About Butterfly Grove Inn
Situated five minutes from Asilomar State Beach by car, Butterfly Grove Inn is one of the closest accommodation options to the tip of the Monterey Peninsula and features a noticeable pink exterior.
Rooms at Butterfly Grove Inn have HD televisions, and the property's Wi-Fi extends into most units. Other amenities in the majority of the units include fireplaces, refrigerators, and microwaves. The bathrooms have hair dryers, too.
Dogs are welcome at this hotel for an additional fee. During their stays, guests can enjoy the hot tub and outdoor swimming pool. Free copies of a local newspaper are available at the front desk.
This hotel is a 12-minute walk from Passionfish, a restaurant that offers creative takes on Californian seafood dishes.
The Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary is only two minutes away from this hotel on foot. Moreover, guests can reach the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History via a five-minute drive.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Large rooms with comfy beds
The reportedly spacious nature of the rooms was highlighted as a positive by many former guests that stayed at the Butterfly Grove Inn. Furthermore, the hotel's rooms were considered well-equipped with useful amenities and comfortable beds, while some also offer picturesque views of the surrounding scenery.
positive:
Quiet location ideal for exploring the area
With a tranquil position that is on the California coast, the hotel's location in Pacific Grove was regularly seen as one of its biggest advantages. Along with the popular Monarch Grove Sanctuary being opposite, other major points of interest - such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Pebble Beach - are reasonably close to the accommodation.
positive:
Clean and tidy throughout
The Butterfly Grove Inn's hygiene standards were commended by many previous guests. Whether it was the outdoor swimming pool or the guestrooms, all areas of the hotel were typically described as clean and well-maintained.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Limited breakfast selection
Whilst it was praised for being inclusive with the price of staying, the Butterfly Grove Inn's breakfast was criticized at times by previous visitors. In particular, the apparent limited choice of breakfast items was seen as a disappointment, as was the supposedly small size of the dining room.
negative:
Inadequate sound isolation
Numerous past guests were upset about the soundproofing of the hotel's rooms. The apparent lack of sound isolation means that noise from adjoining rooms can be a noticeable issue.
negative:
Some rooms rough around the edges
Some of the rooms at the Butterfly Grove Inn - especially those located in the converted period house - were negatively received in certain areas by former visitors. It has been stated that they were showing general wear and tear, and ultimately brought down the overall presentation of the rooms.