The Monarch Resort

Hotels
8.2 (2439 reviews)
1111 Lighthouse Avenue , Pacific Grove , us

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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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2439 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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Yvonne • couple • us
7
Nice enough for a 1 night stay
Pros:

Located in Pacific Grove which is lovely
Rooms was spacious and clean . We even had a slight view of the ocean

Cons:

As stated before , the rooms and property need updating .

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Janelle • couple • us
8
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • us
5
Ok property, outdated/older. Staff were friendly
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Out dated, not many options during breakfast

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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CHERYL • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Jill • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Beautiful location!

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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noemie • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Tobias • couple • de
8
Pros:

Wir hatten ein geräumiges, sauberes Zimmer. Ein kontinentales Frühstück, bestehend aus Toast, Bagels, Waffeln zum Selbermachen, Butter, Frischkäse, Ahornsirup sowie Kaffee und Tee, waren inklusive. Einen Pool gibt es auch. Parkplätze stehen kostenlos zur Verfügung.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Iakona Jason Norio • couple • us
9
This is the 5th time my partner and I have stayed at the Monarch Resort. That says it all!
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff. Good / convenient location. Rooms are clean. Reasonable price.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Day • couple • us
8
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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chris • couple • us
6
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Pinar • solo_traveller • tr
8
Büyük ölçüde beklentilerimizi karşıladı.
Pros:

Sakin huzurlu bir bölge

Cons:

Yan ve üst odalardan çok fazla ses geldiği gibi oda içindeki buzdolabı da çok gürültülü çalışıyordu.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Oren • solo_traveller • il
5
Pros:

The jacuzzi was good, breakfast waffles were nice, and about 10 minutes walk from the beach

Cons:

We had to wait 30 minutes for check-in because no one was there.
The shower was awful.
Breakfast had nothing but the waffles.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Gloria • couple • us
6
Not bad not perfect
Pros:

The person at the desk was great, very helpful. Location was good.

Cons:

Could have been a little cleaner

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Cesar Rocha • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Yuriy • family_with_children • us
8
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Lori • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

They have a pool

Cons:

Very dated. Not as clean as it could be.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Otto • couple • at
6
Einfaches Motel
Pros:

Lage ist okay, Lokale in 15 min zu Fuß erreichbar.
Parkplatz vorhanden. Zimmer groß.

Cons:

Sehr einfaches in die Jahre gekommenes Motel.
Nicht unbedingt sauber. Frühstück: Toastsvheiben, Butter, eine Marmelade, Cornflakes, hartes kaltes Ei.
Raum nicht gereinigt , eher unhygienisch.
Für die Ausstattung eher teuer (WM Zeit)

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Clean and comfortable. Great location.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Janice • extended_group • us
10
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Jin Bong Lee • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee