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Monarch Resort

1111 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Parking
Lounge

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About this property

Monarch Resort is an independent 2.5-star hotel located in Pacific Grove, California, within walking distance of iconic coastal landmarks. The property sits just five minutes on foot from 17-Mile Drive and two minutes by car from Lovers Point, putting guests near Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The location has earned a 4.1 out of 5 rating from guests based on proximity to attractions and the town's natural beauty.

The resort offers 51 guestrooms, each equipped with a microwave, LED television, and cable service. Rooms feature shower/tub combination bathrooms with hair dryers, along with coffee and tea makers and ceiling fans. Complimentary local calls are available from in-room phones. Guest comfort ratings average 3.7 out of 5 across the property.

Monarch Resort includes an outdoor pool, hot tub, and sauna for guest recreation. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily. The property maintains a 24-hour front desk, free self-parking, and wheelchair-accessible facilities throughout, including accessible parking, pool access, and registration areas. The hotel is smoke-free and does not permit pets, though service animals are welcome.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM with late arrival options available. Standard check-out is noon. The property has earned an overall 4 out of 5 rating from guests, with 61 percent indicating they would recommend it.

Location & nearby attractions

Located in Pacific Grove (Grove Acres), Monarch Resort is within a 5-minute walk of 17-Mile Drive and within 2 minutes by car from Lovers Point. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Cannery Row and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

17-Mile Drive - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Pacific Grove Golf Links - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Point Pinos Lighthouse - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Oceanview Boulevard - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Lovers Point - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
The Strouse and Strouse Studio-Gallery - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
St Mary's by the Sea - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Asilomar Dunes Nature Preserve - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Asilomar State Beach - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
American Tin Cannery - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Moss Beach - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Cannery Row - 3 km / 1.9 mi

The nearest airports are:
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 15.2 km / 9.5 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 43.7 km / 27.1 mi
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 51.5 km / 32 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 51 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.

Amenities & features

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Know before you go

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.