The Monarch Resort

Hotels
8.2 (2381 reviews)
1111 Lighthouse Avenue , Pacific Grove , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Sauna
See all facilities

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.

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 2381 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
W
William solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Location and breakfast

Cons:

Floor carpet smell
Jet stream (hot sauna) not working

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
J
Joan couple us
10
Staff was very accommodating and let us check in early. Room was comfortable.
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
A
Anne.M706 solo_traveller de
7
Pros:

Großes Zimmer mit Blick zum Pool. Leider nach der Check-in Zeit Zimmer noch nicht fertig.
Schöner Poolbereich, genügend kostenfreie Parkplätze vor Ort

Cons:

Personal sehr kurz angebunden. Etwas in die Jahre gekommenes Hotel. Frühstück typisch amerikanisch.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca couple us
8
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
K
Klione solo_traveller cy
8
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
N
Nobuhiro couple jp
7
モントルーの一晩
Pros:

ペブルビーチに近いのが良かった。

Cons:

虫がいる

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
M
Małgorzata family_with_children pl
8
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
P
Pranay family_with_children in
2
Over all poor experience
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Non responsive staff. We called reception several times they never picked up nor replied. Rooms were very low quality broken doors and furniture. Floor was making noise while walking

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
R
Ralph family_with_children us
9
A Bit Out of the Ordinary
Pros:

Pacific Grove has notoriously high prices, along with Carmel and Monterey. This place was reasonably priced compared to many. It is getting along in years, but seems to be pretty well maintained. We really enjoyed seeing living plants in the light wells of the corridors; a rarity in a hotel. I also liked that the layout of the hotel is quite different than typical hotels. It even has a shake roof, once popular, but also a rarity these days. And they had a elevator, which greatly helped getting our luggage to an upper floor. It is very close to the rocky shore and we could actually hear the breakers at night.

Cons:

The breakfast was adequate and typical but not outstanding.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
B
Barak Ben-David solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
D
Deborah couple us
7
Comfortable
Pros:

Beautiful grounds

Cons:

Needed more sitting areas

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
S
Steven couple us
8
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
S
Sarah couple us
1
horrible don't go three there within a block much better
Pros:

location

Cons:

smell lack of cleaning and cost/value

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
D
david solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
A
Ajay solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Breakfast is not that special...

Cons:

Property felt old...

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
O
Ok-Hee couple us
3
Terrible customer service
Pros:

Clean room, comfortable bed

Cons:

We booked the hotel through Booking.com and received confirmation for early check in at 2:00pm. When we arrived at the hotel, we were told that our room would not be ready until 3:00pm. When I showed them my early check in confirmation email from Booking.com I was given the option of rooms on the first floor but I declined them because they were close to the elevator and ice machine. When I asked if our room could be next to be cleaned since I did have early check in confirmed, I was told for an extra $30 they could accommodate me. The receptionist was firm that she had given me options and since I declined I had to wait. I was shocked that even if they had no record of my early check in confirmation from Booking.com, that she would charge me even though I had email proof. I had a headache and we were tired from traveling and needed to rest so we waited in the car until 3p. The icing on the cake was no internet at the hotel - I should've checked before I booked but still, who doesn't provide internet at hotels these days?! We will not be recommending Monarch Resort and will find other lodgings when we return to Pacific Grove, we visit regularly.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
J
Janai family_with_children us
10
It was a nice stay I would love to go again
Pros:

The staff was nice and the place was clean. The plants are a nice detail

Cons:

The pool closes early and the room was really hot but when you open the door it’s nice.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
C
Catherine solo_traveller us
6
Adequate, but pretty expensive for the quality.
Pros:

The location and the bathroom.

Cons:

Very dated decor, and the bed and sheets were not very comfortable.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
D
DR RICHARD couple us
7
Pros:

Everything except the beds

Cons:

Needs better beds

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
J
Jorge couple us
5
Lo barato sale caro
Pros:

Localizacion

Cons:

Muy pocas atenciones al huesped
No dan agua. El desayuno desatendido
No dan cafetera en la habitación
Lo “barato sale caro”

2026-05-22 via Nuitee