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 (265)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating A touch of France in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Feb 7, 2020 TheWineBear San Francisco

From the moment we arrived until we reluctantly departed, L'Auberge Carmel was a lovely experience in being pampered by experts. The rooms are European in style, charming as opposed to stark American hotel modern. All of the expected touches are there. The service is superb. As we were staying several nights, we decided to explore a local… Read more
From the moment we arrived until we reluctantly departed, L'Auberge Carmel was a lovely experience in being pampered by experts. The rooms are European in style, charming as opposed to stark American hotel modern. All of the expected touches are there. The service is superb. As we were staying several nights, we decided to explore a local restaurant on our first night. When we asked for our car, the staff insisted on driving us in their beautiful limousine and Edgar, the chauffeur, a kind and attentive person, took pleasure in describing the village to us as we were driving. It made the experience even more special. When we were ready to return, he came instantly and took exceptional care of us. The following night, we dined at Aubergine, the Michelin star restaurant at L'Auberge Carmel. Justin Cogley's cuisine is outstanding, as is the pastry from Pastry Chef Yulanda Santos. They have created an exceptional team. The restaurant is an intimate space perfect for a romantic dinner. Everyone on the staff is warm and welcoming, doing everything they can to make your experience perfect. We enthusiastically recommend both L'Auberge Carmel and Aubergine to anyone wishing a memorable escape to a beautiful seaside village. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Super charming hotel and exceptional customer service

Dec 17, 2019 ReniGny New York City, New York

We spend my birthday weekend there and we had a wonderful stay. The rooms are spacious, super clean with amazing natural light, very comfy bed, bathroom is so cozy (tiles are heated) and a bathtub to die for. The ambiance of the courtyard feels so romantic, relaxed and warm. The breakfast was delicious, the fluffy french toast is the bomb, missing… Read more
We spend my birthday weekend there and we had a wonderful stay. The rooms are spacious, super clean with amazing natural light, very comfy bed, bathroom is so cozy (tiles are heated) and a bathtub to die for. The ambiance of the courtyard feels so romantic, relaxed and warm. The breakfast was delicious, the fluffy french toast is the bomb, missing it already. We had the best couples massage in our room. As far as customer service they go above and beyond to make you feel very comfortable and make sure that all your needs are met, a few things to mention, we were driven to and picked up from our restaurant one night which was so nice since we had had some wine, the pastry chef Yolanda made custom delicious sweet treats for my bday, my husband forgot his coat at a restaurant in the area and only remembered when we had left Carmel, Edwin went out of his way to pick it up at the restaurant and arranged for it to be shipped to us. Overall phenomenal customer service. We would highly highly recommend L'Auberge Carmel Katia, Edwin, Dianna, Yolanda and the entire staff were amazing and made our time there truly memorable. Thank you Renida and Mike Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice location, tired rooms

Nov 17, 2019 passportcarrier SanFrancisco

The staff was exceptionally welcoming and the location perfect. But we expected more for a hotel of this caliber. The room, while spacious, felt outdated. My phone was running low, Yet there was no outlet easily accessible by the bed, so I had to sit on a rather uncomfortable arm chair that was near a plug. The bathroom was large, the towels… Read more
The staff was exceptionally welcoming and the location perfect. But we expected more for a hotel of this caliber. The room, while spacious, felt outdated. My phone was running low, Yet there was no outlet easily accessible by the bed, so I had to sit on a rather uncomfortable arm chair that was near a plug. The bathroom was large, the towels plush and the room was very clean. Read less
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Nov 8, 2019 Rich W

This was our fourth stay at L'Auberge. Frankly, I don't see why we would consider anywhere else for our couples escapes. From the minute you pull up, you feel like you are a celebrity. You are treated like you are the only guests, or at least the most important, from the time you walk in until you leave. The rooms are awesome, the serve is… Read more
This was our fourth stay at L'Auberge. Frankly, I don't see why we would consider anywhere else for our couples escapes. From the minute you pull up, you feel like you are a celebrity. You are treated like you are the only guests, or at least the most important, from the time you walk in until you leave. The rooms are awesome, the serve is over-the-top, and the location is ideal. This is our go to in Carmel. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The attention to detail is everything

Nov 5, 2019 Meris S San Francisco, California

My friend and I took a girls' weekend up to Carmel, and having stayed at L'Auberge properties in Napa before, decided to book a night here. Coming from SF after a hectic week, we were anxious to find a parking spot, so as I ran up to the courtyard, a lovely man named Mike calmly and graciously met me, explained he would valet our car, and then… Read more
My friend and I took a girls' weekend up to Carmel, and having stayed at L'Auberge properties in Napa before, decided to book a night here. Coming from SF after a hectic week, we were anxious to find a parking spot, so as I ran up to the courtyard, a lovely man named Mike calmly and graciously met me, explained he would valet our car, and then asked me my name and held out his hand and introduced himself. It was at that moment I instantly began to relax and also realized that this is a hotel that prides itself on both helping guests feel like it's their home AND providing exeptional, curteous, gracious service that is so hard to find these days. After having our car parked (all services are free thanks to the great idea of just tacking on a $30 service charge every night), the woman at check-in greeted us with complimentary organic hibiscus juice made in-house. The rooms are not your modern, everything-looks-the-same behemoths...but isn't that the charm of Carmel? The lobby is marble; the courtyard leading to the rooms is brick-lined with wall-climbing flowers, vines, and with a bubbling fountain in the center; the rooms are cozy but equipped with modern-day amenities like heated bathroom floors, an iPad for room service, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and an espresso machine (we just got the standard room, nothing special). The personal touches came from the dessert chef's bowl of housemade caramels and a little bag of trail mix, along with two gigantic bottles of sparkling water--all at no charge to guests. Imagine staying in a renovated French country chateau and that's L'Auberge Carmel. What's even better is that you're 1 block away from all restaurants and shops, and about 4 blocks away from the gorgeous beach. Overall, the service and the charm make this hotel well worth the money. Read less