Centrella Hotel
612 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2611
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#5 of 8 B&Bs / Inns in Pacific Grove
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Capture the romance of yesteryear at Centrella Hotel, awarded “The Best Lodging in Pacific Grove, Monterey Peninsula”. We have been the destination of choice for charm and romance since 1889. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast of our signature scones and parfaits with fruit and homemade granola, freshly baked pastries, and coffee, tea & cookies throughout the day. Ideally located: less than 2 minute walk to Lover’s Point, beach, 10 minute walk along the ocean to world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and historic Cannery Row. Close to Pebble Beach, Carmel and Big Sur.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Bowling
Massage
Concierge
Newspaper
Street parking
Wifi
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
Canoeing
Diving
Hiking
Horseback riding
Mini golf
Snorkelling
Windsurfing
Fishing
Salon
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Ironing service
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Desk
Dining area
Housekeeping
Seating area
Refrigerator
Cable / satellite TV
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Sofa
Telephone
Iron
Private bathrooms
Whirlpool bathtub
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, German
Location
90Good for walkers
Grade: 90 out of 100
30Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
35Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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612 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2611
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Love the historic hotel. So cute, front desk lady was an absolute doll! Easy walking to restaurants. I feel this cute place is a hidden gem! We stayed in room 32, little bit of a view, but it is not a dark room. So if you like a dark room, ask for a dark room.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I was in town visiting my son and had a last-minute flight cancellation. I called Centrella and they couldn’t have been more accommodating Veronica at the front desk is one of the most helpful people I have encountered. I had stayed at five different hotels in five days and by far the best experience was at Centrella they go so overboard to make sure you have everything you need, I can’t wait to go back
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Ernesto Ruiz Photography wrote a review Feb 2023
Saint Paul, Minnesota60 contributions19 helpful votes
Great stay with lots of historic charm in an awesome location. We walked to restaurants, along the shoreline, even to the aquarium. It’s really fun staying in places with so much character. We stayed in level 3 and think this was a good decision, as this is an old creaky building. The seagulls still welcomed us to the morning every day with their “singing” right over our skylight. The king suite was huge. Service was very friendly and the free nightly glass of wine and morning parfaits were welcomed. Parking was always easy even during our holiday weekend stay. We alway found street parking within a block.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This was a flashback to our days of bed and breakfasts and a reminder why we loved them so much! Personal service and great little touches. The small things matter. This is a place we would stay again - clean, close to the beach and amazing environment!
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: There are only 5 parking spots but plenty of street parking.
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Clean room with a sitting area in an alcove and a good bed. Our room was by the front door, traffic in and out the door and the traffic at the stop sign made it difficult to sleep. Cookies in the lobby were a nice touch and Toni at the front desk was helpful. An Indian man that I assume is the owner used the front porch as his “office” and some of his discussions would have been better held inside where guests couldn’t hear them.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Room Tip: Refuse a room in the front of the Inn the traffic at the stop sign is loud.
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This was my 2nd stay at Centrella Inn. The room was nice and clean, though small. Shower was great. Fresh pillows, a small refrigerator and a desk for a laptop would be nice. would recommend and hope to stay again. Location is perfect, and no question about the charm <3
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Erna Clay, General Manager at Centrella Hotel
Responded 22 Sep 2022
Dear Valued Guest, We appreciate your feedback and it was so nice to have you return. We do have different room types and next time, I would recommend either the King Suite, Garden Room or Cottages. They all have a tables to write on and refrigerators. Just give us a call directly and we can guide you through it. Thank you!
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The positive aspects are the staff is very helpful and friendly and the location is good. Walking distance to the beach and downtown shopping/ restaurant district. The negative aspects are there are 5 off street parking spaces for 35 rooms. Those guests that are not lucky enough to get one of the 5 spots have to cruise the streets looking for a place to park. The room did not have a closet or a dresser. Very limited space in an armoire. The bathroom had very limited storage space. They serve the same breakfast every day. How many days can you eat you get and scones. In retrospect this would be an acceptable place for one or possibly two nights but not the five nights I stayed there
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Date of stay: September 2022
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A Tripadvisor Member wrote a review Sep 2022
We loved staying here over the holiday weekend. The cottage was the perfect size for our family of 3 (2 adults and a 10 month old). We called ahead to request a pack n play and it was in the room when we arrived. Would recommend staying here to all!
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Erna Clay, General Manager at Centrella Hotel
Responded 6 Sep 2022
Thank you for doing a review. It was nice to have your family stay with us over the Labor Day weekend!
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Just a few blocks to downtown PG. We even walked to downtown Monterey, nice stroll along a great path. Employees were all great, very friendly and helpful too. Morning yogurt, fruit and scones were very good but it would have been nice to offer a few other options over a multiple day stay. They served wine every evening and always had cookies waiting when we came in later in the evening. We also enjoyed sitting outside drinking our morning coffee. The room was small but clean. My only real issue was the squeaky stairs. We happened to be in room 7 at the base of the stairs. Very loud every time someone walked up or down.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Erna Clay, General Manager at Centrella Hotel
Responded 6 Sep 2022
Thanks for staying with us. Your feedback is very valuable to us. Thank you for your patience with the squeaky stairs as well. We will address the issue.
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We extended our stay here by a day. It's a 130-year old building, modernised but not excessively. Inside it has a definite Victorian feel, slightly eccentric. The rooms are large light and airy, furnished with antiques but not so you are afraid to touch anything. The whole place has a spacious feel, but not exactly luxurious. No lifts. Our first room was a suite on the 2d floor. The bathroom was in between the bedroom and the sitting room -- eccentric. But it was really nice, with lord knows how many windows. Then we moved to a room on the ground floor, nice large bathroom. Location is superb, 5 minutes walk from Lovers Point beach/park, with 2 small beaches, icecreams, bicycle hire, kayak hire, cafe, restaurant and 5 minutes walk from the centre of Pacific Grove, with at least half a dozen decent restaurants. It's so quiet once on our way back from the beach we met a doe and two fauns walking up the road. It was a lovely walk about 30 mins along the shore to the Monterey Aquarium. Breakfast is cold stuff yoghourt, berries that sort of thing, which you eat inside or preferably outside at tables in the pretty yard. Free glass of wine in the evening, but we never made it for this -- too much to do and see. Friendly and helpful reception. Parking on the street, but freely available and safe.…
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from Erna Clay, General Manager at Centrella Hotel
Responded 6 Sep 2022
Dear John. I am glad you discovered our little in by the sea here in Pacific Grove. It really is wonderful to hear you had an amazing time, especially coming from the UK..
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US$184 - US$333 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
25
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Frequently Asked Questions about Centrella Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Centrella Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Lovers Point Park (0.2 km), Lovers Point (0.2 km), and Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History (0.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Centrella Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Centrella Hotel?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Centrella Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Centrella Hotel?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Centrella Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Pavel's Backerei, Red House Cafe, and Passionfish.
Is Centrella Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of Pacific Grove.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Centrella Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and German.
Are there any historical sites close to Centrella Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Cannery Row (1.7 km), Doc Rickett's Pacific Biological Laboratories (1.6 km), and Stevenson House (3.6 km).
Is Centrella Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.