Old Monterey Inn

My husband and I spent a night here during our honeymoon and it was such a dream! We reserved the Brightstone room and it was absolutely beautiful. The staff was super friendly and the breakfast was perfect! My husband and I cannot wait to return for our anniversaries. We also got to see a deer in the garden area!

We love this place!
The rooms are incredibly comfortable, the staff is friendly and eager to accommodate and the rooms and grounds are simply beautiful.

My Daughter was planing her wedding and was going to have it here. About 3 days before the big day she had a breakdown and tried to commit suicide. She was taken to the hospital and the police were called. The police made her go to a Behavioral hospital where she wasn’t released until the following Monday. I called to cancel the event and told them them that she was in the hospital and I would like to get a refund. I told them about 3 days before the event. They have a 14 day cancellation policy but we didn’t make reservations 14 days early. I was hoping they would understand. It was not the case. They didn’t care about my daughter or the situation. I wasn’t even able to have some friends use the room because they didn’t make a decision until after the reservation was over. They refused to refund any money to me and charged me for the room because they could. This may be a nice place and may be beautiful to have your event there but just remember they don’t care about you or your family. it’s all about the money to them. We were hoping to have her wedding there at a later date but no way would i ever consider them. I don’t like telling stories like this because of the personal matter but sometimes it has to be done to alert the public.

Sooo beautiful. our bedroom was amazing. the room was small. but it had an amazing jacuzzi in the
relaxing.
I got to come for my 15 year anniversary. It is within walking distance of the warf and many other places.
The beautiful garden there is worth just hanging out outside. breakfast was also served either in your room or you can go inside and eat with other
4 they have appetizers with wine. they have coffee and tea and port wine 24 hrs. they also have a fridge for guest full of refreshment.
I loved this place

Having read great reviews I decided to surprise my husband for our first anniversary with a stay at the Inn. I really did not know what to expect having never stayed at a Bed and Breakfast before, and this Inn did not disappoint. We had an amazing stay! The rooms are clean and the grounds are beautiful. The Inn Keepers and their staff are just wonderful. I had arranged for the bonfire package on the beach. They took care of everything. All we had to do was show up. It was a perfect first anniversary.

We spent a few days at the Old Monterey Inn for our babymoon. It was delightful. We stayed in their Stoneleigh room, which is not part of the main house. It was along the driveway, but despite that it was nice and quiet, as so few cars come and go anyway. The room had a lovely French double door, so we could keep the top open while the bottom was closed. We really enjoyed the peace of having our own sitting area with a lovely fireplace. The staff were courteous and helpful.
The best part was that they brought us our breakfast in our room. They left abasket with tea and coffee on our doorstep, so we could wake up and enjoy our drinks right in our room. Then, around 9, they would bring us our meals on lovely trays. The food was excellent. We really enjoyed having quiet mornings to lounge around.
The Inn itself is about 10 minutes walking from a nice downtown type area, and near to several nice restaurants. It’s about a 7 minute drive to Cannery Row and the Aquarium, and about 12 to 15 to Carmel.
We will definitely be back!

What a fantastic place! We stayed in the Garden Cottage which was a mock tudor cottage with all the trappings of great B&B. The service was silent and fab (i.e. you weren’t bothered, but everything was done on time and as expected. Located off the beaten path, it is still close to great restaurants and bars in the area. I definitely recommend spending some time in there garden with a small glass of port, simply divine!

We stayed at Old Monterey Inn for three nights. The place is charming and we liked it a lot. Our room was a bit smaller than I would expect from a hotel in this price range, however it was very cozy and comfortable. We really enjoyed having our breakfasts outside at the porch as well as other supplemental services and snacks.
I am rating Old Monterey Inn only as 4 stars for two issues. One issue is very minor — the internet connection in our room was unstable and basically we could not use Wi-​Fi.
Another issue is quite memorable. We booked a massage session for two and expected a good massage since it was very pricey (it cost us $ 370 for two people for one hour). However, I can describe the services provided as a relaxation therapy session rather than even a mediocre massage. I was disappointed by this experience.
Overall, this is a nice place to stay, thought it is a bit prices. Definitely we would stay again when we travel to Monterey next time. However, we would not get a massage there again.

We recently stayed at this B&B in the Stoneleigh Room, and we’re very disappointed. Host, Robert, was very thorough and acommodating, but the room was very small, at night the window shutters were useless and let in all of the outside lights, our room was located by the driveway, the bed was uncomfortable, and at 5 in the morning the upstairs neighbor who apparently was an employee was already up and his activity woke us up. Breakfast was good. Our complaints regarding the room were not adequately addressed, and we would not recommend this facility.

If you enjoy a quaint place that is essentially a very old house full of history, a beautiful garden and very friendly staff that loves this place than this is the place for you. It had fairly recently switched hands in management and they are very nice and hospitable people.
Upon arrival however, the man at the desk did not inform us of how to get in contact with them and so we were unsure of how to get ahold of the staff to let them know we intended to check out early the next day (probably an unusual mistake). My husband informed them before breakfast however, and they sent us off with a sort of care package with some muffins and fruit which we definitely ate and appreciated. =)
I gave this place an excellent review because I think it is as good as it gets when it comes to an old historical Bed and Breakfast. We stayed in the Library and it smelled of old books. Was our first time and we learned this is not particularly our cup of tea… but we definitely know some people whose it would be. =)

Cozy, quiet, romantic place with beautiful gardens. Perfect getaway with that special person. Our wedding was amazing and the staff was as well. From the evening wine and cheese to the wonderful breakfasts this is one classy place with all kinds of old world charm.

This place holds many memories for me. My husband and I used to stay here every year during the ATT ProAm golf tournament. We would spend the day watching golf and the nights sitting in the amazing gardens (with the sweet dog that lived there… I wonder if he is still there). We would sip wine, chat about the day, and take in the beauty of the grounds as we snacked on cheese and crackers. The inside was just as beautiful and the Inn Keeper and staff made you feel like royalty. There is not one complaint I have about this place. It is one of places I fell in love with my husband over and over again. I dream about going back, but now two kids later, all of our money is spent on them… someday, Old Monterey Inn, we will be back to visit… it’s been too long!

Wonderful service and beautiful surroundings. We stayed in the least expensive room and we’re still very impressed with the cleanliness and comfort of everything. The size was cozy and I LOVED the gas fireplace. Complimentary wine, cheese, and sodas were surprising as well. We will definitely be coming back and recommend to anyone interested in a bed and breakfast near Monterey

My wife and I stayed here a while back in the Dovecote room as a way to end our honeymoon in Monterey. This is the best bed and breakfast I’ve stayed at, it was absolutely amazing. Using six categories to judge this place, it is no doubt a five out of five stars.
Comfortability of room: 5. The bed was comfy and we had a little couch and fireplace to sit by and relax. Very romantic.
Mattress: 5. comfy with nice pillows. Pillows are very underrated, they can make or break your sleeping experience. These ones were nice.
Noise factor: 5. This place is off the main road and very quiet.
Bathroom: 4. It was a bit outdated but everything worked and it was very clean.
Location: 5. Again, this place was off the main road but it was still within walking distance to downtown where they have nice coffee shops and yogurt places. Also, the ground are beautiful to walk around. They really put effort into making this place nice.
Breakfast: 5. We had fresh fruit and an egg soufflé the first morning with coffee and juice, and walnut french toast with ICE CREAM and fruit the second morning. It was brought to our room right on time each morning, and everything was fresh and homemade.
At checkout, the lady even gave us two bottles of water and some trail mix for our journey home; a nice touch. This place was seriously amazing. The décor and ambience was very nice, and the owners were never in our face trying to talk to us, but rather just let us do our own thing, which I thought was nice. I would go back again in a heartbeat.

Lovely place. Our 5^th visit and three owner changes. Always maintained the personal touches. Bedrooms and beds sooooo comfy and clean. Breakfast is delicious and can be delivered to your room. Aside from the nice interior– the gardens are peaceful and have a nice relaxing sense. I wish I had more time to spend outside here. Very thoughtful. I wonder why anyone would choose to stay at a cookie cutter hotel over this little gem. This relaxing experience is so worth it. Will always be in my go to place for relaxation and have a personal experience.

Brought my partner here to propose to her! And let me tell you, OMI, was such a great help. Paid a little extra for the bonfire package and everything was perfect. We got to watch the sunset with our bonfire blazing and lots of snacks and a blanket (which i am cuddled up with now at home). Not only did they help make the proposal a success, the food every morning was AMAZING! The gardens outside are beautiful and the staff, beyond friendly and helpful. The building did run into some plumbing problems in our room but they promptly helped us move all of our things into another room in the middle of the night. We will definitely be returning!

Enjoyed a lovely weekend here a few months back. The grounds are so gorgeous and magical. We stayed in the Brighstone Suite which was a corner suite situated upstairs and overlooking the green grounds. Upon entering our room there was a bottle of cider with chocolates awaiting us and calm music was playing from the stereo. The bed was super comfortable and the standalone jet tub in the sitting area was so relaxing. This is definitely a luxury bed and breakfast.
We went for jogs every morning around the neighborhood and into the small town. We really enjoyed breakfast in the main dining room and got to meet other travelers staying in the Inn. We also had breakfast delivered to our room on the second day and they set up trays for us at our couch.
The staff are really friendly and go out of their way to be super helpful. You can tell they genuinely love running their BnB. We didn’t get to meet Katy when checking in, but on the second day she found us in the gardens. She came over to us to introduce herself and made sure we were enjoying ourselves. How sweet is that? =)
I truly look forward to coming here again and trying out another room the next time we are in the area!

What a great place to stay!
It is warm, comfortable, clean to a fault. Yeah, there is no elevator to get your suitcases to the 2^nd floor, but the great staff will be happy to carry them for you.
Love the décor! The grounds are charming.
Thank you for a great time!

Inviting! Exceptional! Exquisite! #1 on my list to visit again! AMEN!!!
To get to some detail… Jacuzzi tub, chocolate, wine and cheese, and breakfast to die for. Amazing. ZEN experience… thank you.

My husband and I booked the elopement package and stayed in the cottage. What a lovely B&B! We met Katy ahead of time on a scouting trip and she and the property impressed us so much, we didn’t even look elsewhere.
Our room was really nice, and the bed was very comfortable. Our fireplace and hottub really added to the ambiance.
A college friend who was across the country sneakily coordinated with Katy and had shipped us a gift, which along with chilling champagne was waiting for us when we arrived.
The contract was simple and straightforward, basically saying don’t bring your brothers band, 40 of your closest friends, or wreck the grounds. It all seemed quite reasonable.
The ceremony was beautiful, the grounds were in amazing shape especially considering December and the downpour the night before. No other guests were in the garden during the ceremony so all photos were just us and family. It felt very private and intimate. The large trees on the property really protect it from wind too.
Breakfast was amazing the first morning, I can’t wait to try what’s on the menu for tomorrow!
The staff, as well as Katy, regularly made us and our family feel at home and offered to help in any way we needed to make our special day even more special.