of meeting space located on the second floor in our spa building and can accommodate up to 32 guests. Talk to our dedicated event planners and plan your event with us.
Driftwood II
Spa Building Second Floor Meeting Space
The Driftwood II offers 460 square feet of meeting space located on the second floor in our spa building and can accommodate up to 32 guests. Talk to our dedicated event planners and plan your event with us.
Capacity
THEATRE
Attendees: 32
CLASSROOM
Attendees: 24
U-SHAPED
Attendees: 18
BANQUET
Attendees: 20
DINNER DANCE
Attendees: 10
RECEPTION
Attendees: 25
3D Meeting Space
Portola Room
Lobby Level Event Space
With 2,529 square feet of event space, the Portola Room is perfect for mid-to-large-sized meetings, conferences, and celebrations. This venue can accommodate up to 150 guests.
Portola Room
Lobby Level Event Space
With 2,529 square feet of event space, the Portola Room is perfect for mid-to-large-sized meetings, conferences, and celebrations. This venue can accommodate up to 150 guests.
Capacity
THEATRE
Attendees: 125
CLASSROOM
Attendees: 60
U-SHAPED
Attendees: 30
BANQUET
Attendees: 140
DINNER DANCE
Attendees: 80
RECEPTION
Attendees: 150
3D Meeting Space
Cottonwood Plaza
Third Floor Outdoor Event Space
Plan an elegant al fresco gathering or wedding celebration at Cottonwood Plaza. This outdoor event space on the third floor is connected to the Cottonwood Room and can host up to 200 guests.
Cottonwood Plaza
Third Floor Outdoor Event Space
Plan an elegant al fresco gathering or wedding celebration at Cottonwood Plaza. This outdoor event space on the third floor is connected to the Cottonwood Room and can host up to 200 guests.
Capacity
RECEPTION
Attendees: 120
DINNER DANCE
Attendees: 120
BUFFET
Attendees: 200
3D Meeting Space
Jacks Terrace
New Outdoor Event Space
This outdoor event space offers a casual vibe with living walls, charming bistro lights, fire pits, and seating. The terrace at Jacks Monterey is the perfect place for dinner parties, receptions, banquets, and events in downtown Monterey.
Jacks Terrace
New Outdoor Event Space
This outdoor event space offers a casual vibe with living walls, charming bistro lights, fire pits, and seating. The terrace at Jacks Monterey is the perfect place for dinner parties, receptions, banquets, and events in downtown Monterey.
Capacity
BANQUET
Attendees: 75
RECEPTION
Attendees: 150
3D Meeting Space
Memory Garden
Outdoor Event Space
Host a spectacular celebration, elegant reception, or networking event in our Memory Garden. Monterey's historic outdoor event space can accommodate up to 500 guests for a gathering under the stars.
Memory Garden
Outdoor Event Space
Host a spectacular celebration, elegant reception, or networking event in our Memory Garden. Monterey's historic outdoor event space can accommodate up to 500 guests for a gathering under the stars.
Capacity
BANQUET
Attendees: 330
DINNER DANCE
Attendees: 330
RECEPTION
Attendees: 500
3D Meeting Space
Upper Custom House & Bocce Courts
Outdoor Event Space
This Upper Custom House is a lovely outdoor space that can host up to 300 guests. Make your party or event even more fun on the bocce courts for an additional fee.
Upper Custom House & Bocce Courts
Outdoor Event Space
This Upper Custom House is a lovely outdoor space that can host up to 300 guests. Make your party or event even more fun on the bocce courts for an additional fee.
Capacity
BANQUET
Attendees: 200
RECEPTION
Attendees: 300
Lower Custom House
Outdoor Event Space
Enjoy a large celebration, wedding or corporate event in this stylish outdoor venue at Portola Hotel & Spa. With 28,750 square feet of space, the Lower Custom House can host up to 1,500 guests.
Lower Custom House
Outdoor Event Space
Enjoy a large celebration, wedding or corporate event in this stylish outdoor venue at Portola Hotel & Spa. With 28,750 square feet of space, the Lower Custom House can host up to 1,500 guests.
Capacity
DINNER DANCE
Attendees: 1,200
RECEPTION
Attendees: 1,200
BUFFET
Attendees: 1,500
3D Meeting Space
The Club Room
Lobby Level Event Space
The Club Room is an intimate event space that hosts up to 250 seated guests. Plan your event with us and enjoy an intimate gathering in our fireside dining room.
The Club Room
Lobby Level Event Space
The Club Room is an intimate event space that hosts up to 250 seated guests. Plan your event with us and enjoy an intimate gathering in our fireside dining room.
Capacity
DINNER DANCE
Attendees: 180
BANQUET
Attendees: 190
RECEPTION
Attendees: 250
3D Meeting Space
Private Dining Room
Lobby Level Event Space
The Private Dining Room of the Club Room is an elegant setting for luncheons, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and celebratory occasions. This intimate dining room can host up to 24 seated guests
Private Dining Room
Lobby Level Event Space
The Private Dining Room of the Club Room is an elegant setting for luncheons, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and celebratory occasions. This intimate dining room can host up to 24 seated guests
Capacity
BANQUET
Attendees: 24
RECEPTION
Attendees: 24
The Club Room Patio
Behind the Portola Hotel
Breathe in the coastal air while dining on the enclosed patio at The Club Room. The outdoor heated patio features a fire pit and seating for up to 40 guests.
The Club Room Patio
Behind the Portola Hotel
Breathe in the coastal air while dining on the enclosed patio at The Club Room. The outdoor heated patio features a fire pit and seating for up to 40 guests.
Capacity
BANQUET
Attendees: 35
RECEPTION
Attendees: 40
Peter B's Brewpub
Behind the Portola Hotel
Plan your next company outing or social gathering at Monterey's original craft brewery. With 4,090 square feet of event space, Peter B's serves award-winning craft beer and delicious local food. The brewpub also offers a heated patio and a private barrel room for up to 180 guests.
Peter B's Brewpub
Behind the Portola Hotel
Plan your next company outing or social gathering at Monterey's original craft brewery. With 4,090 square feet of event space, Peter B's serves award-winning craft beer and delicious local food. The brewpub also offers a heated patio and a private barrel room for up to 180 guests.
Capacity
BANQUET
Attendees: 180
RECEPTION
Attendees: 180
3D Meeting Space
Barrel Room
Inside Peter B's Brewpub Behind the Portola Hotel
The Barrel Room inside Peter B's Brewpub is a unique and intimate setting for private dining in Monterey. Enjoy private craft beer tastings for parties of up to 16.
Barrel Room
Inside Peter B's Brewpub Behind the Portola Hotel
The Barrel Room inside Peter B's Brewpub is a unique and intimate setting for private dining in Monterey. Enjoy private craft beer tastings for parties of up to 16.
Capacity
BOARDROOM
Attendees: 16
RECEPTION
Attendees: 16
Peter B's Patio
Behind the Portola Hotel
Peter B's Brewpub's patio is 790 square feet of outdoor space perfect for a fun corporate outing or a social gathering. It offers four fire pits and can host up to 40 guests.
Peter B's Patio
Behind the Portola Hotel
Peter B's Brewpub's patio is 790 square feet of outdoor space perfect for a fun corporate outing or a social gathering. It offers four fire pits and can host up to 40 guests.
Capacity
RECEPTION
Attendees: 40
3D Meeting Space
UNIQUE VENUES & THEME PARTIES
- Historic Outdoor Venues
- Memory Garden
- Custom House Plaza
- White Sand Cali Style Beach Parties
- Beer Pairing & Tastings with Peter B's Brewmaster
- Coastal Inspired Private Venues