Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa in downtown Monterey is more than just a place to stay—it’s a destination steeped in history and brimming with charm. The property occupies a site where Don Estéban Munras, a Spanish diplomat, artist, and businessman, constructed a grand hacienda-style adobe in 1824. This adobe served as the heart of Rancho San Vicente, the Munras family estate, where Esteban and his wife Catalina cultivated a life centered around family, agriculture, trade, and hospitality.
This legacy of warm hospitality, established nearly two centuries ago, continues to define Casa Munras’ essence. By the 1940s, the property transformed into Casa Munras Hotel and Cottages, a beloved gathering spot for both locals and travelers. Its distinctive character and welcoming atmosphere cemented its status as a cherished Monterey landmark.
In 2012, Inns of Monterey acquired the property, including its 4.5 acres—one of Monterey’s largest land parcels. The new owners embraced the property’s heritage, revitalizing its traditional hacienda style while elevating its amenities. Today, Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa presents a captivating blend of historic charm and contemporary luxury.
The hotel’s 154 rooms, including seven suites, are meticulously designed with a nod to Spanish aesthetics. Each room features historic postcard images, evoking a sense of place and history, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the spirit of old Monterey.
Despite its prime downtown location, Casa Munras offers a serene, resort-like escape. Guests can unwind in the year-round heated outdoor pool, surrounded by lush rose gardens and meticulously maintained landscapes. For those seeking an active retreat, the hotel’s fitness center is fully equipped with cardio machines, a Peloton bike, an elliptical, a treadmill, free weights, yoga mats, and Pilates balls.
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa stands as a testament to Monterey’s rich history, offering guests an experience that is authentically historic and comfortably modern.
DESUAR, a private day spa adjacent to the hotel, provides a tranquil escape from the stresses of daily life, offering a full range of luxurious treatments designed to restore balance and rejuvenate both mind and body.
Estéban Restaurant, renowned for its Spanish-inspired Californian cuisine, is named after Estéban Munras and offers a vibrant dining experience. Guests can savor lively tapas hours, dinner, grab-and-go breakfast, and weekend brunch, with the option of indoor seating or dining al fresco. The restaurant’s patio is enveloped by a lush garden that delights the senses, featuring lemon, lime, and olive trees, blue Agave plants, Spanish lavender, Santa Barbara daisies, lemon drop fortnight lilies, bougainvillea, kangaroo paw, and star jasmine. The menu is crafted from the finest and freshest local ingredients, sourced from nearby farmers, winemakers, ranchers, fishermen, and artisan producers.
Monterey’s rich history, with roots in Native American culture and Spanish Missionary heritage, dates back centuries before European settlement in America. Estéban Munras, a visionary ahead of his time, selected this exceptional location to cultivate a legacy of hospitality that has thrived for 200 years.
To commemorate this historic milestone, Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa is offering a special 200th Anniversary Package for $200.00. This package includes a one-night stay for two, a welcome bottle of Cava champagne for a celebratory toast, and a complimentary Grab & Go breakfast for two. The offer is available on select dates from Sunday through Thursday during September 2024, subject to availability.
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa, 700 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940.
