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    Outdoor seating and fire pits
    Lisa C.

    I had limited expectations based upon prior reviews, but did (through Expedia) opt to book mostly because the price was substantially lower than most options in the area. I was willing to be open minded and I am a camper, so I can handle rustic settings (especially if I at least have a decent bed to sleep in). Check in was fine, except for there being a line and only one staff doing check ins on a Saturday. The temporary parking (for check ins) was full and clearly being used also by those NOT checking in, and I nearly got a ticket from a park ranger for trying to park in an area still close to check in (though the curb wasn't red and there was no signage stating temporary parking was not allowed). Staff was friendly on check in and (though there are many different buildings that provide housing and might cause some confusion) we used the directions given by staff to pretty readily find our assigned lot and the building (Embers) we were housed in. Our key cards did not work for the exterior doors though, and my hotel mate had to walk back to the lobby to get the cards recoded (though the staff, different from the person who did our check in was pretty curt and not very friendly). The key cards still did not work on the exterior doors of the building, but walking around the side revealed other exterior doors that were propped wide open--fortunately the key cards opened our actual room just fine. We were pleasantly surprised by what we saw. The room had two comfy double beds, each with a light comforter (I brought an extra blanket which helped, given we left our slider open to hear the crash of the ocean waves). There were two wood kits for the real wood fireplace, matches provided. Our room had a small balcony with a table and two chairs. The interior of the room also had a desk and small table for two, where we played some card games. As other reviews have stated, the rooms lack t.v.s, phones and coffee makers. Our room did have bottles of water for purchase (at $6 per bottle), but there are also a number of machines that dispense both ice and water (for free). Our beds were quite comfortable (we slept well) and loaded with soft pillows. The bathroom was pretty spartan, but clean; there as a separate sink, then a second sink by the toilet and shower area (separated by a door from the second sink). There is a hairdryer and very basic toiletry amenities. The water pressure was not great (my travel trailer probably has better pressure), but the water did get hot. The biggest stars of this hotel are the peaceful and gorgeous tree-lined grounds, numerous fire pits & seating areas, and a rustic, grand lobby with exposed beam, vaulted ceilings (complete with a huge fireplace, a grand piano, lots of seating, a bar, a coffee cafe, two pool tables and a gift shop). There was decent live music the night we checked into our rooms. The front entrance is a few minute walk to the Pacific Ocean. There is a dining hall that serves breakfast and dinner, though I hear it is cafeteria style. We did not use their dining, so can't comment further. We had a perfectly wonderful stay for the single night we were there, and I'd definitely stay again. The low water pressure might feel like more of an issue for a more extended stay, but some might feel more forgiving of this due to incredible location and grounds.

    Air conditioning left at 50 for two hours
    The C.

    I looked at several areas and needed a place to stay for the night, came across this and booked a standard King room. When I arrived there were literal flies in the guest check in area, which I found immediately disturbing as the first time experience to this place. We stayed at Oak Knoll halls, the room we stayed in had a large window but unfortunately there was no AC and it was hot. We turned on the air conditioning and left it at 50 for two hours and left for dinner. Came back and the room stayed at 80 pretty much all afternoon and night, so we ended up prompting the windows open. For the price you get what you pay for, I'm glad I only stayed one night during the winter/spring season where it doesn't get too hot. If you are planning to stay here in the summer I would look elsewhere as I'd imagine the lack of ac and bugs would be more apparent

    Map
    Alana E.

    Stayed here for a couple days while at a work conference. The conference grounds are huge and are absolutely beautiful. However, they are also poorly lit and can get confusing. I found myself needing to use a flashlight from home to navigate the grounds. The area is actually quite a bit different than most conference grounds are. The rooms are similar to the type of cabin you would find at a sleepaway camp and let in lots of bugs (bring ample amounts of anti itch cream!). The rooms are also a little bit run down and crusty - I noticed several stains on the sheets in mine, for example. However, the food here is excellent and the staff are fantastic. The grounds have access to the beach and you can walk right down! I encourage everyone to go, just be prepared for it to be a little rustic.

    Deer roam the property
    Chet D.

    Location. The Asilomar Hotel in Pacific Grove, California has that for sure. We spent two night recently on the Monterey Peninsula and stayed here at the sprawling hotel complex that includes Asilomar State Beach. We booked a queen Ocean View room and after checking in at the desk of the Asilomar Social Hall and drove the winding path to the parking lot of our room. The 2-story build housed 8 rooms and was connected by walkway to three additional buildings around us. There are 30 different buildings as part of the Asilmoar complex that includes a chapel, a dining hall, meeting rooms, cottages as well as additional hotel rooms. Our room's design and stylings felt like we stepped back into the 1970s though there was some consideration for providing plenty of power outlets (and even USB-A outlets in nightstand and the desk). The bathroom had a separate sink area and a 2nd sink with the toilet and bathtub/shower. The fixtures were outdated in appearance but functioned well - hot water was plentiful in the shower. The room had a small refrigerator and a Keurig style coffee machine (with coffee pods, cups, and condiments). The room was cool at night and the bed had only 2 top sheets with a light blanket between them. We were not very comfortable the first night due to that, but we requested blankets for the 2nd night and they happily obliged and we slept well on the comfortable bed (yes, we should have called down that first evening for the blanket). Service was friendly and prompt and the grounds are beautiful, with plentiful Monterey Pine, Sagebrush and smaller plants . There are paths throughout the property and boardwalks down to the state beach (to protect the dunes). We loved walking the boardwalk in the morning with our coffee. More than once we enjoyed seeing deer roaming the property. It's a short walk to the lovely beach that is a public, state beach. Both morning we enjoyed watching locals surfing the waves on the beach. We would definitely come back and recommend as long as you're comfortable with an older look and feel in the room but a beautiful coastal ambiance but a short walk from your room.

    Broken security door lock. Made me feel unsafe.
    Glenda C.

    This place is terrible. Ghetto. Our room didn't have a security lock from preventing housekeeping from coming in. The window screens were broken almost as if people have broken into the room, hence why the lock on the door was broken. Just seemed like a dirty spot. I gave it the benefit of the doubt and the reviews are pretty accurate.

    Cute place but the food

    While the setting is beautiful the food was horrendous. It's a crime against food the things this place served. It was a retreat and folks were having to go off campus to get good. It was not edible.

    $6 bottle of water- no thank you.

    This was supposed to be our honeymoon and it is purely just a place to sleep and get the hell out of. Right from the beginning, the lady at the front desk sounded off and kind of rude. We get lost looking for parking but we find it, hike up to our room, and see a complete mess. The whole room is dirty, dusty, gross feeling. I wouldn't be surprised if I left with bugs. It just feels gross. The thermostat was also broken and was 80 degrees in the room the whole night. Couldn't sleep at all. I wouldn't have stayed here overnight but I paid 300 already and their front desk is only available until 10pm. This place is a joke- the views aren't worth it. Save money and look literally anywhere else.

    Gross bathroom
    Miguel V.

    DO NOT BELIEVE ANY OF THE EXPEDIA REVIEWS. THERE IS NO WAY THE 10/10s ARE NOT BOTS OR STAFF BEING FORCED TO POST A POSITIVE REVIEW!!! We totally got suckered by the photos on Expedia when we were booking the room. While the grounds are nice, the rooms are trash. We absolutely don't mind there's no TV or coffee maker. We had just spent the previous three days camping in Big Sur, so that's not a big deal. What was a big deal, though, was how dirty the room was. It looks like we got put in some old tuberculosis ward with moldy bathrooms, a thermostat that doesn't work, pillows the size of dinner mints and a sliding glass door with a busted lock and was repaired with material from Fred Sanford's junkyard. The website advertises a heated pool, it was pretty damn cold. We could have walked to the beach for the same experience. The walls are super thin, so when a group next door decided to party, we heard everything. There's no way to contact the front desk and the voicemail for the place says to call during "Arizona time." What?! We had to go over ourselves to ask them to quiet down. Luckily, they were nice and didn't realize how loud they were. I don't know who's putting all those great reviews on Expedia, but if they're not influencers staying in the same rooms as the photos, then they're North Korean prisoners being held at gunpoint to keep adding 10/10 reviews. If worrying about bedbugs or if you're actually clean after taking a shower in a filthy, gross bathroom is your thing because "the grounds are beautiful!" then have at it. Lesson learned... Check Yelp reviews for hotels!

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    First of all, please stop going to Asilomar if you don't know it's history or values. This isn't the Hilton thankfully. No one has their hand out for tips or selling you every way you turn. You can stay here at a very reasonable per night fee and be LEFT alone to walk the beach, eat a great meal, have fellowship with others if you like and not deal w housekeeping g noises and interruptions I have been going since the 70's and have great memories of retreats and solo visits I can go alone or with friends and have a sleep over in one room. The grand kids love it If your stay requires fancy plumbing fixtures or hotel amenities Please go there. If you value a deer coming to your sliding door, walking on a clean and quiet beach, choosing crowds or reading- it is a rare jewel.

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    Seven Gables Inn

    (210 reviews)

    We are finishing our Cabrillo highway adventure with a stop in Monterey. I made reservations to…read morestay at the Seven Gables, it's been years that I've passed by thinking "that looks like a cool place to stay". So with Valentines in mind...check in at 4 but they sent a text saying our room was ready at 11 or so and asked what time might we expect you? My timing was four and that's about when we arrived. It's a bit complicated but the signage was clear and there were a couple of parking spaces right by the check in office. Wow what a place Old Victorian and absolutely beautiful inside. Check in was easy and fun, we could keep our car where it was parked. There were small socializing events, a champagne pour at 5, cookies at 7...Our room was just off the parking area with no stairs to climb. We were also close to the breakfast spot. (starts at 8-10) Our room was well a large bedroom, tall queen size bed, a very large bathroom, with a Great shower (water pressure) and rainfall shower head. Three large windows gave us a good view of the bay, the window shades were thick enough to block out most of the light. The mattress was super comfortable, we slept well. We took an Uber to the old pier and had dinner, it was very quiet in town, perfect. Free breakfast always has me wondering but today this was a very nice breakfast, egg soufflé, hash browns, lots of real fresh fruit, croissants, various breads, oatmeal, various topping and cereal. Hit flavorful coffee, juices, yogurts...good stuff. The stay was pricy for the off season but sometimes ya gotta spend a few bucks too enjoy the finer things in life. Today we're headed up highway One to Capitola and over to San Jose to Santana Row for dinner with the kids, stay tuned. Foodguy-Martin

    We first stayed here years ago and had such a lovely experience. We always stay at places during…read morethe off season to be able to experience the venue and city when it's quiet. I find that service is usually at its best during those times and this was no exception. The staff was great and so was the property, including its proximity to the water, shopping and dining. I love staying at older hotels and inns because the properties are usually small and quaint, with so much charm and character. I like the limited number of rooms because each is different and unique, providing the opportunity for a one of a kind experience each time you visit.

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    Centrella Hotel

    (266 reviews)

    $$

    We were thrilled with our accommodations. We had a cottage and it was sparkling clean. The…read morekitchenet had a table for four, a microwave, small refrigerator and electric tea pot (nice touch!) We enjoyed the fireplace as evenings in PG can be quite chilly. We enjoyed being able to walk everywhere and we loved the historical aspect of the Inn. There is a small parking lot on the property, but we chose to park on the street (it's free) because there was a space right in front of our cottage door. The staff is very friendly. The star was lost because of the poor breakfast. Cold bagels, no butter, tiny, tasteless cold pastries. Sad because the little breakfast room with its cozy seating is very inviting.

    I really wanted to love this hotel but the day we checked in the lady at the front desk was…read moreincredibly rude. It felt like we were inconveniencing her by having the audacity to check into our room. The room was small but that's fine, it's to be expected. Note that the walls are THIN AS CAN BE. I could hear the room next to us flush their toilet. I wish I was joking. The worst part was the shower head. The first day it was spraying a bit to the sides and got the bathroom floor a little wet. The second day all hell broke loose and the entire bathroom was soaked after a 5 minute shower. I had to wipe down the counter, the toilet, and the sink from all the shower water. I've never experienced anything like it. The "continental breakfast" is pathetic. Cold and tiny pastries and blueberry bagels. So expect to eat elsewhere for breakfast. I recommend Winston's around the corner (it's outstanding). The lady at the front desk the day we checked out and that I reported the shower leak to was very hospitable. To be honest, she was the only positive part of this entire experience. I'm just so disappointed in this place. I was really looking forward to our stay but it fell short in every way plus some. For around $200 a night during off season on a week day GO ELSEWHERE TRUST ME.

    Best Western The Inn & Suites Pacific Grove - Exterior

    Best Western The Inn & Suites Pacific Grove

    (126 reviews)

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    Overall we had a solid stay, and the room was clean, and felt safe. But there are definitely areas…read morefor improvement. When I went to check-in, no one was at the counter. I waited and waited, and after several minutes of waiting I dinged the bell. Nothing. I finally called the hotel and let it ring for a while, no one answered or came to the lobby where the phone was ringing to answer. I waited longer and tapped the bell again, so I stood there and continued waiting. A young woman finally came to the desk, she was nice enough throughout our interaction, but didn't apologize for leaving me waiting or even ask how long I'd been standing there. This next part is important to keep in mind if you have mobility issues, I asked for a room without stairs, and she said there weren't any. When I booked, the listing said accessible, it wasn't. She said this hotel were converted condos and they all have stairs. We had to go up to two sets of stairs, between my arthritis and the weight of my bags, getting luggage up to the room was a challenge. During check-in, the front desk clerk also instructed me to park right next to the lobby in the handicap spot. She said "it's okay for you to park there, we just have the handicap sign up because we have to, but nobody ever comes to check it." I informed her that's where I was already parked because I have a handicap placard. But her instructing me to park in the only visible accessible spot not knowing I even had a placard really upset me, those spots need to be reserved for those that require them. We were in room 115, which is right above the lobby where breakfast takes place. You can hear the automatic door opening and closing every single time someone entered or exited the lobby making it impossible to sleep in. The room was super clean, I liked that we had two separate bedrooms, and the wet bar with a microwave and fridge were good too. The room also has no AC, just a heater. We had to open the windows to air the room out and there were no locks at the tops of the windows or sliding door to keep it securely cracked while sleeping, so the room was very stuffy. The bed is also super firm and the pillows are a weird small square shape. We did check-out the breakfast and the area was super clean, but their selection wasn't great. Overall our stay was good, but I probably wouldn't pick this property again when there are better options at a similar price point nearby.

    This place is wonderful! My husband booked a suite for our anniversary, and it was so nice! It had…read morea full kitchen with a large refrigerator, microwave, stovetop (no oven) and came with all of the necessities-except a cutting board, but that's ok. Our sleeping area had a fireplace, chairs to sit in, and a comfortable bed. The living area has a sliding glass door that led out to a private patio that had a bistro style table and chairs. There's a complimentary breakfast every morning, with waffles, cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, fruit, peeled boiled eggs, and so much more! This was the perfect spot for our romantic getaway! I highly recommended it!

    Gosby House Inn, A Four Sisters Inn - Breakfast area

    Gosby House Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

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    Fantastic! We stayed here for 4 nights on this first visit to Pacific Grove and it was a terrific…read morestay. Our room, and the entire property is historic but well maintained. They've done a great job of keeping the character of the house but also modernizing it. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. Leese was at the front desk for most our stay and she was very kind and helpful. Housekeeping and the cooking staff do a great job as well. We had breakfast every morning and it was hot, fresh and provided variety each day. We stayed in Room 21, La Porte. It included a private side entrance outside the main house which was great. I think our room location was a little noisier than other rooms due to the entrance area outside the room being used by staff and some other guests. This wasn't a bad thing for us but something to note for those looking for quiet. We'll definitely come back to Pacific Grove and the Gosby will definitely be a consideration for lodging.

    My boyfriend and I had a nice time at the Gosby House. We stayed in the Poppy Hill room which is…read moreupstairs in the back part of the inn. The room had a nice jacuzzi bathtub which we both enjoyed. The bed was big and comfortable. There was a cool antique wardrobe in the room which we used to store our clothes. The only downside was that it got a little cool in our room at times (it would be fine in the summer probably but this was in mid February). I put 2 extra blankets on top and we turned on both heaters, the one in the bathroom and the one in our room. Once the heaters had been on for a while it got quite warm and cozy. I would recommend they purchase a nice big down comforter for the room because then we would not need to use as much heat. There was an imitation down comforter but those are not as warm. The service was excellent and everyone was very friendly and nice and helpful. The inn was very clean. The food was excellent. I ate way too many calories for the breakfast but it was so delicious. I didn't gain weight on this trip though, maybe because of all the walking I did, Pacific Grove is an adorable little town and the Lovers Point walking trail is delightful. Make sure to admire the cute houses in the town. So many fun little details. There is a combo bookstore/coffee shop next door to the Gosby House and it was so nice to head over there one morning and get a cappuccino and chat with the other people in the cafe. We also went to the aquarium which is close by and to the Sardine Factory restaurant, which is very nice. One of the perks of staying at the Gosby House is their fresh baked cookies and wine hour. We don't drink alcohol but the fresh baked cookies were delicious, we definitely enjoyed! My favorite was the chocolate/chocolate. Yum. I would definitely return to the Gosby House or back to another 4 sisters inn. I got a really good impression. We also went to the Pacific Thai restaurant which is about 1 block away from the Gosby House. That was great too and I had a good artichoke soup. Parking was quite easy for the Gosby House. They don't have their own lot but it was easy to find parking very close. Check in time was 4pm I think but we got there a little early and our room was ready. The other guests were peaceful and nice and clearly having a good time. The inn was mostly quiet and peaceful. It was quiet at night. I would highly recommend this Inn. Overall it was a very good experience.

    The Old St Angela Inn - Whale Watch

    The Old St Angela Inn

    (165 reviews)

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    TIKI DAVE and MRS. TIKI DAVE just came home from my 35th High School Reunion weekend and I am so…read moreglad I found the amazing Old St. Angela Inn! We stayed 4 nights for about $1,000 total including daily breakfast and yummy late night banana chocolate chip muffins. For this area and an Ocean View room (The lovely Bay View), that price point is incredible. In full transparency, the ocean view from the Bay View room is over the rooves of the neighbors across the street but it was still lovely. And the decor of the room, Inn and lovely garden, service and daily breakfasts were all amazing. And speaking of the breakfasts, they were plentiful and absolutely delicious. We had a wonderful omelette one morning, stuffed with fresh ingredients and a side of asparagus and fruite, delicious French Toast another and a stuffed crepe the other. (The other morning we headed to our absolute favorite place on the planet for an early lunch....feel free to reach out to find out where!) I also had a fantastic 4 mile run from the Inn as it is so close to the water and they have a wonderful walking/running trail right there. The location is pure magic and SO much more affordable than other places. TIKI DAVE highly highly recommends The Old St. Angela Inn for a lovely and reasonable stay ONE BLOCK from the ocean. If you would like other tips and tricks from a Local Insider, please follow and message me!

    Room was clean, cute and comfortable. Owners very attentive. Great location, great price in the off…read moreseason. Breakfast was a bit disappointing as they cook the French toast to order but it's very basic thin sliced white bread - reminiscent of my childhood. Also seems to be the only option they ever have. Fruit would be better cut up and mixed rather than slightly dried out in slices. A nice selection of carbs and hard boiled eggs though.

    Monterey Bay Inn - View from our room (#206).

    Monterey Bay Inn

    (460 reviews)

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    We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back!…read moreThe staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. When we decided to extend our stay by an extra night, our harbor-view room wasn't available for the additional night, but they went out of their way to make it work so we didn't have to switch rooms. We really appreciated that! Parking was also very reasonably priced at $25, especially compared to other hotels in the area. The room itself was spacious, the bed was very comfortable (firm, just how we like it), and the harbor view was absolutely perfect. We were a little concerned after reading reviews about the sea lions being noisy, but we actually loved hearing them from the balcony! Once the balcony door was closed, we couldn't hear them at all, and they never disturbed our sleep. One of our favorite perks was the complimentary binoculars available to guests--they were a fun touch for watching the harbor. And don't miss the sunrise from the fourth-floor rooftop terrace--it's absolutely beautiful! There were just a few minor things that could be improved. The hotel only has one elevator, and it can be quite slow during busy times. We also wish the freshly baked cookies were available throughout the day. They were put out around 3:00 p.m., but they disappeared almost immediately because they were so popular. When we arrived, our room temperature was around 78°F. We called the front desk to ask about the A/C and were told someone would come up. Security arrived and explained that the hotel doesn't have air conditioning, so the options are to use the fan or open the balcony door. It would have been helpful if the front desk had shared that information when we called. We left the screened balcony door open while we were out the next day, and the room cooled down nicely. The only other thing we wished the room had was a microwave. Overall, these were very minor issues compared to everything we loved about our stay. The location, views, comfortable rooms, and outstanding customer service made for a wonderful experience.

    My wife and I stayed for 3 nights. We had an excellent time at the Inn for your wedding…read moreanniversary. Thanks to Michelle. Congratulations for her well deserved promotion! Thanks to all the fantastic day & night staff they're the best, that is why we keep coming back. P.S. Love the new balconies.

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