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Carmel · California

L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux

Monte Verde at Seventh, Carmel, California, 93921

8.5 Excellent265 guest reviews

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • 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.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Picturesque, beautiful property

  • Attentive and helpful staff

  • Great location (near town)

At the hotel

Popular amenities

37 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Food delivered to guest room
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Dining & drinks

  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Garden
  • Golf course
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor furniture

Rooms & comfort

  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking

Guest services

  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed

Services & essentials

  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

265 reviews
10/ 10
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!
Cecile · couple · 2026-08-18

The guest experience

8.5out of 10
265 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Picturesque, beautiful property
  • Attentive and helpful staff
  • Great location (near town)
  • Excellent food (per one reviewer)
  • Comfortable rooms with special touches

Worth knowing — No on-site food available Monday/Tuesday · Initial unpleasant receptionist on arrival · Some rooms felt old and dated

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.5

    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).

  • Location9.5

    Great location — town is around the corner and convenient for dining and transport.

  • Cleanliness8.5

    Standard quality for this hotel tier.

  • Value for Money8.5

    Standard quality for this hotel tier.

  • Food and Beverage8.5

    Generally positive — one reviewer called the food excellent, though another noted there is no on-site food service on certain days.

  • Overall Experience8.5

    Overall positive and picturesque stay — pleasant property and attentive staff, with a few minor issues noted (initial receptionist, some dated rooms).

  • Amenities8.0

    Some limitations noted (no on-site food available Monday/Tuesday), but staff provided helpful alternatives (dishes/cutlery, assistance with takeout).

  • Room Quality7.0

    Mixed comments — rooms were described as comfortable with extra touches by one reviewer but another noted the rooms felt old and dated.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

100% of 11 recent stays rated 8+

8.5265 reviews

  • Just the best spot in Carmel!

    10/10

    Cecile · couple · 2026-08-18

    “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!”

  • Excellent

    10/10

    Stan · couple · 2026-08-12

    “Cleanliness.”

  • Picturesque

    10/10

    Anjli · family with children · 2026-05-27

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

  • A side from our initial arrival experience with the unpleasant receptionist we went on to have a wonderful stay…

    10/10

    Tracy · couple · 2026-05-12

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

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Elizabeth · couple · 2026-01-19

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

  • Great stay. Great location. Great food. Great fun!

    10/10

    Julia · couple · 2026-01-03

    “Its a beautiful little property.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Angela · partner · 2025-10-10

    “Fantastic cozy stay! Beautiful atmosphere!”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Lisa · partner · 2025-09-02

    “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. ”

  • A wonderful place for a birthday

    10/10

    Betty · couple · 2025-08-29

    “Darling”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Sandy · 2025-08-13

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

  • Amazing room/service, hotel is OLD = noisy!

    10/10

    Verified traveler · 2025-07-03

    “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. ”

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