L'Auberge Carmel

Carmel, California Coast

Standard Courtyard King
Standard Courtyard King
Standard Courtyard King
Standard Courtyard King

The hotel

The charming boutique L'Auberge Carmel, dating to 1929 is known for its European-style and graceful architecture. A Relais & Châteaux hotel, located in the picturesque town of Carmel by the Sea, L'Auberge Carmel is a luxurious and romantic hideaway. The 20 bedrooms, located around the central outdoor courtyard, are individually designed with warm tones and the finest fabrics. Dine in the award-winning Aubergine Restaurant featuring regional and seasonal cuisine as well as an underground wine cellar.

Amenities

  • Romantic
  • Free Parking
  • Room Service
  • Valet parking
  • Internet Access
  • Close to Beach
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In the centre of Carmel, 10-minute walk to the beach and close to shopping and restaurants.

Hotel information

20 luxurious guest rooms on 2 floors. All individually designed with flat screen TV, iPod music system, complimentary WiFi, mini-bar*, room service*, bathrobes, iron and board, hairdryer, daily newspaper and twice-daily housekeeping service. Courtyard Standard Rooms with courtyard view and 1 king-size or 1 queen-size bed sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Aubergine restaurant (regional and seasonal cuisine). Wine cellar. Wine tasting*. Carmel Wine Walk*. Tennis court. In-room massage and spa service*. Room service*. Complimentary WiFi, valet and self-parking.

This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change)

*Denotes local charge.

L'Auberge Carmel is a non-smoking resort.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (269)
  • Very good (94)
  • Average (45)
  • Poor (20)
  • Terrible (14)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Old world elegance

May 4, 2021 GenevaMews Geneva, Illinois

We stayed here in late April 2021, during the pandemic. We liked the property because of its old time elegance and service. Unfortunately the pandemic caused some changes to their process like moving all dining outside to the courtyard. They reacted very well to the changes and met the challenges with grace and character. The staff was… Read more
We stayed here in late April 2021, during the pandemic. We liked the property because of its old time elegance and service. Unfortunately the pandemic caused some changes to their process like moving all dining outside to the courtyard. They reacted very well to the changes and met the challenges with grace and character. The staff was efficient, attentive and professional. This is a memorable property that we would come back to. The only reason we didn’t give them five stars is because the room we were in (#25) should be upgraded to truly reflect a luxury property. We would suggest the addition of a towel warmer in the bathroom and a cabinet or armoire to house the television to make the room even more luxurious. Read less
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Nov 16, 2020 David P

40 years ago my wife and I honeymooned at this hotel (Sundial Inn at the time). We spent the night at L'Auberge last week and were absolutely amazed at the hospitality, attention to preserving the ambiance and charm of the old hotel, the staff, the food and everything about the hotel. We'll be coming back again!
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Nov 4, 2020 213sophie22

Don't stay here. Rooms are located right next to a courtyard with zero sound insulation. Service is extremely poor: expect to be treated lower priority than the dining guests. The rooms are basic. Choose another hotel, which is actually a hotel. This is not a Relais Chateaux experience.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A wonderful stay and memorable dinner at L'Auberge Carmel and Aubergine

Oct 27, 2020 worldtourfamily Westlake Village, California

We stayed here for our 26th anniversary and ate dinner at Aubergine that evening. The Auberge is full of character and has a welcoming and attentive staff. The dinner with wine pairing was absolutely delicious, and the pairings were perfect. Service was great, and Chef personally served a few courses himself as well which was a great touch.
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Oct 18, 2020 Saraganeian Dallas, Texas

We were originally supposed to visit at the end of September but we had to delay our trip due to the California fires. When I called to reserve I was fortunate to be speaking with Alicia. She took the time out to explain the lay out of the hotel to me and even went out of her way to send pictures. Later when we actually were able to book the… Read more
We were originally supposed to visit at the end of September but we had to delay our trip due to the California fires. When I called to reserve I was fortunate to be speaking with Alicia. She took the time out to explain the lay out of the hotel to me and even went out of her way to send pictures. Later when we actually were able to book the hotel- there was only room 25 available. The room itself was cute, but there were no AC in the room and we were unable to have the windows open bc people were literally having dinner outside of our window and we could hear their conversations. Also I had to ask a couple of times for the shampoo and the conditioner in the room to be replenished. You also need to specify the time you want to have breakfast the night before which honestly when you’re on vacation- you want things to be more spontaneous. The location of the hotel is great and the staff is friendly. We particularly enjoyed chatting with Edwin and Joshua. They both went above and beyond. I think if we had stayed during a cooler time- the lack of AC wouldn’t have been as big a deal. I hope you enjoy Carmel if you decide to visit! Read less