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Reviews of The Monarch Resort This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1111 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, United States of America

#15 of 23 hotels in Pacific Grove

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1839 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    8.0
    Reasonably priced Centrally located for access to Monterey/Cambria & Pebble Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Older 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

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast could be improved. It was better in the past. (Before Covid)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    9.0
    A lovely, fair priced place for a get-away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The fireplace in the room was delightful!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    8.0
    This is my second time staying here because I love a sauna and the location is great, staff is great. The beds could use
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedding 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

    8.0
    We plan on returning to the Monarch Resort in the future
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Quite 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

    9.0
    Nice place to stay with family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Last 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

    7.0
    You get what you pay for
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I 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

    9.0
    May be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast 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

    7.0
    We got what we paid for!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It'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

    8.0
    Clean rooms, good value, nice staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Included 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

    8.0
    We plan to stay there again when we’re in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything 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

    9.0
    Pleasurable, as usual
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Every 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

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Far away from restaurants

    Cozy room with fireplace

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Wi-Fi in my room did not work

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    8.0
    Unfortunately I wasn't able to enjoy it as much as I could. There was a power outage in the region.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Overall, the place needs some freshening. The cleaning spray used in the room was a little overpowering.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    8.0
    I enjoyed my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds were uncomfortable.

    Breakfast was great, location was beautiful!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room smelled like campfire from previous guests using fireplace

    Close to the beach, large room, good price

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location 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

    7.0
    It's a nice stay, I will go again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattresses and pillows were too hard. Very very uncomfortable.

    Clean, quiet , great location, pretty harden/pool area

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Heating 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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