L Auberge Carmel
Hotel in Carmel by the Sea, CA
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this hotel
Luxury Carmel hotel in Golden Rectangle with free breakfast
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and concierge services. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a garden, and a porter/bellhop are onsite.
L Auberge Carmel offers 20 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and concierge services. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a garden, and a porter/bellhop are onsite.
L Auberge Carmel offers 20 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Map of Carmel by the Sea, CA
Available Rooms
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area
1 Queen • 250 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area
1 King • 312 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View
1 King • 290 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View
2 Queen • 375 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
2.5
The hotel and staff are simply the best. They upgraded my room and everyone is very nice here.
2.5
The hotel was wonderful. Service was exceptional, the breakfast in the courtyard was really special. The rooms were very comfortable with robes, slippers and nespresso machine. The location is in the heart of carmel and short distance to the beach. It was ideal being there We stayed up in October and it was in the mid 60s to 70 so at night we left our windows open however there is no air conditioning so we would not have enjoyed our stay in the mid summer. Be cautious of that.
3.0
Our room temperature was 80 degrees and when I called down to the front desk - their response was I can bring you some cold waters. Really? $1k/night and that’s it?
5.0
Old and you can hear anything
4.0
Great
5.0
Great
1.5
Very overpriced. Blonde European at the front desk who checked us in was so unwelcoming and defensive- an angry person should not work at the front desk when you are paying $600+ per night. Rooms have amazing bathrooms, but the slick Waterworks fixtures and Matouk bath towels didn’t make up for the cramped room, stained carpet and short stairs that you can barely/safely walk down. Rest of staff was super friendly and helpful. Hotel should seriously put someone else at that front desk if they want guests to feel welcomed without a nasty attitude.
3.0
I didn’t like the very narrow stairs going up to our room.
5.0
Best stay my wife and I have ever had in Carmel! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a cozy and relaxing place to stay.
5.0
There is no substitute.
2.0
Decor - rooms are outdated with a number of old, faded, stained furniture... see for yourself, photos below. This hotel should definitely NOT be part of luxury Auberge group. What a disappointing experience compared to Auberge du Soleil in the Wine country
2.5
Super cool boutique hotel with customized service! Close to downtown Carmel. Would definitely recommend!
5.0
Beautiful, quaint hotel. The staff and service were amazing! Super clean and super friendly! Carmel is a beautiful town. Love how much is in walking distant.
5.0
Quintessential and charming.
5.0
One of the nicest Inns we’ve stayed at. Our room was spacious with a king size bed, two comfortable chairs, a huge bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower. The extra amenities were wonderful including a Nespresso coffee pot, turndown service and homemade snacks. The included breakfast was delicious.
5.0
This is a hidden gem in Carmel-by-the-sea!
5.0
Beautiful
5.0
Wonderful room and service.
4.0
Very attentive to needs, except I kept trying to reach the staff prior to our arrival and I could never reach anyone. I wasn’t happy that we couldn’t peruse a dinner menu when we arrived and wanted to make plans for the evening. A nice gift was presented for our special occasion. We thought 4 pm check-in very late. For the cost of the room, I didn’t think they should have had add-on-cost items to the breskfast.But we did enjoy the option to have breakfast delivered to our room. A nice experience for one time but we would not elect to stay there again.
4.0
Good location.
5.0
Great hotel
2.5
The hotel is located at the heart of Camel-by-the-Sea where you can enjoy walks around the town and access to various restaurants and shops. All the staff at the hotel are nice and courteous. The room was nice, cozy, and warm at night as well. It was great that they were able to park my car at a gratuity/fee which is expected in the busy town. All good.
5.0
It was our Honeymoon and the staff provided us with champagne and nice note.
Very accommodating to two over 70 yr olds.
2.5
Excellent trip
5.0
The staff was incredibly service oriented. We were able to check in early with no problem. The concierge drove us to dinner and picked the group up afterwards; very helpful as it was a rainy night. Our room was in the courtyard and was perfect - size, layout, quiet. The bathroom was nicely equipped.
2.5
Loved our stay at L’Auberge!
The staff was outstanding , the location was amazing, and the hotel was charming and very comfortable.
2.5
My wife and I stayed for the weekend and brought our dog. It is pet friendly with a $250 fee per pet and a 20 lb limit. The property is beautiful and the service is excellent. They had bowls and a dog bed in our room for our dog which was a nice touch. The complementary breakfast is excellent as well. Overall, a fantastic place to stay!
5.0
We were greeted so warmly and feel so pampered here! Amazing staff and beautiful, clean room. Lots of amenities like robes, slippers, turn down service with freshly made cookies, clothes steamer, and very comfy bed!
4.0
Staff are very courteous and the location was excellent. Also, the the breakfast was included in European style and he was very convenient.
1.5
The staff was very nice. And we enjoyed the included breakfast. But the facility is so limited, and the price so high, that I would never come back nor recommend. Small room. Noise from the street (including a 6am delivery truck), plus the restaurant and courtyard -- since there's no A/C you need to keep windows open. Valets just park your car in the neighborhood; sometimes they fetched it, another time we were handed keys and given directions. Unbelievably, I tried to watch something on HBO, and it wasn't available! Roadside motels give you HBO, but not the L'Auberge Carmel! Way too expensive for what you get.
2.5
We loved our stay here! The staff was very friendly and professional. The environment was clean, comfortable and classy with an old world vibe. Great cocktails. Beautiful and delicious food. I’d stay again.
5.0
This property is worth every penny. The staff, food, beautiful rooms and overall cleanliness.
5.0
A lot of steps to room!
5.0
This L'Auberge is small and a bit dated. There was a fan noise all night that almost sounded like a generator. No air conditioning and the windows only open a small amount due to being on the street, at least our room. Breakfast is good, simple and served in the courtyard that is strangely decorated with old animal (elephant and other) statues and an outdoor sunshade that is tied to them. We will choose a different hotel next time.
5.0
I have always enjoyed The Cypress Inn, and all that it offers. But I believe I have a new favorite hotel in Carmel. Everyone was absolutely wonderful....
I'm quite sure L'Auberge has hosted several influential and prominent people, but my dog and I were treated as if we were royalty.
Thank you.
5.0
A stay at L’Auberge Carmel is a wonderful experience. Charming rooms, great service and conveniently located in downtown Carmel.
2.0
It was good but not quite what one expect for the price. $250 for dog was rediculous and nickel and dimeing
2.5
We had an amazing time and loved the charming atmosphere and warm hospitality! A great experience that we would recommend to anyone looking to visit beautiful Carmel!
1.0
We expected more from this Relais & Chateau property. It seems very overpriced for the quality of the rooms. The room was VERY warm, stuffy. The bellman brought out a fan from the closet as well as a 2nd fan. The opened windows did not get any cross-breeze and brought in the noise from the garbage/storage area on the side as well as the common courtyard where guests can gather to lounge or have breakfast. We were informed that there is no A/C here because it is an historic hotel, yet there was a split-mini air conditioning unit in the restaurant. Nowhere (on their website or hotels.com) do the room descriptions mention that there is no A/C. We ran the two fans the whole stay in late August. If your room faces the courtyard, you will hear chatter, service help radios and doors opening as well as some music from the restaurant. Room 17 had a hardwood floor, no area rug. There were not any other mirrors in the room, not even by the closet for dressing, only in the bath. The staff did not have a portable stand mirror for the desk. The upholstered chairs need to have their stuffing/foam replaced. The bed mattress was somewhat uncomfortable. The wall outlets were worn and falling out as our plugs would not stay in. Staff tried to fix it by putting a large multiplug on it, but that kept falling out, too. Staff was friendly, polite and helpful. The morning breakfast arrived as ordered or you could choose to have it served in the courtyard. Cleanliness & location was great!
2.5
L Auberge Carmel was a beautiful hotel on a beautiful beach!
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Carmel by the Sea?
The average price for a rental in Carmel by the Sea is $514 per night. This rental is $13 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at L Auberge Carmel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is L Auberge Carmel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at L Auberge Carmel?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and garden.
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