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Reviews of The Olympia Lodge 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!

1140 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, United States

#19 of 24 hotels in Pacific Grove

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 199 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free Wifi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: July 25, 2025

    8.0
    nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    everything was ok

    No breakfast good location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2025

    9.0
    It was a one night getaway with friends. Perfect for the one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower was older and the handles were squeaky. The walls are thin. You can hear everybody outside.

    We had an ocean view balcony which was nice. The beds were very comfortable. The room was clean.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2025

    7.0
    It was pretty good. The view was nice and the customer service was excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds are not comfortable and you cannot block out the light coming in from the very bright lights out on the patio. It made it hard to sleep.

    It's a great location. We liked the view and the patio/deck from the room.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is a bit far from downtown Grove and the ocean. View of the water is true but slightly exaggerated.

    Cute, private stay. Warm staff. Clean room.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2025

    7.0
    It was good for the event we went to and at a price we could afford
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking

    We didn't have the breakfast. The location was perfect

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2025

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

    N/A

    It was very clean. Comfortable beds. It was in great location, quiet and quaint.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2025

    8.0
    It was a clean and comfortable place to stay for a couple days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Having more breakfast options would be nice.

    The location was great to all the places we wanted to go. The room was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    9.0
    Very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tight parking spaces if packed, but the whole area seemed like that anyways.

    It was convenient, clean, and quiet. Although there weren’t many people staying in the area I was, it was a good night’s sleep. Like 10 to 15 mins walk to the beach, passing a cemetery. lol. I wish I could have stayed longer to explore more of the area.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2025

    8.0
    Peaceful stay near beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Elevators,

    Sufficient .

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wasn't a fan of the room. There were a lot of defects in the room. The headboard to one of the beds had holes in it, the wicker chair was falling apart on the leg, the "bar" sink leaked even though we didn't use it. The holes in the bathroom door. The dressers had stains and scuffed up tops. The slider screen door didn't shut all the way. I think they need some remodeling. The rooms have potential but this trip didn't wow me.

    We liked the balcony view and the close drive to the ocean. The staff was very friendly. The manager Even spoke with my husband about her family and my husband showed her an app on his phone about baseball cards auctions. Even though they don't advertise it. There is a mini breakfast, they are packed in cute boxes with a croissant, Bay Belle cheese, a little heart cookie, and mints. There is coffee and boxes of honest juice with a bowl of apples if you want.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

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

    Our bed was a little squeaky Room 107

    Location is great!!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2024

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shutters on sliding door were broken. Bathroom could use an upgrade

    Great location and atmosphere. Accommodating staff

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast was poor. The staff no really heartful and welcoming. Business as usual atiitudes. But the place is okay... the beach is wonderful, I could see whales breaching. But the whole Pacific Grove Peninsula has been ruined by thousands of chalets and villas, it's 95 % private property, no place for a nature lover or amateur for authentic places. Therefore the attitude of the staff perfectly reflected the atmosphere out there in addition with mist and chilly temperatures.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2024

    7.0
    I would definitely recommend for an over night trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wish I would have been able to take a nice bath after such a long drive but the bathtub was stained black on the bottom and there was no water stopper to fill the tub.

    The staff were super nice and attentive. The rooms were comfortable and clean. The Wi-Fi was easy to connect to. I loved how cute the area was and close to everything.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little old

    Location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I would say we were happy with everything except that while we were out they came and left a fan in our room,even though we had a sign on the door saying do not disturb.I was first told they thought we might need one because of the heat.Later found out they had gone to the wrong room.

    breakfast was ok ,love the location.My friend and I have been coming here for last last 6 yrs and enjoy the ability to walk pretty much everywhere we want.Love that the ocean is so close .Finally got to tour the lighthouse and really enjoyed it Lucy's nextdoor is a fun food place

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2024

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

    They don't have air conditioning in the rooms.

    Mini fridge and microwave

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    no widow that opened. Have to leave the screen door open.

    Large room, two beds, good bathroom with a full bath. Pleasant patio just outside

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    It would have been ideal if there would have been an elevator. We were on the second floor and there was a lot of stairs to carry our suitcases up. Because of our age, it made it a little difficult. Next time, I’ll ask for the ground floor.

    Staff was very friendly. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. We were visiting a friend and the location was very close to where she lives.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2024

    7.0
    Seen better days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I have stayed here before in the past but the property has become run down. What passed for rustic and funky has become rather shabby . Our second floor room was hard to reach due to mobility issues. The two flights of stairs were torture devices.

    Great location and close to all in wonderful Pacific Grove. The room was clean .

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2024

    7.0
    Nice but could have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Coffee maker was not cleaned, parking not great, not enough spaces for rooms and had to park on street

    Good price, comfortable beds overall room was nice

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2024

    8.0
    Cabin Style Lodging
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are layered in different levels, and so it's easy to see each other's rooms if the windows and doors aren't closed off with shutters since our rooms.had balconies. The shower is low, so it is not ideal for tall people.

    The view from our room on the second floor had a direct view of the ocean. Quiet and peaceful.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The idea of the "French" family was to find the American-style motel off the beaten path. So, we weren't disappointed. Close to Monterey, Carmel, and the 17 Mile Drive. The US-made motel is ideally located, with comfortable beds, spacious rooms, coffee maker... everything is perfect... with peace and quiet (in May). A big thank you to the reception team who connected us on the chat for our arrival.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    8.0
    The staff was extremely welcoming and friendly. The location was superb and it was very budget friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a bit outdated, but that what also part of its charm.

    The location was amazing and so cozy. Easy access to ocean and quaint little shops.

    Stayed in April 2024

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