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Monterey Peninsula Inn

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

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Property grounds
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Golf
Front of property
The Monterey Peninsula Inn offers a tranquil escape where the gentle sounds from the adjacent golf course blend with garden serenity. Guests can unwind in the spa tub or gather around the firepit while enjoying spectacular views of the area surrounding Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Fireplace-Full Kitchen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Living area | TV

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Accessible | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 Double Beds, Kitchen, Accessible | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Double Beds, Kitchen, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(80 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(96 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1101 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950

What's nearby

  • Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Point Pinos Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pacific Grove Golf Links - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lovers Point - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 9 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spotted Duck - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Grill at Point Pinos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lucy’s on Lighthouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Captain + Stoker - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Monterey Peninsula Inn

Hotel near 17-Mile Drive
Located close to Lovers Point, Monterey Peninsula Inn provides an adjacent golf course, a firepit, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A water dispenser, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Monterey Peninsula Inn have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 10 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges 3.0 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.0 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Monterey Peninsula Inn Pacific Grove
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Pacific Grove Monterey Peninsula Inn Hotel
Monterey Peninsula Inn Pacific Grove
Hotel Monterey Peninsula Inn
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Monterey Peninsula
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Frequently asked questions

Is Monterey Peninsula Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Monterey Peninsula Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Monterey Peninsula Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monterey Peninsula Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Monterey Peninsula Inn located?

Located in Grove Acres, this golf hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary, 17-Mile Drive, and Lovers Point. Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Monterey Peninsula Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 1066 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1066 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1066 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1066 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1066 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Annette was a great host. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Letting us know best tourist spots too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in staff was so friendly and had great recommendations. Very clean and nice set up .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic and friendly Inn! We will definitely be back. Pet friendly and a great location. The bed was hard for our preferences but that was our only negative about the place. Front desk staff was incredibly friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and fairly priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk lady was so nice and helpful. She made sure all guests have a great experience. We will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, exactly what we needed no more no less
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elzbieta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, accommodating staff. Easy access to nice walking trails
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area was nice and quiet, with lots of space to park. It was walking distance from the ocean and the staff was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebbekkah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! We got a 2 queen with a kitchen. We made an amazing meal with the kitchen, my son enjoyed the electric fireplace while he watched TV. The hot tub was very enjoyable!! And we made neighbor friends by the stone fireplace after my kiddo fell asleep. It was a most enjoyable weekend
Getting comfy while momma makes dinner
Dinner time
Starting dinner
Almost finished!! It was an amazing stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place. Great tv had Comcast nice bed and shower
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend staying here. It’s a quiet peaceful location within walking distance from everything. Only complaint here was with the mattress/ bed. It was a little old and kinda uncomfortable. Still got the job done for the trip
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Amenities
Great property and rooms and staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, I would return!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quick trip so we didnt have much time at the Inn but did enjoy the time that we did spend in the room. Loved that we could bring our dog! Hope to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay. We were able to walk to restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very friendly. Many nice little restaurants a few blocks away in downtown Pacific Grove. Especially liked the beach, tidepools and walkways being a short drive away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean, lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We will be back soon. Lovely and relaxing! Annette @ the front desk was so friendly and so helpful and just a great customer service rep for this business. Super hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the ocean, to food and close by Monterey as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful, we were checked in quickly and felt very welcome. The room was clean and the hotel was very quiet and peaceful. I will definitely be staying at the pacific grove inn again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted and personally shown our room. Each room has a parking spot. Rooms are spacious and patio doubles are perfect for the family to sit, eat or catch some sun.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rene

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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