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Originally built in 1929, this luxury hotel is within walking distance of the legendary Carmel Beach and offers historic old-world charm, complete with all of today's modern amenities and conveniences. L'Auberge Carmel offers guests everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Guests will appreciate in-room massage and spa services, flat-screen TVs, and the on-site gourmet restaurant. Only a short distance from L'Auberge Carmel are many popular attractions. The famous Pebble Beach Golf Course, Monterey Bay Aquarium and a variety of art galleries, shopping centers and restaurants are in close proximity.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Carmel, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 31 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the accommodation's prime <b>location</b> near shops and the beach. <b>Breakfast</b> was praised for its quality and variety. The staff received commendations for their friendliness. <b>Room comfort</b> had mixed reviews, with some finding the beds too soft. <b>Value for money</b> was a concern for several guests.
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Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
10
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lorena
    Guatemala Guatemala
    Every person working in the Hotel was kind and tried their best to be helpful to us. Breakfast was nice. the personal during breakfast was young and enthusiastic, everyone was bilingual, Spanish and English. Welcoming cookies and snacks were...
  • Marenzi
    United States of America United States of America
    A charming stay in a charming town & a most charming hotel with a charming staff!
  • Erica
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was really good, they brought it up to the room. Really liked it. The room was cute and had a teeny ocean view which was a pleasant surprise. The staff was very friendly. The bathroom floor was heated and that was awesome.
  • Gina
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful small hotel. Charming room, super comfortable bed. Fabulous courtyard where we had our breakfast.
  • Leigh
    United States of America United States of America
    Closeness to everything. Small hotel. Larger rooms.
  • Heather
    United States of America United States of America
    Absolutely spectacular property! So luxurious and comfortable. The staff exemplified 5 star service.
  • Barbara
    United States of America United States of America
    The service was impeccable. We had our dog with us. He could basically accompany us anywhere, except of course their Michelin rated restaurant. Location great.
  • Ariel
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful historical buildings with all the modern amenities.
  • Natasha
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was perfect. It was a nice hotel. An older property but nice. The rooms are dated.the breakfast in our room, however, was perfection! I had avacado toast on our first morning- best ever! It was served with a pastry that I don’t even...
  • Florina
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel location was amazing, few blocks from the beach, walking distance to shops , bakery, restaurants. The free valet parking was a real treat. Breakfast was delicious with option for breakfast in room, or on courtyard.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Aubergine
    • Cuisine
      Local

Amenities of L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Inner courtyard view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Pet bowls
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
$86 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Please note that construction work is going on nearby from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday during the entire month of May, and some rooms may be affected by noise.

Minimum age for guests is 18 years and old.

Please note the property is a historic building and no elevator 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 and the pet fee is 250 USD per stay.

No pets over 25 pounds.

Only 2 pets 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.

FAQs about L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux

  • L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux is 800 feet from the center of Carmel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Check-in at L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux has 1 restaurant:

    • Aubergine

  • Room options at L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux include:

    • Double

  • The nearest beach is 1,150 feet from L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.