"While Hotel Pacific was conveniently located to the wharf, it lacked in a few areas. I was very disappointed with check-in. The wait time was a bit unreasonable. While the room size was pleasant it lacked in cleanliness. Very dusty and cobwebs along the patio door and in the corners. But honestly the worse was the tv remote, clearly it had not been cleaned in months! The patio area outside was disappointing. Very unkempt and the tree roots were everywhere with no manicured lawn! It made sitting outside unbearable. The one thing I can say is that the bed sheets and towels were clean and crisp to the touch. And, the bed was pretty comfortable. Personally, I would have second thoughts about staying here again."
"Stayed here for a Monterey/Big Sur weekend with my boyfriend, his sister, and her husband.
Pros:
It was fairly affordable overall, the hotel is very cute. We liked the property. The pool is heated and the hot tub is roomy. Rooms are cute with skylights! Great location. Reasonable pet fees. Free water.
Cons:
"Breakfast" was disappointing. Not restocked frequently enough by staff. We were standing around waiting for hot water, juice, milk, and coffee. There was only hyper processed packaged goods and nothing substantial, no eggs, protein, waffles, nada.
Some staff was very distracted and not very welcoming. The woman who checked us in was on a business call for her own business when we arrived and kept going on/off the call with no apology. She didn't even tell us where our room was located without us having to ask or any other info. She also let us carry all our bags without mentioning where the elevator is or that there was a luggage cart.
Check in's on the later side, 4pm. I'm personally used to 3pm check in and checking in early if possible. Not to mention, they wouldn't even give us a late checkout. They don't split cards for the check in either.
They close the pool area super early, at 9pm. Standard is usually 10pm pool close and I travel fairly often. The hot tub was also not very sanitary. There was some kind of food in it, which we realized a while in when we saw "floaties".
Beds were too firm, bathroom fan was broken, towels are so small."
"Have stayed here a few times now. Convenient, comfortable, very clean rooms. Newly updated hotel. Free parking. Walk to the mall across the street. Close to all things in Monterey, Pacific Grove and Carmel."
Are you and your partner looking for a romantic escape? Our guests also love Monterey for its golfing, whale watching and must-see aquarium. If you want to explore the area, you might head to Monterey Bay, Fisherman's Wharf or Cannery Row. If you'd like to stay close to a certain attraction, you can sort properties by neighbourhood and proximity to top sights, so you and your partner will get to see everything on your list.
When is the best time of year for a romantic getaway to Monterey?
If you're hoping to get lost in the rain on your romantic getaway, take a look at these details about year-round temperatures in Monterey: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are February and December, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Monterey is 467 mm.
What is there to do in Monterey?
There's nothing better than seeing a new place with your sweetheart, so consider checking out all that Monterey has to offer. Couples looking for a little of everything will enjoy Monterey for its aquarium, seafood restaurants and golfing. A visit to Monterey Bay, Fisherman's Wharf or Cannery Row might be just the ticket when you're checking out the sights.
What's the best way to get to Monterey and around town during my romantic getaway?
This information about transportation options in Monterey might help your romantic trip get off to a smooth start: Make your way to Monterey with a flight to Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula), which is the closest major airport located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from the city centre. If you want to venture outside the area, take a train from Monterey Station. You can find out about water travel options at the marina.