The Old St Angela Inn
Pacific Grove lodging with sea views, a garden, and real breakfast
A place to stay in PACIFIC GROVE
The Old St Angela Inn is a hotel in Pacific Grove, California, rated 4.2/5 across 347 guest reviews. Rooms start at $251 per night, with options ranging from garden-view queens to sea-view deluxe rooms and a fireplace quadruple for groups. Free parking is available nearby, and the property has a coffee house on site. Massage services run from neck and back work to couples and full-body sessions. A very good breakfast is included, and the garden with outdoor fireplace gives guests somewhere to sit outside.
Who this stay suits
A compact Pacific Grove hotel with genuine breakfast, free parking, sea-view room options, and on-site massage — good value for the area if you want a no-fuss base.
Best for
- Couples wanting a fireplace or sea view
- Families needing a multi-bed room
- Drivers who need free parking
- Guests who prioritise breakfast and massage
Less suited to
- Travellers expecting large rooms — all are 19 m²
- Those wanting a full-service bar without extra charges
Garden and outdoor fireplace
The property has a garden and an outdoor fireplace — a practical outdoor space given Pacific Grove's cool coastal evenings. It's a clear spot to sit after dinner without leaving the property.
Sea-view and fireplace rooms
Two room categories look out to sea. The Quadruple Room with Garden View adds a fireplace and sleeps up to four across two twin beds and a queen, all within 19 m².
Spa bath and in-room details
The Queen Room with Spa Bath is the only room type with a spa bath. All rooms include a private bathroom, bathrobe, and free wifi. The Deluxe Queen Room pairs sea views with a seating area.
On-site coffee house
There is a coffee house on the property. Fruit is available, and wine or champagne can be arranged for an additional charge — useful if you want drinks without going out.
Rooms & suites
Queen Room with Spa Bath
19 m² · 1 queen bed
- Garden view
- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Bathrobe
- Bath or shower
Queen Room with Sea View
19 m² · 1 queen bed
- Sea view
- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Bathrobe
- Fireplace
Queen Room with Garden View
19 m² · 1 queen bed
- Garden view
- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Bathrobe
- Bath or shower
Deluxe Queen Room
19 m² · 1 queen bed
- Sea view
- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Bathrobe
- Bath or shower
Quadruple Room with Garden View
19 m² · 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed
- Garden view
- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Bathrobe
- Fireplace
Standout features
Inside The Old St Angela Inn
Amenities at The Old St Angela Inn
Most popular facilities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Very Good Breakfast
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Street parking
- Shower
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Garden
Media & Technology
- Radio
- Telephone
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Fruit
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
The property holds a 4.2/5 rating from 347 guests. No detailed review themes were available for this summary, but the highlights most cited by the property align with breakfast quality, free parking, family-friendly facilities, and non-smoking rooms — practical priorities that appear consistently across the guest base.
- Staff communication difficulties (limited English reported by multiple guests)
- Some rooms are small, dark, and in poorer condition than upstairs rooms — significant variation in room quality
- Dated, worn décor: frayed towels, faded furnishings, and signs of general wear
- Ground-floor rooms reported as damp or potentially mouldy; issues with cold, slow-draining sink, and substandard shower
- Breakfast timing inflexible (no early coffee or breakfast option before 8:30 AM) and quality inconsistent across reviews
“The other guest rooms in the back of the house downstairs are dark and small. If I were to book this place again I would definitely make room choice a priority.”
“Towels are frayed and hard, many items faded in decor...would streamline the decor in meeting areas also.”
“Breakfast was best ever. Location is ideal and the staff are wonderful, friendly people.”
“It was like staying at Grandmas country house. A bit old fashioned and Victorian but the location was great.”
Guest reviews summarised from Booking.com.
Good to know
Frequently asked
Where exactly is The Old St Angela Inn?
The hotel is in Pacific Grove, California. The facts don't specify a neighbourhood, but Pacific Grove is a small coastal city on the Monterey Peninsula.
Is parking free?
Yes. Free public parking is available nearby and no reservation is needed. Street parking is also available. You don't pay extra to park.
What does breakfast include?
The property is rated as having a very good breakfast, and there is a kid-friendly buffet listed. Specific dishes are not detailed in the available facts.
Is there wifi?
Free wifi is available in all rooms and across the property.
What massage services are available?
The inn has multiple massage options on site: neck, back, hand, head, foot, full-body, and couples' massage. These are listed as property amenities, though pricing details are not available.
Which room types have a sea view?
The Queen Room with Sea View and the Deluxe Queen Room both have sea views. The Deluxe Queen Room starts at $329/night; the standard sea-view queen starts at $313/night.
Which rooms have a fireplace?
The Queen Room with Sea View and the Quadruple Room with Garden View both include a fireplace. There is also an outdoor fireplace in the garden area.
Is the property suitable for families?
Yes. The Quadruple Room with Garden View sleeps up to four across two twin beds and a queen bed. A kid-friendly buffet is also available at breakfast.
What is the lowest nightly rate?
The Queen Room with Garden View starts at $251/night. All room types are 19 m² with a queen bed, except the Quadruple which starts at $422/night and sleeps four.
Is there a restaurant or bar on site?
There is a coffee house on the property. Fruit is available, and wine or champagne can be arranged for an additional charge. No full restaurant or bar is confirmed in the available facts.
Is the property non-smoking?
Yes. The Old St Angela Inn is a smoke-free property with non-smoking rooms throughout.
How do I book?
Rates and availability are listed through standard booking platforms. Room prices start at $251/night for the Queen Room with Garden View. No specific direct-booking details are confirmed in the available facts.