Asilomar Conference Grounds

Hotels
7.3 (876 reviews)
800 Asilomar Boulevard , Pacific Grove , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Allergy-free room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Outdated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.44
Several reviews indicated rooms were not clean and had dated surfaces.
Service
8.41
Positive mentions of staff being nice and helpful.
Location
9.45
Consistently praised for its beautiful setting and proximity to the beach.
Room Quality
6.4
Mixed feedback with complaints about rooms being outdated and uncomfortable.
Amenities
7.43
While some amenities were appreciated, others were noted as lacking, such as in-room entertainment options.
Value for Money
6.39
High nightly fee for an experience deemed subpar in terms of room quality and amenities.
Food and Beverage
5.44
Negative experiences reported regarding the quality of food, particularly at dinner.
Overall Experience
8.41
Overall, guests enjoyed the location and specific experiences, despite some significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 15:00

Property Description

Charming Beachside Property

Location: Nestled steps away from Asilomar State Beach, this Pacific Grove property offers a serene coastal retreat.

Unique Accommodations: The guest rooms, spread across 30 buildings, provide a peaceful escape with private bathrooms and no distractions like televisions or phones. Some buildings even offer cozy common living rooms with fireplaces.

Convenient Amenities: Guests can take advantage of the business center, on-site restaurant offering all meals, and an outdoor swimming pool for relaxation.

Experience the tranquility of Asilomar Conference Grounds and book your stay now for a memorable coastal getaway.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

When booking 9 rooms or more, different policies may apply.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: MRY

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 876 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.44
Service: 8.41
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 6.4
Amenities: 7.43
Value for Money: 6.39
Food and Beverage: 5.44
Overall Experience: 8.41
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Linda • solo_traveller • us
8
Dorm Style Stay remind me of 6th grade camp
Pros:

I felt like i was back at 6th grade camp staying in dorm rooms. The grounds were clean bed comfortable. Price was good. The breakfast was included with our stay and it was cafeteria style dinning. The food was not very warm but it was still good!
The main lobby has 2 pool tables and a puzzle table to help keep you entertained.
Beach is walking distance.

Cons:

No T.V in rooms. Very outdated Shower/bathtub and very bad lighting. Dinner at the facility was outrageously priced. To get to the dinning hall there is no parking so you have to walk and it is a pretty long walk.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Rituparna • solo_traveller • us
2
Terrible
Pros:

The location is great, just a few minutes to the beach. Its calm and quiet, tucked in nature.

Cons:

The rooms are dated. Had so many issues with a clogged sink, no water in toilet. During our two night stay along with a toddler, we had to change 3 rooms. There so much mis-communication between the service people and property management. At one time, they did not even take our complain over the phone. It was a terrible and stressful stay.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Room was huge but the building we're in was dirty. The hallway from the parking structure going to the elevator smelled of urine. We were in the Afterglow building and Lot Parking D. Overall though, the conference grounds is beautiful. We saw a deer in front of our room.

Cons:

Urine smell from the parking structure to the elevator.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • solo_traveller • hu
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • extended_group • us
6
Cons:

Things seemed a little run-down compared to previous years.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Norma • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

The extra room, service

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Judi • solo_traveller • us
1
The room was filthy. Mold in the shower, bugs in the bathroom Cob webs all around the windows
Pros:

The setting. Felt like it was it the forest

Cons:

The property was good

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • extended_group • us
6
Stay would’ve been better if the facilities were upgraded. Facility seem old and need remodeling. Also how many of these
Pros:

Scenery

Cons:

Not much amenities.
No TV, no refrigerator, no breakfast included

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Elise Sophie Karla Rikke Ester • solo_traveller • no
5
Jeg vil absolutt komme tilbake, men da i et av de nyere byggningene. Det jeg bodde i var veldig slitt, men hadde likevel
Pros:

Nydelig natur og sjarmerende byggninger. Det var fyr i peisen og luktet brendt ved på morgenen. Herlig!! Og litt av en overaskelse å finne i Cslifornia. Jeg kom alene og jeg likte å bli plassert sammen med andre til frokost og middag.

Cons:

Mye trapper og tungvint med trillekofferter.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Yuying • solo_traveller • cn
8
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Knyazev • family_with_children • us
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Hsiao-Han • couple • us
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Godfrey • family_with_children • us
8
Very relaxing. The coffee shop and the lodge are great.
Pros:

Amazing setting. Calm and peaceful.

Cons:

Since things are aged, not everything works at peak performance.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Vladimir • solo_traveller • us
3
Asilomar cannot maintain property
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bathroom condition

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Perla • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Loved the breakfast and their friendly service!

Cons:

The pool ladders are very dangerous they wiggle and they are not steady.Anyone can easily slip and hit their face on the concrete, The pool is very nice but has rust inside the walls. Accidents can be avoided if those ladders get fixed. Over all our family really enjoyed swimming in this huge pool!

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Juan Carlos • solo_traveller • us
4
Lastima
Pros:

Lanubicacoon es exelente, el desayuno fue buenl y abundante.

Cons:

El lugar parece abandonadl, nula limpieza en las habitaciones desde el estacionamiento y el camino hacia la habitacion, esta sucio, la carpeta esta manchada y el cuarto huele a humedad, habia pelusas, el toilet tenias que jalar 2 o 3 veces la cadena para que desahogara, la reservacion era para 4 personas y solo me dejaron toallas para 2...

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Pablo Zamora • family_with_children • us
5
Muy buena ubicación, pero hotel desfasado
Pros:

Ubicación, Entorno del hotel

Cons:

Hotel muy anticuado, con instalaciones que necesitan renovación, y el hotel estaba en general sucio

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Marina • couple • us
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Juliane • family_with_children • us
10
I enjoyed our stay! We stayed in a historic Julia Morgan room, and it was cozy. Will stay again.
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Jan-Willem • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee