Bernardus Lodge and Spa

This place is a gem. Wonderful location and excellent accommodations as well as service and the incomparable Lucia restaurant.

Such a beautiful and peaceful stay. Everything about this place felt relaxing and recharging — from the atmosphere to the service. While you’re there , highly recommend to make a reservation at their restaurant “Lucia”. One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. Every dish was amazing, fresh, beautifully presented, and you can tell so much care goes into the food here. Amazing hotel and service! Quiet, peaceful truly amazing service. It felt like the perfect little reset.thank you!!

Bernardus in Monterey was one of the highlights of our trip. The restaurant perfectly captures the spirit of California coastal dining with an incredibly creative menu built around fresh local ingredients from both land and sea. Every dish felt thoughtful and beautifully executed — from the pristine seafood to the locally sourced meats and produce. The Seabass and the Octopus were unmatched. Savory and fresh. The chefs clearly take pride in showcasing the region, and you can taste the quality in every bite. The seafood was exceptionally fresh, the flavors were balanced and inventive without being overdone, and the presentation was elegant yet approachable. Pair that with warm service and the stunning Carmel Valley atmosphere, and it made for an unforgettable dining experience. If you’re visiting Monterey or Carmel and want a meal that truly reflects the local food culture with creativity and sophistication, Bernardus is absolutely worth the visit.

Grounds very pretty and well manicured. Bernardus has been on our bucket list for quite. We arrive to a beautiful room and a great valet. However, when you’re there, you’re out of ways so we wanted to eat at the restaurant in the hotel. The service was horrible. I finally asked a bus boy if we could order our wine. And the service continued through the night. We ordered the risotto. There was no seasoning whatsoever. My husband finally asked for Salt-N-Pepa to be wrapped at the table so we could eat it. The same went for the Seabass. The next morning, I ordered eggs and toast. The toast was missing any sort of flavor as was the butter. I’ve heard there’s a new Chef. Unfortunately, we probably won’t be going back. It needs to be made a very special experience and it definitely wasn’t. We went to get our car that was being charged charged the next morning. The charger only gave us 2%. The valet said oh you were in the third charger that one doesn’t really work. At a five star hotel I don’t expect this.

Fantastic hotel that is well maintained, peaceful and shows impeccable hospitality to the guests. We didn’t the weekend at the Bernardus to celebrate my wife’s birthday and we had a great time. The staff was friendly, the grounds were very well kept and the rooms were clean and spacious! This is a wonderful 5 star hotel in Carmel Valley, and we certainly will be coming back here again!