The Monarch Resort

Hotels
8.2 (2560 reviews)
1111 Lighthouse Avenue , Pacific Grove , US
+1 831-646-8885

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Noise from other rooms
Cleaning product smell
Mediocre breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
7.41
Several reviews mentioned strong cleaning product smells and dirty carpets.
Service
8.88
Friendly staff and helpful service noted in multiple reviews.
Location
8.92
Consistently rated as great, with proximity to the beach and local attractions.
Room Quality
7.87
Rooms are clean but some concerns about noise and odors.
Amenities
8.4
Amenities like breakfast and pool received positive feedback.
Value for Money
7.86
Perceived value aligned with the budget accommodation offerings.
Food and Beverage
7.91
Breakfast quality mentioned positively but had some mediocre aspects.
Overall Experience
8.38
Good experiences mentioned overall, with consistency across visits.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 18:40

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

The Monarch Resort, just a short walk from the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, offers a range of luxurious amenities. All guest rooms come with FREE HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC INTERNET, premium cable TV, and kitchen facilities in suites.

Relaxation and Recreation

Guests can unwind at the outdoor heated pool, dry sauna, and hot tub on site. Perfect for a relaxing getaway after exploring nearby attractions like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row.

Convenient Location

Located only 5 minutes from Point Pinos, California's oldest working lighthouse, The Monarch Resort provides a convenient base for exploring the area. Book now for a delightful stay at our resort!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SJC

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2560 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.41
Service: 8.88
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 7.87
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 7.86
Food and Beverage: 7.91
Overall Experience: 8.38
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TSUYOSHI • couple • jp
8
朝食は混み合うが良かった。のんびりリゾートには最高。日本人は殆ど居ない。サンフランシスコへ向かう中間地として宿泊。
Pros:

周りには何も無いが、静かで落ち着いたホテル。プールとジャグジーがあって良かった。

Cons:

特に無いが、朝に建物を外壁や屋根を見たら結構傷んで古かった所が目立つ位。

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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DR RICHARD • couple • us
8
It was a good stay
Pros:

We like the Monarch
Breakfast and fireplace with real log every night

Cons:

The beds are not comfortable!!
Too hard

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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geoffrey • family_with_children • au
9
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Jihere • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • extended_group • ca
10
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Lisa • solo_traveller • be
8
Pros:

Vlot inchecken, nette kamers, ontbijtje

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Adriana • family_with_children • ar
9
Breve estancia.
Pros:

Me gustó todo. Las camas cómodas. La habitación también super cómoda. Están remodelando pero hubo ruido sólo un rato. Cuando terminen va a quedar bárbaro. El desayuno muy variado, rico. Recomiendo.

Cons:

Todo bien

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

loved the hot tub and breakfast, and friendly staff

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Ohad • couple • il
8
Pros:

חדרים גדולים

Cons:

מתקנים מיושנים
ארוחת בוקר דלה

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Harel • couple • il
4
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Hector Hugo • solo_traveller • ar
9
Tranquilo y bueno.
Pros:

Amabilidad y desayuno.

Cons:

Todo bien

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Sally • solo_traveller • gb
7
Functional
Pros:

Staff very friendly and polite.
Smart TV.

Cons:

Furnishings quite dated, lumpy pillow and mattress. Very basic breakfast: toast, bagels, waffles and fruit, paper plates and cups, plastic cutlery. Breakfast room is like a canteen.
No tea or coffee making facility in the room - you have to go near reception to the machine.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Jens • couple • de
7
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Mary A • couple • us
7
Everything else was great . Breakfast and fireplace and balcony.
Pros:

Property has hot tub which is good after walking all day.

Cons:

I put complaint in because we had no smoke detector in our room every night we were there. Pool and hot tub hours should be longer. They close at 9 pm and we took a walking tour and got back as they closed. Air should go to 10pm or 11pm. Should have been notified they where putting a roof on and load hammering goes with that during day.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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LISA • family_with_children • us
7
I'll be back when they remodel.
Pros:

This is an older hotel that is still very cute and comfortable. Very close to the ocean but I don't think there are any ocean view rooms available. We reserved one of the suites for extra room. It had a nice use of space unlike some places that have a huge room with very little in the way of furniture or anything for that matter which makes the room look like it isn't ready yet. The pool area was very clean and organized. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

First of all, this hotel is going through pretty extensive remodeling including the replacement of the entire roof which we were NOT informed of prior to reserving nor after making the reservation. Our first day plan was supposed to be to relax in our room until our scheduled event, but the noise from the contractors was so loud that it was near impossible to use our room during the day.

Our suite included kitchen facilities. Imagine my surprise when I pulled out a small bowl to make myself a snack and it was absolutely filthy! It literally looked as if a dirty dish was just returned to the cabinet without even running water over it. My vacation began with me doing dishes just so I would feel comfortable using these dishes. That's plain ridiculous. This hotel also doesn't provide the normal amenities that come with kitchen equipped suites like dish towels. They provided a sponge, but it was a USED sponge. They also provided dish soap, but it was less than a half a TRAVEL SIZE bottle which the maid didn't fill when the room was cleaned. Needless to say, most of that was used when I had to wash all of the dishes in the cabinet when I got there.

The TVs in the rooms are not Fire Stick friendly, and the cable TV leaves a lot to be desired unless you prefer old TV shows and Home Shopping.

The bathroom has one of those showers with a very lightweight shower curtain that sticks more to your body than the side of the tub.

The windows look like they haven't been cleaned in a while.

When we checked in, the "flyer" provided with the rules, etc. said that housekeeping will be provided every OTHER day. That did not happen without a request from my husband for extra towels, so don't count on housekeeping unless you request it.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Michal • couple • us
6
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Saeed • couple • ca
8
Pros:

breakfast was minimal, just a couple of options. Boiled eggs were not fresh.

Cons:

breakfast

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Enrico • family_with_children • it
7
Pros:

comfortable but a little outdated. Breakfast could be better serving instant porridge... good location at few minutes drive from Monterey

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • us
8
This was my 4th stay and have always been happy, this was the only exception.
Pros:

Staff was great, friendly and accommodating, Breakfast was very good with a decent variety. Rooms were clean and well stocked. Location was good for us, not in the mainstream but good for our needs.

Cons:

Major construction was going on, would have been nice to have been notified. One of our 2 rooms, no phone, sliding door was missing parts to lock, several wall plugs were not working. Given that the other room was very nice.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Vannam • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

area and facilities

Cons:

the floor was wet and the ac/heater was very old,

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee