Asilomar Conference Grounds offers a serene retreat near 17-Mile Drive. Enjoy meals at Phoebe's Cafe, hike or bike through the scenic trails, and unwind by the lobby fireplace. With free in-room WiFi and multilingual staff, this hotel is a haven for relaxation.
Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Lovers Point - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Monterey Bay Aquarium - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Cannery Row - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 17 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 42 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 44 min drive
Monterey Station - 9 min drive
Salinas Station - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Jersey Mike'S Subs - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Lucy’s on Lighthouse - 19 min walk
The Grill at Point Pinos - 3 min drive
Sticks at Spanish Bay - 3 min drive
About this property
Asilomar Conference Grounds
When you stay at Asilomar Conference Grounds, you'll be a short five-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Also, Lovers Point and Cannery Row are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and beach location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
312 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free covered on-site self-parking
On-site garage
Free off-site parking within 5 ft
Street parking available
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge
Restaurant
Coffee shop
What to do
On the beach
Ecotours
Hiking/biking trails
Surfing/body boarding
Pool table
Golf lessons nearby
Kayaking nearby
Whale watching nearby
Working away
24-hour business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference space (65 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Bike hire
Facilities
30 buildings/towers
Built in 1913
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Picnic area
Fireplace in reception
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
4 steps to reach property
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge (on request)
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Crocker Dining Hall – On-site diner. Reservations are required.
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Optional extras
Hosted evening meal costs USD 32
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Asilomar Conference Grounds offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Asilomar Conference Grounds does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Asilomar Conference Grounds?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Asilomar Conference Grounds?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Asilomar Conference Grounds?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Asilomar Conference Grounds?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Asilomar Conference Grounds and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as surfing and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Asilomar Conference Grounds?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Crocker Dining Hall.
What's the area around Asilomar Conference Grounds like?
Asilomar Conference Grounds is a short 6-minute walk from 17-Mile Drive and 7 minutes' walk from Asilomar State Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
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Asilomar Conference Grounds Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
Beach
Ocean
Service staff
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Refrigerator
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
6 May 2025
Great breakfast and beach access!
Julien
Julien, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Jun 2025
A beautiful and wonderful place
Jinjoo
Jinjoo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2025
Asilomar is lovely, historic site, the ocean and beach nearby, hiking on property. The town is nearby with restaurants and shops. Enjoyed the stay.
Marlene
Marlene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 May 2025
Great value, historic building with minimal appliances but good for a night’s sleep, free parking and nice people.
Jian
Jian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2025
As a historical place, the rooms are rustic, but that pales in comparison to how great the location, grounds, access to the beach is. The CA State Park system is running this place very well.
Beau
Beau, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2025
Property was beautiful and well taken care of. Staff was wonderful. Will definitely come back!
Kathy
Kathy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Apr 2025
very nice and clean we had breakfast too
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Jun 2025
It was a beautiful day and we got to enjoy the nature and trees. I loved having the fireplace in the room. It made it feel so comforting.
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 May 2025
Walkable to beach,deck, breeze, reindeers,trees,welcome live band.
Jerome
Jerome, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2025
It is soquite and beautiful
MARIE
MARIE, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Apr 2025
proffessional warm staff that was felixible with our travel plans.
Nancy
Nancy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Jun 2025
Great location - older property but I have stayed there before so knew what to expect. Food has gotten pretty pricey in the dining room. Lots of lessons learned for our next trip. Overall good value.
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2025
This property is surrounded by nature and just at walking distance from the beach. You can hear the ocean at night. It’s so peaceful!
Jorge
Jorge, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 May 2025
Lovely Oceanside great trails. Fun gathering room!
Frances
Frances, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Apr 2025
The rooms are outdated and there is no TV but other than that it was an amazing stay. Great atmosphere and customer service. Beautiful scenery and great food.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
5 May 2025
Very quiet, dated and rustic, close to the beach, no TV, plenty of parking, wildlife in front of your window, if you like that, it's the place for you
Christian
Christian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jun 2025
Only negative is that the walls are pretty thin, so you can hear neighbors around you. Otherwise, great place!
Cameron
Cameron, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
27 May 2025
The photos provided / used to attract customers are not at all what the resort looks like. The resort looks like
James
James, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
22 Aug 2025
Note: This is a conference center with widely dispersed residential buildings.
Pros: Great breakfast (food and staff). 5 min walk to beach from main check in.
Cons: Ours was a very old residential building. Breakfast was 7:30-9. They told us water would be shut off 9-11:30 for maintenance. Checkout was noon. They would not allow late check-out, despite the timing of the water shut- down, making it necessary to essentially be ready to checkout at 8 am. This was annoying and difficult as we checked in after 10p the night prior. They assigned our two rooms one ground floor corner, one 2nd floor opposite corner.
Nadeem
Nadeem, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
29 May 2025
The property it is great. However, the rooms are not maintained, walls peel off
Julio
Julio, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 May 2025
Historic and a bit rustic.
This historic property is very quiet and rustic,*no TV (which I didn’t mind).
The grounds are very natural with native trees and vegetation. Amazing location on the coast. The history of this property is incredible and worth knowing before you stay.
Courtney
Courtney, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jan 2025
Great place to stay, clean and convenient. Great breakfast.
Nitin
Nitin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 May 2025
We enjoyed our stay! Quite mear beaches.
The bathroom could be cleaner. Mold was in surroundings tub area and could be removed with bleach.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Dec 2024
Great place!
Savannah
Savannah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jan 2025
Very brautiful property with lots of history and easy access to the beach.