Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel And Spa On Del Monte Golf Course
A golf-side resort with pools and fire pits, geared toward families and golfers exploring Monterey.
The verdict
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Set alongside the Del Monte Golf Course, this resort provides spacious suites, outdoor fire pits with s'mores, and easy driving access to Laguna Seca and Cannery Row. Guests appreciate the lush views of cypress trees and fairways alongside quality dining at Sea Root and Knuckles sports bar. However, poor soundproofing is a recurring frustration, with thin walls frequently allowing noise from neighboring rooms and boisterous family gatherings to carry late into the night. 1325242
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What travelers noticed
- Rooms provide scenic views overlooking the green golf course fairways and cypress trees. 24226
- Outdoor fire pits with s'mores and pool areas serve as popular gathering spots for families. 25139
- Front desk and golf clubhouse staff are consistently efficient, warm, and accommodating. 26238
- Dining at Sea Root and Knuckles sports bar delivers well-prepared food, highlighted by a self-service juicer at breakfast. 23143
The catch
- While some guests praised lightning-speed Wi-Fi, others reported the internet was completely unusable across multiple stays. 8
- Some travelers found restful quiet on the property, but many others were disturbed by paper-thin walls that let in boisterous pool crowds and neighboring conversations until midnight. 8
Who it's for
- — Golfers playing Del Monte Golf Course
- — Families wanting pools and fire pits
- — Travelers visiting Laguna Seca and the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers easily disturbed by thin walls and noisy hallways
- — Couples seeking a quiet, intimate retreat
- — Guests expecting a walkable beachfront stroll without crossing a freeway
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“upon entering the hotel's main lobby you're greeted by the friendly faces of the wonderful staff at the registration des…”
youtube.com0:28“one of the highlights of the hotel is the sea Roots breakfast buffet featuring a juicer where you make your own juice in…”
youtube.com0:59“the bathroom is small but functional there isn't a lot of counter space so make sure you plan accordingly if you bring a…”
youtube.com3:01“the room is well appointed with two queen beds a television a chair in the corner and a fan on the ceiling”
youtube.com3:16“there's also a quiet wall-mounted air conditioning unit”
youtube.com3:24“on the balcony you'll find two chairs and a small table and great views of the hammock Garden where you can Lounge in on…”
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Score breakdown
How the 76/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
83Food
92Location
84- “We saw many families using the hotel as their base of explorations, and given that it is only a couple of miles from the Monterey Bay Aquarium ("Finding Dory," anyone?), Cannery Row and the delights of downtown Monterey, it makes for an ideal location.” 20
- “My activities were in Monterey, Carmel and of course 17 Mile Drive. The hotel was really well located for all that.” 8
Noise
85Room
77Service
82Bed & Sleep
80Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-12
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 10 points below the mid-range median of 86, across 697 hotels in the same bracket. In Monterey it sits 3 points below the local median of 79.
- This hotel
- 76
- Bracket median
- 86
- Index median
- 86
Based on 697 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
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- “Shortly after we started to settle in, water started to drip from the AC unit which is directly above one of the beds...by the time we notice, pillow and mattress was wet.” 8
- “Crisp white beds have luxury pillows and pillow-top mattresses, and subtle uplights behind the headboards add a nice glow.” 13
- “Furniture appears updated, but mattress is old.” 8
- “Note that the hotel tacks on a hefty per-night resort fee to cover parking, in-room Wi-Fi, business center use, access to the outdoor games, and a host of other minor services.” 13
- “Cash rate was $445.61 per night which equals to 2.96 cents per point, an outstanding value!” 25
- “A big no-no is the Resort Fee. This is just a way for the hotel to make the actual room rate look cheaper than it really is. It's nothing else and makes no sense.” 7
- “Prices certainly weren't the worst I've seen at hotels, and while it might not be the same caliber of California fare getting served up the road at Chez Panisse or The French Laundry, Sea Root was certainly tasty and popular with guests.” 9
- “Staying at the Hyatt Regency, the largest hotel on the Monterey Peninsula, makes a lot of sense for most budgets, however. And there's plenty to like about the place besides the price.” 11
- “They have it, but front desk told me Globalist perk was only for in-person pick-up, not room service. The delivery fee was only $5...I asked if I could just pay that and they said no. Honestly, poor service.” 21
- “Great price from GolfPass/GolfNow.” 26
- “From outdoor pools and fire pits to golf course views and kid-friendly amenities, the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course offers great value, especially when booked with World of Hyatt points.” 25
- “Pricey but well-equipped, the spa covers two floors with treatment rooms and relaxation spaces.” 13
- “Stayed here two years with my bulldog, very pet friendly, loved having dinner on the patio with the pup, hated the $100 pet charge!” 21
- “Popular sports bar and good (but expensive) restaurant on-site” 13
- “Overall, my friends were impressed and thought it was a nice location for a party, a group of couples or a large family to vacation together in and a decent value for the cost.” 22
- “This is a category four hotel in the World of Hyatt program, meaning a room is 15,000 points per night. We paid $126 for our rate, which I found a better deal.” 21
- “The on-site restaurant, Tusca, is sophisticated but overpriced, but Knuckles sports bar is popular even with locals.” 13
- “However, because the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course was a World of Hyatt Category 4 property (15,000 points), I booked the room using a Chase Category 1-4 Promotion Award Night. This was a very good redemption value of 2.42 CPP.” 1
- “High resort fee for Wi-Fi and parking” 13
- “The setting is very nice and the value for the area is decent.” 26
- “The bedroom setup featured plenty of built-in electrical outlets on each nightstand. There was ample space to stretch out in the suite, and blackout shades made sleep easy at night.” 9
- “The balcony is super small and barely has enough space to fit the two chairs and a mini table.” 7
- “Compared to the balcony the room itself was spacious and has a lot of space.” 7
- “This hotel's mid-century modern style is blended with a layout that feels like a 1970s-style resort. This combination made for a comfortable stay, and the hotel offered easy access to Monterey's top attractions.” 3
- “The nice thing about the Balcony/Golf Course view room was that it was in the building next to the lobby/restaurant, so it was pretty convenient.” 22
- “The room itself was fine and the view was nice, but the biggest issue we had was noise.” 22
- “the room is well appointed with two queen beds a television a chair in the corner and a fan on the ceiling” On camera143:16
- “As you can see, the room was spacious, and had an incredibly comfortable king bed at its center.” 20
- “on the balcony you'll find two chairs and a small table and great views of the hammock Garden where you can Lounge in one of several hammocks or play on the rope swing” On camera143:30
- “The wall unit is only a heating control and no A/C. There was a portable A/C unit sitting in my room next to the window by the door. I only had the A/C running for maybe a day (10 hours) and after that half of the room's carpet was wet.” 7
- “The fairways were beautiful and the greens rolled true. We also loved the layout which was both challenging and interesting.” 26
- “This is perhaps the best of the big boys, with a great staff, updated guest rooms and a dining room that lures locals.” 2
- “I stayed on the first floor of building F, in a Monterey Suite with a king bed and a separate living area. Traveling with my husband and spoiled rescue pup, it was nice to have the extra space.” 23
- “We were delighted at check-in to be upgraded to a relatively spacious (685 sq. ft) Monterey Suite with One King Bed, a living room with a sleeper sofa, and two bathrooms.” 25
- “Further, the bathrooms were a bit inconsistent (though still sufficient and functional) in that the bathroom off the bedroom was more modern - with a walk-in, glass-walled shower - than the tub-and-curtain setup in the bathroom on the living room side of the suite.” 9
- “Chips, dings, scratches and popcorn ceilings age the room.” 8
- “The bedroom area of our room appeared thoroughly cleaned, well-lit, and comfortable. I appreciated the photo artwork of the [nearby] iconic Bixby Creek Bridge.” 1
- “Overall I would say the check in experience was great and room def exceeded my expectations set by the reviews here.” 8
- “I remember at least once I've been able to call down to the front desk, and they had robes and slippers sent up to the room. I agree they should just have them in the rooms by default, but I suppose having them "secretly" available is the next best thing. :)” 22
- “My suite in one of the outer buildings a short walk from the main entrance had multiple flat-screen TVs and rain showers, coupled with plush Hyatt beds and plenty of space.” 11
- “The other negative point is the mentioned A/C unit in the room. Of course, it's better than having no A/C at all but how about upgrading to a real air conditioning system that doesn't wet half of the room.” 7
- “Suite was a decent size, clean and comfortable.” 8
- “Our room was located on the top floor of building nine. Our room was small, though not tiny. I had reserved a room with two queen beds, but discovered only a single king bed when I opened the door.” 21
- “This was actually showing up on my app in the morning before I arrived, so I wonder if upgrades are already assigned and there isn't much that the front desk could do. Its a third floor room with a beautiful view of the golf course.” 8
- “The guest rooms at the Hyatt Regency Monterey were in line with what you would expect at a Hyatt Regency hotel. My room wasn't remarkable, but it was spacious and comfortable.” 3
- “The hotel was renovated in 2021, but parts of my room, like the carpet, felt dated.” 3
- “Guest rooms reflect this same philosophy. They are spacious, comfortable, and thoughtfully composed, with layouts that invite you to actually use the room.” 5
- “The colors are soft, as are the fabrics, and there is a warmth about the room that has nothing to do with the heating system.” 20
- “I had dinner there the first night and went with the New York Steak. It was delicious and it was actually cooked to order and not overcooked as you get it in many places.” 7
- “I was a little bit disappointed that they don't have a Regency Club anymore. Also depending on the building, you stay in, the walks to the lobby and restaurants can be quite long.” 7
- “The service was fine at best, poor at the worst. We went to dinner at Sea Root (we almost never stick around for hotel/resort dinners) and the food was genuinely phenomenal.” 8
- “My family and I enjoyed our 4-night stay at Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course in California. It had comfortable rooms, and the breakfast was excellent.” 3
- “Service at the restaurant for breakfast was hit and miss - sometimes excellent, other times non-existent.” 8
- “The dinner menu is varied; choices range from a tropical shrimp cocktail to Greek salad and pizza topped with barbecue chicken.” 23
- “The breakfast buffet had one of the most unique features I've ever seen on a buffet - a make-your-own juice station that included a juicer with a choice of fruits and vegetables. We enjoyed the food, and the service was fantastic (the wonderful staff kept the coffee refills coming).” 3
- “Breakfast, especially when Sea Root restaurant re-opens, is a treat.” 21
- “I've eaten from countless hotel breakfast buffets, and Sea Root restaurant is the first to feature a self-service juicer. From pineapple and kale to carrots, cucumbers, and apples, the opportunity to whip up a nutritious drink to start the day was both entertaining and nutritious.” 23
- “We got in late after dinner and all the lots near the hotel were full, we had to park further out where there is a large open area. we got down just before breakfast buffet closed but staff were kind enough to still let us take and eat nearer the lobby where there was a fireplace.” 8
- “Even if you're paying cash, the menu prices were reasonable. The breakfast buffet was $28 for adults and $12 for kids ages 6 to 12. Entrees ranged from $15 to $29.” 3
- “Breakfast in the restaurant starts at 7am which seems late.” 8
- “:-) ) and grotty elevator / stair areas. We found the food and drink here to be excellent - we really enjoyed it.” 8
- “I found the ala carte menu items really good though service was bad. The first day we didn't get any of the drinks we asked repeatedly for.” 8
- “Breakfast was good, not great but the service was better and they wiped everything from the bill despite being told it was just $25/pp.” 8
- “Augustine and I shared three main courses. The breakfast burrito and waffles were tasty while the plain omelet was not great.” 21
- “The food was well prepared and nicely presented, and the service was excellent, as always.” 25
- “Steak and eggs at breakfast was a highlight.” 8
- “Breakfast at Sea Root was a buffet both times (stay was during the weekend) - not sure if it's a la cate on weekdays or still a buffet. Selection and quality were just okay.” 22
- “Breakfast was meh and is definitely not worth it unless it's free.” 22
- “first, for the globalist breakfast, I've never had trouble going to the coffee shop in the lobby instead of the restaurant. They have breakfast sandwiches there, along with espresso drinks...I know many folks are sit down breakfast or GTFO, but for me I'd rather grab a breakfast sandwich and a latte and be done...so this works great for me!” 22
- “Sea Root is the only full-service restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course. I have Hyatt Globalist status, so my family and I ate breakfast here each morning, free of charge, and it was excellent.” 3
- “The TusCA Breakfast Buffet is amazing which should be for $24,95 + tax. They have a huge selection of breakfast items including prepared-to-order omelets.” 7
- “This is perhaps the best of the big boys, with a great staff, updated guest rooms and a dining room that lures locals.” 2
- “For those who don't want to venture out, the menu selections at Knuckles (mostly comfort food like burgers, pizza and wings) and TusCA Ristorante (California meets Italian, all fused together in an open kitchen) are quite good.” 11
- “The hotel uses Starbucks coffee, but it wasn't too bad and I had a cappuccino while writing my articles for the day.” 21
- “The dining is excellent, and there are lots to do from relaxing in the Spa to a game of tennis, plus there's plenty of great golf to experience nearby.” 16
- “one of the highlights of the hotel is the sea Roots breakfast buffet featuring a juicer where you make your own juice in addition to standard Buffet offerings such as charcuterie bagels cream cheese locks scrambled eggs breakfast potatoes bacon and sausage egg frittatas waffles oatmeal with various toppings yogurt fresh fruit pastries and various choices of bread” On camera140:59
- “Golf course is always in great shape and staff is awesome” 26
- “From the restaurant staff to the front desk, every employee I interacted with at the resort was friendly and outgoing.” 23
- “This is perhaps the best of the big boys, with a great staff, updated guest rooms and a dining room that lures locals.” 2
- “Breakfast was good, not great but the service was better and they wiped everything from the bill despite being told it was just $25/pp.” 8
- “The location is ideal, service was generally friendly, and the room comfortable.” 21
- “Wi-Fi at the hotel was hit-or-miss, and I heard multiple guests complaining about this during my stay. However, the service was attentive and thorough, both with daily housekeeping and laundry services, which I utilized after taking advantage of the surprisingly good gym at the hotel.” 9
- “On the plus side, we were given late checkout as requested...very nice to be able to shower after golfing and then head home.” 8
- “Despite the poor service concerning bed choice and crib, we had a nice stay at this hotel.” 21
- “Service at the hotel mirrors this understated intelligence. Staff interactions are warm and knowledgeable, often offering guidance shaped by real familiarity with the area.” 5
- “Another bonus - it's budget-friendly even without the discounts available on booking.com, and other websites.” 20
- “Check-in was fast and easy; we were professionally greeted and thanked for our Hyatt loyalty.” 1
- “upon entering the hotel's main lobby you're greeted by the friendly faces of the wonderful staff at the registration desk” On camera140:28
- “Checking in was no problem and I was the second one in line. The staff was quick and efficient with checking in the people and giving them a quick overview of the property.” 7
- “Hyatt Regency Monterey Review We arrived in the late evening and found no wait at the front desk to check in. We arrived in the late evening and found no wait at the front desk to check in. The agent greeted me, swiped my card, and handed me a room key: the whole process took less than two minutes.” 21
- “Besides that, I can't complain at all. The staff was always super friendly and courteous.” 7
- “I visited the restaurant on a warm, sunny evening, so we sat outside, and service didn't miss a beat.” 23
- “The service was fine at best, poor at the worst.” 8
- “The food was well prepared and nicely presented, and the service was excellent, as always.” 25
- “The clubhouse and 1st tee box staff were extremely friendly and accommodating and the course was in magnificent shape.” 26
- “No upgrade was offered (though I'd responded to an email from the GM requesting one). The agent was helpful at least.” 8
- “Overall I would say the check in experience was great and room def exceeded my expectations set by the reviews here.” 8
- “Rooms at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa are spacious and well appointed, if uninspired, despite a few nice design touches.” 13
- “I found the ala carte menu items really good though service was bad. The first day we didn't get any of the drinks we asked repeatedly for.” 8
- “The rooms were good, the service was better, but the highlights were the food and shared public spaces.” 1
- “When we spoke to the General Manager, he made of point of saying that they want guests to feel like they are part of a larger traveling family. This was echoed by the actions of every friendly staff member we met during our weekend (most of whom did not know I was writing about the hotel).” 20
- “Staff responsiveness was hit or miss. Maintenance issues were taken addressed quickly (half our keys stopped working early on day 1 and they had to reset something in the room locks, surround sound system was difficult to connect to, outdoor heat lamps look like they might be broken).” 22
- “My activities were in Monterey, Carmel and of course 17 Mile Drive. The hotel was really well located for all that.” 8
- “The hotel's location also plays an important connective role within Monterey travel. Sitting slightly inland allows it to function as a hinge point between coast, city, and countryside, making day trips feel fluid.” 5
- “"A lot of people don't talk about old Del Monte (and the Hyatt Regency) as a destination. We love it," he said. "You can taxi out to the other courses. You can walk to the Wharf. It's nice."” 11
- “Convenient location a short drive to Monterey attractions and restaurants” 13
- “The walk to downtown isn't too bad and it was quite pleasant.” 8
- “The Hyatt Regency Monterey's location is both a blessing and a curse; it's secluded enough to be a "true hideaway", although too far away Monterey's main attractions (like Downtown Monterrey, 17 Mile Drive, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium at Cannery Row) for easy exploration on bike or foot.” 1
- “The Hyatt Regency Monterey is in a great spot for exploring the area, as long as you have a car. There isn't anything within walking distance of the hotel.” 3
- “We saw many families using the hotel as their base of explorations, and given that it is only a couple of miles from the Monterey Bay Aquarium ("Finding Dory," anyone?), Cannery Row and the delights of downtown Monterey, it makes for an ideal location.” 20
- “The Hyatt Regency Monterey is a comfortable hotel on a golf course, ideally located just minutes from downtown Monterey.” 21
- “Though it's walking distance to the beach, the hotel's location across the freeway from the ocean makes for an awkward walk, and guests will need a car to reach other attractions.” 13
- “Wi-Fi at the hotel was hit-or-miss, and I heard multiple guests complaining about this during my stay.” 9
- “The lack of surrounding noise and density makes rest come easily.” 5
- “Be aware that rooms on the highway side allow some noise; during heat waves guests may have to choose between a breeze and quiet.” 13
- “Wifi worked well and there were no noise options.” 8
- “Only issues experienced was paper thin walls, odd smells in the room (no it wasn't me! :-) ) and grotty elevator / stair areas.” 8
- “Couples looking for quiet relaxation may want to look elsewhere, as weekends can get loud with families here enjoying the pools and outdoor activities.” 9
- “there's also a quiet wall-mounted air conditioning unit” On camera143:24
- “The room itself was fine and the view was nice, but the biggest issue we had was noise. There was a family or a group traveling together that was pretty darn loud until about midnight. I'm not sure if they were in the hallway or in their own rooms doing this, but interior sound insulation is definitely very lacking.” 22
- “Outdoor fire pits are a fun feature, and the s'mores available in the lobby make them another magnet for kids. However, the boisterousness of the outdoor spaces added to rooms' thin walls can frustrate guests traveling without children.” 13
- “1901 room shower tub was slippery as heck” 22
- “The bathroom is big enough without taking too much space away from the actual room.” 7
- “the bathroom is small but functional there isn't a lot of counter space so make sure you plan accordingly if you bring a lot of items with you there's only a shower no tub and the shower doesn't have a door so things will get wet if they're left right next to the opening” On camera143:01
- “The shower head was one of those detachable ones that you can use as a hand-held device. This worked quite well for me, in its holder, but less well for Andy, who is considerably taller.” 20
- “The guest rooms have been recently remodeled and as is becoming common, our bathroom did not include a bathtub (which is a shame because both my kids like taking baths).” 21
- “The full bathroom was tiny, but it had a large shower.” 3
- “The bathroom was quite large with enough counter space to allow for two people to get ready.” 20
- “The bathroom area was also elegantly remodeled, with a large square sink and attractive artwork inspired by the surrounding coastal area.” 1
- “Agree that the half glass shower wall is a poor design choice.” 8
- “Acceptable water pressure, which is not a given in CA” 22
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- 9What it's like staying at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel ...thepointsguy.comReview site2024-12-04Ageing11 quotes used
“The bedroom setup featured plenty of built-in electrical outlets on each nightstand. There was ample space to stretch out in the suite, and blackout shades made sleep easy at night.”
Read originalthepointsguy.com - 13Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf ...oyster.comReview site2024-08-11Ageing17 quotes used
“Note that the hotel tacks on a hefty per-night resort fee to cover parking, in-room Wi-Fi, business center use, access to the outdoor games, and a host of other minor services.”
Read originaloyster.com - 24Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spanew.bayareafamilytravel.comReview site2023-06-25Ageing3 quotes used
“Set on the Del Monte Golf Course on 22 acres, Hyatt's 560 modern rooms and suites offer a simple and clean aesthetic with white bed linens and white headboards.”
Read originalnew.bayareafamilytravel.com - 25Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel And Spa On Del Monte ...onpointswithkids.comReview site2022-02-05Ageing5 quotes used
“Cash rate was $445.61 per night which equals to 2.96 cents per point, an outstanding value!”
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