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The Inn at Spanish Bay: Traveler Reviews

5.0 of 5
2700 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
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The Inn at Spanish Bay
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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San Diego, California
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Excellent location, above average experience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

If you're a conscientious objector to the game of golf (on account of your inability to play it) but have golfers in your life, the Inn at Spanish Bay offers plenty to distract while the golfers do their thing. Inviting patio with fire pits not far from the surf. Fitness center with a beach view and a lap pool. Easy access to the beach for a run. Rooms are lovely but not extraordinary. Staff is attentive and capable. For the price, everything is as it should be. The natural setting is its own "wow factor," however this is a large property so the experience can seem impersonal and doesn't much differ from a higher end chain hotel. They're not stingy on the complementary bottled water, which I appreciated. Mercifully, a bagpiper in full garb appears in the early evening to drown out the murmur of the day's golf stories.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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San Jose, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Beautiful Coastal Views and Warm Hospitality”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

I recently visited the Inn at Spanish Bay with a group of golfers who were competing in the Callaway Pro-Am Tournament in November. The group goes each year and over the past few years has stayed at the Inn at Spanish Bay. It's a wonderful property with a lovely lobby/coffee/cocktail bar area where one can relax by the warm fire place and read, relax, do a bit of work, or just enjoy the wonderful view of the ocean. There is a beautiful outdoor boardwalk hiking trail that runs adjacent to the beach front and a beautiful outdoor terrace with a fire pit that is amazing to sit by and sip a glass of wine on a balmy evening. This year, I noticed that the staff have really raised the bar on the level of service delivered compared to previous years. Each and every staff member that we encountered during out stay extended a warm greeting no matter what time of day especially the housekeeping department who went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Kudos to management for their efforts with staff customer service training! The only thing that was not as good as previous visits was the buffett food for the daily breakfast. The food items were not very flavorable, and there was not much variety offered. It was basically the same items each day and pretty bland. However service in the restaurant was excellent. The room we had was lovely with a nice fire place. The only thing you may want to ensure if you have mobility issues is that some of the rooms are quit far away from the lobby and elevator - so when booking your reservation, be sure to request a room closer to the elevator if this is your situation. Overall, a lovely property in a superb location with warm, friendly staff and great hospitality. We enjoy our stay each year - it's always delightful - highly recommend this hotel!

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Solana Beach, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Best Value”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

Well, value is relative but it's a perfect spot to enjoy the golf trip you're expecting. Some prefer it to the Lodge, or, maybe they just convincing themselves to feel better about not spending the extra $500 per night to stay at the Lodge.

First class everything. Nice resort feel with the entire Pebble Beach vacation feel. Wonderful service, people seemed to be prideful about their life styles in Monterey.

Asilomar beach is right there for the dogs and if you surf this is usually the quickest and most consistent if the swell is lacking.

Can't wait to stay here again. Not in any rush to "upgrade" to the Lodge, but definitely want to be able to compare the two some day.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
142 reviews 142 reviews
65 hotel reviews
Reviews in 71 cities Reviews in 71 cities
173 helpful votes 173 helpful votes
“Its really Good, REALLY !”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

I have visited here many times but never spent much time here, but I was very impressed. Excellent service, great food and menu choices, superb accomodations with attention to detail
everywhere you look.

The location is superb on 17 Mile Drive and quality all around where ever you look. Must be one of the finest hotels in the USA !

Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“As good as it gets for golfers.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2012

I stayed at The Inn at Spanish Bay on a golf trip to Pebble Beach. We were celebrating a friends 40th. I'm going to return soon with my wife. The service is fantastic. The staff was quick to accommodate all of our requests - even finding a charger for my iPhone as I forgot mine. We had some challenging transportation requests which the hotel easily worked out. The lobby bar was one of our favorite places to hang out. The wine list is extensive and fair. The outside patio overlooks the Pacific Ocean. I'm gold that a bag piper rings plays along the surf every evening, but I didn't see that. Sitting outside after dark beside one of many fire pits was very relaxing. There are a lot of good restaurants to choose from - all sharing the great Pebble Beach wine cellar. The rooms were what you'd expect of a top hotel at Pebble Beach. I've also stayed right at the Pebble Beach Lodge. That is also great, but I think the scenery is better at Spanish Bay. Both places share one of the best spas I've ever been to. And if that isn't enough, the shopping is great.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
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The Inn At Spanish Bay Pebble Beach
Address: 2700 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Region: United States > California > Monterey Peninsula > Pebble Beach
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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