Bernardus Lodge and Spa

Visited several times based upon prior good experiences. This stay was less than stellar. Room was dark and dreary and needs renovations. Shower head needs to be replaced due to poor water quality as the nozzles are broken and not providing adequate pressure. Had to call several times to get room cleaned after been gone most of the day. Even requesting ice proved challenging and required three calls and an hour to fulfill.

This review is for the restaurant at Bernardus. My husband and I celebrated an anniversary here and I'd had one of my top two meals of all time here, pre pandemic. We decided to enjoy our anniversary there again today and although it was good, it has definitely gone down hill a tad. To start with, it was drizzling outside and when we went to park our car, all of the spots near the restaurant are for valet parking only. We didn't see any valet drivers, almost all the valet spots were empty but we had to park way at the other end of the parking lot and walk through the drizzle to get to the restaurant. When we were seated, in a lovely, heated outdoor area, I looked down and noticed that my linen napkin had a big lipstick stain right in the middle of it. Not the end of the world but kind of gross. I mentioned it to my husband and his had a black smudge in the middle of his. Our food was very good and our waitress was attentive without being bothersome. After we paid out bill, I used the restroom and the toilet wouldn't flush. I hoped to find someone to fix the issue but nobody was around. There was nobody to see if we needed anything else, ask us how things were or even just to say thank you and goodbye. I would expect a bit more for $250 for lunch for two people. They didn't go out of their way to make us feel special or that we were celebrating a special event, and I had let them know.

Nice property with great landscaping. Was too cold for swimming in April. Can stay with a dog for one time charge of $200 (they provide a dog bed, some treats, poop bags, and bowls). Food, both dinner and breakfast, were just average unfortunately.

A truly lovely property with fantastic staff. A bit on the pricey side but it's worth the treat. The resort is on the smaller side so it is easy to navigate with extra care given to guests. The location is well situated between Carmel by the Sea and Carmel Valley with restaurants and wineries close by without having to deal with too much traffic. The Garland Ranch Regional Park is worth a visit and is so close to Bernardus.

We came to visit our son and were surprised by the gorgeous property. The room was beautiful. The staff is friendly, attentive, helpful and welcoming. We highly recommend Bernardus if you want to relax, feel save in a secluded hotel that is nearby Carmel valley, Carmel by the see and other cities that have too much to offer.