In the Words of our Monterey Guests

Amazing Food Away from the Tourist Spots. Chef Ben Hillan and Host Elimar Acosta are out to please the most Epicurean palette. Esteban offers a wide array of Spanish Tapas and Mains. Having stayed at Casa Munras Garden Hotel and Spa, a quintessential Old World California Coastal Inn for 4 nights, I have tried many items on the menu and everyone has been outstanding. The service is first class and food is 10 out of 10! Highly Recommend!

The hotel staff was excellent. Every need was met immediately and with a smile. I am especially appreciative of Henna for her welcoming smile and presence. I am grateful for the staff granting my request of addition furniture, it made our stay more comfortable and fun. A great place to stay!!!

Wow! My husband and I had tapas for dinner two nights out of three during our short visit to Monterey. Outstanding! The flavors really wake up your taste buds without being too spicy and could not have been better. Highly recommended: Empanadas, croquetas de jamon, roasted esparragos, Westholme wagyu bavette, and crema catalana. Oh, yum! All the employees we interfaced with were helpful, friendly, and showed a passion for their work. Bravo, Esteban!

We booked 2 rooms, one was a king room and the other had 2 queens. I would say the rooms are on the smaller side which is not unusual for the area. The rooms are impeccably clean with very nice toiletries, much appreciated after a day of sight seeing. Parking was easy enough. I did not have a meal at the restaurant on site. I did not use the heated pool but saw many guests enjoying it. The hotel location was close to restaurants with different options for dining including a chipotle. I would 100% recommend this hotel without hesitation.

Amazing food!!!! Even more amazing service!! Would definitely recommend to anyone! Paella is out of this world.

We love this hotel. A cost equivalent to those in Carmel with all the same amenities.

This place is truly remarkable. The octopus was a combination of soft and crispy. Incredible. The shrimps were amazing. Hamachi crido was a mind-blowing sensory adventure - flavor, texture, presentation. Wow. Pure love. Good selection of wines. Super well thought out menu. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5

Easy check-in; wonderful amenities; friendly staff. Comfy bed and wonderful pool.

My friend and I had the Wagyu beef and it was delicious. Our desserts were also outstanding. Prices for dinner were acceptable, and the service was topnotch. I would definitely return.

Highly recommend Esteban’s at Casas Munras. Suggest making a reservation as it’s very lively early! I was excited to try their 3 course paella dinner (unadvertised) and it did not disappoint!! It included a yummy salad, a perfect size mussel and scallop paella which was so tasty. The dessert was a crème Brûlée! Our waiter Salome along with the entire staff was terrific! My husband had the cochinillo pork- a large pork belly prepared to perfection! As well the asparagus and pimientos on the tapas menu was total deliciousness! Every dish was unique and thoughtfully prepared! Service was attentive and the meal beautifully orchestrated! Looking forward to trying different dishes when we return! Bravo Esteban’s!!