Name: The Monarch Resort
Address: 1111 Lighthouse Avenue, Grove Acres, Pacific Grove, California, United States of America, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, US
Price range: $102–$365 per night
Rating: 8.37

What guests think

At The Monarch Resort, guests consistently highlight clean, spacious rooms, friendly service, and a quiet, convenient location near the coast, alongside appreciated perks like in room fireplaces plus a heated pool, hot tub, and sauna.

The property is older and decor can feel dated, with reports of hard or sagging beds, thin walls, and sporadic maintenance or temperature issues in facilities. Continental breakfast is commonly praised, though some guests find it carb heavy or limited. Housekeeping is typically every third day, and Wi‑Fi strength varies by room. Overall, it suits travelers seeking solid value and simple comforts.

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Facilities

Heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and sauna are popular, and parking and an elevator add convenience; however, guests occasionally report lukewarm water, maintenance or noise from drains, and missing pool towels.

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Wallace

Nov 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved hearing the surf at night, hot tub was lukewarm.

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Wallace

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful area, wish the jacuzzi was hotter, it was lukewarm.

10

Tatyana

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We like our stay, quite, clean, friendly staff. We enjoyed jacuzzi, sauna, pool, we will come back

10

Olga

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, friendly staff, price was very reasonable. Unfortunately hot tub was under construction.

8

KIMBERLY

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The only downside to the stay was that the hot tub drain was making a loud annoying noise. Hard to relax completely and enjoy the hot tub with the noise.

10

Ekaterina

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was very clean, very good breakfast, pool and hot tub were nice. Also there was a sauna! Nice location

10

Joseph

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place with great access to the coast. Bicycles were welcome. Continental breakfast got us going. The room was neat and clean. Elevators nearby. Hot tub was warm and the pool cool. Tub did not blow air. No drying towels found poolside. Covered parking. A great stay.

10

Niocle

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

You get so much when you start here- the in room fireplace, the outside pool and hot tub, the daily continental breakfast. Everyone was so friendly.

10

Katherine

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet neighborhood, parking was close to the door. Had an elevator, which many other hotels nearby did not. Hot tub and sauna felt good after walking all day. Near the lighthouse, aquarium and restaurants. Fresh squeezed orange juice and continental breakfast of muffins, bagels, boiled eggs, instant oatmeal, etc. Refrigerator and microwave in room.

10

Luis

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Cute place Chimney inside the room (u get one log per night) hot pool, hot tub, sauna!! WHAAAAT!!!! Amazing Walking distance to beach, please wake up early morning to see deer

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe rooms and common areas as clean, but a minority reported issues such as odors, insects, or missed details like soap scum or dusty curtains.

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Marcia

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was large, blackout curtains and fireplace daily complimentary fire log a huge plus! Decor a bit dated but comfortable enough. Curtains in room 108 ripped/snagged and slightly stained, soap dish had soap scum residue in it before we even used it(not a plus), screw dropped off screen when opened but slider still functional & the doors to closet did NOT slide easily AT ALL, and the shower head had some strangely colored reside all around it. Water pressure adequate and water warmed very quickly. Pool hot-tub wonderful. Beds comfortable and clean. The nicest staff were there only on our departure day. The location is stellar—walkable/very close to restaurants, shops and the beach! Will return here in future!

10

Theodore

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were quite pleased with our stay. Nothing fancy, but comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our room and public areas were very clean and had everything we needed. Microwave, frig, coffee pot and the towels and linen were perfect. The breakfast room was clean with seating inside or outside overlooking the pool area. Parking was easy. The hotel was in the best location for us, close to a golf course and not far from the bay or downtown. We will return the next time we are in that area.

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Marci

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is older but clean for most part .. my room had a very strong smell of mold

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Linda

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There were ants in the room and all over the kids clothes when we came back from the hot tub.

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Lisa

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was very clean. It could use a new mattress but over all we were comfortable for the two nights we stayed. The grounds and halls are well kept and beautifully decorated. The pool is a comfortable temperature. The staff is pleasant and helpful. Breakfast items were sufficient for a good morning start.

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Robert

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The curtain is pretty dirty and the water kinda smells

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Marissa

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Was an okay stay. When we checked into our room and opened the bathroom, there were so many dead gnats all over the floor. I opened the toilet and there were like 15 just floating in there. It didn't bother me too much though I just plugged up the cracks in the window, cleaned the floor and shut the bathroom door when it wasn't in use and it was fine. The AC was broken though; we got really hot one night and turned the thermostat to 65 degrees. We woke up an hour later sweating to the unit blasting out hot air and the room was at 80°. Tried calling the front desk for about a half hour but no one answered. I don't blame them though it was midnight and maybe there just wasn't anyone to cover the shift. Overall it was fine, nothing inherently bad about the stay. It was a very large room and the sheets and bed were clean. Probably won't stay again but it really wasn't that bad. Free breakfast was nice.

10

Laurie

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was clean, staff was very courteous. We like this place and will be back!

10

Julia

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and quiet, the building is obviously old but well maintained and super cool. The continental breakfast was nice with lots of options.

10

Wendy

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Extremely Clean! Wonderful Continental Breakfast! Clean Pool area! Walkable to the beach.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally large, many with fireplaces and balconies, providing a comfortable base. Decor is dated, some beds and pillows feel worn, noise can travel between floors, and Wi‑Fi reliability varies.

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Shiaogu

Dec 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, easy parking. The room is clean and comfortable. Wi-Fi speed is great.

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Alan

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel room was good, the TV is slightly old but as long as you bring something like a Nintendo Switch or Firestick, you are able be alright. The curtains are see through which threw us off heavily but at night its hard to see through.

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Hannah

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was nearly perfect. Our bed was small for a queen and uncomfortable. The pillows were flat. But the room was excellent and clean. The staff very friendly. The shower had good water pressure and heated quickly. The balcony allowed fresh air into the room. The continental breakfast was just that but the bagels and muffins were fresh.

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Jacqueline

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Our king size room was very spacious and comfortable. The bed was comfortable. I enjoyed going down in the morning to get a good cup of coffee, fruit and a bagel (there are other items as well, but this is what I got.) It is an older hotel, but bright and airy with lots of natural light and plants all around. The refrigerator in the room was a little loud at night, so I just wore ear plugs and then slept well. Overall, it's not a fancy hotel by any means, but more than adequate. I recommend it.

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Carlos

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was clean with good parking. Unfortunately, the beds terribly outdated and worn, which caused me and my wife to not get a good nights sleep, along with aches and pains. The room nor have air conditioning which caused a couple hot nights sleeping. If the beds are updated, it would have been a great stay.

8

Kathryn

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

WiFi wasn’t strong and kept disconnecting

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Naymalis La

Jul 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Would not recommend if you want to sleep. Paper thin walls and very creaky floors. Due to this, we were woken up by the upstairs room at 6 am and then kept hearing loud stompings from both upstairs and next door. We asked the front desk staff to move, but they lacked to confirm if they did and give us a time, so we naturally missed the window to do so. After inquiring about this, they shrugged their shoulders and said they couldn't help and to request a 2nd floor room next time. Quite rude, sadly. We had to buy earplugs to sleep and we were happy to leave.

8

Jennifer

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Conveniently located and VERY quiet. Rooms are outdated but roomy, and the beds are super comfy! Having coffee and pastries in the morning is a nice addition that not many other places include. Can’t beat the price.

10

Cory

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was blown away when I saw the size of the rooms. Heated pool and spa was really nice too!

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Joan

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

As some reviews indicate, the property is outdated. But the room is large and there is a deck. But no furniture on deck?? The building is a bit cumbersome as there is only one small elevator which means walking. The breakfast isn’t anything special.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly and helpful with smooth check‑ins, though some guests experienced inconsistent responses, limited front desk hours, and housekeeping typically offered every third day.

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Hoai

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The good: sauna, fireplace, balcony, breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking. Suggested improvement: switch to handheld detachable shower head instead of tall, fixed shower head. Would have loved housekeeping on the first day instead of the third day.

10

Hoai

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved it. Everything was great. Good facilities, good breakfast, fantastic fireplace, friendly staff. My only complaint: housekeeping only done on the third day of the stay. I would have like to have my bed made for me each day. But so understand their cost cutting measure.

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Peggy

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rude front desk: here, sign this. What am I signing? Read it! Rez was 2 people/4 days. One bath towel was all we had! Unacceptable! Continental breakfast was a sugar/carbo explosion 💥 Yogurt was all flavored (sugar)Oatmeal was flavored (sugar). Baked products were all white flour! Where’s the Greek yogurt or whole wheat/whole grain bread? The only protein was cold/super dry hard boiled eggs. Inedible! The room and bedding reeked of soot from the ancient fireplace. Our hair and clothes began smelling like we had been at a campfire. Unhealthy and uninhabitable The TV offered no option to download an app. The channels were limited and the picture was fuzzy- Unwatchable! The Wi-Fi only offered 1 bar of service. Could not make a phone call from our room! We left a day early. Waste of time/Waste of money! How does this qualify as a recommended 8.2 property? No way!

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Cindy

Mar 20, 2023

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The property did not deliver what i purchased. I had reserved a 2 queen, balcony with a sofa bed and a fire place. I called before my when my reservations could still be cancelled to confirm my room and was told that was what I'd get and noted i would check in late. The balcony, fireplace, and sofa bed were missing. My son had to sleep on the floor. There front desk closed so i had no one to talk to. The next morning when i talked to someone they said there was nothing available, not even a roll out bed but gave me extra sheets. I tried to cancel my second day and then suddenly they had a 3 bed room.. But no fireplace and balcony.... For $20 more!! I explained how i understood the difference but i expect the same understanding that the first room wasn't what i had paid for. Did will talk to someone... Quick to charge me the extra $20 but no compensation for their mistake. Really unfortunately, i referred my family to a different place because they would also just get scammed for our reunion. I still haven't heard from the hotel...

10

Bruce

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Kayla did a wonderful job at check-in!

10

julie

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was amazing. Took great care to see we had everything we needed.

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Naymalis La

Jul 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Would not recommend if you want to sleep. Paper thin walls and very creaky floors. Due to this, we were woken up by the upstairs room at 6 am and then kept hearing loud stompings from both upstairs and next door. We asked the front desk staff to move, but they lacked to confirm if they did and give us a time, so we naturally missed the window to do so. After inquiring about this, they shrugged their shoulders and said they couldn't help and to request a 2nd floor room next time. Quite rude, sadly. We had to buy earplugs to sleep and we were happy to leave.

10

Susan

Feb 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is an older property, but the rooms are clean and the staff is nice. We have stayed here many times before and we like it. It is quiet, safe and centrally located. It is a good value.

10

Agustin

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I did not see that it is not 24/7 front office, yet still made accommodations for getting my keys! 10/10 just for that

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Christian

Apr 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk service ranged from most cooperative & friendly to grumpy responding with hesitation.

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Location

Quiet residential setting near the coast, lighthouse, and downtown Pacific Grove, with easy access to Monterey, Carmel, and 17‑Mile Drive. Many find it walkable, though a few mention limited sidewalks.

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Donald

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Busy, crowded Monterey on one side, expensive Carmel on the other…Pacific Grove perfectly situated in the middle, convenient to all.

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Dwight

Jul 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice location away from traffic and in very nice area. Conveniently located near 17 Mile Drive, and easy access to Hwy 1. Room was very clean, bed not as soft as others, but still comfortable. Will stay at this establishment again.

10

Michael

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Best place to stay in Pacific Grove. My wife and I needed a place that was close to Carmel and Pebble Beach. Everything is in a 5-10 min drive with a 5 min walk to the beach. Pacific Grove is also a very nice and quiet town to stay in to get away from all the action.

10

Paul

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location

10

Luciano

Jun 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, walking distance to the beach, nice area and neighborhood. Cafe/bar in front of it is very good! Place was clean and comfortable. We will return!! Luciano and Ana

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DAVID

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed here for years and always love it. It is out in a quiet neighborhood and a short walk from downtown Pacific Grove and we even walk into Monterey. The ocean is a few blocks away and even a lighthouse. It never changes and we love that.

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Vladimir

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I like because near by the beach

8

Anna

Feb 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet neighborhood within walking distance of the Monarch Butterfly reserve, Point Pinos Lighthouse, and the waterfront walking paths of Pacific Grove. Easy drive to the Monterey Aquarium.

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Joanna

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I liked the hotel's location close to the Monarch butterfly sanctuary and not too far from the beach. Walking anywhere from the hotel was subject to no sidewalks, so one had to look for oncoming traffic and didn't feel safe to walk

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Angelica

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I like this hotel because it is affordable and about 2 or 3 blocks to the ocean. It is a older hotel but they keep it clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. It is very quiet neighborhood and I feel safe walking around.

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Dining

The continental breakfast is widely appreciated, with pastries, bagels, fruit, yogurt, eggs, and oatmeal; some find it carb heavy or basic and suggest more variety or sustainability improvements.

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Kasper

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decent place, good location for us. Disappointing breakfast. Everything served in disposable tableware - very un-sustainable an completely unnecessary!!

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Gary

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed was hard, pillows were cheap. Continental breakfast was all cheap carbs

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Janice

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Plenty of parking. Decor was a little dated but it was really clean. Breakfast consisted of hard boiled eggs, instant oatmeal, cereal, bagels, muffins, toast, yogurt, bananas and Mandarin oranges.

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Leslie

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great. I think the breakfast options could have been better. Bottles of water and maybe some kind of meat.

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Christina

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable 1 bedroom suite, complete with a kitchen and full size fridge. We didnt know to bring bathing suits, but saw people having a blast in the heated outdoor pool and hot tub. Decent breakfast selection. Great location.

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Mariam

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The interior of the hotel is delightful with many skylights showering an indoor garden with light. Each room has a balcony. The pool is in an interior courtyard, shielding it from the wind, also a hot tub. Location is in a quiet neighborhood. Breakfast was generous with oatmeal, bagels, muffins, fruit, etc. Would stay there again!!

8

Fayad

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable well located hotel. The breakfast was good, Eggs, fruit, yogurt, croissants, milk, OJ and good coffee. They had instant oatmeal, would have liked plain instead of only the sugary ones and dry cereal would’ve been a good option. Otherwise the breakfast was good. We would stay again.

8

HANS

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property is dated. But clean and lower priced than other hotels in the area. The breakfast was above average, it included hard boiled eggs.

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Tim

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property near the ocean and handy to downtown Monterey. Probably very nice at one time, but needs updating. Plenty of parking. Needs more outlets for charging, electronics, etc. "Continental Breakfast" was much nicer than we expected including eggs, fresh fruit, delicious pastries.

10

Allison

May 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Large comfy clean room with a fireplace! We enjoyed a fire & hot tub every night! Helpful staff. Nice amenities. Breakfast was ok but I’d like it if cereal was offered.

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Month	Average price
January	$97
February	$117
March	$120
April	$147
May	$158
June	$157
July	$199
August	$221
September	$150
October	$135
November	$121
December	$109

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $125	18 $225	19 $301
20 $121	21 $111	22 $102	23 $136	24 $111	25 $262	26 $365
27 $175	28 $130	29 $158	30 $137

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $129	2	3 $201
4 $152	5 $151	6 $125	7 $128	8 $158	9 $186	10 $202
11 $117	12 $144	13 $144	14 $128	15 $125	16 $127	17 $184
18 $117	19 $113	20 $107	21 $133	22 $106	23 $266	24 $265
25 $106	26 $134	27 $136	28 $106	29 $108	30 $117	31 $134

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

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Very good

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