L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux

Hotels
8.5 (265 reviews)
Monte Verde & Seventh Avenue, P.O Box J , Carmel , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Picturesque, beautiful property
Attentive and helpful staff
Great location (near town)
Excellent food (per one reviewer)
Comfortable rooms with special touches
Cons:
No on-site food available Monday/Tuesday
Initial unpleasant receptionist on arrival
Some rooms felt old and dated

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.5
Mixed but overall positive — initial arrival had an unpleasant receptionist, but staff were otherwise attentive, accommodating and helpful (replacement receptionist and staff like Cameron noted).
Location
9.5
Great location — town is around the corner and convenient for dining and transport.
Room Quality
7
Mixed comments — rooms were described as comfortable with extra touches by one reviewer but another noted the rooms felt old and dated.
Amenities
8
Some limitations noted (no on-site food available Monday/Tuesday), but staff provided helpful alternatives (dishes/cutlery, assistance with takeout).
Value for Money
8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Generally positive — one reviewer called the food excellent, though another noted there is no on-site food service on certain days.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall positive and picturesque stay — pleasant property and attentive staff, with a few minor issues noted (initial receptionist, some dated rooms).
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 21:44

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Amenities
Step back in time at our luxury hotel originally built in 1929, where historic old-world charm meets today's modern conveniences.

Relaxation and Indulgence
Indulge in in-room massage and spa services, unwind in front of flat-screen TVs, and savor exquisite dining at our on-site gourmet restaurant.

Prime Location for Exploration
Explore the nearby Pebble Beach Golf Course, marvel at marine life in Monterey Bay Aquarium, and immerse yourself in art, shopping, and dining just moments away from L'Auberge Carmel.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at L'Auberge Carmel.

Important information:

The minimum age for guests is 18 years old.

Please note the property is a historic building and no lift is available, only the ground floor is fully accessible. Please contact the property for additional assistance.

Only one standart king and one premiun king room are pet-friendly.

Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of USD 250 per stay.

Please note that the property can only accommodate pets with a maximum weight of 11.3 kg or less.

Please note that a maximum of 2 pets is allowed per room.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SJC

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 265 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Cecile • couple • us
10
Just the best spot in Carmel!
Pros:

Beautiful room with amazing ocean view, the hotel patio was lovely for breakfast, personnel super friendly and efficient. Also loved our dinner at l’Aubergine!

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Stan • couple • us
10
Excellent
Pros:

Cleanliness.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Anjli • family_with_children • us
10
Picturesque
Pros:

It's a really cute beautiful property with attentive staff.

Cons:

There is no food available on site on Monday and Tuesday, but the town is around the corner and you can also easily Uber eats. They were also super helpful with dishes and cutlery so it wasn't a big deal.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • couple • us
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • gb
10
A side from our initial arrival experience with the unpleasant receptionist we went on to have a wonderful stay…
Pros:

It was a lovely hotel.. great location.. the food was excellent & the rooms very comfortable with all the extra special touches added in…

Cons:

The day we arrived the receptionist was not welcoming or helpful at all .. The day after however she was replaced by a lovely girl who was saw for the next couple of days who was very accommodating..also Cameron who was working several roles was a very polite & nice young man always checking if their was anything we needed …

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Nobuaki • solo_traveller • jp
7
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Ruchinit • couple • us
10
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • us
6
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
8
Cons:

Old rooms. Felt very dated

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • couple • us
9
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • us
9
Pros:

Breakfast was good although not outstanding. For the price that was charged it could be better.

Cons:

Everything was very nice. We stayed for a one night only, so it is not easy to find any real imperfections.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Julia • couple • us
10
Great stay. Great location. Great food. Great fun!
Pros:

Its a beautiful little property.

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • gb
8
2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Angela • partner
10
Pros:

Fantastic cozy stay! Beautiful atmosphere!

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • partner
10
Pros:

They think of everything. You check in and they take your bags, park your car and that’s all you have to think about until you fill in your breakfast order that night. Lovely courtyard dining and a 2 Michelin star restaurant on site. It was a lovely break we sorely needed.

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Betty • couple • us
10
A wonderful place for a birthday
Pros:

Darling

Cons:

The high price

2025-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Duong • family_with_children • vn
10
2025-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Sandy
10
Pros:

Convenient location, service over the top, rooms and bedding fabulous

2025-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Amazing room/service, hotel is OLD = noisy!
Pros:

I stayed in anamaizngqueen room with a beautiful bath tub. I read reviews about this hotel being loud, but I was not prepared to be woken up at 5:30 with constant noise from the stairs and doors opening and closing. I was on the ground/countyard ... maybe a higher room would be quieter. Also, no AC. I also had to wait about 10 minutes to be served by the bartender for a glass of wine - after seeking out someone to help me. All that being said, I would stay again.

2025-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Mary
10
Pros:

This lovely boutique hotel reminded me of the ambiance and attention to the Guest experience that I thought was lost to most of us.
Exceptional experience!

2025-06-15 • via Nuitee