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title: "The Monarch Resort, Monterey (CA) | StayVersus"
description: "The Monarch Resort in Monterey (CA): rated 8.4 by guests, 2.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hotel · ★★★
# The Monarch Resort

Pacific Grove, Monterey (CA), United States

8.4 ·  Very good 126 reviews ·  4.0/5 on Google, 468 reviews ·  5.2 Location score
## About The Monarch Resort

The Monarch Resort is a hotel in Pacific Grove, Monterey (CA), United States. It holds a 2.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 126 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free breakfast, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 4.5 km from the centre of Monterey (CA). The nearest beach is 690 m away. The nearest airport, Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), is 9.1 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 9

1111 Lighthouse Avenue [monarchresortmontereybay.com](http://monarchresortmontereybay.com/)

## Rating on Google

4.0/5

468 Google reviews

-   5★36%
-   4★28%
-   3★13%
-   2★8%
-   1★15%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Swimming poolFree breakfastFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.2**/10

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **2**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">690 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Monterey (CA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary380 m
-   John Denver Memorial830 m
-   The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove1.5 km
-   Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History1.5 km
-   The Grovian Doll Museum1.5 km
-   Jameson’s Classic Motorcycle Museum1.6 km

## The Monarch Resort: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hotel for guests who arrive by car. Each morning at The Monarch Resort, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at The Monarch Resort. During your stay, the hotel provides direct access to a beach, ensuring you remain near the sea throughout your visit. Begin your holiday perfectly by taking a plunge into the swimming pool.

### Compare

## Compare The Monarch Resort with nearby hotels

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## Questions about The Monarch Resort

### How do guests rate The Monarch Resort?

The Monarch Resort has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 126 reviews, which is better than 59% of rated hotels in Monterey (CA).

### Does The Monarch Resort include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Does The Monarch Resort have a pool?

Yes, The Monarch Resort has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at The Monarch Resort?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Monarch Resort from the airport?

The nearest airport, Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), is 9.1 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Monarch Resort close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 690 m from the hotel.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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