Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Hotel · Carmel Valley Village ·
Wine-country lodge with vineyard views, spa, fine dining, and pools
Wine-country lodge with vineyard views, spa, fine dining, and pools
"Set in Carmel just minutes from Big Sur, this Two MICHELIN Key resort piles on the amenities: a 15,000-bottle wine list, 73 spacious rooms and suites, a connection to the highly regarded Bernardus winery, an onsite first-class restaurant, myriad sports activities, and a large spa." - J'nai Gaither
"An upscale Carmel Valley lodge and spa that offers dining, wine-tasting opportunities and comfortable overnight stays amid a refined wine-country setting." - Maya Kachroo-Levine Maya Kachroo-Levine Maya Kachroo-Levine is the digital senior editor at Travel + Leisure. She covers hotels, destinations (focusing on Europe, Asia, California, and Mexico), food and drink, cruises, and luxury aviation. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Awarded two Michelin keys as an "exceptional" hotel, this California lodge and spa is recognized for quality design, consistent service, comfort, and a personality that enhances the local wine-country experience." - Stacey Lastoe
"An upscale Carmel Valley property set among rolling vineyards and manicured grounds that participates in local community hiring and partnerships; the lodge has previously hired graduates from the nearby youth-job-training nonprofit and showcases a serene, misty-valley atmosphere ideal for guests seeking countryside luxury within Monterey County." - Chelsee Lowe Chelsee Lowe Chelsee Lowe is a Los Angeles-based writer with an obsession with good eats and interesting stories. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure, TravelAge West, Ventura Blvd, and L.A. Parent, writing about food, family travel, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Opened in 1999, the hotel comprises a French country–style home with copper chandeliers, whose rooms are done up in tones of terra-cotta, ocher, chocolate, and celadon; in addition, there are nine Monterey Territorial–style adobe guesthouses. "You’ll enjoy beautiful scenery all around," thanks in part to the property’s eight acres of wine vineyards and 300 rose bushes. "I was greeted with a glass of their vineyard’s wine and then escorted to my room overlooking the valley." Each "gorgeous suite" has a stone fireplace, English armoires, Italian linens, a two-person deep soaking tub, French doors that open onto private decks, and complimentary in-room wine. "Sitting by the fireplace was beyond relaxing." Lucia Restaurant & Bar has regional cuisine that’s "among the best in California."
