Lighthouse Lodge & Cottages

“This is my favorite place to stay in California. You're 1 - 1.5 blocks from the shore with tide pools and beachy walking/ running trails with boardwalks full of birds, wildflowers and ocean life. The rooms on the cottage side are so comfortable with high ceilings, gas fire place and spacious bathrooms. The grounds are peaceful and include gas fireplaces on a patio with couches. I do recommend entering via the side entrance to avoid scraping the car if your room is to the back. The rooms across the street are clean and nice, too (not as nice, but more affordable). There's a pool and hot tub. The staff are responsive and welcoming. Tea and coffee are serviceable and there's a good coffee/ hot dog place about a two-minute walk up Lighthouse Ave. We tried staying in another place just for a change and wound up leaving after seeing the room. Luckily Lighthouse had a vacancy.”

“We were not expecting this cottage to be so beautiful It was a surprise Last minute , stop that turned into a romantic getaway ,We got there It had a balcony And we got to go in the hot tub , which was extremely hot and relaxing I would like to shout out cJ!!! She is a Beautiful Front desk, and she told us everything around the area The cemetery was amazing We took a walk in the day and at night We got to see deer in the morning And it was a ten minute walk to the beach , which was awesome! The breakfast bags and the breakfast bouquet were amazing I Would love to stay here Again.”

“We’ve stayed here 4 times in the last 4 years - it’s an excellent hotel for your stay if you are looking for something personable with a great location. The location is perfect - walking to the coast, short drive to pacific grove downtown. Quiet and peaceful - can often spot otters in the ocean on a morning walk. The staff are wonderful - kind, personable, and genuinely interested in guests. (Shout out to CJ!) The continental breakfast if you stay in the cottages is a nice option - although the coffee could be improved! The rooms have been slowly updated but you can still tell it has older hotel bones - for us, the location makes this totally worth it. Pet friendly too! On our last stay we forgot an important item - which they identified and coordinated with UPS to be shipped to us within 2 days!”

“Check-in was a breeze and I loved the beautiful aquarium and complementary coffee in the lobby. The concierge was personable and professional, and staff members added a special birthday note and gift for my mother - just a wonderful homey touch. This tucked in property the beautiful and peaceful Pacific Grove community is surrounded by beautiful homes, winding streets, lush greenery, and wandering deer. So many deer were spotted before our early evening arrival at the property and several more were seen grazing just beyond our back patio. The room is nicely proportioned, it was cleaned properly, and had nice interior touches like tiled floor entry, glass shower enclosure, earth tones throughout, and charming art on the walls. Of course the most unique amenities in our room were the fireplace and glass patio doors with a semi private view out to where the local deer frequent. We stayed just off the main lobby. It remained quiet with very minimal noise from upstairs neighbors due to hardened floors. The breakfast spread was very nice with great options, a good value add-on for guests and just a wonderfully warm lovely spacious dining room. *There were very few critiques about this place but it's only fair to lay them out for others to be aware of: -The room we stayed in (Room 101) is located right alongside a graveyard! I was totally surprised but not completely bothered as it was beautifully green, maintained, and quiet. And... the deer love it, so. -The beds were quite firm and the pillows were tall and dense. Sadly we lost a bit of sleep because of this. - The headboards seriously need to be addressed. They cheapen the otherwise quaint accommodations and interior design. Like a cheap roadside 2-star motel kind of headboard. Yikes! - Paint or wood chipping on the mirrors, broken tattered privacy screen on the patio, trash cans in view from our back patio. Again... the attention to detail is what separates places like this from your typical name brand hotels. The price I paid may have only been saved by the location, the amazing staff, the wildlife, and complimentary breakfast for my mother's birthday. I know they can do better and look forward to visiting the area again.”