Name: Pacific Gardens Inn
Address: 701 Asilomar Boulevard, Grove Acres, Pacific Grove, California, United States of America, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, US
Price range: $123–$298 per night
Rating: 8.68

What guests think

Pacific Gardens Inn draws praise for its walk-to-the-beach location, friendly staff, and cozy wood-burning fireplaces, while some guests note dated rooms, thin walls, and occasional service missteps; overall, stays feel clean, quiet, and good value for the area.

Guests appreciate practical touches like a hot tub, EV chargers, on-site barbecue areas, easy parking, and dog-friendly policies. Rooms are often roomy and functional, with reliable Wi‑Fi and some suites including kitchenettes. Expect a relaxed, rustic stay with simple comforts.

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Facilities

Hot tub is frequently praised; EV chargers, barbecue areas, dog-friendly setup, and easy parking add convenience.

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10

Jeff

Nov 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wood fireplace with simple gas lighter, made it cozy and comfortable. Room was clean and comfy, but plain (other than the fireplace). Hot tub outside was really nice.

10

Toni

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy and the room was clean. This was a 1-night stay.

10

Caroline

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean , comfortable and pet friendly! We had a great time and will return!

10

Deborah

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My partner and I made a last-minute decision to stay in Pacific Grove after a long bike ride on a chilly day. We were greeted by such warmth from the receptionist. The fireplace in the reception area, as well as in our room and the perfect hot tub soothed our tired bodies. A popcorn popper with little bags of popcorn was a delightful surprise.We look forward to many more visits to this quaint and charming place

10

Karyn

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, welcoming, nice room, great hot tub, nice breakfast. Close walk to the beach. Will definitely visit again!

10

Misha

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pacific Gardens Inn was lovely! We had plenty of room in the family suite, and it was nice to have the kitchenette. The make-your-own waffle breakfast was fun, and the happy hour wine was a nice touch as well. We enjoyed using the hot tub in the chilly evening. Easy walk/drive to the coastline and also easy drive to Cannery Row and downtown Monterey.

10

tom

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous location across the street from Asilomar. Super friendly staff, cozy room with fireplace and un crowded hot tub. Wine in the evening, breakfast in the morning, the full package!

10

Alisa

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent customer service. Enjoyed the quietness of the grounds. Also loved the hot tub.

10

Doug

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay at Pacific Gardens Inn was very nice and relaxing. The setting is beautiful and the ocean is a short hike. It is also a short drive to the Monterey Aquarium. A huge plus for EV owners are the two Charge Point charge stations on the property. We will definitely stay here again.

10

Roselyn

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amy at the front desk was so cheerful and helpful. Barbecuing on property was a delight. The grounds are beautiful and well-maintained. One of the best experiences in hotels of this area.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews describe rooms and grounds as clean and well maintained; housekeeping is noted positively. A few isolated reports mention pests or worn fixtures.

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Kelli

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Such a perfect place to stay and enjoy the area. Friendly staff, super clean, nice little walk to the beach. Will definitely stay again.

10

Marisa

Jun 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was ample. Staff was courteous. Grounds well kept. Great location, short walk to beach, restaurants close by.

10

Toni

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy and the room was clean. This was a 1-night stay.

6

Keely

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a relief to find a property that allowed our dog to stay! The complementary waffle bar at breakfast was a nice touch. Hotel housekeeping was wonderful. Unfortunately, we saw signs that the property is in need of pest control. In our brief stay, we saw ants in the kitchenette, a baby cockroach on my BF’s toothbrush in the bathroom, and small, black insect parts on the sheets that made me fearful of a bedbug situation. The outdated design and decor was not a problem for us, but the insect activity was.

10

Matt

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean and updated. Will stay here again.

10

murray

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sparkling clean , roomy and fresh

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Caroline

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean , comfortable and pet friendly! We had a great time and will return!

10

Rachel

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We love this property. It was close to walk to the beach. The staff was great; especially the overnight attendant. Our son got ill and we needed new linens and extra towels and the night desk clerk was so kind about all of it. Clean room and an actual cleaning service that still does daily clean ups of the room! I haven’t seen that in a few years. Definitely will come back.

10

Maura

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet, and nice walkable area. Close to beach. Enjoyed our stay.

10

Robert

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, clean and very quiet. Office staff was exceptional and waited as I showed up at the last minute.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and functional, often featuring wood-burning fireplaces and some kitchenettes; Wi‑Fi is generally reliable. Downsides include dated decor, limited lighting, thin walls, and the lack of central AC in some units.

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Johann

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a great place at a great location close to the beach. The suite we had was very large, with a real, wood fired fire place, TV, full kitchen that was nicely equipped.

10

Andrew

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love the fireplaces in the rooms, fast internet, hot tub, Amy & Breakfast!

8

Pathikrit

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very conveniently located in pacific Grove - close to Cannery row, Asilormar state beach. Remodeled rooms - walls not very sound proof and no central AC

10

Jewell

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The workers at the front desk were always very friendly and helpful. The room has plenty of space. I did not use the fireplace, but it looks inviting. The room has a slight campfire smell. Breakfast is good with waffles, packaged oatmeal, pastries, hardboiled eggs and toast. I found the coffee really good. I feel safe here, my room was quiet, and the beach is nearby (walking distance). I would look forward to staying here again.

10

Misha

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pacific Gardens Inn was lovely! We had plenty of room in the family suite, and it was nice to have the kitchenette. The make-your-own waffle breakfast was fun, and the happy hour wine was a nice touch as well. We enjoyed using the hot tub in the chilly evening. Easy walk/drive to the coastline and also easy drive to Cannery Row and downtown Monterey.

8

Carolyn

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Stayed for a weeks vacation. Positives: very clean room, staff pleasant and accommodating. Convenient location to Asilomar State Park. Negatives: the rooms are pretty dated and can use an upgrade. Room was a bit on the dark side. Filtered light coming in, but needed light on all the time.

8

Jonette

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice staff. Loved the fireplace in the room. They serve wine in the evening and breakfast in the morning. The room was clean, but dated. The only takeaway was that the walls were paper thin. I would definitely stay here again.

10

Joann

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

What a cute property. Everyone was nice, the room spacious, comfortable, clean, and had a wood burning fireplace. This hotel is one block from Asilomar State Park beach and so much quieter than staying in Monterey itself; and yet a 6-10 minute drive to shopping and dining. And, who doesn't love wine in the lobby daily at 4pm? We highly recommend this property. Oh, and its dog friendly.

8

Lauren

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the spacious suite and the breakfast. We will definitely come back!

10

Gary

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

great location and spacious suite

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating. There are occasional complaints about rude or unhelpful interactions and limited support with noise issues.

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Michael

Jul 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is one of those special hotels. The whole experience is nice. It’s not trying to be upscale, but everything is an upgrade from the budget places on Munras. The fireplaces, the breakfast and happy hour wine, and the short walk to the beach right across the street. Even the basic room is spacious. It feels like you’re in nature, but you’re only a few minutes from Cannery Row. Most of all it’s the staff. When my child had a medical emergency, the staff made me feel cared about. This is my new go-to hotel.

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janet

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the location. Wonderful hot tub! Charming room. Enjoyed the fireplace. Unfortunately, LIsa needs some education in customer relations. She was rude and unhelpful when I called to try to clear up and understand some confusing e-mails regarding changing our booking from Expedia to one made through Pacific Gardens. She hadn't sent the e-mails and so didn't know about them. Instead of agreeing to check with the colleague who had sent the e-mails, and then get back to me, she refused to acknowledge their existence or any confusion. Therefore, since I was unable to resolve the confusion, I didn't cancel my booking with Expedia and so was unable to take advantage of the savings offered me by another member of the staff if I booked with Pacific Gardens directly. Everything else about our stay was great, and so I plan to stay there again on my next visit to Pacific Grove, so sincerely hope I wont have to deal with LIsa at that time.

10

Andrea

Jul 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly and helpful staff!

10

Nora

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome clean friendly place. Everyone who works there including the owner were amazing. Can’t wait to go back.

10

Phil

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were clean, large and well equipped but the standout was the friendliness of the staff and the extras like free wine in the evening. Thank you Amy, for making us feel at home.

10

Isabel

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is always friendly and very helpful and accommodating. The location is very peaceful.

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Shannon

May 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is very close to the beach and only a one or two minute drive to get to a gorgeous view of the ocean. The motel room was outdated but nice. I booked through Expedia and my friend booked her second night through the motel. My booking was a little bit on the confusing side because I booked my room and my friends room through Expedia and then we decided to stay a second night so I booked my second night through Expedia separately and she booked her second night through the motel. I understood it would be confusing so I stopped by the Motel the morning of our stay to make our reservations more understandable to the staff. I spoke with a man who I believe is the owner and explained to him the way we booked our rooms and he told me two times that it would be nice to support a small business, and book through them and instead of Expedia.. I let that slide, although I found it a little bit on the offensive side that he had to say it two times instead of just mentioning it once. I took time to make it very clear to him about the reservations my friend and myself had made. Later that evening we went to check in and there was a woman working, who I believe is his wife and also the owner. She seemed drunk off her ass and couldn’t understand our reservation confusion no matter how many times we tried to explain it to her. She also mentioned no less than six times how we should support their small business instead of going through Expedia. There’s more but no room to comment.

10

Kate

Nov 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

From the moment Amy greeted us at the front desk, we were glad to be staying here. The staff is friendly, the rooms are comfortable and blissfully quiet. The water in the shower is hot the second you turn it on. The breakfast is tasty with a wider variety of foods than is often offered at a "breakfast included" hotel. They have popcorn makers in the rooms and wine in the lobby after 5 - what more could you want? They also allow dogs. You can walk to the beach from the hotel, or walk up the street to eat at Fishwife, which is delicious. This will be where we stay any time we return from now on.

4

Ute

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Unfortunately, for two nights, there was excessive noise (loud discussions, music and singing) from a group of people that were staying at the adjacent property until 1am in the morning. The property manager said there was nothing she could do about it and it wasn't her problem.

10

Roselyn

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amy at the front desk was so cheerful and helpful. Barbecuing on property was a delight. The grounds are beautiful and well-maintained. One of the best experiences in hotels of this area.

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Location

Quiet, wooded setting a short walk to Asilomar State Beach and a short drive to Cannery Row and Monterey. Guests like the peaceful neighborhood and beach access.

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Donald

Dec 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Snuggled among trees and close to a beautiful beach

8

Joanne

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is very cordial and helpful. Proximity to Asilomar State Beach is excellent.

10

Jessica

Apr 15, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

I love the location, ease of parking and the breakfast. It's a quiet area, and the beach is a walkable distance. All in all, it's a favorite place of mine to stay!

10

Jeanette M

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place to stay and beach was a wonderful short walk

10

Feihan

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location for beach walking, spacious room well equipped, I love the fireplace especially in the holiday season, friendly staff, nice breakfast. Couldn’t be a better choice in Monterey.

10

Christopher

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The area was perfect. Close to the beach and 17 Mile. Nice and quiet. The room was updated from the pictures which was a nice surprise. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Bed was very comfortable. I will definitely be staying again anytime we're in the area!

10

Maura

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet, and nice walkable area. Close to beach. Enjoyed our stay.

10

Joann

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

What a cute property. Everyone was nice, the room spacious, comfortable, clean, and had a wood burning fireplace. This hotel is one block from Asilomar State Park beach and so much quieter than staying in Monterey itself; and yet a 6-10 minute drive to shopping and dining. And, who doesn't love wine in the lobby daily at 4pm? We highly recommend this property. Oh, and its dog friendly.

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Doug

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay at Pacific Gardens Inn was very nice and relaxing. The setting is beautiful and the ocean is a short hike. It is also a short drive to the Monterey Aquarium. A huge plus for EV owners are the two Charge Point charge stations on the property. We will definitely stay here again.

10

Alexander

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and quiet location. Great for walking to the beach.

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Dining

Breakfast is commonly appreciated for waffles, pastries, and good coffee, and many mention evening wine. Some guests find the selection basic or carb heavy, with limited fruit or juice, or a chilly breakfast room.

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Jennifer

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Quaint, clean, comfortable. We enjoyed the hot tub, breakfast, wine in the lobby and popcorn in the room!

10

Marisa

Jun 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was ample. Staff was courteous. Grounds well kept. Great location, short walk to beach, restaurants close by.

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sandra

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A very nice complementary breakfast that you go get yourself each morning Wine from 5 to 7 PM at Jacuzzi

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Virginia

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was marginal. Seemed to focus on DYI waffles. The only fruit was bananas. There was no juice and the room was freezing!

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Joseph

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful quaint rustic place. Make no mistake the owners have everything in top shape. I especially appreciated the breakfast and most excellent coffee.

10

Jewell

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The workers at the front desk were always very friendly and helpful. The room has plenty of space. I did not use the fireplace, but it looks inviting. The room has a slight campfire smell. Breakfast is good with waffles, packaged oatmeal, pastries, hardboiled eggs and toast. I found the coffee really good. I feel safe here, my room was quiet, and the beach is nearby (walking distance). I would look forward to staying here again.

10

Misha

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pacific Gardens Inn was lovely! We had plenty of room in the family suite, and it was nice to have the kitchenette. The make-your-own waffle breakfast was fun, and the happy hour wine was a nice touch as well. We enjoyed using the hot tub in the chilly evening. Easy walk/drive to the coastline and also easy drive to Cannery Row and downtown Monterey.

10

Kate

Nov 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

From the moment Amy greeted us at the front desk, we were glad to be staying here. The staff is friendly, the rooms are comfortable and blissfully quiet. The water in the shower is hot the second you turn it on. The breakfast is tasty with a wider variety of foods than is often offered at a "breakfast included" hotel. They have popcorn makers in the rooms and wine in the lobby after 5 - what more could you want? They also allow dogs. You can walk to the beach from the hotel, or walk up the street to eat at Fishwife, which is delicious. This will be where we stay any time we return from now on.

10

Shera Louise

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

A quick walk to asilomar beach, very dog friendly. Mutt mitts for dog clean up. Fresh waffles every morning with coffee was a good thing to not worry about. Nice selection of pastries as well to start your morning. They did wine in the evenings. Wifi worked. Having the fireplace in the room was a nice way to warm up the room.

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Judith

Jul 23, 2023

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The structure was old and walls thin. The lighting was poor. Lamp over bed blinked on and off. Plumbing was noisey, sounded like a fog horn at times. Breakfast was high calorie and skimpy. The location was close to the beach for walking in the morning. Would not book this lodge again.

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Month	Average price
January	$129
February	$158
March	$174
April	$168
May	$166
June	$178
July	$225
August	$228
September	$180
October	$176
November	$161
December	$136

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $181	18 $270	19
20 $214	21 $181	22 $181	23 $214	24 $214	25	26
27 $214	28 $189	29 $297	30 $181

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $181	2	3
4 $208	5 $189	6 $181	7 $181	8 $264	9	10
11 $189	12 $181	13 $181	14	15	16	17
18 $189	19 $298	20 $209	21 $298	22 $189	23	24
25 $189	26 $298	27 $265	28 $123	29 $189	30	31

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Deluxe Room with Queen Bed Fireplace

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Room with Two Queen Bed Fireplace

Standard Room with King Bed Fireplace

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