The Lodge at Pebble Beach

My husband and I are keen golfers and, having visited 9 years ago and played at Pebble while staying at Spanish Bay, we were really keen to revisit and go to the Lodge this time. It was our belated honeymoon and also our anniversary, so we weren't looking at the bills (so other reviews about costs may be valid but since we had booked a long trip to California via an agent with only 4 nights at Pebble, we can obviously see the website prices for ourselves, but the cost wasn't really a factor). They did us a nice cake for our anniversary dinner in Stillwater. I would say, that if you are a keen golfer, pay for an Ocean view room and also read the more negative reviews about being dated, no real high-end dining and some louder groups. You will love it if you visit with those slightly lower expectations in mind! Where to pitch it? It is absolutely NOT (say) a Gleneagles - so don't go expecting it to be and you will be fine! Rooms: we booked Ocean View (not Sloat) and the room was not at all as dated as we were expecting. Lovely large room, great facilities, really clean, lovely large bathroom, free soft drinks and snacks (refilled each day) in the minibar. We were top floor, so it was also nice and quiet. Parking immediately outside - no complaints from us! Food and drink: Dining options are all more casual than you might expect, but that was fine for us. We LOVED the food in the Bench (but agree with the comments about it being loud, especially indoors). Stillwater was nice but you would expect it to be the resort high-end restaurant and it isn't really that. Lovely lounge. We really didn't like the Tap Room - I guess it's trying to resemble an English pub or something?? As a Brit, I would say that it got the dinginess, but missed the character... v dark and low ceilings, with no view. Perhaps it's nice in winter but we had been booked to eat there and switched to the Bench. There is also a lovely Mexican at the Hay - worth a visit. The Hay (9-hole, par 3 with fun "Himalaya-style" putting green) was fab - we didn't really know about it before we visited so had not booked to play it. We will do next time. Golf: Well, what do you expect? FIVE STAR all round, obvs! Beach club: a little dated, but we ate a nice lunch with marvellous views in the restaurant one day so were happy with that. Sadly too cold to use the facilities this time. Spa: A real surprise! Loved it! Had a great couple's massage and also got to use the spa facilities. They have a joint quiet room and conservatory but otherwise the facilities are separate (part of the changing rooms). They are great, I thought and felt pretty new and up to date. We should have left ourselves more time to spend there. On crowds - yes, it can be busy with the types of golf crowds you might expect - and yes people can be loud in their groups (but we didn't find it too bad and it was all good natured - loud chatting and laughing rather than anything more disruptive). The type of noise that gets us is loud kids - sorry, parents! - and there was none of that at all, so it suited us perfectly! So, in summary, while we loved it, we went with the right expectations and weren't paying attention to the cost. I would say that some of the more negative reviews can be valid, so if they are saying things that you think would really bother you, do take note. That said, if you are golfers and want to stay and play, you will LOVE it and, like us, can't wait to come again!

Lodge is very dated for what you pay. Bathrooms especially need a major retail. The carpeting also in the lodge rooms is disgusting. Out shower was stocked with double conditioners and I was soaked. It took over 30 minutes to get shampoo. We did not get a King Room but it was requested.

The location is great with stunning views. The hotel is too casual for my liking and I expected something completely different. The Bench restaurant is a disaster i.e. Spring break meets trailer park. For a hotel of this category and this price level (north of 1500 USD per night) this is totally unacceptable to me. It was a mistake to come here

While I am sure there are many excellent caddies at Pebble Beach, we lucked in to two of the best. Anthony and Randy. They made the day for my son and I even better than expected. Professional in every way, excellent at their craft, worked very hard. I truly recommend these two gentleman if you ever are lucky enough to play at Pebble. It was a memorable experience and having these two great caddies made the dayl

The property is spectacular but it's not the location alone that makes it so special. The hotel is beautiful inside and out. The staff is friendly and very helpful. The food is delicious. And we loved the swimming pool and facilities, amazing views from a full sized pool.