Bernardus Lodge and Spa

Amazing, we visited 25 years ago after it first opened and it has just gotten better. Beautiful grounds, incredibly friendly staff, great location and truly luxury accommodations. Food was amazing, spa was amazing. This is the perfect location to explore the Carmel and Big Sur area as a couple.

My wife and I had our wedding at Bernardus Lodge last month, and it was wonderful. The venue itself is breathtaking with a picturesque landscape that provided a perfect backdrop for our ceremony in their Rose Garden. The mountains and vineyard views added a touch of the natural beauty that we were looking for. The service was outstanding from start to finish. Every staff member we encountered was attentive and ensured our guests were well taken care of throughout the event. They even provided sun umbrellas to our guests during our ceremony! Special thanks to Briana, who helped with coordination and making sure that everything ran smoothly. Her experience with weddings at Bernardus Lodge took a lot of the stress off our shoulders, allowing us to truly enjoy our day. Finally, the suite we stayed in at Bernardus Lodge was spacious, luxurious, and designed with comfort in mind. Our stay was as memorable as the event itself and we can’t recommend Bernardus Lodge enough for anyone looking for a wedding venue.

Looks just like pictures. The room is giving Restoration lodge feel. Luxury St Lucia is a good size. They stock the wine fridge with a rose as well as other drinks. We also requested a regular fridge and it was a good size for our snacks. The Brie cheese the provide is really good as well. The turn down service is wonderful and the bath has a soaking tub for two. Restaurant is really good; but menu is limited. It is a bit “shee-shee” so not great for picky eaters. Service was slow at lunch. The shower has a temp nob so you can set water exactly to your liking…oh I should have led with the heated bathroom floors!! Never thought I needed these until now. Also they charge your car when you valet. Valet and self park are same price. I would say it’s about a 4.5 with my only real issue is the poorly planned layout for rooms. Almost all balconies face the property and full view of neighbors, pool, lounge areas, etc., so there are limited rooms with privacy. You can actually see into other rooms and be seen from windows. It is very quiet but at this price point I expect views.

The property is immaculate. The restaurant was amazing as always. Most importantly, the staff are exceptional. We could not recommend this resort more highly. If you are planning a stay in Carmel Valley, you can not do better than Bernardus.

It is one of the best resorts we have ever stayed at in Carmel, and we are so lucky to have found this gem. Everything you want is right there, including 5-star cuisine and 5-star service. I can't wait to come back again and again; everything was above and beyond our expectations, with lots of delightful surprises that make this resort and staff our favorite place ever.