Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

“Poor Wifi”

Overall, it was very nice. Great view, clean, great value. The one thing that wasn't up to par was the wifi connection. Even though it was free, it was useless because the actual internet speed was less than 1 mbps. Could not even get to a website. I needed to remote into work, and could not e… lisää

Overall, it was very nice. Great view, clean, great value. The one thing that wasn't up to par was the wifi connection. Even though it was free, it was useless because the actual internet speed was less than 1 mbps. Could not even get to a website. I needed to remote into work, and could not even do that because of the slowness of the wifi.

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“A Cost-Effective Stay in Pacific Grove”

I periodically visit Monterey, as it remains one of my favorite coastal destinations. For this trip, I decided to stay somewhere quieter and farther from the bustle of Cannery Row. I chose Lighthouse Lodge & Cottages because of its location in a peaceful residential part of Pacific Grove, next to t… lisää

I periodically visit Monterey, as it remains one of my favorite coastal destinations. For this trip, I decided to stay somewhere quieter and farther from the bustle of Cannery Row. I chose Lighthouse Lodge & Cottages because of its location in a peaceful residential part of Pacific Grove, next to the cemetery and within walking distance of Point Pinos Lighthouse and the coastal path leading toward Lover’s Point and Cannery Row. The property itself is attractive, with deep blue buildings trimmed in white. The lodge sits on one side of the road near the cemetery, while the cottages are across the street. I stayed in a Cottage Studio. Although not a freestanding cottage, the room was spacious, with a peaked ceiling that gave it an airy feel. The front of the room opened onto a large shared brick patio with fire pits and comfortable seating, which made for a pleasant place to relax in the evenings. The room also included a gas fireplace. While it produced more ambience than heat, it was still enjoyable on chilly nights. The older wall heater, however, cycled noisily during the night. My room had a small rear balcony facing Lighthouse Avenue, but because of the traffic noise it was not a space I wanted to use. On both mornings I was awakened by vehicles idling outside. I would recommend requesting a room away from the street if possible. One design choice particularly puzzled me: the balcony light remained on continuously and had no switch. Since I prefer to sleep in complete darkness, the light leaking through the curtains was bothersome enough that I removed the bulb temporarily. A simple switch would solve the issue. The room included basic amenities: bar soap, pump soap, shampoo, conditioner, a microwave, small sink, refrigerator, and coffee maker. Like many properties in the United States, housekeeping is no longer provided daily unless requested. One aspect of the coffee setup struck me as unnecessarily wasteful. The sugar, artificial sweetener, creamer, stir stick, and napkin were bundled together in sealed plastic packets. If you only needed one item, the remaining contents were effectively discarded. Increasingly, when staying in mid-range accommodations, I find myself bringing my own coffee supplies. The property has clearly been renovated over time. Everything was generally clean and functional, though a few maintenance quirks stood out. The shower plumbing was reversed, with hot and cold operating opposite the normal direction. Combined with the long wait for hot water to arrive, this creates at least some risk of accidental scalding. The front desk did warn guests, but correcting the plumbing would seem wiser than relying on warnings. There were also signs of the building’s age. The room doors had visible gaps around them, and the pocket door in my friend’s room had slipped off its track. I was amused to find a large round mirror mounted above my bed at a height that would only be useful to someone seven feet tall. Meanwhile, an attractive framed picture hung across the room where the mirror might have been more practical. The placement felt unintentionally comic. Breakfast, however, was a pleasant surprise. Unlike many chain motels that rely heavily on reheated premade food, Lighthouse Lodge actually employs a chef to prepare eggs, potatoes, breakfast meats, and pancakes fresh each morning. While meals are not cooked to order, the in-house buffet was appreciably better than the standard motel breakfast experience. Guests staying in the cottages receive the buffet breakfast included with their stay. Lodge guests receive a continental breakfast but may upgrade to the buffet. Overall, Lighthouse Lodge & Cottages offers a comfortable and reasonably priced stay in a quiet part of Pacific Grove. While the property shows signs of age and could benefit from attention to a few practical details, its location, atmosphere, and surprisingly good breakfast make it a solid option for travelers seeking a calmer alternative to the busy Cannery Row area.

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“Won't be back”

We stayed here in the cottage section two years ago and found it nice enough to come back again this year. The cottage section which has larger rooms and includes a hot breakfast buffet. After viewing the increased prices in the two year span, we chose to stay in the lodge section this time and ha… lisää

We stayed here in the cottage section two years ago and found it nice enough to come back again this year. The cottage section which has larger rooms and includes a hot breakfast buffet. After viewing the increased prices in the two year span, we chose to stay in the lodge section this time and had an upstairs king room which included a bagged breakfast of a small bottle of apple juice, a prepackaged muffin and a granola bar. The hot buffet could be purchased for $15/pp. This time our experience was not so good. The lodge walls are thin and we could hear the toddler in the next room constantly. The walk in shower's flow was a very weak drizzle. There was a lot of mold outside the shower where water either dripped under the door and/or leaked from the drain area. The railing on the balcony wobbled and had obvious dry rot. On the positive side, the bed was comfy and there was a desk and several chairs in the room. We had a tiny peek through the trees at the ocean in the distance and it was possible to walk about five minutes down to the oceanfront. We attempted to stream a movie on our laptop but the wi-fi strength was not strong enough and the movie stopped frequently so we gave up. Overall, we felt that for the charge of nearly $300 per night (Thurs. - Saturday) there are surely better-kept places to stay in the Pacific Grove area.

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