Monterey County has over 60 lodging facilities with meeting spaces ideal for groups ranging from small intimate settings for board retreats to large-scale hotels and resorts for conferences and conventions.
Places for Small to Medium Groups in Monterey County
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The Inn at Spanish Bay
Imagine yourself cruising along scenic 17-Mile Drive to arrive at your next stop: The Inn at Spanish Bay. The Inn has 16,500 square feet of indoor meeting space with 269 luxurious guest rooms. With a world-renowned Scottish-style golf course as its backdrop, The Inn offers an idyllic setting to ensure your meeting is a success. When you get the chance, be sure to visit before sunset to capture the property's infamous tradition of having a bagpiper play!
Carmel Mission Inn
Centrally based between Carmel-by-the-Sea and Carmel Valley, the last stop on this journey is Carmel Mission Inn. The property has 6,670 square feet of indoor meeting space along with 165 guest rooms accented by a chic and modern aesthetic. Carmel Mission Inn's layout and location enable the property to offer a spacious and intimate experience for groups of a variety of sizes.
Embassy Suites Monterey Bay
The Embassy Suites Monterey Bay is centrally located in Seaside (just bordering Monterey lines). The property features over 16,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space. The property has 225 all-suite guest rooms, which supplies an ideal personal workspace. Embassy Suites also offers a free made-to-order breakfast and a complimentary evening reception to add just a little extra WOW factor to the guest experience. Local tip: California-founded burger chain, In & Out, is located right across the street to suit any late-night snack cravings!
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Bernardus Lodge Spa
Bernardus Lodge & Spa is the premier luxury boutique resort in Carmel Valley. It sits on 28 breathtaking acres of vineyards, orchards and gardens with just 73 guestrooms, suites and villas arranged around croquet and bocce courts, a junior Olympic-sized pool, lush gardens and an estate vineyard. Swimming, tennis, "warming room and pool", horticulture, viticulture and culinary education are also available for guests. An award-winning restaurant perfectly paired with Bernardus wines and an exquisite 5,200 square-foot spa are the star attractions here and the entire staff is known for unusually attentive service.
The winery, opened in 1989, creates wine from its own vineyards in Carmel Valley and is voted annually by the locals as a top favorite. The resort also offers event venues and inspiration for groups of all interests, from executive meetings to corporate retreats and incentive trips.
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Hotel Abrego
Hotel Abrego is conveniently located near downtown Monterey within walking distance of restaurants and shops. This naturally lit, airy venue provides two event space options. One room provides 645 square feet of flexible space that can accommodate up to 40 guests. Another room offers 287 square feet of intimate space that can accommodate up to 12 guests, ideal for board retreats, training meetings or product development gatherings.
La Playa Carmel
Newly restored, the La Playa Carmel is located in the storybook town of Carmel-by-the-Sea. This 75-room historic hotel is just steps away from the white sands of Carmel Beach, boutique shopping, art galleries and world-class restaurants. La Playa Carmel features over 6,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space and is the premier hotel for meetings, retreats and social events in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Experience grand events in an intimate setting amidst lush gardens, soaring cypress trees and sounds of the Pacific. From executive retreats to events of up to 200 attendees, La Playa Carmel offers an enchanting setting with state-of-the-art facilities, unparalleled cuisine and attentive service.
Sanctuary Beach Resort
The Sanctuary Beach Resort is an oceanfront Monterey Bay resort and hotel set on 19 acres of Pacific shoreline in Marina, California. A rare Monterey Bay hotel on the beach, The Sanctuary invites guests to fall asleep to the soothing surf from their private waterfront cottage. Nestled between Monterey Bay and the protected Marina Dunes Preserve, The Sanctuary Beach Resort's 60 contemporary cottage guestrooms and suites offer more than just uninterrupted, panoramic views from private decks or patios. Guests can enjoy upscale en-suite amenities, unwind by roaring gas fireplaces on breezy nights or indulge at the Spa at Sanctuary Beach Resort.
The Sanctuary Beach Resort is a secluded getaway that provides unmatched access to California's beautiful Central Coast region. Bringing top-of-the-line meeting and event spaces to the waterfront, The Sanctuary is also the perfect backdrop for business retreats, weddings and other celebrations.
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Intercontinental The Clement Monterey
Located at the center of Cannery Row, just minutes from the Monterey Bay Aquarium is InterContinental The Clement Monterey. With 12,500 square feet of meeting and banquet space and 208 guest rooms, The Clement features panoramic views of the Monterey Bay. The property is conveniently situated within walking distance of a variety of nearby restaurants, shops, activities and wine tasting rooms, so your attendees will be able to continue to explore beyond the boardroom when the time is right.
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Carmel Valley Ranch
Continue to your last destination, the whimsical and playful Carmel Valley Ranch. In addition to 9,411 square feet for indoor meetings and 181 all-suite guest rooms, the property offers 500 acres of breakout space for memorable group activities ranging from guided hikes to beekeeping experiences to hatchet throwing and more. With a newly introduced Market and Creamery, The Ranch presents an intimate natural setting that can be tailored to suit a variety of meeting needs.
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Quail Lodge Golf Club
Escape to Carmel Valley, California with the peace and tranquility of Quail Lodge & Golf Club Guestroom. 93 spacious California-ranch designed guestrooms and suites. Delicious farm-to-fork dining options. An award-winning 18 hole championship golf course. Acclaimed Golf Academy.
All grass nine-hole putting course. Sand bocce ball pits. Tennis and pickleball courts. Year-round outdoor heated swimming pool. Dedicated wellness areas for fitness and relaxation massages. Self-guided motoring rallies. Mild temperatures and clear blue California skies nearly year-round. And centrally located to all that the world renowned Monterey Peninsula has to offer.
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Hotel Pacific
Located in downtown Monterey, across the street from the Monterey Conference Center, Hotel Pacific offers onsite meeting space for groups of up to 70 guests. Centrally located, guests can easily walk to nearby beaches, Old Fisherman's Wharf, the coastal recreation trail and popular shopping and dining destinations.
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Casa Munras Garden Hotel Spa
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa located in the heart of picturesque Historic Downtown Monterey, remains true to its Spanish heritage, but offers all the modern conveniences and technologies for today's travelers, from granite bathrooms, stylish hardwoods, custom-made furnishings and 42" flat screen televisions to in room charging stations. Dine on-site at Estéban Restaurant or al fresco on the patio featuring Mediterranean tapas and classic traditional Spanish-inspired cuisine. With a host of amenities, Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa is conveniently located minutes from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row.
With over 5,500 square feet of flexible meeting space, the Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa is the perfect place to host your business meeting, wedding, company retreat or social event. They offer an ideal location in downtown Monterey, delicious on-site catering and five flexible function rooms that can accommodate groups from 5 to 145.
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The striking beachfront property, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa sits at the edge of famous Cannery Row, an iconic bustling street named after author John Steinbeck who once lived and drew his inspiration from the area. Cannery Row is full of restaurants and shopping and is also where the Monterey Bay Aquarium is located.
Recently the hotel remodeled its 17,000 square feet of indoor meeting space with a classic maritime theme. The hotel has 290 guest rooms, some of which are perched right over the water to capture the soothing sound of the waves. When you can visit in person, you should start your day with a warm cup of Tidal Coffee and a chocolate croissant, taking in the breathtaking ocean views from Monterey Plaza’s upper plaza. Until then, brew your own cup at home and admire the views from the property in the video below.
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