Bernardus Lodge and Spa

The lodge is amazing. Loved everything about it. Service was good, food was good, we received a room upgrade so that was a huge plus and grounds are beautiful. Pool and Bocce ball lawn was fun. Landscaper on property was so kind and clearly takes amazing care of the property. Loved the location of being away from downtown area. We'll be going back!

We loved everything about this place. Excellent service, beautiful room and facilities. Awesome place to celebrate special occasions😍

This was our third stay in the past five years. We enjoy this resort because it is small and charming with beautiful architecture and landscaping that combine to create a quaint and relaxing environment. For this visit we chose to stay in a luxury croquet room. These rooms face south or west looking out to the croquet lawn. We wanted more sunlight and overall the small amount of activity on the lawn did not bother us. All rooms are big with fireplaces, nice bathrooms, and outdoor space. Some can be a little sun challenged and some rooms’ outdoor space is pretty exposed to other guests. The hotel has a nice restaurant with an attractive outdoor seating area. The pool is large and the setting inviting. Cushions on the loungers would make it a little more comfortable. The spa is nice, but the locker rooms are a little dated. The gym is a weak point as it is small, dark, and may not be worth your time. Another important reason for us choosing this property is its location in Carmel Valley, 10 miles inland from Carmel-by-the-Sea. During our June stay the pesky marine layer lingered often in town, while in the valley it was gone by 10am or never arrived. Quiet downtown Carmel Valley is a five-minute drive away and has a nice charming country town vibe with several restaurants and shops. Self-parking was $30 per night and easy to do. The daily resort fee was $70 per day during our stay.

Overall really enjoyed our stay and would recommend - just don't expect too much of the restaurant. The view of the mountains was striking and beautiful!

The Bernardus is a fantastic California experience. The grounds are amazing - like staying in a botanical garden. And while the rooms are divine - very comfortable beds and linens - it is the staff that makes this our favorite place to stay on vacation.