L'Auberge Carmel
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Monte Verde Street at 7th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921View on a mapPublished · Updated
Cheapest Dec–Jan from $530 a night all-in
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The 20-room inn has no elevator, and every room category involves stairs.
SpaRator Expert Rating
SpaRator 4.5: LimitedSpa core 3.8
An average of the Spa Treatments and Spa Facilities scores.
4.5 Limited overall · Spa: Treatment-Only · guests rate it 4.2 on TripAdvisor
7th of 8 in Carmel, October 2026
A village courtyard, Aubergine with two Michelin stars, and the spa a walk away.
The spa is a referral to Spa Adeline at the sister hotel, about 0.7 miles on foot. The hotel itself is a small twenty-room stay with breakfast, valet and a house car in the rate. Right for guests who come for dinner at Aubergine and a village base and treat a massage as an occasional walk; wrong for anyone who wants a spa on the property, air conditioning, or a quiet room.
Pricing and Availability
- Peak
- Oct, Apr–Jun
- $850–$980
- Cheapest
- Dec–Jan
- $530–$570
a night all-in
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Rate notes, fees and tax
Peak from $925 a night (14 May 2027); off-season from $405 a night.
- Peak
- 14 May 2027 from $925 room, $1,088 all-in. That is the typical rate across the major booking sites for 14 May 2027, per night on a two-night stay checking in that day, checked 16 Oct 2026.
- Off-Season
- Dec 2026 from $405 room, $505 all-in. That is the typical rate across the major booking sites for a December 2026 Tuesday or Wednesday, per night, checked 16 Oct 2026.
- Rate notes
Fee stack: $43.70 resort fee a night (the policies page says $40; coverage not stated); $7.90 TID a night; 10% occupancy tax and 2% Carmel Hospitality Assessment on the room; valet parking included in all stays; Spa Adeline prices include a 20% service fee; 24 hours' notice to avoid a 100% fee at the spa.
Rates correct as of October 2026; verify current availability via the booking links above.
A 60-minute Relaxation massage at Spa Adeline is $270 with the service fee included.
Spa Treatments
Spa Adeline at the sister hotel supplies the treatment rooms and a priced menu spanning massage, facial and body work. Its menu lists 13 priced services in those three groups, and the selection runs from single 60-minute sessions to couples massages. At $270, the 60-minute Relaxation massage is level with Carmel Beach Hotel's price.
Spa Facilities
The sister property's three treatment rooms, run by Spa Adeline at Carmel Beach Hotel, are the entire spa. Getting there means about 0.7 miles on foot, and booking by phone only. The sister spa's menu covers massage, facials and body work, and every treatment comes priced. Six of the seven other Carmel hotels have a sauna, steam room or whirlpool.
Wellness Programs
L'Auberge publishes no wellness program of its own, and it lists no classes, no gym and no pool on the property. The sister spa's fitness studio is not part of the referral, and the sister spa publishes no classes of its own either. Carmel Beach lies about four blocks away, the closest thing to open recreation that the hotel can point to.
Staff & Service
Staff at L'Auberge earn more praise than complaints, and guests raise how problems and charges are handled. Complaint handling appears in 8 of 64 reviews. Charge and early-departure disputes follow, and so do front-desk complaints. Six of the 64 reviews name charge or early-departure disputes. Management replied to 3 of 24 TripAdvisor stays and to none since May 2025.
Experience
Recent guest reviews are weaker than older ones, and about one review in four raises noise. Older rooms and warm nights repeat through the reviews, and rooms have no air conditioning, so guests rely on natural ventilation alone. The front desk is another point guests raise in the same reviews. Four of the 64 reviews raise it.
Value for Money
A peak-month Friday night at L'Auberge runs $1,088 all-in, once the room, the resort fee and the taxes appear on the bill. Fee and tax together add 17.6% to the peak room rate. Booking.com's value score sits at 7.9 on 112 reviews. About one review in five raises charges and cancellation terms.
Spa Facilities
14 spa facilities: 2 available, 12 not confirmed
Available
2Couples Treatments Couples massages, $485 and $520 for 60 minutes, at the sister spa
Full-Service Spa Spa Adeline at the sister property, three treatment rooms, about 0.7 mi on foot
Not confirmed: Beauty Services, Cold Therapy, Fitness Center, Fitness Classes Included, Hammam, Himalayan Salt Room, In-Room Spa Treatments, Hot Tub and/or Jacuzzi, Pool Facilities, Sauna, Steam Room, Wellness Programs.
Other Spa Facilities
The sister spa's menu adds facials from $255 to $310, a 60-minute CranioSacral Therapy at $285, and an Essential Oil Wrap at $270.
Spa Menu, Prices and Policies
- Massage$270–$745 · all 7 services$270–$285 · 60 min$375–$400 · 90 min
- Couples massage$485–$745 · 60 to 90 min
- Facials$255–$310 · 60 to 80 min
- Wellness$285 · 60 min
- Body treatments$270–$635 · 1 hr to 140 min
- Add-ons$30
- Signature treatmentRelaxation Massage60 min · $270
- Spa hoursThe spa publishes no operating hours. Treatments are booked by phone.
- GratuityEvery listed price includes a 20% service fee that goes directly to the service provider.
- AccessL'Auberge's own site lists Spa Adeline's services at its sister property, Carmel Beach Hotel, 0.7 miles on foot. It names no guest privilege, discount or booking route beyond a link to the spa's menu.
- Day passNo spa day pass or non-guest policy is published.
- CancellationGive 24 hours' notice to avoid a 100% fee.
Hotel Facilities
20 hotel facilities: 5 available, 2 not available, 13 not confirmed
Available
5Restaurants Aubergine, the hotel's two-MICHELIN-star restaurant
Room Service Wednesday to Sunday
Concierge Services Personalized concierge services
Valet Parking Included in all stays
WiFi Complimentary
Not available: Air Conditioning, Beachfront.
Not confirmed: Airport Shuttle, Bar, Garden Areas, Kids Club, Pets Allowed, EV Charging Stations, Business Center, Dry Cleaning, Bike Rentals, Tennis, Golf, Adult Only, Meditation Areas.
Other Hotel Facilities
The hotel has 20 rooms, and Aubergine, its two-MICHELIN-star restaurant, is the centerpiece.
About This Hotel
L’Auberge Carmel has no spa of its own, and its amenities page points to Spa Adeline at the sister property, about 0.7 miles on foot. Its own offer is a village base. Aubergine is the main draw.
The Spa, Specifically: Spa Adeline at Carmel Beach Hotel
L’Auberge’s amenities page carries one line: “Explore services from Spa Adeline at our sister property, Carmel Beach Hotel,” with a link to Spa Adeline’s menu. From the hotel, the walk to the spa is about 0.7 miles. It is phone-booked only at (831) 208-5599, with no online booking at this location. Reservations are suggested at least two days ahead.
Its menu is organized into massages, facials, body treatments, and $30 add-ons. Single 60-minute massages run $270 to $285, and single 90-minute massages run $375 to $400, while couples massages cost $485 and $520 for 60 minutes and the 140-minute Ocean Serenity package is $635. Facials cost $255 to $310, and a body wrap is $270. Every price includes a 20% service fee that goes to the provider. Cancellation requires 24 hours’ notice to avoid a 100% fee.
Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong
Book L’Auberge for the eat-and-walk trip it genuinely is: dinner at Aubergine, the village base, and an occasional massage along the way. Skip it if a spa day is anywhere in the plan, if air conditioning is a requirement, or if a quiet room is the priority. Noise is the most common complaint in the reviews.
Where It Sits in the Carmel Market
For a peak all-in night, L’Auberge sits fourth cheapest of the six Carmel hotels with a priced peak night. For a spa-focused Carmel stay, Carmel Valley Ranch and Bernardus Lodge & Spa are the fuller offers. L’Auberge offers the village, Aubergine, and a lower peak all-in than Bernardus.
| Hotel | SpaRator | Thermal circuit | Spa access for guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach | SpaRator 7.7: Strong | Hot + cold | With a treatment or membership |
| Bernardus Lodge & Spa | SpaRator 7.6: Strong | Heat only | Included |
| The Lodge at Pebble Beach | SpaRator 7.5: Strong | Hot + cold | With a treatment or membership |
| The Inn at Spanish Bay | SpaRator 7.2: Solid | Hot + cold | With a treatment or membership |
| Carmel Valley Ranch (The Unbound Collection by Hyatt) | SpaRator 6.8: Modest | Heat only | With a treatment or membership |
| Carmel Beach Hotel | SpaRator 5.0: Limited | None | hotel guests: access to the wellness spa by appointment (phone-booked, treatments priced); non-guest and day-guest access not published |
| Highlands Inn, a Destination by Hyatt | SpaRator 4.5: Limited | Heat only | not stated |
| L'Auberge Carmel | SpaRator 4.5: Limited | None | no access line for L'Auberge guests beyond the link to the spa's menu: no guest privilege, discount, priority or concierge route; phone-booked at the spa; the spa publishes no day-guest policy |
| Market median | 7.0 |
Scored on Guidelines v9.9
All-in = room, resort fee and taxes per night, from each hotel's dated rate capture.
Is L’Auberge Carmel Worth the Price?
Yes for guests who come for Aubergine and a small village base and accept a spa that sits about 0.7 miles away at the sister hotel. No for a spa day, air conditioning, or a quiet room. Typical all-in nights run $850 to $980 in peak months and $530 to $570 in the low months.
When to Book the L’Auberge Carmel
April, May, June and October run dearest; February, March and November sit between; December and January are cheapest. The dearest four weeks run about 1.7 times the cheapest; the ratio is of typical all-in nights across the major booking sites rather than any single headline price.
- January: low
- February: shoulder
- March: shoulder
- April: peak
- May: peak
- June: peak
- July: not yet priced
- August: not yet priced
- September: not yet priced
- October: peak
- November: shoulder
- December: low
- Peak
- Shoulder
- Low
- Not yet priced
Typical all-in per night: Peak $850–$980 · Shoulder $640–$720 · Low $530–$570
Typical room rate across the main booking sites and the hotel's own site, 19 Oct 2026 to 30 Jun 2027, converted to all-in with the hotel's fee and tax. Months not yet priced are shown hatched.
What Guests Are Saying
TripAdvisor4.2 / 5540+ reviews
Google4.5 / 5288+ reviews
Booking.com8.9 / 10112+ reviews, check rates on Booking.com
Nice that a tasty breakfast is included, not standard mass cooked continental breakfast.
GoogleJanuary 2026Stay rated 4 of 5The courtyard was a great place to meet and visit and the proximity to the main streets, restaurants and wine tasting was great.
TripAdvisorFebruary 2026Stay rated 5 of 5Every single staff member we encountered was exceptional.
GoogleJuly 2026Stay rated 3 of 5noise from the central courtyard carried directly into our room late into the evening
TripAdvisorNovember 2025Stay rated 2 of 5The hotel itself is very dated and has not been remodeled in a very long time.
TripAdvisorSeptember 2026Stay rated 1 of 5
Location
L'Auberge Carmel
Monte Verde Street at 7th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
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Monte Verde Street at 7th Avenue
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Awards: Aubergine, the hotel's restaurant: Two MICHELIN Stars, 2026 MICHELIN Guide USA
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Is L’Auberge Carmel?
L'Auberge Carmel is at Monte Verde Street and 7th Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921. It sits in the village, about four blocks from Carmel Beach, and every stay includes valet parking and a local car service.
How Do I Get a Massage?
Spa treatments at L'Auberge are a referral: the hotel's amenities page points to Spa Adeline at the sister property, and you book by phone at (831) 208-5599. Online booking is not available at that location.
How Far Is the Spa From the Hotel?
The spa is about 0.7 miles from the hotel, a fifteen-to-sixteen-minute walk.
What Does a 60-Minute Massage Cost?
A 60-minute Relaxation Massage costs $270, with the 20% service fee already included. A 90-minute Relaxation runs $375, and single 60-minute massages run from $270 to $285.
What Is Included in the Stay?
All stays include L'Auberge Signature Breakfast, valet parking, a local car service, WiFi, room service Wednesday to Sunday, concierge, and twice-daily housekeeping. Rooms have a walk-in shower, Penhaligon's Quercus toiletries, and robes.
Is There a Resort Fee?
L'Auberge bills a $43.70 nightly "Resort Fee," while its policies page states $40 a night. What the fee covers is not published; there is also a $7.90 nightly TID charge, plus 10% occupancy tax and a 2% Carmel Hospitality Assessment on the room.
How Much Is Parking?
Valet parking is included in all stays.
Does L’Auberge Have Air Conditioning?
No. Rooms have no air conditioning and rely on natural ventilation. Warm nights are a repeated complaint in the reviews (8 of 64 reviews), and noise is the most common complaint (15 of 64).
What Are the Dining and Room Service Options?
Aubergine, the hotel's restaurant, holds Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide USA. Room service runs Wednesday to Sunday.
What Is the Spa’s Cancellation Policy?
Spa Adeline requires 24 hours' notice to avoid a 100% fee.
Can I Book a Spa Day Pass?
Spa Adeline's menu page lists treatments only.
Are There Wellness Classes?
No. L'Auberge has no class program, and Spa Adeline lists none for this location.
How This Analysis Works
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- Platform ratings
TripAdvisor 4.2 of 5 from 540 reviews; Google 4.5 of 5 from 288 reviews; Booking.com 8.9 of 10 from 112 reviews.
I read 64 guest reviews with text across TripAdvisor and Google.
- Sources
- Laubergecarmel.com and spaadeline.com.
- Data gaps
- What the resort fee covers, any guest privilege at the spa, the spa's hours and day-guest policy, check-in and check-out times, airport drive times, pet terms, and minimum-stay rules.
- Guidelines
- Reviewed under Guidelines Version 9.9
- Version history
- October 2026 Full re-review. The overall score falls from 5.2 to 4.5, with treatments, wellness, staff and experience lower, facilities slightly higher, and the pricing now built on the typical rate across the major booking sites.
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