Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian hotel near Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Exterior
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Exterior
Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area
Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Queen Loft Oceanview Upstairs

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Garden Room, Jacuzzi Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Loft Upstairs

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen Bay Upstairs

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Bay Downstairs, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Bay Downstairs

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Downstairs

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Upstairs

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(73 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Pacific Grove

Heart of Pacific Grove.Your stay at this Retreat hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Monterey Bay Aquarium and Monterey Bay. Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and The Strouse and Strouse Studio-Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Spotted Duck - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Captain + Stoker - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Passionfish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vivolo's Chowder House - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

3.5-star Victorian hotel near Monterey Bay Aquarium
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 is 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 hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 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 the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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 available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 guestroom 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 each 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

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 630 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 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

8/10 Good

HARRYNTON, DOWNEY

Receptions were very polite.I liked the large lobby. The room and bathroom were
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARL, SACRAMENTO

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Lovely little place. Walking into the room was like coming home. Very cozy and clean. The fireplace was perfect for knocking out the chill in the evening. The staff is super friendly and helpful. They always say hello with a genuine smile.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathaleen

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

aakash

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanely S

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Stay! Best Coffee ever Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

THERESA ANN

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

Great & relaxing stay

Loved the fireplace in the main room. Cozy on a cool evening. Enjoy the free glass of wine by the fire. Front desk person was very friendly and helpful with recommendations for restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

No Name Givem

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute Inn with great staff right near beautiful coastline. Included breakfast is convenient and delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was a landmark home, that was renovated to be more like a B & B, everything was great, felt like home on vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish, Sunnyvale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Courteous service. Rustic architecture. Centrella is for those who want to enjoy the homely experience of a small town inn with the modern convenience of a big city’s dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aparna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Elena, La jolla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is great, hotel looks nice on photos, but in real life it is all old, terrible smell in whole hotel, including the room. Breakfast is poor, stuff was not so friendly. Stayed here for only one night, and would not choose that for longer stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ramdasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I always wish places like this had a nicer continental breakfast. Just have nicer pastries would be nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gagan

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very small with no AC. Staff were not very engaging, they gave bare minimum information about what’s included with stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

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

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025