Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

3.5 star property
Bayside hotel in Pacific Grove with free breakfast

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Front of property
Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Patio | Terrace/patio
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
King Loft Upstairs | Living area
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

Explore the area

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612 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950
  • Place, Lovers Point
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, 17-Mile Drive
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Victorian Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Queen Loft Oceanview Upstairs

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Honeymoon Room, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Patio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Cottage, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Loft Upstairs

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen Bay Upstairs

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Bay Downstairs, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Bay Downstairs

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Downstairs

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Upstairs

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Pacific Grove

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel puts you in the centre of Pacific Grove, 0.9 km (0.6 mi) from 17-Mile Drive and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Monterey Bay Aquarium. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a garden. Plus you'll find tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff and wedding services. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Retreat hotel include Monterey Bay and Cannery Row.

What's nearby

  • Lovers Point - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cannery Row - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 6 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spotted Duck - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Captain + Stoker - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Passionfish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪happy girl kitchen co. - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Bayside hotel in Pacific Grove with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Pacific Grove hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 1889
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers 25 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 1889
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Centrella Inn
Centrella Inn Pacific Grove
Centrella Pacific Grove
Centrella Hotel Pacific Grove
Centrella Inn
Centrella Inn a Kirkwood Collection Property
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Hotel
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Pacific Grove
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Hotel Pacific Grove

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

As of 20 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel on 9 Dec 2025 start from AU$137.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Yep, Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

The closest beach to Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel is Carmel Beach (7.5 km).

Does Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, guests give a thumbs up to the free continental brekkie here! Offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

No, Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1008 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed in a lot of properties in California during a 2 1/2 weeks trip. And this was the worst. I knew the area as we stayed there the night before and I wanted to remain in the area but it was car week and hotel choices were limited. However, this did look good and the reviews were pretty decent however it was incredibly rundown. The towels were grey and thread bare. The bedding was also grey. The pillows were lumpy . The radiator was old and rusty. The blinds were old and need replacing. There was a kettle in the room but no cups or tea coffee and milk so I wasn’t too sure what I was supposed to do with it.! Couldn’t face breakfast so left as soon as we could
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roselyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet. Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely historic hotel in Pacific Grove

Great location and Pacific Grove is a lovely area to stay near Monterey. The Centrella Hotel is a historic hotel so facilities in the room are a little dated but still very comfortable. We needed to make the sofa bed up on arrival for teenage children but linen all in the room so quick to do. Good breakfast with delicious granola, although only starts at 8am which may be helpful to be aware of if booked on a 9am whale watching trip from Fisherman’s Wharf. Enjoyed the complimentary glass of wine relaxing in the hotel lounge. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s an old property so has character. Breakfast was nice, small but a nice selection. Limited parking was an issue for us. Basic hotel but had everything you need for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dusty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, centrally located. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The Inn was in an excellent location in Pacific Grove. There are many restaurants nearby and Lovers Point is just a couple of blocks away. The yogurt parfait was very good and pastries in the lobby. There is no elevator in this historic inn. Our unit slept 3 and was upstairs in the back. It was difficult for me, being elderly, to climb the stairs with luggage. Thank goodness my daughters were able to help me. I would recommend this inn for people with less mobility challenges. There is a ramp from parking to the first level, so if that is where your room is you will be fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quaint hotel near the waterfront! Several dining options within a block or two, plenty more still within easy walking distance. The continental breakfast was simple but delicious and with several beverage options available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cat

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I visit the Monterey area each
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ganon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really antique and well kept. Great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, characterful hotel in a quiet area just outside Monterey. Really thoughtful additions as complimentary glass of wine, tea and coffee available 24/7 and breakfast included. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not good value for money

Good location with some lovely restaurants within walking distance and the exterior of the building is beautiful / historic but the inside really needs some attention (website photos are very flattering in my view) the room itself was pretty dingy, with marked paint, mirrors in broken frames, paint peeling on shutters etc. - it’s for potential but needs a bit of love! Also (disappointingly) in spite of mentioning dietary requirements no effort was made (and the breakfast in general was poor irrespective of requirements) - we ended up going somewhere else after the first morning in spite of paying for a room with breakfast included (bad coffee, “juice” which tasted very sugary and artificial, they had no butter/spread for toast and there was one tiny pot of grape jelly / jam we had to share because they’d run out, no non-dairy milks etc. All of this would be forgivable if it had been a cheap hotel but it was one of the more expensive hotels on our 3-week California trip and so far has easily been the lowest quality place we’ve stayed. I’m genuinely surprised by the high rating. I don’t normally like leaving negative reviews (I’d always prefer to provide feedback in person) but the staff didn’t seem hugely interested (certainly no apologies or attempts to rectify the breakfast situation) and we weren’t asked once whether everything was ok with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Boutique hotel

Historic boutique hotel. Rooms are a little small but service was fantastic and we appreciated the complimentary breakfast. Great location, convenient to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, FITCHBURG

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely location for my daughter’s wedding party. They took great care.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
An old property, well worn, breakfast all carbs and sugar, staff ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tara

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
We stayed one night at Centrella Hotel on July 20th and had a private cottage, which we liked for its side street access. Unfortunately, that was the highlight. The interior felt very old and neglected. The towels were damp and not clean, the carpets smelled and were dirty, and the bed was uncomfortable. Even the sheets didn’t feel clean, which made it hard to relax. The complimentary champagne in the lobby was a nice touch, but the WiFi was slow. Breakfast was basic—coffee, tea, orange juice, muffins, bagels, and yogurt parfait—but nothing memorable. With some much-needed updates and attention to cleanliness, this place could be a gem. Until then, we wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unclean and Unhelpful

We arrived after the lobby hours so we had to check ourselves in. When we entered the room, we found that the sheets were dirtied with large stains. Calling the after hours line (no staff on-site after 8:30pm) was unhelpful and the manager was disinterested in resolving the issue, telling us we had no other option than to use the dirty sheets plus the extra blanket in the room. In the morning, we also discovered our towels were stained and dirty. This time, the front desk was there but said there were no spare towels they could give us. Management actively stays away from the property while guests are present and will intentionally be unresponsive to any calls. Hotels.com was able to help with a refund, but beware the poor management here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The check in was great. Staff very friendly and helpful. The property has very limited parking so most guests park on the street. Bare minimum on wheelchair accessibility. The room is okay and a bit musty. Should have been readied properly for occupancy. This seems to be the case whenever we reserve accessible rooms because the caregiver’s regular room seems to always be more decent compared to our room. Bed sheets seemed clean but stained. Bed itself sinking in the center. Window blinds falling apart.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025