At the center of the Monterey Peninsula, Pacific Grove is distinguished by the Martine Inn. Renovated by Don Martine, an expert on... more »
At the center of the Monterey Peninsula, Pacific Grove is distinguished by the Martine Inn. Renovated by Don Martine, an expert on Victoriana, the expansive 100-year-old home is an outstanding hostelry furnished with museum quality antiques. Overlooking Monterey Bay, the Inn offers some of the finest views available to Peninsula visitors. Guests enjoy breakfast served on antique Sheffield silver, play billiards in the game room, relax in the courtyard with its oriental fountain, and examine lovingly restored vintage MG automobiles. The Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey?s Cannery Row are only four blocks away.
Official Hotel Information
This gracious palace that sits high on the cliffs of Pacific Grove overlooking the rocky coastline of the Monterey Bay, was built in 1899. In 1972 Norah and Homer Martine and their son Don purchased the Parke home. Twelve years later Don fully renovated the grand mansion. Careful attention has been given to restoring the fine Victorian interior details, with paint removed from the mahogany and oak trim, inlaid oak and mahogany floor stripped and refinished. Furnishings have been carefully selected for each room to fit the style, size and ambiance of that room. Most of the furnishings are museum quality with preference for American antiques from 1800 through 1890. The entire process of the design, furnishing, decorating and services for guests is to recreate the experience one would have had if they had been the individual guests of the Parkes at the turn of the century.
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The setting is stunning- beautiful views of the bay. I never used my car for the 4 days I was there. You can walk to the Aquarium, downtown, the waterfront for kayaking, fishing, great restuarants etc. The host and staff were fabulous We requested...
38 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
It was a nice hotel we have stayed at for several years for the same event. However, the service was shaky this year and we got the impression we were not particularly valued. This became obvious when the hotel was already booked for the same event when I went to make reservations eleven months in advance. They obviously value new business over repeat.
I am somewhat likely
to return to the Martine Inn.
I might recommend it to friends.
The Martine Inn is the best B & B
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Posted Nov 24, 2007
Excellent
The Martine Inn is the best B & B in the area and probably the best one we've ever stayed at. It is romantic and the attention to detail is amazing. Don and his family make you feel part of their family. We love this inn and look forward to...
Missed being perfect because of their hot tub
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Posted Jul 22, 2007
Good
We loved the location, the food, the decor,and our wonderful hosts.
We really were looking forward to using their hot tub. Forget it. They keep the temperature lukewarm. We didnt even use it. When we asked about the temperature, we...
We've been to the martine inn before
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Posted Jul 18, 2007
Excellent
We've been to the martine inn before three years ago and loved it! Did not stay in a ocean view that time but it was cozy. But this time we went and stayed at the victoriana room and this time enjoyed the view of the ocean. If your a couple looking...
My stay at Martine Inn was an enjoyable
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Posted Jun 17, 2007
Excellent
My stay at Martine Inn was an enjoyable one, and I especially enjoyed the magnificent views of the ocean I was able to see from my room (Marie's Room) and while breakfasting. The hospitality at the inn is superb, the location is excellent, and...
Though it was a very friendly and nice place it seemed to us that for that money we should have gotten more. The room was nice but noisy. Breakfast was good. Location was good. Too much Victorian furniture to sit comfortably in room. Go there...
We stayed in Marie's Room. Was lovely
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Posted Feb 07, 2007
Excellent
We stayed in Marie's Room. Was lovely and the view of the ocean was awesome. The rocker that faced the view was so relaxing. The food was delightful and filling. Will go back again. We felt like we were totally away from all the worlds troubles.
Loved the afternoon wine and snacks, of
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Posted Jan 05, 2007
Excellent
Loved the afternoon wine and snacks, of course. Very friendly service, excellent food in a very Victorian styled inn. We stayed in one of the more affordable rooms and it was very nice. If you haven't been to Pacific Grove lately, we highly...
This place was great! we are going back
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Posted Aug 28, 2006
Excellent
The negative review must have been written by a competitor. The staff was great and consistent. Breakfast (FRESH squeezed orange juice, omlettes, souflle, sausage) and evening appetizers (fresh fruit tray, antipasto tray and warm brie, wine,...
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