Name: The Olympia Lodge
Address: 1140 Lighthouse Avenue, Beach Tract, Pacific Grove, California, United States of America, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, US
Price range: $110–$170 per night
Rating: 7.9

What guests think

The Olympia Lodge draws consistent praise for its convenient Pacific Grove location near the coast and trails, plus friendly, accommodating staff, while feedback about the rooms is more mixed due to dated decor, firm beds, and noise from thin walls.

Facilities are basic, with sliding-glass-door entries, limited parking and many stairs with no elevator, and no air conditioning contributing to stuffy rooms in warm weather. Cleanliness is generally acceptable, but several reviews report musty odors, maintenance wear, and occasional lapses like hair or dirty floors. The grab-and-go breakfast and coffee are simple and often described as limited or stale, with short service hours. Overall, expect a budget-friendly, no-frills stay focused on location and value.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: many rooms use sliding glass doors, there is no elevator and numerous stairs, and parking is limited with street spillover. Rooms commonly include a mini fridge and microwave. Several reviews note there is no air conditioning.

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Heather

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There is no AC. Be sure to ask if your room has an actual door or if it is a sliding glass door only.

8

Edwin

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay, but not enough parking spaces.

8

Chris

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything was good. The only downside was the parking. It’s a small parking lot but not a huge problem.

8

Gary

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful view from our balcony. Very quiet area. In spite of the limited parking and narrow parking spaces, we enjoyed our stay & look forward in coming back.

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Valerie

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the price listed, it was not the greatest. That being said. It wasn’t bad. Just not at currrwnt price. Checking was a breeze, finding it wasn’t too hard, parking was fine. The room had some wear and tear to its doors (peeling noticeably), its ceilings (old water damage spots). Also no elevators , with an upstairs room was a little difficult, would be great to see more assisted rooms on the second floor. With a bad foot, it was not pleasant using stairs

10

James

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place. Sometimes you have to park out on the street, if the lot is full, but it's never too far. Recommended!

10

James

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great, quiet, clean, property very near the shore and golf courses that are in the area. Love it. Only negative thing I can think of is when it gets full you may have to park on the street, but it's not very far, so not too bad!

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Miguel

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean and organized but what i didn't like was it didn't have ac so the room was hot . And made it a bit uncomfortable to relax and rest !!

6

Albert

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were only accessable from stairs. Not elderly friendly.

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stephanie

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Always enjoy staying here, parking is a bit challenging at times due to limited spots.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but several report musty odors, damp carpets, and occasional missed details like hair or dirty floors. Housekeeping consistency varies between stays.

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Hilda

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Clean and comfortable beds.

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Sepehr

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was okay for what we paid. Good location and bed was clean, but the shower/bathroom were not that great and the carpet was damp and dirty. Okay for one night but wouldn’t recommend it for multiple nights.

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Michelle

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious and the beds were comfortable. However, there was an odor in the room despite leaving the door open for fresh air. There was still hair from pervious renter in the bathtubs and found wood chips in between our blankets. No extra outlets on bedside to charge phone.

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Mashhal

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There was hair shavings in the shower and bathroom floor. Dust on the bed frame. Hair underneath the pillows on the bed. Roof had cobwebs. Room had a horrible odor. I had to wipe down and clean the room myself.

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Monique

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The floor was extremely dirty and the bathroom had old soap scum all over the shower. We had to clean the shower are selves in order to take a shower. At times the floor will get a weird moisture like feeling. We all had to wear socks. My son ran back and forth and the bottom of his foot was black.

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Kolton

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Bedbugs on property - stay somewhere cleaner!

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Christian

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms are clean and beds are comfy. That’s all we need! We’ve stayed here several times and I’ll keep going back.

8

Bhushan

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, nice setup

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Jonathan

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was cleaner than other reviews have said. We stayed in room 113

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Rosalia

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was a big brown ball of who knows what under one of the beds we didn’t touch it but we’re grossed out. There is no AC so it was very hot and smelled of mildew as well it was pretty off putting.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and simple, with some balconies and partial ocean views, but decor is dated, beds often firm, lighting and outlets limited, and bathrooms small with reports of fluctuating shower temperatures. Noise from thin walls and upstairs footsteps is a recurring complaint.

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Dustin

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When we checked in we heard a tapping noise right above the office, so we thought that might be some maintenance going on. They gave us our room and said it was right above the office. The room did not have a name but it should have been termed the "woodpecker room." We could have requested a different room and done fine, so that's on us, but this one had an ocean view so that was nice. Luckily the wood pickers didn't make noise overnight, but they started up around 8:00 a.m. They had a couple hindred holes in the wall right above our patio door. See pic.

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Theodore

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was basically fine with the service and cleanliness, but the property itself needs some pretty significant updates, particularly in the areas of plumbing and electric. There is no easy access to AC or USB outlets for charging devices near the bed. The property was clearly built before this was a problem, but should be fixed for modern travelers. As for the plumbing. It's just terrible. The handles in the shower were rusted, the tub didn't appear to work at all, and the shower temperature itself varied from about 80 degrees to about 130 degrees often in less than 3 seconds. That was maybe the most adventuresome shower I've had that didn't involve a real waterfall.

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Michelle

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spacious and the beds were comfortable. My only complaint would be that you could hear everything from the room above us.

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Antonio

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A very great location. Very quiet, very accommodating. There was plenty of restaurants shops within a mile radius however, the beds were very uncomfortable. But overall, a very good stay!

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Beth

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is very good, easy short walk to the ocean and easy driving distance to the cute downtown area. Staff was pleasant. Hotel is somewhat dated; they still use keys, for instance, and shower tile is from 80s. Price was quite reasonable

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Allison

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the location and proximity to the ocean (we walked down for the sunset multiple nights). Room was spacious and had a small peek through the trees to the ocean. Beds were hard and it hurt to sleep on my side. Normally, I can handle hotel beds, but this one was just really uncomfortable. Shower had very little water pressure and there was a light out at the vanity. Yes, this place is one of the old spots, but it could use some updating.

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David

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room furnishings and amenities were spartan and dated. My nightstand was an old wicker basket. The room was dark. Our view was of a staircase so we had to keep the wood louvers closed all day.

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Brian

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location, nice patio door to get fresh air, needs update for additional outlets for charging near beds, beds where a bit too firm

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Matthew

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed in room 211 which was at the end of the building allowing for both a front and side sliding glass doors. It was so nice allowing the ocean breeze to blow in, and very calming hearing the surf at night. The room was nice and neat with microwave, refrigerator, tv, and king size bed. We will be staying again during our next visit.

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Dana

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were excellent but the overall stay was just ok. It’s really bright in the rooms with no way to cover the shutter blinds from the outside lights that are on all night and the beds are uncomfortable.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and proactive with early check-ins or upgrades; late arrivals are handled via lockboxes. However, limited office hours and occasional unavailability or curt interactions are noted.

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Juan

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We liked the surrounding area. The Pacific Grove Downtown, the lighthouse, the wild animals and the ocean were all nearby. The front desk people acted very professional and friendly!!!

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Keith and Sonmi

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Despite our late arrival, the designated key was readily accessible in the provided lockbox, facilitating seamless access to the room in the absence of front desk personnel.

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Susan

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet comfortable property with nice amenities and helpful staff. Great location near the ocean and downtown Pacific Grove eateries.

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Dominique

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I recently celebrated my birthday with a solo, last-minute trip to Pacific Grove and couldn't have asked for a better stay at the Olympia Lodge! The friendly woman at the front desk not only provided a warm welcome but also upgraded me to a room with a balcony, which was the perfect touch to make my birthday trip special. The room was big and spacious, with plenty of room to unwind after a day of exploring. The location was fantastic - easy to walk down to the beach and with convenient parking. I loved watching the sunset from my balcony, feeling the ocean breeze, and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. The area is beautiful, with plenty of scenic spots to discover. The staff's kindness and hospitality made my solo trip feel truly special. I'd definitely recommend the Olympia Lodge to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in Pacific Grove.

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Ramona

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great parcial ocean view from our room; the housekeeper did a great job cleaning our rooms and very friendly. The lobby staff were very helpful and friendly. Will continue to stay at the Olympia Lodge every time we visit this beautiful area.

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Mark

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location and great staff

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Kristian

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly staff, very helpful. Even called me the day before to tell me that an early check in would be available. That never happened to me before. Awesome!

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Betty

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The girl at the front desk was not very nice.

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Ahtisham

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall it's good. Absence of staff during the night is a huge minus.

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Maria

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room and the ambiance was standard. However, after only a few minutes, we realized the toilet in our room did not work. When we tried to use it, it overflowed. There was no one to call to fix it because the lobby closes early. There was no maintenance number to call. We could only leave a voicemail, but we wouldn't have gotten help until maybe the next morning when we checked out. Because we were only staying one night, it didn't seem worth it to leave a voicemail. We let the front desk staff know the next morning, and they felt very judgemental even though we were the ones that were very uncomfortable all night, not having a bathroom.

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Location

Quiet residential setting a short walk from the shoreline, lighthouse, trails, and golf course, and a short drive to downtown Pacific Grove and Monterey attractions. Many guests choose it primarily for the convenient coastal access.

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Joshua

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Affordable, clean, sizeable room and right near the tide pools!

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Dmytro

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quite place with clean environment and outstanding nature area around

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Nolan

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Terrific location! A few minutes walk down to some incredible trails by the ocean, and short drive into the heart of the town. It’s not a brand new property so the furnishings are a bit dated, but for the area and the price it’s a great deal. We even walked out of our room one morning to see a deer a few feet away! The employees were all kind and friendly, and were able to accommodate an early check-in.

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Jerry

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location.

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David

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy in easy out!!! Right next door to a great golf course!!!

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Natalya Tali

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Ruthann

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was super cute and in a lovely area in Pacific Grove. It’s an easy walk to the beach and close to the shops in Pacific Grove. We loved sitting on the balcony and hearing the ocean waves at night.

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Stephen

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and friendly. Great location and quite

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Ana

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Shawn

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location with a short, beautiful walk to the ocean. The hotel is an older, very "west coast beach" style which may not be for everyone but definitely was what we wanted. Highly recommended.

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Dining

A grab-and-go boxed continental breakfast with coffee is provided; it is simple and often described as limited or stale, and the serving window is short. Some guests opt to eat at nearby spots instead.

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Loretta

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property is about 3-4 blocks from the ocean, offering good opportunities for impressive photos. Marginal breakfast. My room had a screen door repeated off its track and hard to open snd close.

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Laura

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room could use updating. Mattress is very old and in need of replacement, VERY uncomfortable. Staff are very nice. Continental breakfast comes in a box, that consists of a plain croissant, stale pastry, single Babybell cheese, not the continental breakfast we were expecting, or comparable to other hotel offering a continental breakfast.

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Mark

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a clean and comfortable motel. The lady at reception was friendly and helpful. The added bonus was the ‘breakfast box’ available at reception as this saved having to buy lunch!

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Kaytlynn

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one night at the wonderful Olympia Lodge. Amenities were ok just for a night and for the price, however I probably wouldn’t book again. Recommend bringing your own pillows and towels. Breakfast was a stale croissant and a baby bell cheese.

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Kirk

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a good “value” property in pacific grove. Right on lighthouse Ave, next to a good burrito bowl place for east and quiet meals. Don’t expect ocean views, rooms are spacious and beds were comfortable. Box breakfast and cinnamon flowered coffee. (Not our favorite, but you can always use coffee maker in room). This is a 70’s era structure with open stairs and sliders for entry vs regular doors. Bathrooms are dated but clean. Small fridges in room. Would return based on location and price.

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Jennie

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our family room was very spacious for 2 adults and 2 teenagers and the beds were comfortable. Lovely area to stay in, close to walking/running along the coast. The breakfast box could have been better, please replace the dry croissant with a banana.

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Charlene

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Felt cottagy and homey. Great balcony with water view. Convenient location to pacific grove and monterey sights and 17 mile drive. Frig and microwave in room, as well as a little sink in "kitchen" area. Gave great boxed breakfast with croissant, cookie, cheese, and fruit, coffee, and juice boxes to grab. Would have liked to stay there again.

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Susan

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Only entry or window is a sliding glass door, which is a problem with no air conditioning and wanting to keep a window open at night. Free breakfast, but only 8-9am and don't dare ask for coffee before 8am.

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Glenna

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Olympia Lodge was comfortable and the location was close to the beach. I wish the complimentary breakfast had been more robust and offered in a larger timeframe, but the rest of the stay was very enjoyable. I would visit the Lodge again in the future.

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Patrick M

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

An amazing experience!! Beautiful room, beautiful view! Really enjoyed the breakfast. Best value in California. A word of caution about Pacific Grove, however: parking in the main part of town is a trap, where the city gives outrageous fines for any car not perfectly within the lines. Otherwise, amazing place.

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Month	Average price
January	$102
February	$106
March	$109
April	$117
May	$132
June	$125
July	$147
August	$191
September	$133
October	$107
November	$105
December	$99

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $119	2 $151	3
4 $112	5 $117	6 $117	7 $115	8 $114	9 $154	10 $170
11 $116	12 $112	13 $117	14 $115	15 $112	16 $163	17 $162
18 $110	19 $111	20 $120	21 $119	22 $111	23 $168	24 $161
25 $113	26 $119	27 $119	28 $121	29 $120	30 $151	31 $161

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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $117	18	19
20 $116	21 $114	22 $115	23 $113	24 $114	25	26
27 $115	28 $118	29 $117	30 $115

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Room with Two Double Beds

Family Room with Balcony

King Room with Balcony

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