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L'Auberge Carmel is a 20-room Relais & Châteaux property located in the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, positioned between San Francisco and the Santa Barbara coast. The hotel sits in the heart of the village near Carmel Beach with access to Big Sur scenery and local art galleries. Its restaurant offers cooking classes and wine programs alongside a well-stocked cellar.
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Carmel-by-the-Sea sits halfway between San Francisco and the Santa Barbara coast, bordered by Big Sur's coastal landscape. The village is known for its art galleries and pebble beaches, with nearby seals and whales. The hotel is located in the heart of the village, a short walk from Carmel Beach.
On-site and nearby activities include yoga sessions on Carmel Beach held on weekends or by appointment, hiking, biking, mountain biking, horse riding, fishing, sailing, diving, canoeing, kayaking, surfing, and whale-watching. The area has 9-hole and 18-hole golf courses nearby, as well as guided winery tours and petanque on-site.
The hotel has 20 rooms across several categories. Courtyard rooms include Standard and Deluxe options with Queen or Queen/Queen beds, as well as Standard, Deluxe, and Premium King rooms. Peek Ocean View and Superior Peek Ocean View rooms with King beds offer enhanced vistas. Room sizes range from 23 to 41 square meters.
The hotel features an on-site restaurant with a well-stocked wine cellar. The kitchen offers individual and group cooking classes given by the chef, as well as oenology courses and wine tastings.
Wellness amenities include yoga sessions on Carmel Beach, held on weekends or by appointment, each lasting 45 minutes. Massages are available on-site. The property features a tennis court and is decorated with European fabrics and antiques.
The hotel appeals to couples seeking a village location with wine and cooking programs, as well as to travelers interested in Big Sur scenery, coastal walks, and water-based activities. Guests interested in golf, hiking, and outdoor pursuits will find structured programs and nearby world-famous courses.
Editorial verification: L’Auberge Carmel is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
L'Auberge Carmel is in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, in the heart of the village, a short walk from Carmel Beach. The hotel sits halfway between San Francisco and the Santa Barbara coast, near Big Sur.
Yes, L'Auberge Carmel is a member of Relais & Châteaux, an alliance of independent luxury hotels.
The hotel offers 20 rooms including Standard and Deluxe Courtyard rooms, Premium rooms, and Peek Ocean View and Superior Peek Ocean View rooms with King beds. Room sizes range from 23 to 41 square meters.
Yes. The on-site restaurant features a well-stocked wine cellar. The hotel offers cooking classes by the chef, oenology courses, and wine tastings.
The hotel offers yoga on Carmel Beach, massages, and access to nearby hiking, biking, water sports such as sailing, diving, kayaking and surfing, whale-watching, golf courses, and winery tours.
Yes. The hotel is located in an art village with wine and cooking programs. It features European antiques and fabrics and offers fine wine and culinary experiences.
The official website is https://www.relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/l-auberge-carmel/
L’Auberge Carmel is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
L’Auberge Carmel is in Carmel-by-the-Sea, United States. Address: Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County, California, United States.
| Location | Carmel-by-the-Sea, United States |
|---|---|
| Address | Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County, California, United States |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Area guide | Carmel-by-the-Sea luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/l-auberge-carmel/
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