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Asilomar Conference Grounds

2.0 of 5
800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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Asilomar Conference Grounds
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Boston
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29 reviews 29 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

My husband and I attended the West Coast Ukulele Retreat at Asilomar in early May 2013. I was familiar with the Monterey Peninsula, but had never been to Asilomar. It was perhaps a bit more busy than I had expected, with many groups in attendance, from a large contingent of lucky 4th graders to some Stanford statistics students, and of... More

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Atascadero, California
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62 reviews 62 reviews
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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

I try to be as fair as possible when writing a review, but it is nearly impossible for me to contain my total revulsion at Asilomar. It is a one star hotel with five star pricing. I was stuck here for a conference, and, trust me, I would have left after the first night had it not been a mandatory... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

It ain't a fancy resort, nor does it pretend to be. It might remind you of the best summer camp you never went to. Right away at check-in you know this is not your standard hotel. The massive timbered social hall with fireplace, pool tables and comfortable chairs stands in contrast to the slick lobbies of most nice places to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Super location day or night. Walking the beach trail here is amazing and stargazing at night is as good as it gets. That said, staying in your room might verge on torturous. We could hear every conversation going on above and surrounding us; the walls in this historic property are THAT thin. Lots of people are there on retreats so... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Asilomar is celebrating 100 years of existence in 2013. It started as a YWCA camp and is now a premier site for conferences located in Pacific Grove, California next to Monterey. although this facility is now run by the California State Parks system, the main lodge lodge looks far more like the lodge in Yellowstone or Yosemite. It has the... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

As an early Mother's Day gift, I took Mom to Asilomar and stayed in the historic Scripps/Lodge buildings, designed by Julia Morgan. The room was quaint and comfy with three twin beds. There was a common room for all staying in our house, complete with fireplace and piano but NO TVs or phones. It was sooo quiet. I slept like... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

My wife and I lived in PG for two years up the street from the conference grounds and would walk our dog through Asilomar on our way to the beach. Twenty years later, the moss-covered cypresses with alternating scents of the beach and wood-burning from the lodge's fireplace provide that calming effect akin to a long, slow exhale. As for... More

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Columbus, Mississippi
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

Asilomar is located in a beautiful park looking out over the ocean and the quaint town of Pacific Grove. It is a very relaxing setting with fabulous sunsets. The room we stayed in (near parking area J) was clean and comfortable, though showing signs of age. There was almost no water pressure in the sink and it took a few... More

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Arizona
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

In March 2013, I spent six days at Asilomar while attending a quilt seminar. The grounds are lovely; the beach and ocean are within a reasonable walking distance. I enjoyed my little historic room in the Scripps building. My seminar class was held in the Surf/Sand building which was also delightful with floor to ceiling windows allowing beautiful views as... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

This was my 5th year at a seminar here and I have learned the ropes, so to speak. There is currently some construction going on and fortunately for us, our rooms were on the far side of the grounds. It will be really nice once it's done. You have to remember it is a State Park with many of the... More

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  • Short walk(5)
  • State park(4)
  • Ocean views(3)

Additional Information about Asilomar Conference Grounds

Address: 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Region: United States > California > Monterey Peninsula > Pacific Grove
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 16 hotels in Pacific Grove
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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