Monarch Resort

About Monarch Resort

Nestled among the eucalyptus trees and majestic Monterey Pines of beautiful Pacific Grove, California the charming Monarch Resort is your best value among affordable Monterey Hotels. Many of the spaciously comfortable guestrooms and suites at the Monarch Resort feature wood-burning fireplaces to complement an already romantic setting. Just steps from the world famous 17 Mile Drive of the Monterey Peninsula the Monarch Resort is surrounded by watch-able wildlife, world-class golf and all the magnificent attractions that make Monterey, California one of the great destinations in the world. The Monarch Resort is named for the Pacific Grove Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary and its serene location is also just a short stroll from the breath-taking vistas of the Asilomar State Beach and Wildlife Refuge, the Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links and picturesque Lovers Point. Also just minutes from this affordable Monterey Hotel you will find the world renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, the quaint shops of Cannery Row, all the fabulous Dining of the Monterey waterfront and the famed Victorian downtown of Monterey. Discover for yourself that this affordable Monterey hotel not only features an ideal location, but is also your best lodging value on the Monterey Peninsula. The spacious well appointed guestrooms and suites at the Monarch Resort proudly feature many of the amenities of the four star hotels on the Peninsula at rates that they simply do not offer. Reserve your stay now and make your plans to create lasting Monterey memories.

The Monarch Resort hotel is serenely nestled amidst the old growth trees in Pacific Grove, California just steps from the magnificent shores of the Asilomar State Beach and Wildlife Preserve and closely surrounded by all of the other attractions of the magnificent Monterey Peninsula. Less than a quarter of a mile from the hotel is the oldest active lighthouse on the West Coast. The huge light at Point Pinos has been standing guard over the rugged Monterey coast for nearly 160 years. Pinos has shone since 1855 and the building, third-order lens and prisms of the light are all original. The Monarch Resort is also proudly only 1.9 miles from the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium. Every year over 25,000 Monarch Butterflies overwinter in the trees of Pacific Grove. The Monarch Butterflies begin arriving in October and cluster together on the pines and eucalyptus trees of the Sanctuary. Their migration to Pacific Grove is so unique and inspiring that Pacific Grove is nicknamed Butterfly Town, U.S.A. The spectacular 17 Mile Drive is a scenic route that runs from Monterey to Carmel. The most scenic section the 10 miles from the Pacific Grove Gate, located less than two miles from the Monarch Resort, to the Carmel Gate. The Monterey Peninsula is the golf mecca of the United States. Located just 1.8 miles from the Monarch Resort, both the Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spanish Bay Golf Links reign supreme over golf on the west coast. The beautiful and affordable Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links is also located less than one half mile from the Monarch Resort. This well-manicured municipal course offers old-world charm and a links experience not available at these rates anywhere else. The Monarch Resort is just a short drive from the culturally rich and charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, usually called simply Carmel. Situated on the Monterey Peninsula, the town is known for its natural scenery and rich artistic history. You will truly enjoy a memorable day strolling the quaint shops, restaurants and galleries of this unique seaside village.