Bernardus Lodge and Spa

We stopped for two nights on our war from SoCal to SF. This was definitely the place to relax and recharge after a long road trip. Rooms were so comfortable and elegantly decorated in a nice vineyard setting. Highly recommended.

My wife and I stayed here for three nights during Monterey Car Week. Everything was perfect. The room was very nice with a very large bathroom and in room fireplace. The outdoor fire pits were a great place to gather for drinks after dinner. Overall the resort was very fine and upscale but it felt very comfortable. Not stuffy at all. I stayed here a few years ago for a business conference and it was perfect then too.

We had a wonderful three-night stay at the Bernardus in August 2017. The property is beautiful with beautiful mountain views. It includes many nice touches beyond the rooms: numerous fireplaces or fire pits where you can sit with a drink or a book, a gym with outdoor bikes (as well as indoor equipment), fresh juice in the lobby in the afternoons, two adults-only pools (one at the spa), and use of the hotel's fleet of Mercedes to drive around the area. It was nice to be able to use the spa facilities (steam room, etc.) even on days we did not have a spa treatment - though I would recommend booking one during your stay! The staff was friendly and helpful, recommending restaurants, hiking paths, etc. It is easy enough to drive to Carmel and Monterey for dinner or other activities. We liked staying in Carmel Valley, which was warmer and got more sunshine during our August visit than either town. This is one of my favorite hotels at which I have stayed in recent years. We will definitely return.

We stayed two nights at Bernardus in July as part of a 3 week California road trip. This was easily the highlight of our trip. Elegant room, excellent and knowledgeable staff and a superb Spa. We ate in the Lucia restaurant both nights and loved the food and the service was again excellent. We were travelling with our two children (8 and 11 yrs) and the staff did their utmost to be welcoming and inclusive with them. We can't recommend this hotel enough. We're planning another trip to California next year and plan to include another (longer) stay.

We stayed in one of the rooms with a private spa. Room was elegantly appointed, rustic design, large fireplace. Service was top notch. This feels more like a five star accommodation than a four. Fantastic hiking close by at Garland Ranch.