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L Auberge Carmel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with free valet parking, 6-minute walk to Carmel Beach

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Exterior
Dinner served, Californian cuisine, al fresco dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Monte Verde at Seventh, Carmel, CA, 93921
  • Place, Carmel Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Plaza
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, 17-Mile Drive
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Carmel

A luxury stay in Carmel awaits you at L Auberge Carmel. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free valet parking. .The fine-dining restaurant, Aubergine, serves Californian cuisine and is open for dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Golden Rectangle hotel include Monterey Bay and Pebble Beach Golf Links.

What's nearby

  • Carmel Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sunset Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carmel Plaza - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carmel Mission Basilica - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 20 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carmel Bakery and Coffee Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dametra Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Fornaio - ‬2 min walk

About this property

L Auberge Carmel

Luxury hotel with free valet parking, 6-minute walk to Carmel Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the luxury L Auberge Carmel. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 4.5-star Carmel hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1929
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
L Auberge Carmel offers 20 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Aubergine

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1929
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 350.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 25 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 86.0 per stay.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 43.70 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 350.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 86.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Carmel Auberge
Carmel L
L Auberge Hotel Carmel
l`Auberge Carmel Hotel Carmel
L Auberge Carmel Hotel
L Auberge Carmel Hotel
L Auberge Carmel Carmel
L Auberge Carmel Hotel Carmel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at L Auberge Carmel?

L Auberge Carmel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at L Auberge Carmel?

Yep, L Auberge Carmel has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to L Auberge Carmel?

Yep, L Auberge Carmel is a short 6-minute walk from Carmel Beach.

What makes L Auberge Carmel a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at L Auberge Carmel.

Does L Auberge Carmel serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at L Auberge Carmel?

No, L Auberge Carmel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at L Auberge Carmel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Californian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at L Auberge Carmel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at L Auberge Carmel?

Dogs are welcome at L Auberge Carmel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 11 kg per pet.

L Auberge Carmel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 563 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 563 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 563 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 563 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 563 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic cozy stay! Beautiful atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam, Morgan Hill

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Portland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey, Kirkland

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

danielle, Bellaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, service over the top, rooms and bedding fabulous
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

jeanette

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing room/service, hotel is OLD = noisy!

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lila

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and sweet courtyard. Room was clean and comfortable though there was a leaking tub faucet. I was extremely disappointed with the level of noise that woke me up on vacation at 7:30am (or so)....lawn mowing or blowing, garbage pickup, etc. Is there no town noise ordinance near a luxury hotel?
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAYDEE, PALOS VERDES ESTATES

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAYDEE, PALOS VERDES ESTATES

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was spectacular. From the little gold key, to the complimentary valet parking, to the nespresso machine and sparkling water in the room, to the heated bathroom floor tiles, to the fluffy cloud bed, to the little windows that open letting the sea scented air inside, to the generous toiletries that left my hair soft AND clean feeling, to the room service and the little blue phone to call for anything you need, to the perfectly portioned daily breakfast so you leave neither famished or uncomfortably stuffed including a wellness shot and unique options such as chia seed pudding and mushroom toast (*which may not sound appealing, but trust me, try it.) To the gorgeous setting right in the thick of things. It was everything I hoped for and more.... the service and staff was five star.*****
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sadie, Austin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is just lovely. Unfortunately, the walls, at least in the 2 story bungalow we were in, seemed very thin, and the people upstairs walking around, walking up the stairs (not even loudly, but you could hear every step echoing into our room, and listening to their TV kept us up until 1 am, and then we couldn't sleep until 3. I'm not usually going to complain about sound issues, but for a hotel of this caliber, it's not acceptable that I could literally hear what the TV actors were saying. For hours. So although the hotel itself is a dream, sleeping there, for us, was a nightmare, and we can't recommend it to others based on our experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Prop
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Repeat customer

The hotel is always enjoyable to visit. I’m a repeat customer. The food is amazing. The location is central to Carmel activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Expected more

There was a long narrow flight of stairs to my nicely furnished room. My complaint is with the vanity area of the bathroom. It made it very difficult to get ready. A 5 star hotel with the cheapest hairdryer they could find? It was a $12.99 Conair (I checked Conair’s website). Besides that, it was hard to put makeup on as the lighting was dim and you couldn’t get close to the mirror. I’d suggest putting up a magnified, lighted swing arm mirror and invest in a better quality hairdryer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025