Bernardus Lodge & Spa

Savor the gracious intimacy of a resort with epicurean flair that has long set the gold standard for wine country vacationing. Serenity, rejuvenation, and relaxation await you at Forbes Four-Star Bernardus Lodge & Spa. This boutique luxury resort is nestled amongst oaks and lavender in warm and idyllic Carmel Valley, one of California’s prime wine growing regions. Each of the luxe 73 guestrooms, suites & villas are designed to cradle you in comfort while uplifting your spirits.  Upon your arrival, enjoy a taste of signature Bernardus wine and experience an effortless concierge check-in. Each guestroom is graced with a sitting area and sofa, dining table, complimentary wine bar and butler’s pantry, and French doors to a private patio or balcony. Warmth and romance are paired with featherbeds, cozy fireplaces, and oversized bathtubs for two.  Villas and suites offer jaw dropping bathrooms with a private outdoor bath patio and shower. The Spa at Bernardus provides effortless pampering in a relaxing, peaceful environment. Enjoy a full range of treatments from massage and facials to soothing scrubs, complete with an outdoor warming pool and a full-service salon. A renowned culinary team oversees each masterpiece prepared in the award-winning Forbes 4-Star Lucia Restaurant & Bar.   Wine Spectator has recognized Lucia Restaurant since 2001 for the balanced and generous wine list that was specifically created to enhance the innovative wine country cuisine. Lucia Bar offers a creative bistro-style all-day menu with casual indoor and outdoor seating. Spend your days relaxing around the junior Olympic-size heated pool or adults only infinity Jacuzzi, enjoy tennis, hiking or simply unwind with a relaxing game of croquet or bocce on the tournament sized lawn.  Visit the Bernardus Winery tasting room a short 5-minute drive from the lodge in Carmel Valley Village or spend the afternoon hiking or exploring Big Sur and the Monterey Peninsula.