Manresa Castle Hotel

This is a nice stay if you like retro and old school. There's a Mexican restaurant/bar downstairs and the rooms are upstairs. HOWEVER, the bed was terrible. It felt like your sleeping on a board (and I like firm mattress). We paid one two nights and stayed only one night. I messaged Manresa and didn't get a response back. The bath tub is small and the shower curtain rack was falling off. Yes it's an old building but the rooms definitely needs remodeled and upgraded. The rooms are falling apart. The table they provided is the smallest round table I have ever seen. Retro fridge was cute. The windows weren't sealed and you felt cold air coming through all night. The carpets are a ugly floral print. The pictures shows it's a castle, but very much not when you see it in person. Only on one side you will get a Ocean view, but it's not right on the water, you have to look passed the ghetto housing community. I'm sorry, but this stay was a bust and waste of money and will never be back.

— Arin Mower

This is a wonderful hotel. The people who work here are very nice and are happy to talk about the history of the hotel. There are many photos from the early 1800's of the town and of the building. My wife and I went exploring at night because we were told that the building is haunted! We didn't experience anything but it was still fun to explore.

— Will Hale

Ah, Manresa Castle. This is a hotel that was built as a private residence in 1892, and honestly, it has not forgotten that for a single day. You walk in and immediately think, “Yeah… this place was built before people had opinions about accessibility.” There are stairs everywhere. It’s like the whole building is training for a stair‑climbing competition it never entered. They do have an elevator, but it’s one of those old‑time ones that needs an operator. It only runs during certain hours, which is a fun twist. I’ve never stayed anywhere where the elevator has a shift. I kept expecting it to clock out and say, “Alright, good luck with the stairs, buddy.” While we were waiting to check in, the woman at the desk was telling the family in front of us about a little boy, and possibly a little girl, who haunts the castle. She said it with the enthusiasm of someone reading the ingredients on a granola bar. The kids were mildly interested, which is the exact level of interest you want kids to have in ghosts when you’re about to sleep in the same building. When it was our turn, I asked about the history, and she gave me a quick summary before upgrading us to a “water view.” I put that in quotes because after two long, narrow staircases (stairs that felt like they were built for people who were shorter, lighter, and more hopeful) we got to our room, opened the curtains, and saw… absolutely no water. I think if you leaned out the window at a dangerous angle, you could maybe see a moist leaf. But we didn’t pay for the fancy room, so honestly, it felt like a fun magic trick. The room itself was clean and comfortable, minimalist in a way that made me think they were trying to keep the ghosts from having too many things to move around. The bathroom was spacious and spotless. The shower, however, had the hot and cold reversed, and the hot water was very hot. Like, “I almost became the next ghost they tell kids about in the lobby” hot. I turned the handle and immediately learned what lava feels like. And honestly, the biggest surprise of the whole stay was how quiet the room was. With all the creaky floors and creaky stairs, we were fully expecting to hear half the guests for half the night. Seriously, every other step in that place sounds like it’s filing a noise complaint against itself. I thought we’d get a full audio tour of everyone’s luggage situation. But somehow, mercifully, it was silent. Shockingly quiet. Like the ghosts were tiptoeing out of respect. It was the first time in my life I’ve been in a building that loud and a room that peaceful. They encourage you to explore the “castle,” which sounds exciting until you realize there’s not much to explore. There’s a small library off the entry, which is charming. We also found a door labeled “Dungeon,” which felt promising, but it was locked. And it had an “Employees Only” sign, which really ruins the medieval vibe. Nothing says “ancient torture chamber” like modern HR boundaries. We were there in winter, but we still wandered out to the courtyard. It was nice, but not exactly the kind of place where you expect a ghost to dramatically appear. And speaking of ghosts, we didn’t see any. Zero. Although we did see the kids from check‑in the next day at Fort Worden State Park. Or did we? Four stars for charm, history, and the unexpected cardio.

— Michael Molnar

This is a hostel. Start with that and if you want to know more, read on. I would call this similar to a European hostel. The rooms are smaller, a stand alone mini fridge, no microwave, very thing walls and dilapidated furniture. The room stayed bright at night and you can hear everything from the other guests. There is no elevator so prepare to climb stairs. The mattress was old (according to the guide book they were last updated 20 years ago) and the blankets thin. The room did have a ceiling fan and heater though. The location is ok but you’re two miles from the town so walking isn’t going to work for most people. The staff is nice enough but they put out envelopes requesting tips. First off, I hate this practice. Pay your employees. Tipping cutler is inherently racists and unfair. But my true is they also announce they no longer offer housekeeping services!! What am I tipping???? The photo I’m attaching is the shower. It was so bad I almost laughed. The shower head is for people five feet or shorter. It had absolutely no water pressure. You can turn the knobs all you want but that will not generate enough water to get you clean. Two minutes in it also flipped to cold. The hotel has a restaurant on site but don’t go there. They do the immoral thing of charging credit card fees despite signing a contract with the credit card company saying they wouldn’t do that. They also charge a “leverage fee” though no one could tell me what that was about. A few additional notes. They have a policy that basically makes it impossible to check out early once you see your room. MANY rooms do not have a bathroom attached. MAKE SURE TO ASK. even if they say you have a bathroom, it might be down the hall. There is also no ac. It will be HOT in summer. After the first night I truly considered leaving early. I wish I would have. I hated the idea of losing money but this wasn’t worth it. I barely slept, don’t feel clean, and on my life this was one of the worst towns I’ve been in for food. Mind boggling. If someone opened an actual decent restaurant in this town, they would make a killing. Anyway. Respect yourself more than I did and stay elsewhere.

— Lara-Ashley Monroe

I absolutely loved my visit to this haunted castle & so did my husband (he's a big ghost adventures fan) The atmosphere is incredible—so rich with history and just the right amount of spooky charm. Every corner felt like stepping back in time, and the stories behind the castle made it even more captivating. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the experience was both thrilling and enchanting. The on-site restaurant was a fantastic bonus—delicious food, cozy ambiance, and the perfect spot to relax after exploring.

— Simply Kimberly