Best Boutique Hotels in Pacific Grove
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Pacific Grove is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
This Pacific Grove bed and breakfast is on Monterey Bay, just steps from the Monterey Bay Recreational Trail. The inn provides a full breakfast buffet and afternoon wine and hors d'oeuvres. Green Gables Inn features a gas fireplace in each guest room. The private bathroom has 2 plush bathrobes. Select rooms have bathtubs with jets, or partial ocean views. Water, coffee and tea are available throughout the day at the Green Gables. Concierge services and evening turn-down service with chocolates are also available. The Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are only minutes from the Green Gables in Pacific Grove. The Presidio Museum is also nearby.
Guest Reviews:
- "Beautiful old mansion right on the water. There were seals and their pups frolicking in the surf right across the street. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Breakfast and snacks were delicious." - "I couldn't have the breakfast since I have gluten and dairy allergies and didn't look like there was anything I could have Location was excellent." - "It lived up to the expectations based on the positive reviews. From the afternoon treats to the delicious breakfast, it was a feast for the senses in a spectacular setting."
Superb
201 reviews
Located in Carmel, a few steps from Carmel Beach, Villa Mara Carmel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around a 6-minute walk from Carmel River State Beach and around 0.8 miles from Carmel Mission. The property has a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms come with a closet. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Villa Mara Carmel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at Villa Mara Carmel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Carmel, like cycling. Point Lobos State Reserve is 3.7 miles from the hotel, while Presidio of Monterey Museum is 5.9 miles away. The nearest airport is Monterey Regional Airport, 7.5 miles from Villa Mara Carmel.
Guest Reviews:
- "Cake every night when we got home! Terrific breakfast. Kind staff - went above and beyond to help us with dinner plans. Free bikes also huge perk!" - "Breakfast was incredible! Try the quiche we promise! Bring a bottle of something and enjoy it by the fire at night after a lovely day at the beach and I promise you’ll want your stay to never end." - "We loved the location, service, staff , heated bathroom floors, bidet, quint patio area, very quiet neighborhood. Staff was very accommodating and A++ service from the from desk, to the wait staff, maid service and night guard. Everyone was so warm and welcoming making us feel like we were at home. I could not recommend this place more for a romantic couple get away."
Exceptional
47 reviews
Located in Carmel and with Carmel Beach reachable within a 12-minute walk, Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden. Built in 1954, this 4-star hotel is within 1.4 miles of Carmel River State Beach and 3.5 miles of Point Lobos State Reserve. The hotel has a terrace and a 24-hour front desk. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Guests at Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave will be able to enjoy activities in and around Carmel, like cycling. Presidio of Monterey Museum is 4.7 miles from the accommodation, while Carmel Mission is a 14-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Monterey Regional Airport, 6.2 miles from Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave.
Guest Reviews:
- "Location excellent, interior decoration colorful and pretty, high quality continental breakfast, music, quiet at night, great shower, refreshed courtyard, staff courteous and helpful, fireplace in room and common area" - "Location, Vibe, Service, Community Feel, Excellent Rooms felt like a home away from home." - "My husband and I really enjoyed staying here. The cozy feel and ambience was perfect. Everyone in the staff was as very welcoming and attentive. We will definitely go back!"
Fabulous
171 reviews
This all-suite countryside resort is located on 500 acres in Carmel, California and is 9 miles from Carmel Beach City Park. A golf course is available at the resort. Every suite at the Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt includes a fireplace and free Wi-Fi. All suites feature an iPod docking station, 42-inch flat-screen TV and refrigerator. The suites also provide a private deck and bathrooms with separate showers and soaking tubs. The Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt offers a full-service spa as well as 9 tennis courts, golf lessons and 2 outdoor pools. A gym, hot tubs and scenic hiking trails are available as well.
Guest Reviews:
- "It was beautiful" - "Variety of activities. Service was amazing" - "Hiking, hot tub, organic garden. Great food." - "Kid friendly" - "Beautiful vineyards, mountain vistas, great bathtub, friendly staff, pet friendly, great hot tub at the pool, nice fires in the seating areas, smores!" - "Nice facility and surroundings." - "The location The accommodation The facilities - although not there long enough to make use of many of them!" - "Front dest staff / check in staff were very friendly and cooperative. Excellent breakfast, very good service, however, price was some what higher. Location was remote but very quite, serene and fresh. Grape yard and organic garden were very good place to visit."
Good
64 reviews
