Lighthouse Lodge & Cottages

Great location between the beach and downtown Pacific Grove. Bed was properly firm.

Breakfast was practically nonexistent. Terrible so-called continental breakfast.

Fantastic location, good breakfast and large room. Uncomfortable pullout couch but main bed fine. Great staff. Easy walk to ocean.

Great location and cozy. Very close to tourist spots but not so much that it was crowded. Loved how close it was to walk to the beach. Fireplace in the unit was cozy for the late night.

Just the basics; check-in, coffee in the morning, etc.

The facility appeared to be in poor condition, with signs of maintenance neglect. Some rooms had loose or missing baseboards. Yard workers were using blowers near the rooms during my stay. The first room had plumbing issues, and the second was somewhat dingy, with makeup powder on the sink, mold in the sink and shower, and spider webs and mold around the bathroom window.

The breakfast offerings were minimal, consisting of powdered eggs, and by the third day, there was no ketchup or hot sauce available. The selection that was provided was of low quality. Overall, it seemed that management's primary focus was on cost-cutting rather than maintaining high standards of service.

We have stayed at the Lighthouse Lodge many times over the years. It was always charming, though we never considered it a high-end hotel. Unfortunately, our most recent visit was super disappointing.

The room felt dingy and poorly maintained. Paint was chipping throughout, the floors were filthy, and the bathtub was in terrible condition. At first, I thought the tub was just dirty, but it was actually badly scraped and worn.

We also could not get the fireplace to work. When I called the front desk, I was told it was one of their “funny” fireplaces and they needed to ask someone how to operate it. We were then instructed to remove the bottom panel, which exposed the pipes and equipment underneath. It was not exactly a comforting setup. After pressing the button we were told to use, the fireplace began beeping nonstop, so we gave up.
The windows had no screens, and a huge mosquito flew into the room.

The afternoon happy hour with appetizers and drinks that we remembered from previous visits is also no longer offered. Breakfast is included for guests staying in the cottages, but it was equally disappointing. The eggs had formed into one large, solid block, and the rest of the food did not look much better.

The only reason I am giving the hotel two stars instead of zero is the staff. They were very helpful and when we decided one night was enough, they gladly refunded out money for the last two nights. Not sure if they're under new ownership, but this once charming hotel is now a place I won't be returning to.

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We were pleased with our stay at Lighthouse Lodge during our visit to the Monterey area. If you are looking for a four star hotel, then this is definitely not the place for you, but the property did look better than similar level properties nearby. There was apparent evidence of the lodge needing some refurbishment inside the room and around the property, but it was quiet, the employees were cordial (not so over the top friendly, but did not seem overtly rude either), and being able to park right in front of your unit was a welcome bonus. The complementary breakfast was underwhelming, but how can you really complain about a free breakfast? The complementary coffee in the lobby was a pleasant surprise, and was actually pretty tasty as complimentary hotel coffees go. What really pushed the property into the four-star review category is that the pool was incredibly warm, and albeit a little dirty at the bottom of the pool, it was nothing to keep us from swimming and enjoying the water every day that we stayed there. If you are amenable to overlooking some blemishes, and are not expecting anything fancy, the Lighthouse Lodge will be a fine stay for you.

The check-in process was great and our room was ready early. Staff was very friendly. Unfortunately, this is where the pros of this hotel end. The mattress in our room had the depression of the thousands of people who slept on it before us. The fireplace was scary. I didn’t use it. I was afraid it was going to start a fire. The balcony faces a cemetery so not the most romantic place to sit. The room itself was pretty rundown. The bathroom was unbelievably small. Yeah I wouldn’t recommend.

My family and I planned a short trip to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium and spend some time at the beach. We arrived on Monday, checked in, and immediately had a great experience. Since there were six of us, we booked two rooms, and both were clean, comfortable, and worked perfectly for our family.

On Tuesday we visited the Aquarium and then headed to Asilomar Beach — which is literally just around the corner from Lighthouse Lodge & Cottages. It couldn’t have been more convenient. We wrapped up our trip on Wednesday and made the long drive home, but we left feeling refreshed and grateful. Wonderful stay and an awesome time for all of us.

We came to Lighthouse Lodge after spending one night at a hotel in Monterey that didn’t meet our standards. We were very pleased with Lighthouse Lodge & cottages. You can’t beat the location! Very quiet & peaceful and close to the coast and the 17 mile drive. The rooms were clean and we even had a little backyard with a swing. Free juice and bagels were provided every morning. There were a few things that didn’t work in our room, but it didn’t take away from our enjoyment of the place. It was a short drive to downtown Pacific Grove shops and restaurants. So glad we found this location. I highly recommend it.

Cute place but outdated. Not worth the price. The location was nice, we were able to walk to the coastal path. The furniture is stained and doors and windows don't open and close very well. Breakfast buffet was okay with well cooked eggs and pancakes. Gluten free bagels were available.