1111 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, United States of America
#15 of 23 hotels in Pacific Grove
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1839 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.9
Staff
8.6
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 16, 2024
Shari
United States of AmericaOlder property—nothing fancy, but good deal for what I paid.
Very reasonably priced for the area. Good location between Monterey/Cambria/Pebble beach. I liked the pool (heated—so even though it was cold out—I got a swim in), jacuzzi and sauna. Wood burning Fireplace in the room. Light breakfast included.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 10, 2024
Kari
United States of AmericaThe room was a bit noisy as it was close to parking lot ramp and sound insulation not good as we could hear people next to us and above
Good location for our needs, breakfast was OK for a continental breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Gary
United States of AmericaThe breakfast could be improved. It was better in the past. (Before Covid)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Don
United States of AmericaThe location was good
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Sheree
CanadaThe fireplace in the room was delightful!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Desia
United States of AmericaBedding is not comfortable and the rooms are very perfumy.
Love the location, sauna, hot tub and pool. Location is ideal.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Harry
United States of AmericaQuite honestly, nothing I can think of.
Fireplace with fire log. Lots of hot water with good pressure. Breakfast was more than adequate. Easy walking to all venues. Friendly and attentive staff, very accommodating. Very clean and well kept. Checked us in 3 hours before stated check in time.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Valeriia
United States of AmericaLast time hit tune was with lights in the night, but this time light didn’t work.
We like atmosphere of the hotel. People are very nice. Location is very good. Kids live the pool, hot tube and sauna.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Deniece
United States of AmericaI think it could have been cleaner than it was (TV remote was grossly sticky and dirty) and the place is really outdated.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Candace
United States of AmericaBreakfast was not good. Beds were not that comfortable. Need to update mattresses.
Location and staff were amazing. However, the beds not being comfortable and lack of any real breakfast items besides a bagel and muffin were not ideal. May stay again. we enjoyed the heated pool spa and sauna as well
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Virginia
United States of AmericaIt's an old hotel that needs a facelift.
The hotel has character & the breakfast was better than expected. Staff was friendly, & the pool space was simple but nice.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Laura
United States of AmericaIncluded Breakfast is a bit miserable - would encourage you to eat out instead
Clean, good location, nice staff. It’s not fancy but it’s clean and comfy and close to the town.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Matt
United States of AmericaEverything was fine for our purposes.
Our room was spacious with a balcony. The whole property was clean. Pool and hot tub looked nice. But, we didn’t have time or weather to try them out.Breakfast had plentiful choices of a more continental breakfast type.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Paul
United States of AmericaEvery time people have been respectful of the 9pm cut off time in the pool & spa. Because every noise in that area permeates each room from there. However, this time, for some reason, there were a few young women who visited the spa at 11pm, which woke me up. I could hear their whole conversation, laughs & all. I finally got up out of bed & went outside on the deck & Shhh'd them politely at 11:30pm. They heard & quieted down & seemed to leave the area, as it was quiet after that. Normally it's amazingly quiet throughout the whole facility & surrounding area throughout the night. As well, there had to have been an issue with the working of the spa. It noisily ran all night long as if the pump had an issue. I did sleep. But woke up at times through the night & heard it. At 7:30am after the 2nd night, a staff member went out & shut it off. By that 3rd night we were there, it was fixed. Happily.
We have stayed at Monarch Motel multiple times, usually in October & March - 2 Birthday months. The room has always been clean, the staff friendly, helpful. Breakfast is basic but satisfies our basic needs - yogurt, fruit, bagel, cream cheese, muffins, hot & cold cereal, coffee. Typically very quiet during the night & we love to leave the slider door open for fresh air throughout the night on the 2nd floor. LOVE the free log for the in room fireplace. So cozy after watching the sunset. Parking is nice to park in covered area & easy access inside. LOVE having the available luggage carts to get all of our stuff to our room efficiently. Every staff person we have seen & had interaction with has been friendly & helpful. Feels like hometown people & service. Low key & easy.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
James
United States of AmericaFar away from restaurants
Cozy room with fireplace
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 18, 2024
Lucas
BrazilThe Wi-Fi in my room did not work
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 16, 2024
Castanha
BrazilThe hotel should have its own power generator.
The location is very good and the hotel seems interesting, but unfortunately there was a power outage throughout the region while I was at the hotel and I couldn't make the most of it. The staff was very kind.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 29, 2024
Will
United States of AmericaOverall, the place needs some freshening. The cleaning spray used in the room was a little overpowering.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Lopez
United States of AmericaThe beds were uncomfortable.
Breakfast was great, location was beautiful!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Thomas
United States of AmericaRoom smelled like campfire from previous guests using fireplace
Close to the beach, large room, good price
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 16, 2024
Sherry
United States of AmericaLocation is ideal. Staff is friendly. Prices are reasonable. Nice little balcony and fireplace. All the facilities were clean and functional. Continental breakfast was above average.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 16, 2024
Chi
United States of AmericaThe room is not quite sound-proof, you can clearly hear people talking and moving on the hallway. The elevator is a bit too old and make a big noise.
The king unit is bigger than I expect. Breakfast is good! location is perfect, quiet and safe, just 5 min walking distance to the beach.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 9, 2024
Tammie
United States of AmericaMattresses and pillows were too hard. Very very uncomfortable.
Clean, quiet , great location, pretty harden/pool area
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 7, 2024
Tao
CanadaHeating is fireplace, they prepared fire wood log, but can not figure out ignition
Perfect Location, good breakfast
Stayed in January 2024
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