Monarch Resort

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to 17-Mile Drive

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Outdoor spa tub
Lobby
Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, WiFi, bed sheets
Hallway
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

Explore the area

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1111 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950
  • Place, Lovers Point
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cannery Row
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Pacific Grove

Located in Grove Acres within a 5-minute walk of 17-Mile Drive, Monarch Resort is within a mile (2 km) of other popular attractions like Lovers Point. This 51-room hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like microwaves, coffee makers, and LED TVs.

What's nearby

  • Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Point Pinos Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lovers Point - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Cannery Row - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 10 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spotted Duck - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Grill at Point Pinos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lucy’s on Lighthouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Captain + Stoker - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Monarch Resort

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to 17-Mile Drive
Guests staying at Monarch Resort enjoy a sauna, a hot tub, and a vending machine. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing.
40-inch LED TVs come with cable channels. Microwaves, coffee makers, and free local calls are also available. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub and a sauna.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Monarch Pacific Grove
Monarch Resort
Monarch Resort Pacific Grove
Monarch Resort Hotel
Monarch Resort Pacific Grove
Monarch Resort Hotel Pacific Grove

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Monarch Resort?

This hotel is situated in Grove Acres, just steps from 17-Mile Drive, and within a 10-minute walk of Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary and Point Pinos Lighthouse. You'll also find Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Monarch Resort?

Yes, covered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Monarch Resort include a casino at the property?

No, Monarch Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Monarch Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Monarch Resort good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a sauna plus some guestrooms include fireplaces and kitchens.

Are there hot tubs at Monarch Resort?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Monarch Resort feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Monarch Resort doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Monarch Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Monarch Resort though service animals are welcome.

Does Monarch Resort have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Monarch Resort?

The closest major airport to Monarch Resort is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is 9.5 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal), which is located 27.1 mi away (44-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Monarch Resort?

Yes, some guestrooms at Monarch Resort offer a balcony.

Monarch Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 957 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 957 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 957 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 957 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 957 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely Clean! Wonderful Continental Breakfast! Clean Pool area! Walkable to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the ocean, nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient location

Quiet neighborhood, parking was close to the door. Had an elevator, which many other hotels nearby did not. Hot tub and sauna felt good after walking all day. Near the lighthouse, aquarium and restaurants. Fresh squeezed orange juice and continental breakfast of muffins, bagels, boiled eggs, instant oatmeal, etc. Refrigerator and microwave in room.
Jellyfish exhibit
Lighthouse
Point Pinos Lighthouse
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peggy

Disliked: Amenities
Rude front desk: here, sign this. What am I signing? Read it! Rez was 2 people/4 days. One bath towel was all we had! Unacceptable! Continental breakfast was a sugar/carbo explosion 💥 Yogurt was all flavored (sugar)Oatmeal was flavored (sugar). Baked products were all white flour! Where’s the Greek yogurt or whole wheat/whole grain bread? The only protein was cold/super dry hard boiled eggs. Inedible! The room and bedding reeked of soot from the ancient fireplace. Our hair and clothes began smelling like we had been at a campfire. Unhealthy and uninhabitable The TV offered no option to download an app. The channels were limited and the picture was fuzzy- Unwatchable! The Wi-Fi only offered 1 bar of service. Could not make a phone call from our room! We left a day early. Waste of time/Waste of money! How does this qualify as a recommended 8.2 property? No way!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good. Service was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stewart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Family stay

We stayed here for a nights. The only issue we had was the mattress springs seemed to have had it. We did sleep but the bed wasn't that great. Staff very helpful and polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolò

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tyrone

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing! Excellent hidden gem
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mychelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the location very much and the room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect little stop in one of the most beautiful locations in the world. It's so centrally located. Just darling. Loved the desk staff : )
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property near the ocean and handy to downtown Monterey. Probably very nice at one time, but needs updating. Plenty of parking. Needs more outlets for charging, electronics, etc. "Continental Breakfast" was much nicer than we expected including eggs, fresh fruit, delicious pastries.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sweet spot!

A sweet place with easy access to walking to the coast and lighthouse and just a mile from town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was clean with good parking. Unfortunately, the beds terribly outdated and worn, which caused me and my wife to not get a good nights sleep, along with aches and pains. The room nor have air conditioning which caused a couple hot nights sleeping. If the beds are updated, it would have been a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like our stay, quite, clean, friendly staff. We enjoyed jacuzzi, sauna, pool, we will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just right

Last minute get away, found this place for a reasonable (for the area) rate and booked it. No regrets. Pacific Grove is a lovely, walkable community. The room is a bit dated, but very clean, water pressure good, bed was ok, ample parking on site. Just what we needed, as our main focus was to explore the area. Walked to the lighthouse, John Denver memorial, down around Ocean Dr.,and back up to Lighthouse Ave. to grab a bite.(Red House Cafe!!) Monarch Resort has a friendly, welcoming front desk and just what you need for breakfast to head out on your way for the day. Will book again!! ◡̈
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025