Rosedale Inn, Pacific Grove

As a preface, this was our second choice as we usually stay next door at The Pacific Gardens Inn. Rosedale certainly has plenty of room to roam. Our suite had a second room with fireplace, couch, second TV, wet bar, fridge, micro-wave, desk. But, and this is a big "but", everything seems just a little "off". I believe our two-room suite used to actually be two separate rooms. Because of this, the bedroom is the room you find when opening the front door and the living room is in the back. Seems as if the bedroom should have been in the back of the suite. For all their windows the rooms still felt claustraphobic and just a little bit seedy. Little things were missing or needed attention; such as no corkscrew in an otherwise fully equipped kitchenette, no hooks to hang a bathrobe, towell rack was loose on the wall and seemed ready to fall at any time, hair dryer ditto, As mentioned above; fireplace was totally worthless, shower pressure was non-existant, no light bulb in the place was strong enough to read by, no pool or outdoor hot-tub. I was blown away by their attempt to gouge guests $2.00 to rent a video tape! C'mon! A whole list of phone charges, including a charge to RECEIVE a fax, had my head spinning. Continental breakfast was at best forgettable, we skipped it after the first day. Safety issue: no grab bar to get out of that great big Jacuzzi. I think, contrary to what other reviewers have said, that the rates are in line with other lodges and inns in the area. The location really is great for beachwalking and the general area is wonderfully quiet at night.

This inn has been taken over by new management in the last year or so. They have raised their prices sky high. Their prices are equivalent to what you would expect for a room with an ocean view except you don't get an ocean view. The faucets are corroded and the grout needs cleaning. They are going to price themselves out of the business at this rate and they don't seem to care that they do so.

Room was very spacious. However, fireplace had flame only 1 inch high. Heater made ticking noise whenever it came on that woke us up at night. Maids were very noisy in morning. Shower does not have enough pressure to rinse your hair. Fixtures in bathroom had what looked like corrosion. Dead-bolt lock on front door would not lock due to settling of property. We were informed that a tree had fallen on our particular room not to long ago and had caved in the entire roof. Under the bed had a piece of popcorn and cough drop and had not been cleaned for some time. If you spend more than 89.00 for this room you will be disappointed unless you just want to pay over 150.00 to be "close" to the ocean. You can't see the ocean at all. Oh yes and if the bathroom door is open people can see into the bathroom from the bedroom curtains from the side so close bathroom door if you want privacy!!! I will never stay here again!!!

We tried to book a room at this place. when my husband called the staff would not give information on the rooms or the prices. I tried again to call them and they very rudely said they where booked. We then went to the inn to see if we could get a room because I was very upset about the way we had been treated on the phone. They where nice and pollite; very quick to help us. they had a room for us but we had decided to not stay there because of the way they treat potential customers. We found a very nice 5 star inn that had a super wonderful staff.

We've been to the Rosedale Inn a few times and each time it's been great. Nice clean rooms, with large jacuzzi type tubs in bath. No rooms above you, cottage style. Very quiet too. Across the street from trail to ocean, nice boardwalk. We highly recommend it.

We've stayed at the Rosedale Inn many times over the last 9 years. The best features are the beatiful surroundings and charming rooms with lots of unexpected extras. It's a great place for a romantic getaway or weekend trip with the kids. Additionally, it's a great value. I don't think you'll find a better deal in the area. It's our favorite place in the Monterey Bay Area.