1140 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, United States
#20 of 23 hotels in Pacific Grove
Guests' ChoiceBased on 231 hotel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.7
Facilities
7.4
Staff
8.1
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 August 2024
Jason
United StatesThey don't have air conditioning in the rooms.
Mini fridge and microwave
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Christopher
United Statesno 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: 30 July 2024
Tam
United StatesMà
It’s ok, the room smells bad and has no elevators, dated.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 27 July 2024
James
United StatesIt 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: 23 July 2024
Wilson
United StatesRoom was cold. Unit door was funky and hard to operate. Once, the sliding blinds got stuck and we couldn't go in or out. And the blinds were broken so people could see into our room if they wanted to. The toilet/shower room was very cramped. And the pipes were noisy - we could hear loud noise when any neighbor showered. And -- our room was on top floor so lots of stairs for me - 86+ years old - to climb and descend. No elevator.
Breakfast was OK - met or exceeded our expectations. A staff member ran over and assisted me with carrying my suitcase upstairs. Location would be terrific when butterflies are in the Monarch Grove. Location is near lots of walking paths along the bay.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 21 July 2024
Mark
United StatesI 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: 13 July 2024
Darlene
United StatesCoffee 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: 7 July 2024
Odel
United StatesThe 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: 27 June 2024
Tracey
United StatesA little frayed at the edges. Some peeling paint, scuffed up areas
Good location and quiet
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Christophe
FranceThe 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: 30 April 2024
Heather
United StatesIt’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
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Lauren
AustraliaBathroom could do with an update but everything worked adequately.
Great location, friendly staff, comfy beds.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Nola
United StatesAlmost zero view of ocean and I requested ocean view, the heat was really hard to regulate, we had to move a super heavy chair out of the way to find the heater, there was a gap under door so drafty, super noisy, you could hear the pipes when other guests took showers
The beds were comfy, the bathroom was decent the size of room was good the breakfast was perfect and the lobby coffee was excellent
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Vanessa
United StatesThe room was clean enough, but things like the tub grout were old and it showed. The room was kinda musty, but that is to be expected from these old buildings, with minimal ventilation.
Great Location, walk to the tide pools/beach and historic lighthouse. For the price, we got what we expected. The staff was friendly, overall good value.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Christina
United Statesnoisy
location
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Brian
United StatesAll was good
Clean rooms, fairly comfortable beds. Actually had smart tv’s that could be used as such. Rooms had real keys, something I haven’t seen in years!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Kerrie
United StatesThey did not offer breakfast as listed, the sliding screen door did not close due to being off the tracks and there were ants all over the room.
I loved the locations, the staff was fantastic and I loved the sliding glass door room entry. It was very close to the beach and downtown. It is also located next to a great little resturant.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Mandy
United StatesOur fridge in 106 leaked the entire time we were there. We put towels by it and it soaked the carpet too. Not a huge deal but the fridge still worked for us. This is just a preference for myself, but the bed was so stiff. It was hard to sleep at night with all the outdoor noises (foot steps, people talking, and cars). The heater was behind the big chair on the wall so we had to move the chair every time we wanted to use the heater.
The room was spacious, balcony was very nice, and the walking distance to places is great.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Jean
United StatesToo much bird droppings on stairs on way up to room - had to hold heavy suitcases up so as to not drag wheels thru bird crud
Very quaint, not over fancy
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Cassie
United StatesNot a lot of parking
Great location. Convenient and comfortable.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Charlotte
United StatesThey need to put a 2 person elevator next to the steps and the rooms need a bit of upgrading.
walking distance to Bay and has good local restaurants.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Emma
United KingdomReally clean and comfortable! Only stayed for 1 night but it was a nice stay! Only a 10 minute drive from fisherman’s wharf so the location was good!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Amanda
United StatesNo fan in room
Loved the staff, the room, the area, the lodge itself is very charming
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Edward
Canadathe so called breakfast (a croisant in a box) is not a good idea.
a croisant (in a box) is not my breakfast so best to bring your own as we did. The beds are perfect (firm) and room is super quiet. Big screen TV.
Stayed in October 2023
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