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L Auberge Carmel

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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Historic elegance in vibrant downtown Carmel

Charming and well-maintained, this historic 1920s property offers a quaint European Inn vibe amidst Carmel's vibrant downtown. Delight in a Michelin-starred dining experience, radiant heated bathroom floors, and a serene courtyard for a truly exceptional stay.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Monte Verde at Seventh, Carmel, CA, 93921

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
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

L Auberge Carmel

Luxury hotel near 17-Mile Drive
Close to Carmel Beach, L Auberge Carmel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site Californian cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Aubergine, features al fresco dining and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at L Auberge Carmel boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Blackout drapes/curtains, turndown services, and slippers
  • Free infant beds and daily housekeeping

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

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 crib

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1929
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 350.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 86.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 43.70 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is L Auberge Carmel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 350.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at L Auberge Carmel?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at L Auberge Carmel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at L Auberge Carmel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is L Auberge Carmel located?

Located in Golden Rectangle, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Golden Bough Playhouse, Carmel Beach, and 17-Mile Drive. Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room and Blair Estate Tasting Room are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

L Auberge Carmel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 549 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oneida

Liked: Amenities
The staff service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at L’Auberge. From check-in to check-out, it was perfect. The staff is attentive, the breakfast is delicious, and the rooms are beautiful. We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just the most beautiful quaint hotel in the heart of Carmel. Room was lovely, bar area very cute for a pre dinner drink, breakfast was OUTSTANDING. We will certainly rerun to this wonderful destination
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shamil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a dream! Came here for our wedding anniversary and it turned out to be the best decision! A perfect location to explore Carmel and all the surroundings. Service was exceptional all around. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and quick to address you when entering any area. Dinner was absolutely fabulous phenomenal experience and service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb, but overly pricey, property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully well maintained heritage hotel in quaint Carmel by the sea. Accommodating and friendly staff, offered upgrade of room upon arrival and surprise snacks daily and nightly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This our second return within a year. Last year we stayed here for our anniversary, this year for my wife birthday . That’s indication how much we like the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Sadie

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We found the room noisy as the building is old and easy to hear the music from the restaurant and people talking near the room. Otherwise a pleasant stay and very helpful service providers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and you can hear anything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

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

A gem in Carmel-by-the-Sea

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lot of steps to room!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no substitute.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like the very narrow stairs going up to our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
no parking - weird staff - poor tv - good wine - small breakfast but tasty - hotel is extremely overrated - just because a room has a Nespresso machine does not make it a good room - room was too small compared to its huge 4-post bed canopy, much like Al Bundy's large clients who insisted on wearing small-sized shoes (reference to Married With Children show). Just because you put it there does not mean it fits, and therefore it looks obnoxious. Not worth the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023