Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Carmel Valley, CA, United StatesAn estate vineyard, a destination spa, and Lucia's wine-country table set deep in the Santa Lucia foothills
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Set among the rolling hills of Carmel Valley, inland of the coastal fog that blankets Pebble Beach and Carmel-by-the-Sea, Bernardus Lodge & Spa unfolds across landscaped grounds bordered by its own estate vineyard. The property's 73 rooms, suites, and villas pair European-inflected interiors with wood-burning fireplaces and two-person soaking tubs, arranged around courtyard gardens, a bocce lawn, and a secluded pool. At Lucia Restaurant & Bar, Executive Chef Gus Trejo draws on an on-site organic garden and the lodge's own wines for a farm-to-table menu served indoors, on the patio, or at the five-seat Chef's Table. The Spa at Bernardus rounds out the retreat with a garden-to-treatment philosophy built around Carmel Valley's slower, sun-drenched pace.
- 73 rooms, suites, and villas spread across landscaped grounds bordered by an estate vineyard
- Lucia Restaurant & Bar, led by Executive Chef Gus Trejo, sourced from an on-site organic garden
- The Spa at Bernardus, a garden-to-treatment destination spa set apart from the main lodge
- A 1,000-label, 5,000-bottle wine cellar available for private tastings and dinners
- Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence, 2026
Restaurants & Bars
- Lucia Restaurant & Bar
- The Bar at Lucia
- The Patio at Lucia
- Cooper's Den
On Property
Estate vineyard & wine tastings
The Spa at Bernardus- Outdoor pool
Manicured gardens & bocce lawn- 1,000-label wine cellar
Late spring through fall (May–October)
Carmel Valley sits inland of the coastal fog, so days here run warmer and sunnier than Carmel-by-the-Sea or Pebble Beach; September and October bring harvest to the estate vineyard.
Reserve the Chef's Table at Lucia well ahead of your stay — the five-guest, kitchen-side seat is offered only Friday and Saturday nights and is the most requested experience on property.
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Features &
Amenities
Beyond the vineyard views, three details set the pace of a stay at Bernardus.
An Estate Vineyard
Vines planted along the lodge's own grounds feed the property's wine program, and the connection runs deep — from a cellar of more than 1,000 labels to guided tastings that precede dinner at Lucia. Wine here isn't a program bolted onto the resort; it's the reason the address exists at all.
The Spa at Bernardus
A garden-to-treatment philosophy shapes every service at The Spa at Bernardus, where massages, facials, and wellness itineraries draw on ingredients grown steps away. Set apart from the main lodge and wrapped in ivy-covered walls, the spa offers a quiet counterpoint to the vineyard views — built for slowing down, not sightseeing.
Villas & Suites
Seventy-three rooms, suites, and villas spread across the property's landscaped grounds, each with a wood-burning fireplace, two-person soaking tub, and private deck or patio. European-inflected interiors favor soft textiles and dark wood over resort gloss, giving the rooms the feel of a well-appointed countryside home rather than a hotel wing.
One Membership.
Dozens of Destinations.
Your visit to Bernardus Lodge & Spa is coordinated by the LXV concierge — preferred tee times, dining reservations, room upgrades, and personalized welcome amenities, arranged before you arrive. One of 60+ properties in the LXV network.
Getting
Here
Bernardus Lodge & Spa415 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Tel: (831) 298-5389
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
About 20 minutes away, alongside the Monterey Jet Center for private aviation
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
About 1.5 hours by car
Carmel Valley sits inland of the coastal fog, a short drive from Pebble Beach's golf courses, Quail Lodge, and the shops and restaurants of Carmel-by-the-Sea, with Big Sur and the San Francisco Bay Area also within reach.