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Asilomar Conference Grounds

2.0 of 5
800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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Ranked #7 of 16 hotels in Pacific Grove
3.5 of 5 stars 159 Reviews
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  • Ocean views(5)
  • Short walk(4)
  • State park(4)
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Hb D
San Francisco, California
Contributor
14 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

It feels like it should be a hotel/resort, but also like it is short- staffed. We'd been promised a room online with a fireplace, which when we arrived had been supposedly booked by someone else. I really protested that that was the reason we'd just driven two hours, but to no avail. They said the computers weren't their problem, and... More

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Yellowknifer
Yellowknife, NWT
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

This was a fantastic place to stay while visiting the Pacific grove area. The center is located in a state park with walking trails that take you right to the ocean. The main buildings were designed for the YWCA by Julie Morgan. Julia was the first female architect to be registered in California. She designed the Hearst castle. The main... More

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travelnice
sacramento, ca
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12 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

My wife and I stayed at Asilomar Conference Grounds for one night at a rate of about $118 including breakfast. The location in Pacific Grove is on state property next to the ocean. You have to walk across a boardwalk in sand dunes and cross a road to get to the beach. There are deer on the property. This is... More

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LittleCesar
Brasilia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

Great place in Pacific Grove. Log cabins with apartments. They were kind of old style but very clean. They are actually remodeling the place. You can walk to the beach on a beautiful boardwalk along the sand. They have bikes that you can rent and that's very nice. The breakfast was ok, not much to tell about it. Great place... More

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jonchapman99
Cambridge, United Kingdom
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11 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Stunning location - if a little hard to find after dark (even when you do make it through the gate). We had a plumbing problem with our room on arrival and there was a maintenance crew working on it within 10 minutes! The room was comfortable, spacious and relaxing - if a little hard work getting suitcases up the stairs... More

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musheded
Sacramento, CA
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011
3
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I stayed at the Asilomar Conference Grounds (it is a CA State Park too) in October 2011 for a three day conference. The management of the Conference Grounds had just changed hands before I stayed, so things seemed a little disjointed when I arrived. I unfortunately arrived late, so I got the joy of trying to find my building/room in... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011
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Most people become acquainted with the Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, California when they attend a conference. It is situated on the Pacific ocean adjacent to the Pebble Beach golf course. It was first created as a YWCA camp. It has been recently updated. Wireless internet is now available in your room! There is a new cafe in the... More

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execplatscum
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011
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In reading a great deal of negative feedback from folks who though this was a Hotel, please remember that its a conference grounds with housing for attendees and the Hotel part while possible I guess is only to be recommended for those who seriously enjoy no frills lodging in a nice area (think Subaru drivers). I attended a 3 day... More

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RichBoyce
San Jose, California
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1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Too bad this once lovely get away retreat site has been ruined by Aramark. This is property of the State of California. Foos is now awful, servce has vanished, what a waste of a good resource. Two of the men's retreat groups I belong to will now go elsewhere to meet for a weekend. Good Bye! More

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ThanksSocialSecurity
Dublin, California
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

I used to go to this place for an annual conference. It was a great location. Back when there was no cell phone and no laptops, this place was very rustic. Now everyone carries their own phones and laptops, so it's not an issue. The rooms are basic, not luxury. It's comfortable but don't expect anything else. The buildings are... More

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  • Asilomar Conference Center
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Address: 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

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