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Reviews of The Olympia Lodge 3 stars

1140 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, United States

#20 of 23 hotels in Pacific Grove

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 231 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They don't have air conditioning in the rooms.

    Mini fridge and microwave

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    no 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

    6.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s ok, the room smells bad and has no elevators, dated.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    It 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

    6.0
    The location and price were why we stayed there. The facilities were very basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room 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

    7.0
    Seen better days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    7.0
    Nice but could have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coffee 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

    8.0
    Cabin Style Lodging
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little frayed at the edges. Some peeling paint, scuffed up areas

    Good location and quiet

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    8.0
    The staff was extremely welcoming and friendly. The location was superb and it was very budget friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom could do with an update but everything worked adequately.

    Great location, friendly staff, comfy beds.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Almost 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    8.0
    beautiful location and enjoyed the ocean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    noisy

    location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    8.0
    Very satisfied.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All 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

    8.0
    Great place with a few little fixer uppers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our 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

    8.0
    It was a good get away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too 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

    9.0
    Great for a weekend in PG
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a lot of parking

    Great location. Convenient and comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    9.0
    The location is good, the rooms clean and the staff very pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    They 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No fan in room

    Loved the staff, the room, the area, the lodge itself is very charming

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    9.0
    We would stay again next time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the 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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