The Monarch Resort Pacific Grove, Pacific Grove - Reviews, Rooms Options & Prices 2025

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About the Resort

1111 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, California, United States of America, 93950

The Monarch Resort, a 3-star Pacific Grove hotel, features an outdoor heated pool, dry sauna, and a hot tub. It is pet-friendly and offers complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi, making it suitable for families, couples, and business travelers.

Rooms & Amenities

The Monarch Resort offers spacious rooms with amenities such as flat-screen TVs, balconies, and cozy fireplaces. Guests staying in the Queen Room will enjoy one queen bed with a fireplace log replenished daily and additional features of the King Room.

Dining Options

Dining options are available nearby, with a variety of restaurants featuring Italian to Asian cuisine. Guests can enjoy the best restaurants across California's rugged central coast.

Leisure & Local Attractions

Activities include visiting the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, and the scenic views along 17-Mile Drive. The Monarch Resort is a perfect stopover for those seeking outdoor fun and local attractions.

Transportation & Landmarks

With convenient bus access at Lighthouse / Jewell and Lighthouse / Asilomar stations, The Monarch Resort provides suitable transport options for exploring Pacific Grove. It is also close to attractions like the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and Esplanade Park.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe King Suite

Max:

4 persons

58 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Family Room

Max:

4 persons

37 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

29 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Pool view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

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City Center

Pacific Grove 1.2 mi

Airports

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 6.5 mi

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 78.4 mi

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Relaxing Getaway!

“The hot tub and pool facilities were perfect for unwinding after a long day of exploring the area!” view full review

Breakfast Surprises!

“I loved the unexpected hot hard-boiled eggs at breakfast; it added a good touch to the continental selection.” view full review

Spacious Comfort

“The room was spacious and had a nice table with chairs, perfect for relaxing after a day of activities.” view full review

Nice Shower Space

“Although the shower curtain was a bit dated, the overall bathroom setup was functional and easy to use.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free parking
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Elevator
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area
Sauna
Jacuzzi

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

1111 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, California, United States of America, 93950

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1111 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, California, United States of America, 93950

City landmarks

Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium

1.8 mi

Parks

Lovers Point Park

4400 ft

Lighthouse

Point Pinos Lighthouse

2200 ft

Cannery Row & Wave Streets

Cannery Row

2.1 mi

Museums

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

5100 ft

1275 Ocean View Blvd

John Denver Memorial

2700 ft

Pacific Grove Oceanview Blvd.

Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard

3700 ft

Gallery

Pacific Grove Art Center

2800 ft

Parks

Esplanade Park

500 ft

Pacific Grove

Point Pinos Lighthouse Reservation

2900 ft

305 Forest Ave

Jameson Classic Motorcycle Museum

5200 ft

Ocean View Blvd & 9th Street

Berwick Park

1.3 mi

Ocean View Blvd

Pacific Grove Marine Gardens Park

2400 ft

1111 Ocean View Blvd

The Kissing Rock

2600 ft

Sunset Dr

Asilomar State Beach

4800 ft

Parks

Caledonia Park

4500 ft

Beach

Lover's Point Beach

5000 ft

Parks

Perkins Park

4500 ft

667 Lighthouse Avenue

The Bookworks

4200 ft

Asilomar State Marine Reserve

4400 ft

1072 Congress Ave

Rip Van Winkle Open Space

1.3 mi

700 Alder St

George Washington Park

3400 ft

Ocean View Boulevard

4100 ft

Store

Grove Market

5000 ft

Libraries

Pacific Grove Public Libary

5000 ft

665 Lighthouse Ave

Aurelia's Boutique

4200 ft

Bay

Spanish Bay

1.4 mi

Nearby

Parks

Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

1400 ft

Nature reserve

Monarch Grove Sanctuary

1500 ft

Church

The Little Chapel By The Sea

500 ft

Restaurants

Point Pinos Grill

1800 ft

77 Asilomar Blvd

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience

80%

liked the resort and would come back again

Spacious rooms

Great location

Limited dining options

Average facilities

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

7.9

Location

9.4

Service

8.2

Dining

6.1

William

United States of America, January 2025

8.4/10

This hotel offered a lovely stay in a nice quiet neighborhood, perfect for relaxing. The rooms were comfortable and well-equipped, but the dining options left a little to be desired. The service was warm and welcoming, making the experience pleasant. While the location is fantastic for accessing attractions and dining, the limited breakfast options might not satisfy everyone.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were comfortable and came with all the essentials like a fridge and microwave. They even had a personal fireplace, which was a nice touch.

Service

9.0

The staff was friendly and accommodating, which really enhanced my stay.

Location

9.0

Located in a nice quiet neighborhood, this hotel is close to various attractions and dining establishments, making it very convenient.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was served but was mostly limited to packaged products, which was a bit disappointing.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had nice amenities, but I wish there were more options to enhance the overall experience.

Erik

United States of America, December 2024

8.8/10

I had a lovely stay at this hotel, which is located in a nice quiet neighborhood and really close to Asilomar Rocky Shores beach. The rooms were equipped with a fireplace, fridge, and microwave, making them quite convenient. The staff was friendly and attentive, but I did find the breakfast options a bit limited. Overall, I feel like it was good value for money, especially given the location.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, featuring a fireplace, fridge, and microwave, which I really appreciated.

Service

8.0

The staff was friendly and made my stay enjoyable.

Location

10.0

The hotel is in a nice quiet neighborhood and very close to the beach and restaurants, which I loved.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast served was decent, but I wish there were more fresh fruit options.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had a cozy atmosphere with basic amenities that suited my needs well.

Charles

United States of America, November 2024

7.6/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. On the positive side, the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, and the location was perfect—close to everything I wanted to visit. However, the rooms felt a bit cramped, and the breakfast could use more variety. Overall, it’s a good deal, but there are a few areas for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms felt a bit cramped with only three small tables fitted in, and while they were clean, they could have used a bit more space to feel comfortable.

Service

9.0

The staff was incredibly friendly and made me feel welcomed during my stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel is situated in a nice quiet neighborhood, very close to the events I was attending and just a short walk to the beach.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast options were served but felt somewhat limited, especially given the Sicilian products available in the region.

Facilities

7.0

While the facilities were decent, the common areas could have used a little more attention to feel more inviting.

Wayne

United States of America, November 2024

8.6/10

I had a lovely stay at the hotel, situated in a peaceful neighborhood and very close to the ocean. The rooms were clean and cozy, but the dining area felt a bit cramped with only three small tables. The staff was friendly and accommodating, though. Overall, it’s a decent value for money given the location and amenities, but the breakfast options could use a little more variety.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a nice quiet neighborhood, very close to the ocean.

Dining

6.0

The breakfast was served but the area was small with only three tables, and I felt the options were limited.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers good amenities and is very well-maintained.

Benjamin

United States of America, October 2024

7.4/10

The hotel was located in a quiet neighborhood, which I really appreciated for a relaxing stay. The rooms were modern and clean, and the service was friendly. However, I found the breakfast options a bit underwhelming. Overall, it was a good experience for the price, but I wish they had better dining choices.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were modern, clean, and comfortable.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and accommodating.

Location

9.0

Located in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to the coast.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast options were a bit underwhelming, lacking variety.

Facilities

7.0

The pool area was nice but could use more amenities.

Christopher

United States of America, October 2024

9.0/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, which is located in a nice, quiet neighborhood. The rooms were decent, but they could use a little more space for comfort. The staff was genuinely friendly, making my experience enjoyable. The dining options were satisfactory, although I wished there were a few more choices available during breakfast. Overall, it felt like good value for money given the convenient location close to attractions.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean but a bit cramped, fitting only a few small tables.

Service

9.0

The staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Location

10.0

The hotel is in a quiet area, very close to the events I was attending and a favorite beach area.

Dining

7.0

Breakfast was served with some nice Italian products, but I would have liked a bit more variety.

Facilities

6.0

The amenities were adequate, but there could be improvements in terms of space and facilities.

Eugene

United States of America, October 2024

7.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, with clean and comfortable rooms featuring great amenities like a microwave and fireplace. The quiet neighborhood made it a nice retreat, though the breakfast area was a bit small. The hotel is conveniently located near the ocean and several shops, making it easy to explore. Overall, it offered good value for money despite the limited dining options.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean, comfortable, and included a fridge and microwave, which was really convenient.

Service

9.0

The staff was friendly and accommodating, making my stay even more enjoyable.

Location

10.0

I loved the location! It was in a nice quiet neighborhood, really close to the ocean and easily accessible to markets and restaurants.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was served, but the area was quite cramped, and the options were limited.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had solid facilities, but I would have preferred a larger dining area for breakfast.

United States of America, September 2024

7.2/10

The hotel is located in a nice, quiet neighborhood on the peninsula, which offers a peaceful atmosphere. I found the rooms to be clean and comfortable, equipped with a fridge and microwave, though the furniture arrangement felt a bit cramped. The staff was friendly, but the service could be improved. Overall, I felt it was a decent value for money, but some aspects could be better.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, but there was only enough space for three small tables, which made things feel a bit tight.

Service

6.0

The staff was friendly, but I noticed that service could be a bit slow at times, which was somewhat disappointing.

Location

9.0

The hotel is situated in a nice quiet neighborhood, close to dining establishments and markets, perfect for a peaceful stay.

Dining

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had basic amenities, but nothing particularly luxurious or exciting.

Daniel

United States of America, August 2024

8.0/10

The hotel is situated in a quiet neighborhood close to the ocean, providing a beautiful and serene environment. The rooms are spacious and equipped with a personal fireplace that adds a cozy touch. However, I found the dining options slightly lacking in variety. Overall, it's a great value for money, but there are some areas that could use improvement.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious and comfortable, and I really enjoyed having the personal fireplace.

Service

8.0

The staff was friendly and accommodating, which made my stay more pleasant.

Location

10.0

The hotel is in a nice, quiet neighborhood and very close to the coast, perfect for a relaxing getaway.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were a bit limited, especially for breakfast.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent, but I wish there were more amenities available.

Spacious rooms

Limited dining options

Marc

United States of America, July 2024

8.2/10

I had a nice stay at this hotel; it’s in a quiet neighborhood and offers great access to local attractions. The rooms were comfortable, but the service could use a bit of improvement. I loved the dining options, especially the variety at breakfast. Overall, it’s a good spot for a relaxing vacation, but the Wi-Fi issues were a bit annoying.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were comfortable and had a nice ambiance, creating a relaxing atmosphere.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly, but they seemed a bit overwhelmed at times.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located in a nice quiet neighborhood, providing a peaceful retreat while still being close to restaurants and attractions.

Dining

8.0

I enjoyed the breakfast, which had a good variety of fresh seasonal fruits and other options.