Deer Haven Inn

• Pet Friendly
• Free WiFi
• Family Rooms
• Heating
• Free Parking
• Non-Smoking Property

• Barry
  Nov 11, 2023
  Nice place

  Only downside is that there were no dog bags provided by the hotel or the park across from it. This park is the old train stop to pick up sand and deliver to San Francisco and Portland. The tracks are removed - leaving a nice walking trail. You can hear the waves from the room too!

• Summer
  Nov 7, 2023
  Delightful

  We really enjoyed our stay here. The room was lovely and exceptionally clean. While the hotel itself looks like it has been around awhile, the room was very well-maintained with updated furnishings/ decor, and amenities, like a fridge, microwave, and DirecTV. The staff were cheery and accommodating.

  It’s located in a quiet neighborhood with good dog-walking potential but also an easy distance to the beaches, restaurants, and the attractions of Cannery Row. It’s a great option if you want to enjoy the touristy things in Monterey but prefer to have a respite from the hustle and bustle.

  This was a great, pet-friendly option, as I had a symposium to attend at nearby Asilomar, which did not have pet-friendly accommodation. The walk to my conference couldn’t have been any shorter. I’m definitely putting it on my “would-stay-again” list.

• Dennis
  Oct 18, 2023
  Nice Location

  The room was an accessible room that worked for us. It was great to have composite floors rather than carpet as it worked better for our dog Max. The staff was pleasant and helpful.

• Elizabeth
  Oct 10, 2023
  Happy Hikers

  Less than half mile to the ocean walking paths, a quarter mile to nice fish restaurant, and a little more than a mile to downtown shops and cafes. Room was neat and clean, people were friendly, had a small refrigerator and microwave. It met all our needs. We loved it.

• Bret
  Sep 29, 2023
  Everything was great

  The room was clean and spacious. The location is close to several good dog walking areas. The staff were friendly and efficient. And you can't beat the mid-week rates!

• Sarah
  May 7, 2023
  Just great

  Loved staying here. Needed a restful and quiet break from life and Deer Haven Inn was the perfect place for just that. Quaint, sweet room, and the walk to the beach through Asilomar was so pleasant. Oh, and our dog loved her stay too.

• Samantha
  Apr 29, 2023
  Nice Location

  Very quiet and clean. No specific area for dogs to relieve themselves, but plenty of areas nearby for scenic walks.

• Lesa
  Jan 7, 2023
  Good stay

  Deer Haven is an older motor inn and the exterior could really use some TLC. Our room was clean with a large window. The gas fireplace is a nice amenity and there was a fridge and microwave in the room.

• Violet
  Aug 20, 2022
  Beware if you have a big dog

  When I tried to check in with my Great Dane, I was asked how much my dog weighed. I said, 130 lbs. I was then shown a piece of paper (a piece of paper?) that said they only allow "medium sized" dogs. I couldn't find this information anywhere on their website, nor was it mentioned when I booked the room. Everything I saw said they were "dog friendly" period, the end. They did let us stay though. Other than the experience trying to check in with our big dog, the hotel was nice.

• Lynn
  Aug 6, 2022
  Great Place!

  Cozy and comfortable for furries and their people.

• Leticia
  Aug 6, 2022
  Expensive

  Expensive , I don’t mind paying but they need to update their pillows. It was quite expensive for what we got.

• Jay
  Aug 3, 2022
  Lovely inn in a terrific location

  Cute room, 10 minute walk to the beach, friendly staff.

• Jean
  Jul 27, 2022
  Wonderful location

  A quick walk to Asilomar State Park where the dogs had a blast chasing waves. The rooms were clean but not much extra space for crates. Unfortunately there is not a grassy area on the inn's property but there is open space across the street to take the dogs potty. It's not grassy either but my dogs seemed to prefer it. The pet fee is very reasonable and large dogs can stay. I have two ridgebacks and it's hard to find lodging for dogs their size.

• Robin
  Jul 3, 2022
  Lovely location, very quiet

  I don't often go off the chain brands because of some bad experiences, but this one was NOT one of those situations. The Inn is as clean or cleaner than three-star brands. The property is quiet (I did hear some noise through the wall, but not enough to fuss about. More a matter of neighboring guest than the facility itself.) And the room was very comfortable and cute. As far as traveling with doggos, very very easy in and out, as I was able to back my car right up to my door. There isn't really a pet relief area on property but there are walking trails and parks all around, so I didn't find this problematic. Even for the 5 AM potty breaks. Would definitely stay here again!

• Kimberly
  Jun 18, 2022
  Great location

  This was a perfectly nice, reasonably priced hotel in a wonderful location. As many have mentioned, it is only a short walk to a dog-friendly beach. Dogs must remain on leash at the beach. There is also a nice boardwalk through the dunes for leashes dogs to enjoy.

• Sheila
  May 18, 2022
  Gem of a place

  All your dog could want. Old style motor court boutique hotel in quiet Monterey neighborhood. Walking trail to beach just across the street. Great seafood restaurant on the way. We loved our stay at the Deer Heaven Inn.

• Debbi
  Feb 25, 2022
  Great stay

  Had a great time. Very dog friendly. On a very quite road with a big nature area across the street to take you dog to do her thing. The room was lovely with a nice fireplace. Highly recommend this place.

• Roxanne
  Jan 31, 2022
  Deer and mud

  The location of this hotel is great, we saw lots of deer everyday. One morning, a family of deer started following me and my dog on our walk along the street. I couldn't tell if it was a curiosity or protective move, so we crossed the street and gained some distance. But fun to see them out! The hotel has lots of trails and sidewalks to walk the dogs, but be warned, there is a lot of mud and dirt from the area that will be on your dogs' feet. I suppose this is why they have tiled and laminated flooring for easy clean up. However, my dog is old and has some physical conditions like arthritis, and she wasn't able to keep her feet from sliding on the floor. So, we put down towels along the floor so she could have some traction. I would love it if the hotel had some floor mats or runners available for old dogs. The room was clean and comfortable, however the smell of Pinesol cleaner was so strong, that even after trying to air it out for hours, it never went away. Overall, we enjoyed the room (and the fireplace), and would return.

• Jim
  Jan 9, 2022
  Definitely not very dog friendly

  I took pictures of the very small areas for your pets but unfortunately I can't load them. The largest one was 4 x 10 maybe. No grass, no doggy bags or a trash can. You could cross the street which was busy at times to use the Asilomar grounds but not lighted anywhere, no bags and no garbage can. There’s no welcome pack, dog bowl or treat for your pet either. It’s a nice 3 or 4 star hotel but only a one bone.

• Rachel
  Jan 7, 2022
  Awesome place

  Beautiful location, super friendly people. Really cool fireplace in the room.

• Patricia
  Oct 26, 2021
  Great Location + Super Clean

  Perfect! This Inn is very clean and quaint. There are fireplaces in every room, which is a nice touch. We loved the crisp white cotton bedding. I rarely drink the coffee provided, but I'm glad I enjoyed it at Deer Haven... it was robust and tasty. Usually I find the coffee in these places to be very weak and flavorless.

  Most importantly, our 70 lb Boxer dog, Sailor, loved the location. The room was nice and roomy which gave him plenty of space to stretch out after our very long drive. Our only complaint and the reason we didn't give "5 Bones", there is no designated pet area on the property. This would have been nice for Sailor's 2 am potty time. Walked behind the building only to find construction debris, trash and broken glass. That was definitely disappointing since the inn was perfect in every other way. That said, the neighborhood is fantastic and there are lots of places to walk.

  The front desk staff, including housekeeping, were very friendly. It would be nice if they provided a list of pet-friendly restaurants in the area at check in, but not a big deal... there's BringFido for that!

• Roderick
  Sep 24, 2021
  Short Walk to Asilomar Beach

  We stay at this place about once a month and always have a great time! Our two Chihuahua mixes feel tight at home.

• Jack
  Jul 29, 2021
  Deer Haven

  Our stay with our French Bulldog was amazing! The room was clean, the staff friendly and helpful. The location was tops with a dog walk right across the street. A most enjoyable trip and we will definitely stay there again!

• Toni
  Jul 5, 2021
  Great accommodations

  Very nice inn! The room was very clean and has updated features and decor. Excellent location. Within a 5 minute walk to the beach which is off leash friendly. About a 10 minute drive to both Monterey and Carmel. The Pacific Grove restaurant scene is simple, but many options for outdoor dining with dogs. We have stayed at neighboring inns many times, but Deer Haven will be our go to in the future. My only suggestion would be to have a dog wash area to rinse off sand from the beach. Our dogs enjoyed their stay, too!

• Scott
  May 29, 2021
  Friendly staff, dog-friendly, nice spot

  Good condition. Temporarily no breakfast, which wasn’t wholly unexpected. Great location for the state park. Friendly and helpful staff. Room and decent condition. The satellite box was unplugged but easy to fix and who wants to watch TV on vacation in such a beautiful area anyway! People and area was quiet. Would definitely return with or without the pup.

• Marion
  May 21, 2021
  Very pleasant stay!!

  Friendly staff, clean comfortable room & great bed!!! Great location across the street from Asilomar.

• Natalia
  May 1, 2021
  We loved our stay

  Room was very comfortable and they were very welcoming of our pup. We found a nice neighborhood walking trail across the street and Asilomar Beach was also within walking distance.

• Roderick
  Sep 8, 2020
  Perfect Spot

  Close to Beach. Great areas for walking. Nothing made the room especially "dog-friendly", but it all worked out great!

• Marta
  Aug 23, 2020
  Great simple hotel

  Great with the dogs, no issues at all. Nice areas for walks right across the street

• Barbara
  May 29, 2020
  Dog TOLERANT

  My experience of Deer Haven was that They were dog tolerant for an additional fee. The woman seemed annoyed when I told her I had more than one dog.

  There were no spaces for the dogs to potty. I walked to the neighborhood over to find some grass. I had my own poop bags, but there were no specific bins to dispose them in.

  Really not worth the money. And I didn’t feel welcomed at all. This at the end of a cross country trip where all of the other hotels had been GREAT about my dogs.

• Garrett
  Nov 26, 2019
  Wonderful Hotel

  We have stayed here twice and each time has been wonderful! Rooms have a fireplace and hard wood floors. Great access to the beach and Asilomar as well!

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Safe Stay: Deer Haven Inn has enhanced cleaning and safety measures in place. Masks and hand sanitizer are provided to guests, and rooms are disinfected between each stay and sealed after cleaning. Social distancing measures are in place, as well as physical barriers between staff and guests. Contactless check-in and check-out are available. Hotel staff are required to wear masks.