For the price, I was appalled at the condition of the room. It was old, musty and gross. It smelled like my great grandparents home - sour! I thought that for the price, we'd have a decent room. I was wrong. The wallpaper peeling in several places, paint was chipped, both sinks had rusted drains, the grout in the shower was disgusting with what looked to be like mold on some of tiles, and the air vents were full of dust bunnies. The exhaust fan in the bathroom hummed but never actually functioned. Also, I missed that there was no TV or refrigerator in the room. THOSE ARE BASIC AMENITIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I shouldn't have to confirm that they are there. The food I brought due to my severe food allergies went to waste because of this. I did go back and look at the room description and it states, "Guest rooms are free of modern-day distractions such as telephones and televisions." I never even saw that prior to making my reservation. Overall, the room was so gross that my son refused to stay with me and I ended up traveling 2000 miles to stay by myself. This was incredibly disappointing as this was supposed to be a relaxing time for us to be together and visit. It really tarnished my entire trip. Asilomar describes the rooms as "rustic" and "charming", but I think "gross" is more accurate.

Summary: Rustic cabins with little to no amenities. Positives: clean sheets and towels, spectacular views, not super crowded, easy access to the beach, food at the Crocker dining hall was fantastic including Phoebe cafe. Negatives: lack of hot water (lukewarm at best), HVAC questionable (heating failed to work), missing TV, coffee machine in room, water fountains, spotty wifi access, smelly bathrooms with malfunctioning flushes, not a single side lamp worked except for a dim ceiling globe light, overall dark (stained old wood paneling) dingy rooms with tiny bathrooms with just standing room. Check in at 4PM is problematic for early arrival when checkout is at 10 AM. Unclear why house keeping cannot have rooms ready earlier. Overall this place was a lousy choice for hosting a major conference with poster sessions in underground garages.

We had one of the rooms with a fireplace on rainy days! It is a great place to chill out. We were not there to attend a conference, so were able to relax and sleep in! The location is wonderful due to the ability to walk the boardwalk along the ocean and 17 mile drive. No televisions, so reading (catch up) was a good opportunity.

We booked 3 nights at the Director’s Cottage for our family reunion. The 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms worked well for 6 adults and 2 kids. The huge living room with the fireplace was a great place to gather and play games. Additionally, we appreciated the large kitchen for meal prep. Asilomar’s proximity to the beach is such a treat. We were impressed by the fine customer service of the staff. We especially appreciated housekeepers Conchita and Marta, Domingo on the maintenance crew, and Sita at the front desk. After the our kids left, we stayed an additional 3 nights in the motel area (Long View). We appreciated the ocean view and the cleanliness of our room. We would like to note that outside of the motel section at Asilomar needs some paint and TLC. We understand the location being on the coast makes maintenance challenging. Also, the Wifi is very spotty. If you need to do business, we suggest you go to the lodge.

A great place right in the Monterey coast. Boardwalks through the dunes to Asilomar Beach with powdery white sand. At the edge of Pacific Grove for restaurants. On site facilities like the pool were not in service when we visited. Founded as a YWCA retreat center by Phoebe Hearst, family matriarch, and now a State park and conference center. Amazing value for the location.