Monarch Resort

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near 17-Mile Drive in Pacific Grove

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A sign for Monarch Resort at 1111 Lighthouse Ave.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.
A pool area with a clear blue pool, outdoor seating, and a building with balconies.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and hairdryer.
A two-story house with a stone facade, a covered patio, and a flag.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1111 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950
  • Place, 17-Mile Drive
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 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
(27 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Pacific Grove

Grove Acres stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Grove Acres hotel, you'll find 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay. Lovers Point and Cannery Row are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • 17-Mile Drive - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Point Pinos Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Monterey Bay - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lovers Point - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Roy's at Pebble Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stave Wine Cellar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pèppoli Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Monarch Resort

Hotel near 17-Mile Drive in Pacific Grove
Monarch Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Free breakfast is available daily. Monarch Resort also features a vending machine and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This Pacific Grove hotel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Monarch Resort offers 51 accommodations with hair dryers and ceiling fans. 40-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 6 2026 to June 1 2027 (dates subject to change):
  • Breakfast
The property will be renovating from September 17 2026 to October 24 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 fire extinguisher, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

How close is Monarch Resort to the airport?

Monarch Resort is 9.5 mi (20-min drive) away from the Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Monarch Resort?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monarch Resort on Oct 25, 2026 start from $147, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Monarch Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Monarch Resort.

How close is Monarch Resort to the beach?

This hotel is 7 mi (20-min drive) from Carmel Beach and 1.7 mi (6-min drive) from Asilomar State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Monarch Resort offer free breakfast?

Monarch Resort offers free continental breakfast every day. Please note that breakfast will be unavailable between November 6 2026 and June 1 2027 (subject to change).

Is there a casino at Monarch Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Monarch Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Monarch Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Monarch Resort have a pool?

Monarch Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Monarch Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Monarch Resort to downtown Pacific Grove?

Monarch Resort is 1 mi away from Pacific Grove.

Monarch Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Helpful staff, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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good breakfast and good sized room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved my stay. The staff was lovely, the room clean and I loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and it was very clean and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room- ample parking- good amenities such as pool/jacuzzi, breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and in a great location. Liked being able to use the whirlpool and breakfast choices were very nice. Enjoyed our stay and would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place near the Aquarium. Enjoyed by all 3 generations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always the best stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, nice pool and spa. Breakfast was appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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enjoyed the stay, staff was super helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Although the building is old, I liked its distinctive design with an open atrium and the generously sized room. I would stay here again when visiting Pacific Grove.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an awesome stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Hot tub was clean, so was room. Staff very helpful & efficient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Can’t beat the location! The place is dated but very clean and comfortable. Staff was very courteous. Breakfast was a bit disappointing. We had very nice 5 night stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, walking distance to state beach. Quiet neighborhood. Good buffet breakfast. Parking was very accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We love this location. It was very quiet even though it was a weekend and there were families staying there. This is the second time we have stayed here and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Breakfast is too simple, please have some breakfast meat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Continental breakfast was excellent! Loved the mini waffle maker! Staff was excellent, place was well maintained and very quiet. A peaceful place to stay while you enjoy your time at Pacific Grove.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pool and hot tub. Free breakfast with waffle maker. Great and safe location. Two blocks from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable, the room was quiet and clean, and when we checked in the staff was very helpful with suggestions for dinner and directions for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I stayed 2 nights here at the Monarch Resort in Pacific Grove. CA. It was a wonderful experience throughout our stay and we highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I like the fact that they left a Duraflame log in the fireplace. The waffles at the breakfast were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, very clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026