The Monarch Resort

Hotels
8.2 (2365 reviews)
1111 Lighthouse Avenue , Pacific Grove , us

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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
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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.

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 2365 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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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
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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
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DR RICHARD • couple • us
7
Pros:

Everything except the beds

Cons:

Needs better beds

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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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
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Vivian • family_with_children • us
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Mikhail • family_with_children • us
7
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Zyleen • couple • us
10
Love every min of it
Pros:

Beautiful pink had personality to it

Cons:

Breakfast only good thing was waffles

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • family_with_children • us
6
Great location, but the hotel needs updates.
Pros:

The only redeeming features of this hotel were the pool and spa, as well as the location.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
K
Karamalak • couple • us
9
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • couple • us
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
G
gianni • couple • it
7
Pros:

Ottima posizione, staff gentile e disponibile.

Cons:

Struttura vecchia, colazione mal organizzata e sotto la media.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
R
Rhonda • couple • us
10
Wonderful stay!
Pros:

Beautiful location and having a fireplace was lovely

Cons:

The bed could’ve been a little more comfortable

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • us
5
Quiet location, but amenities are lacking.
Pros:

The front desk staff were very pleasant and helpful.

Cons:

Disliked the fact that the tub drain was broken and unable to take a bath. Although the new breakfast offerings are nice, the waffles makers were both out of order on our second morning. Out of batter? The coffee machine was also malfunctioning on this same visit. Maybe have just brewed coffee in addition to the fancy coffee machine.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Karina • couple • us
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Lori • couple • us
9
Comfy room that isn’t far from the water
Pros:

The room was clean. It is a little dated looking, but we didn’t mind as it is more important to find a place that is clean. There was a good breakfast. The hotel is on s quiet area.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
C
cactus • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Pablo • extended_group • at
8
Pros:

The room was big and breakfast was good

Cons:

Very noisy, you can hear the plumbing from the next rooms

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • fr
9
1 nuit et tout s’est bien passé.
Pros:

Son emplacement, sa piscine, chambre spacieuse avec balcon, bonne literie et son petit déjeuner.

Cons:

Le prix était un peu élevé.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Aishwarya • extended_group • de
8
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Tomfohr • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Breakfast was ok . It's kind of a free for all, so depends on other guests being respectful.

Cons:

If the place was fully booked , I would not do breakfast

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee