Asilomar Conference Grounds

The grounds are wonderful for walking to breakfast, walking along the beach, etc. the Julia Morgan architecture is lovely. Breakfast was large and delicious. The place was very quiet and peaceful. But our room was in very poor repair: sink leaked (despite drought water shortage warnings), toilet got clogged for no apparent reason (though someone can very quickly to fix it), no shower gel in the dispenser, shower dial had a very tiny range where the water was an acceptable temperature, the curtains didn’t close all the way, and the door chain security lock was installed backwards and thus useless (though we had no safety concerns here). Also the room is not well thought out — the mattresses were too soft, the pillows too thick and hard; there were no bedside tables on both sides of the double beds, so no place to put your things when you go to sleep; overhead lighting was very dim, and there are no shelves or drawers to put your clothing away, only a few hangers. The price was good, but not great, for a room in such poor repair.

I only heard that Asilomar was beautiful so thought I would check it out.unfortunately for $300 a night you don’t get much. A very small room with no television no frig. The breakfast was incredibly bad. But if you looking for peaceful stay in a beautiful location definitely try it out

Very rustic. The sink wouldn't turn off.

I love how close it is to the beach, the 105 acre park that it has, and the excellent breakfast they provided. A lovely place to stay and enjoy.

There is no TV or fridge in the room. Room cleanness is terrible. Mold on the tiles. Hair in the tub. The lock on the door is loose. The room need a full renovation! It’s like 40 years old.

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Nice location super dated and underwhelming rooms wouldn’t really recommend

It is a nice place with beautiful environment. However, the ants are everywhere in the room. The curtain is single layer, the street light can go thru after sunset. No drinking water in the room, you need to prepare it before you get there. The continental breakfast is okay, but coffee. The checkout is easy- just drop off the key. Due to this, you could not receive a printout receipt or an estimated receipt even you ask the staff to get one.

Excellent location, buildings were outdated.

The grounds are nice, but the rooms are dated! Carpets are scary looking, dirty. The pillows are terrible! Bring your own! No TV in rooms.

Amazing property and I liked/knew that the rooms would be old (built in the 1930s), small, and without TVs so none of that bothered me. However, I think two people in a double bed room would be TIGHT. There are no fans or AC and since I stayed in August, the rooms were a little hot. I was on the second floor so I didn't mind opening the windows, but would not have felt safe doing so on the first floor. Also, then some mosquitoes got in and I had ants in my shower. Walls are also very thin.

Amazing location

We did have a 5-night stay and not once did housekeeping come to freshen the room or bring towels which we thought was interesting. The lodge is nice with a great fireplace and seating around it. The rooms need a facelift. The walls and floors are thin. We would stay there again bc of access to the beach and the peaceful setting.

Asilomar provides access to one of the best beaches in Pacific Grove; it is beautiful. The rooms have never been the reason we visit Asilomar but their condition has deteriorated over the years. The rate of restoration/maintenance is not keeping up with the rotting decks, rusting metal supports, and general lack of attention the grounds and all but the most historically significant buildings suffer from. We all liked the breakfast at Crocker Hall though.

This place is in a spectacular spot but is in need of a severe overhaul! The rooms are beyond dated. Just don't look closely. It's like you stepped into the 60's. That being said they were clean enough. Loved the little deck off the room with chairs. The lodge was quaint and had pool tables and a band playing outside. Hard to navigate the property to find your room. It's huge and a maze. The big draw here is it sits right at the ocean. Look at it as summer camp, not a fancy place. Had a room with a working fireplace, that was a nice touch. They gave you wood and fire starters.

Asilomar conference grounds are on the beach and we had a wonderful time accessing the beach while there. The room was nice and comfortable but not fancy at all.

Not that good or warm

The interior of the lodge, and building containing rooms are neglected and falling apart. Don't be surprised to see duct tape holding carpet together, frayed carpet with stains in the rooms. Rusted sink and tub drains and outdated formica counter tops. If your into vintage(70s) and no amenities this is your place. Oh, and if you complain about the distressed vintage room. The front deck staff replies what do you expect its a 150 yr old boutique hotel. This is nothing close to what a boutique hotel is and offers. Staff was dismissive of our concerns. Be aware the room you get will not look like picture posted!!!

Asilomar has been a go to for many years, and this time around the room was even better then expected spent a great birthday/anniversary at the location. Parking can be a bit tricky but other than that staff very accommodating, breakfast (good), room good and balcony was good. Highly recommended if you enjoy the woodsy feel and listening to the ocean waves…

What a beautiful stay! A nature oasis! A camp feel, rustic environment with warm & friendly staff. A beautiful legacy of history!