Stayed a couple nights and loved the hotel for its location, friendly staff, and views from the…read morebalcony in the room. The restaurant in the hotel feels like you are on a boat which is cute. The food was perfect for a quick lunch before exploring the area. Pros: Perfect location to have as a home base when exploring Monterey and the surrounding areas. Close to Carmel and has a great bike rental shop onsite, Mad Dog & Englishmen. They also have a coffee shop in Carmel that has cute shirts and cozy seating. Cons: NA

The Plaza is an incredibly beautiful hotel that overlooks the ocean. It has multiple restaurants…read moreand the customer service is fantastic. The location is key as you can walk right down to cannery row to access restaurants, shopping, and entertainment including the aquarium. Furthermore, the gym and hot tubs on the 5th floor are superb. The views are incredible and the equipment is all very nice. We have had a lovely stay at the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa.

We used BB Event Productions for a Photo Booth and were very satisfied! The company reached out…read moreand asked what we wanted on the photo strip and worked with us to make the right colors and wording just perfect! They arrived early, set everything up, had great props and were very friendly. I really enjoyed getting a text at the end of the night with access to all of the photos! All guests had access, which was wonderful! The only thing I would recommend to the company is to have the photographers say they are leaving so they could have gotten a tip!

We rented a Photo Booth for my husband's 70th birthday party. We had over 90 guests and the Photo…read moreBooth was a great success and added to the festive mood. Communications with Will Beamish were excellent and the staff who set up and took care of our guests were great too! Highly recommend this addition to any party!

We recently hosted our company party at Club Sportiva, and I felt compelled to share our experience…read morefor others searching for the perfect corporate event venue. As someone who plans large company events while juggling a full-time job, I know how stressful it can be to find a space that checks all the boxes: an impressive venue, efficient and friendly staff, ample entertainment options, and reliable vendor connections for everything from catering and music to photo booths, balloons, and even stylish furniture. Club Sportiva delivered on all fronts. Working with Emma, their Event Specialist, was an absolute pleasure. She is a true professional--organized, responsive, and incredibly flexible, even when we needed to make last-minute changes. Emma coordinated seamlessly with all our vendors on the night of the event, managed her team with ease, and regularly checked in with me to ensure everything was running smoothly. She stayed until the very end, making sure every detail was handled and that I, as the planner, could actually enjoy the event too. We hosted over 250 guests, including families with children, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. In fact, the only complaint I heard was from a child who didn't get one last turn on the car simulator before their parents said it was time to go! Club Sportiva was the perfect choice--elegant, well-organized, and versatile. They helped us plan an unforgettable, fun, and well-executed event within our budget. Emma's expertise and hands-on support made a world of difference. As someone who has planned many corporate events, I can confidently say that working with Emma and the Club Sportiva team was a rare and exceptional experience--and her level of service comes at no additional cost. That kind of value is priceless.

This location in the heart of Silicon Valley was perfect for our Non-Profit Charity Organization…read morecelebrating its 50th Anniversary. The staff truly catered to our requests and did so mindfully as our budget was super tight. Our celebration had live music, delicious food, we used their sound system and projected a short video on their screens. The place is spacious, modern and great set up. This place has great potential for almost any event you wish to host and the staff will help you realize your plans. There were no surprises at the end of the event!

Veronica was a great server! She hooked us up. She we just got married and she made our experience…read morethe best.

This 4 star resort/spa left more to be desired but also had some perks that heightened the overall…read moreexperience for me in a way that I would come back under certain circumstances. The Good: *Received a deal thru chase points *Hiking trails located on the property made it easy to plan a relaxing weekend without needing to drive. I enjoyed both trails, the redwoods were beautiful and healing. It would probably be good for corporate/team building excursions, especially with the ropes course, but that would require extra reservations. We walked by the ropes course on our hike but its normally closed without staff to facilitate. *Spa facilities were great (included steam room, sauna, and 3 hot tubs on the property. the gym was also quite large) There's a hot tub located in the spa area which also has a nice koi pond. locker rooms and showers are easy to use. *Check in is early at 4pm, and I was able to do a late checkout at 12pm. if you're only staying for one night, definitely come early so you can enjoy their spa facilities to the max. *2 large pools, one for adults and kids. the pool area in general is quite large with cabanas for lounging *beautiful more secluded property, with lots of open space *bathrobes provided in the room *courteous staff, especially the night security Victor was very attentive and accommodating. I would come back when he's working! *the smart temperature settings in my room was quite effective and easy to use. I liked the interface alot. *dog friendly! enjoyed greeting all the other pups staying on the property *nice indoor & outdoor lounge areas & outdoor sports available, like tennis & bocce ball *the view restaurant does boast live music during certain times The not so good: *the room facilities itself looked tired and outdated. the bathtub had black on the tiles *expected more extras included out this price point. Not much in terms of toiletries and coffee/tea, although the coffee machine was quite clean and new. *our "patio" didn't have any privacy because it overlooked the side of the pool and did not have any wall. So if we kept our patio screen curtains open, there was no privacy. *the room itself was also smaller than expected, for the price tag. *the View restaurant/bar closes at 9pm which seems quite early for an all inclusive bar. We opted for dinner out in Capitola (which was clearly the right choice) and I was hoping to come back and enjoy the hotel bar & view afterwards but everything was sadly closed. The nice security staff Victor came to pick me up in his golf cart and still allowed me to go outside for a bit just to sit and enjoy the view but it was dark with nothing to see, nothing to drink, and no one to socialize with. We came back the next day during the afternoon for a snack. The reviews said the view was better than the food, but tbh the view was also subpar imo. The restaurant is located on the top of a hill, which provides a good vantage point, but the view itself feels like the "back" of Santa cruz so it just wasn't much to look at. The nicer patio area of the outdoor restaurant area with lights and such was closed off for "private events" so I couldn't even take some nice photos there. The food was definitely not worth the prices, and service was quite slow. There was so much staff inside, but only one helping us sitting outside. *parking is $20 a night but they do have tesla chargers *the foodtruck next to the pool area was never open during our stay Overall, I would come back using my chase points, bring a pup with me, opt for a room with more privacy, and probably spend half my time at the spa.

Great experience decorating at this venue space. The staff was professional, cordial, and easy to…read morework with throughout the entire process. My team and I had the pleasure of creating a beautiful custom backdrop for our client's special celebration, and the venue provided a wonderful setting to bring the design to life. To see more of our work and this event, visit www.fourfortyfourevents.com. -- Four Forty Four Events

Wow! What an amazing experience our family had with Casablanca Banquet Hall. The owner Emik and all…read moreof her staff were incredibly kind, professional & are so beyond talented at what they do. The hall is stunning on the inside & their decor and choices feel high end and luxurious. If you want your party to feel elevated this is the place! They have a bar, dance floor and plenty of space for a small or large gathering. I had a small issue with a setup I was doing and Emik was so kind to help me & truly has a great eye for what she does. My family had an XV party here and as a guest I had an amazing time. The staff here was super attentive and professional. I will be recommending this location to anyone that is looking for a place for their next event after the great experience I had. You will be in great hands with this team!

We had such an incredible stay that I'm honestly surprised by some of the negative reviews. From…read morethe moment we arrived, the property was beautiful, peaceful, and exactly what we were looking for. Our room was spotless, and the bed was hands down one of the most comfortable hotel beds I've ever slept in. The pillows were amazing, the bathroom was spacious, and I loved every detail. The complimentary spa bath products smelled incredible (lavender and mint), and we loved them so much that we ended up buying the shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion from the spa before we left. The staff even told us we could bring the bottles back to refill them on our next visit, which we absolutely plan on doing. The food exceeded every expectation. We had multiple meals during our stay, and every single one was excellent. The Caesar salad was fresh with perfectly crisp lettuce and delicious grilled chicken, the fries were simple but perfectly cooked with amazing ranch, and the pasta I had for dinner was unforgettable. Breakfast the next morning was just as impressive, especially the fresh pastries and the huevos rancheros with a delicious cabbage topping. Everything tasted incredibly fresh. We were also traveling with our Golden Retriever and appreciated how welcoming the property was to dogs. That made the trip even more memorable for our family.

We have been to Bernardus at least 5 times now, it never changes. The staff is awesome, the food is…read moreamazing, and the beauty is second to none. Starting with Michael in reservations, to the first impression with Miguel at the valet. The front desk is always smiling and welcoming, and is a fingertip away if needed. The management is wonderful, we will miss Alysse but wish her well on her new job. Wait staff is always amazing, Kerry and Henry (I am so sorry if I got this wrong) Housekeeping is so friendly, the turndown is the added touch to a wonderful stay. The rose garden is beautiful, and so peaceful. We will be back!

My sweetie, who is an online seller, and I paid $70 each last March for an event there that was put…read moreon by Poshmark. We dressed up formally and were expecting to have a very fun engaging time with an elaborate buffet spread. After all, it did cost $70 per ticket!!!! Anyhow we were so disappointed! Their buffet was of fast food fare. There were grilled cheese quesadillas, simple beef burgers and fries. Seriously!!! OMG!!! If I wanted fast food fare like this, I would go to el Pollo Loco or Carls Jr. for better fast food and still pay much less. All I did at the event mostly was sit around and play with my phone. I did talk with a few other people who attended this event who told me the previous work shop event held by Poshmark was not that great either and the food was mediocre. Sure, Poshmark could have done better. There could have been interactive activities like a scavenger hunt event to win prizes and other contests, there could have been guest speakers, and free goody bags for participants. Gee, I am not even an event coordinator and know how this event could have been better! But I found the buffet to be the most disappointing. Sure, Poshmark perhaps chose the menu but it also reflects on the restaurant/event venue. After all, this is supposedly an ultra high end restaurant/event venue with the ambience to match. But the food was not worth the $70 ticket. And, sitting around with not much more to do but over indulge on fast food, talk with others in a noisy venue, and sit around fiddling with my phone was not fun for me. It was the first time my sweetie and I ever went to this restaurant/event venue and it was a let down. We may have got an inaccurate first impression of this place. I would think the general menu for this place must be better then the food that was catered at this event. I would think other events held here would have better buffets with a carving station, a salad bar, a snack bar and more (but for much less than $70 to attend). But surely other events that charge attendance here would have been better than the one we attended here. We did not find coming to this restaurant/event venue memorable. We will not be coming back to this restaurant /event venue nor ever come to another $70 Poshmark event like the one held here. It was disappointing. I wish we could have got our money back.

I attended a wedding at this venue and it was amazing! The decor, the food, and the service. I…read morewas really impressed. Great job to all involved.

Everything was beautiful bathrooms clean Person overseeing…read morethe hall was at our service , anything we needed , he was on it no hassle rental, everything that was promised , was done, the projector, the PA system was perfect, the chandeliers give the place an elegant look, Thank you for making my mom's party perfect!!!!!

This event hall in the middle of nowhere is pretty on the inside. The outside, ehhh. I mean when…read moreyou have to self park your ride and the entrance is practically your reception hall... it kinda feels janky. Once you make it inside the main hall, then you're looking at a nice venue. The food was nice, the bar was nice (even though they need more than just 1 bar area). It's a solid spot for your event.