Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa

A full-service resort beside historic Del Monte Golf Course

★★★★★📍 Del Monte Golf Course, Monterey$$$

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.