Monterey Tides, a Joie de Vivre Hotel

Monterey, California

Virgin rating

Premium Ocean view king
Vizcaina Waterfro restaurant,
Premium Ocean view 2 Queen
Premium Ocean view king
Vizcaina Waterfro restaurant,
Premium Ocean view 2 Queen

The hotel

With a relaxed vibe and those intoxicating bay and ocean views, you’ll get the quintessential Monterey holiday at this waterfront boutique hotel. It has a privately-owned beachfront, ideal for making sandcastles and toasting s’mores by the bonfire. Keep the camera ready too — if you’re lucky you may spot seals, sea lions and breaching whales. The hotel's soulful tapas bar, with more sweeping views, serves up craft cocktails and beers on tap. And the casual waterfront restaurant is a great spot to watch the sun set over the water whilst tucking in to fresh seafood.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

On the beachfront, 3 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium and a 10-minute drive from Old Fisherman's Wharf.

Hotel information

196 rooms on xx floors. All with air conditioning, HDTV, complimentary WiFi, coffee maker and safe. Premium Ocean View King Rooms have panoramic bay views and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. 

Premium Ocean View Two Queen Rooms have 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults. 

Deluxe Ocean View King Rooms are larger, on the first floor, with an ocean view sitting area, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Vizcaino Waterfront Food + Drink (Spanish coastal cuisine, open for daily breakfast, weekend brunch/lunch, and dinner Tue-Sat). Bar Sebastián (coffee shop, open for evening tapas and drinks). Outdoor heated swimming pool. 24-hour fitness centre. Garden games. Bike rentals*. Laundry & dry cleaning*. WiFi (included in resort fee). Self-parking $20 per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). 

This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - Complimentary WiFi access - In-room coffee - One complimentary 'Golden Hour' cocktail - Exclusive private beach access - Priority access to outdoor heated pool and hot tub - Luggage storage - Two complimentary bottles of water in-room per day - Local and toll-free calls - Boarding pass printing. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to change and availability. 

*Denotes local charge. 

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating The ocean no longer sings

Jul 13, 2024 Praxis58 Sacramento, California

So disappointed. I've been coming here for years and have even worked remotely from here specifically because you could hear the ocean in your room. Not anymore. The hotel now has speakers outside blaring pulsing music for a faux-party atmosphere. Why? People pay premium prices because of the ocean - not to hear someone else's taste in music. If… Read more
So disappointed. I've been coming here for years and have even worked remotely from here specifically because you could hear the ocean in your room. Not anymore. The hotel now has speakers outside blaring pulsing music for a faux-party atmosphere. Why? People pay premium prices because of the ocean - not to hear someone else's taste in music. If you've got the location, why diminish it for your patrons? Let people wear ear pods if they want music. If all you want to do is play on the beach for a bit, then save your money and go to a cheaper hotel and just come over to the beach (There are public parking lots and access on either side of the hotel.) Two stars strictly for the remodeled rooms which are now overly bright with white walls and no longer feel cozy and coastal. Zero stars for drowning out the ocean with Taylor Swift. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating No tv

Jul 13, 2024 tfierr713704

Took two kids with me and no tv in the morning and at night was not the business had to take them to the movies so they would not be bored
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Prepare to be nickel and dimed

Jul 9, 2024 BrianW2341

Excessive fees. And they charged for communal self serve coffee in the lobby. Front desk refused to match price online when I tried to book two rooms. $40 parking fee.
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Jul 6, 2024 Emperor of the U

There was scaffolding all over, so a long path to our room. The pool was disappointingly closed. There was an extra charge at checkout for "resort fee/tax" and "parking fee/tax" for two nights for $148. An in-room coffee maker would be nice and the shower water was slightly above warm. The room seemed recently remolded and nice.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Over promise, under deliver

Jul 4, 2024 Cristina L

I stayed 14 days for a work trip. The ocean side rooms have a truly stunning view, and the beach access is great. The garden view rooms overlook their dumpsters. Their website is false advertisement. They are still under construction and have zero additional amenities. They do, however, charge a resort fee of $25/day + tax for all of the… Read more
I stayed 14 days for a work trip. The ocean side rooms have a truly stunning view, and the beach access is great. The garden view rooms overlook their dumpsters. Their website is false advertisement. They are still under construction and have zero additional amenities. They do, however, charge a resort fee of $25/day + tax for all of the in-progress amenities. The construction is occurring during all hours of the day, often right outside your window. The workers can’t help but look into your room. There is an additional $40/day+tax parking fee which is not disclosed up front. The rooms are small, but thoughtfully decorated. Odors easily travel from room to room, which can be unpleasant at times. Adequate stay, but wildly overpriced. Read less