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Reviews of Lighthouse Avenue, California

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Check out what recent travelers had to say about our coastal hideaway by reading our Pacific Grove hotel reviews, and discover why we are among the best the places to stay on California's central coast.

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Guest   •   June 02, 2026

A beautiful, well maintained ...

A beautiful, well maintained property run by friendly and helpful staff- we very much enjoyed our stay at the Lighthouse Lodge and Cottages, and would definitely recommend!
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Guest   •   May 21, 2026

Head stones are awesome

Head stones are awesome
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Guest   •   May 12, 2026

Like the layout of ...

Like the layout of the hotel, quite and peaceful. Especially the fireplace in the room gives extra warmth and comfort. Plus parking in front of the room. So convenient.
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Guest   •   May 05, 2026

This is my favorite ...

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.
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Guest   •   April 24, 2026

Pleasant staff, nice rooms, ...

Pleasant staff, nice rooms, great pool and hot tub. Location is close to so many things. Nice little bagged breakfast and good coffee.
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Guest   •   April 23, 2026

We were not expecting ...

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.
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Guest   •   April 19, 2026

The best place in ...

The best place in town can't be beat. Will never stay anywhere else. This staff puts up with so many bad behaviors with grumpy guests who most likely want free trips. Ignore any bad reviews. This is not only the coziest place but safe and the staff treats this place like their own. They make you feel like you are the most important guest. Absolutely love Lex and CJ and Diane and the whole Team. Our friendly helper also makes sure the rooms have everything you need as well and always is kind and courteous. Fifty stars 🌟
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Guest   •   March 27, 2026

Short walk to the ...

Short walk to the lighthouse. Sunsets are amazing. Staff is friendly. Pool and hot tub quiet and clean.
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Guest   •   March 18, 2026

We’ve stayed here 4 ...

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!
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Guest   •   March 08, 2026

This hotel was an ...

This hotel was an amazing experience for our family trip! The GM (Lex) on property was so friendly and went out of his way multiple times to ensure my kids had a memorable trip- the staff was very professional and nice as well- we would recommend this place to anyone.
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