We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
Contact accommodation for availability.
There are similar hotels available.
View all
Payments made by partners impact the order of prices displayed. Room types may vary.
Nearby Hotels
Reviews (983)
Filter reviews
983 results
Traveller rating
221
334
211
97
120
Traveller type
Time of year
LanguageAll languages
More languages
Traveller rating
221
334
211
97
120
Show reviews that mention
All reviews dining hall social hall family reunion twin beds an ocean view room tide pools mile drive dunes asilomar retreat deer fireplace california piano hurst proximity
Selected filters
Filter
Updating list...
710 - 715 of 983 reviews
Reviewed 4 September 2012

We spent our Labor Day weekend here at Asilomar. The most impressive experience we had was our complimentary breakfast (through a TravelZoo special). Understanding severe nut allergies, Antonio Espino (kitchen manager) put us at ease with being able to enjoy a great breakfast. He made sure we stayed away from the pastries and the granola bar.

Room tip: Not sure if it was because we booked through TravelZoo but our room was furthest from the main hubbub.
Date of stay: August 2012
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
    • Value
    • Location
    • Sleep Quality
    • Rooms
    • Cleanliness
    • Service
1  Thank GrapeBall
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 31 August 2012

We just had a two day stay at Asilomar and had a great time. We stayed in a historical Julia Morgan room, and found it quite nice. The shower was one of our travel favorites. The breakfast was excellent and generous. The muesli and yogurt were high quality and the country potatoes included generous amounts of purple potatoes. The coffee was very good. The food is very thoughtfully done, with fair trade coffee, locally sourced and organic produce. The staff was universally helpful, enthusiastic and friendly.

There are excellent nature walks for long distances whether heading north or south along the ocean. The southern trail is best accessed from the Asilomar beach for a short distance to a marked entry point to the boardwalk. This access saves a long walk along Highway 68 to get to the southern trail.

We are looking forward to returning. Note the room pricing seems to be dynamic, so if you don't like the price, try another day, and get another price.
.

Room tip: We like the original Julia Morgan rooms.
Date of stay: August 2012
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
    • Value
    • Location
    • Sleep Quality
    • Rooms
    • Cleanliness
    • Service
2  Thank zelins
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 24 August 2012

I stayed there for a conference. My room did not equip with telephone or TV. The room is spacious but quite simple and out dated. The rooms are spread out in many buildings and not easy to find. I felt like that i was in a national park. The location was quite excellent, you can walk to the beach and enjoy the nice scenarios. I am not sure if it's an ideal place for conference but definitely a good place for back to nature retreat.

Date of stay: December 2011
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
    • Value
    • Location
    • Sleep Quality
    • Rooms
    • Cleanliness
    • Service
1  Thank Benjamin Y
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 15 August 2012

Wow. What do I say? From the outside, the grounds look really nice and you expect to walk into a nice room. Once inside, you find badly faded red carpet, no TV, wood paneling, minimal furnishings, exposed box springs (not even a dust ruffle!). Rooms look like they haven't been updated since the 1970's. Rooms are housed in sections and very hard to find. You have to park in the lot and then try and find the section your room is in and walk to it. At night, the grounds are really dark. The only positive things I can add are the beds and pillows were decent and the room was clean. Expensive for such a bare-bones room. Wouldn't stay here again.

Date of stay: July 2012
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
    • Value
    • Location
    • Sleep Quality
    • Rooms
    • Cleanliness
    • Service
8  Thank TrevsLaLa
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 7 August 2012

THOROUGHLY DISAPPOINTING

We recently visited Monterey. Instead of staying at one of the area's many, low-level strip motels, we thought we'd splurge (almost $200!) on a night at Asilomar. We reserved on-line, through Expedia, and clicked the photograph of the historic hotel, as well as requesting this in writing.

When we arrived, check-in was disorganized, with people cutting in line, etc. The receptionist could not have cared less what we reserved! And was rude, as well! She said they had no room like what we'd requested. Instead, she gave us another room.

Unbelievably, this room wasn't even at Asilomar! Instead, it was two blocks away! We parked where the receptionist directed (on the street); and had to walk along a dirt path to the room. (I mean dirt!). Unfortunately, it had been raining, so our shoes were muddy by the time we found the room. The room? - It was worse than any Monterey strip motel. Window shades were broken, finishes were old, and the room smelled musty. However, worst of all was the tiny bathroom, with black mold growing on the shower (no tub); and an old, dis-colored, deteriorating vinyl floor. Also, no soap, shampoo, etc. - you're supposed to squeeze these from the dispenser in the shower! We've never stayed at a Motel 6 that was this sleazy! Asilomar should be ashamed charging $200 for rooms this squalid; and for mis-representing what they have available. Shame on them!

Our advice? Avoid at all costs

Room tip: Unfortunately, we've no advice here, except this - Stay Somewhere Else!
Date of stay: August 2012
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
    • Value
    • Location
    • Sleep Quality
    • Rooms
    • Cleanliness
    • Service
10  Thank aceaceaceace
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
View more reviews