Lighthouse Lodge and Cottages, Pacific Grove

we stayed here on our 12th wedding anniversary room wasnt ready when they said it would be theys said they would send someone right over as we waited outside the room my husband spoke with the manager he was rude and asked us if we wanted our money back this was our favoite place not any more next time we stay in monterey we will stay somewhere else. this manager needs some serious customer service classes and the greeter also

DON'T GO HERE. WORST PLACE EVER. VERY DIRTY. SMELLS LIKE BARF. NOTHING WORKS RIGHT. HELL HOLE TO BE SURE. EXTREMELY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. MANAGER YELLS AT GUESTS. MANAGER ACCUSED GUEST OF HARASSMENT WHEN GUEST HAD TO CALL BACK AFTER NOT HEARING FROM MANAGER FOR 4 DAYS WITH COMPENSATION FOR THE HORRIBLE STAY. MANAGER WON'T TAKE CALLS, ALWAYS "ON HIS WAY TO LUNCH" OR "VERY BUSY IN MEETINGS" THIS WAS THE WORST EXPERIENCE MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE EVER HAD WITH LODGING. AVOID THIS PLACE LIKE THE PLAQUE

We checked out the website before booking and thought this place was great for the price...WRONG!!!! We get to our room and our door doesn't lock, the blinds covering the window in the bathroom didnt close, and we couldn't keep our balcony door open because there was no screen. We were about to get in bed when we realized there was blood stains on our sheets and blankets. We called the front desk and were refused a clean room. We took all the blankets and sheets off the bed and slept on our beach towels and luggage. We had to call the police before we were given a clean room. This time though, we were given a suite. None of these rooms are worth the price. The standards are dirty and worse than a motel 6... Plus the lodge is built on a freaken cemetary... who does that???? The suites smelled like mold and was outdated. The breakfast was the only thing that didn't completely suck. I have stayed at hotels of all types and varities... I would much rather stay at a motel 6 next time. Don't waste your money on this place...you will only leave disappointed...

My friend & I stayed here 4 nights and really enjoyed it! We were given an upgrade to room 325, which is a king bed w/gas fireplace, on the corner facing the ocean. We could see the waves through the trees and hear them crash from our patio. The room itself was clean, fully stocked, and everything worked. The only complaint I could make was the sliding glass patio door was difficult to open, close, and lock. The bed was very comfortable, there were plenty of outlets, the shower had good pressure (very important for women with thick or long hair) and plenty of hot water (except for one morning) and it had a big jet tub that worked beautifully. The toilet was in a separate room, which was nice. We ate the free cooked breakfast every morning, and we couldn't have been more pleased with it. There was good coffee, fresh fruit and juices available, as well as multiple egg dishes, meats, and hash browns. My friend had eggs Benedict for the first time. We didn't get back to the motel in time for the free BBQ or the wine reception, as we had a lot on our itinerary. We had room service the first night, and it was very good and reasonable. The mini-bar prices were very reasonable; water $1.50, beer $3. We didn't even visit the pool or hot tub (again, just too busy) but we are smokers, and spent a good deal of time on our patio. Just a note to anyone not familiar with this area - the summers are quite chilly. We wore our winter coats most of the time to sit outside. Now, we are from the Fort Worth area, and the temps back here were running in the triple digits, but evenings at 50 degrees with a breeze is cooler than most folks are used to in June / July, so I thought I'd mention it. We had some wonderful neighbors that came to visit! We're nature lovers, and the first morning we had a scrub jay come to say good morning and take bread right from our hands. The next afternoon, I opened the patio door to find a doe in our "yard" and she enjoyed the bread too. So much that she invited a couple more does and a fawn to join her. They didn't eat from our hands, but accepted it tossed, and stuck around for a couple hours. The area is very quiet, only a block from the coast and lighthouse, and a short drive to downtown Monterey. Parking was no problem. The staff was friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed the place and, if you like things a little rustic and natural (outside your room) you probably will too. On a side note - we visited the aquarium, which I highly recommend, drove down to Julia Pfeiffer Burns state park to see the waterfall, and went on a whale watching tour. We LOVED the whale watching!!!!! We saw 9 humpbacks, including a calf, 2 different types of dolphins, and several birds that made our life lists. Warning though - take motion sickness meds before going out and dress as you would for skiing if you want to be comfortable. We had long sleeved shirts, hoodies, and our winter coats on and we were cold. There were a lot of sick, freezing people on our boat. On June 14th. It was a bit choppy, and probably 48 degrees when we set out. Monterey Bay Whale Watch was the company we used: $45 for a 4-5 morning trip.

Not a fancy place but the room was clean. The bed was so comfortable. The food for breakfast and dinner was fine nothing fancy. Hambergers and Hot dogs, salad etc for dinner. Breakfast was scrambled eggs, toast, coffee, oatmeal, fruit and if you didn't see it they would try and get it for you. Check in was very fast and easy. It was worth the money and only moments from all the attractions. I would go back and I would recommend this place to everyone.

My girlfriend & I stayed for the first time at Lighthouse Lodge & had a wonderful experience! All of the staff were very nice and helpful, check in & out was a breeze. We had room on the suites side of the property ($228.00 / night) and found the place very comfortable, quiet & spacious. The room had 2 TV’s (one in the sitting area & the other facing the bed). Also included was the gas fireplace, which was great since there was a huge storm, wet bar, small fridge, microwave, honor bar / snacks & utensils. The Jacuzzi tub and vanity were in a separate room off the bedroom with the toilet in yet another room off of the bath area. When we arrived to our room there was a personalized welcome note next to a fruit / cheese plate. Each day we enjoyed the made to order hot breakfast (also a small buffet) & the daily afternoon wine & appetizers in the dinning room. Since it was Valentine’s weekend we didn’t join in the evening BBQ across the street @ the pool. We both would highly recommend staying here & plan on returning next time we stay in PG.

It's not the Four Seasons, but you're not paying for the Seasons either. I found it absolutely lovely. Staff was nice and quick, breakfast and dinner were completely serviceable. Room was quiet and frankly, the view of the cemetery was fabulous. One block to the shore and I walked down at least once every day. I will definitely be back.

Likes: Easy check in and out. accomodating staff. breakfast was decent, bbq was nice. close to attractions (not walking distance), microwave and refrigerator in rooms, 32 " TV, nice big bed and soft pillows. Dislikes: Right next to a cemetety (spooky). Screen doors won't lock. Top door lock was not functional, shower handle came off. no airconditioning or fan. only ventilation was from balcony and bathroom window which we had to close to have some privacy. nothing to watch on tv. bed was too soft. pillows smelled, bed covers stained. I would not stay here again.

My family and I just recently stay at the lighthouse Lodge. The rooms were pretty dark and the stuff is falling off the walls. The doors were a nightmare in opening and closing: The worst part is that the whole left side of this location is right next to a graveyard. You can literally step our on the bacony and three feet in front of you in gravestones in both directions. Talk about depressing. I have never seen a hotel literally built ontop of a graveyard. If you are lucky you can get the otherside with the driveway, if not have fun sleeping. Breakfest and barbeque was ok. Location is great, but recommend staying at another hotel, not worth the cost.

In a time of franchised hotels and motels, the Lighthouse Inns and Suites is a precious little gem. It is an especially great value for the money--Where else can you get a clean place to stay that includes a hot breakfast and cookout dinner in the afternoon for less than $95 per night? There was a mix-up in our reservation and we were upgraded at no charge to a nicer room with a fireplace. The owner of the inn felt bad for the mixup(there was no inconvenience on our part--a wonderful young man named Robert could not access our reservation because the system was down so he made the decision on his own to make sure we were in a room within 15 minutes even though they were completely booked)so she put a lovely basket of goodies in our room including wine, fresh fruit, crackers and cheese. The room was cleaned completely and freshened up with new toiletries, linens, etc every morning. I would fully recommend this Inn--we felt more pampered there than at the Langham in Pasadena where we had just attended a conference. If you have questions or concerns, the Inn staff will do all they can to make sure you are satisfied. Just ask--don't complain after you leave--you'll see how responsive they are. We felt completely safe there and would love to come back for a longer stay!