Big Sur · CA
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Best time to visit
August offers the most sun for Big Sur at 39% warm+sunny days (n=248), though it remains a shoulder-season pick.
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| Month | Warm+sun | Rain days | Avg high | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3% | 29% | 60°F | 248 |
| February | 5% | 30% | 60°F | 226 |
| March | 1% | 46% | 58°F | 248 |
| April | 2% | 16% | 60°F | 240 |
| May | 5% | 10% | 63°F | 248 |
| June | 16% | 2% | 67°F | 240 |
| July | 25% | 0% | 69°F | 248 |
| August | 39% | 0% | 71°F | 248 |
| September | 38% | 4% | 72°F | 240 |
| October | 30% | 8% | 70°F | 248 |
| November | 14% | 20% | 64°F | 240 |
| December | 4% | 36% | 60°F | 248 |
What guests say
Verbatim from provider sentiment analysis. We publish both sides — the cons are why the pros are believable.
- Friendly staff
- Beautiful surroundings
- Excellent food
Based on 369 guest reviews (provider-supplied sentiment, LiteAPI).
Facilities
76 amenities on record. Grouped by category — spa/pool/beach/golf lead.
- Outdoor pool
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Swimming pool
- Beauty Services
- Fitness center
- Fitness facilities
- Hair Salon Services
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Spa/wellness center
- Spa/wellness center services
- Steam room
- Babysitting/child services
- Board games/puzzles
- Family rooms
- Kid meals
- Bar
- Barber/beauty shop
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Accessible parking
- Parking
- Valet parking
53 other amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Allergy-free room
- Broadcast Live sport events
- Business center
- Car hire
- Concierge service
- Cycling
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Evening entertainment
- Express check-in/check-out
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fax/photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- Free WiFi
- Fruits
- Garden
- Heating
- Higher level toilet
- Hiking
- Hot spring bath
- Key card access
- Lift / Elevator
- Live music/performance
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Non-smoking throughout
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Pedicure
- Pet bowls
- Pets allowed
- Picnic area
- Private check-in/check-out
- Room service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Smoke alarms
- Special diet menus - on request
- Sun terrace
- Sun umbrellas
- Tennis court
- Tennis equipment
- Toilet with grab rails
- Visual aids: Braille
- Water sport facilities on site
- Wheelchair accessible
- WiFi available
- Wine/champagne
Room types
27 room types on record from the provider. No price shown without a live quote.
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Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Guests will have a special experience as this double room provides a fireplace. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and a TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access
Guests will have a special experience as this double room provides a fireplace. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.
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Premium Garden King
Featuring garden views, a limestone fireplace, 2-person soaking tub, down feather bedding, mini bar, a flat-screen cable TV, iPod docking station and coffee machine are provided in this guest room.
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Premium Garden Double
Featuring garden views, a limestone fireplace, 2-person soaking tub, down feather bedding, mini bar, a flat-screen cable TV, iPod docking station and coffee machine are provided in this guest room.
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Vineyard Villa Suite ADA
Guests will have a special experience as the apartment features a fireplace. The spacious air-conditioned apartment provides a TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Two Bedroom Villa Suite
This suite's standout feature is the fireplace. The spacious suite offers air conditioning, a mini-bar, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower.
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Triple Room
The fireplace is a top feature of this triple room. The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, as well as a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.
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Villa Carmelo, Two Bedrooms, 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Pullout Sofa
<p><strong>1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>1067.5-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with vineyard views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free wired internet access </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, first-run movies, iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (stocked with some free items), room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and turndown service </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Raised toilet seat</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Premium Santa Lucia, 2 Queen Beds
<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>525-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with mountain views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free wired internet access </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, first-run movies, iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (stocked with some free items), room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and turndown service </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Raised toilet seat</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Luxury Croquet ADA, 1 King Bed
<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>525-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free wired internet access </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, first-run movies, iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (stocked with some free items), room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and turndown service </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Raised toilet seat</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Premium Croquet ADA, 1 King Bed
<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>525-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free wired internet access </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, first-run movies, iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (stocked with some free items), room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and turndown service </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Raised toilet seat</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Luxury Santa Lucia ADA, 1 King Bed
<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>625-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with mountain views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free wired internet access </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, first-run movies, iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (stocked with some free items), room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and turndown service </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Raised toilet seat</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Luxury Double Queen ADA, 2 Queen Beds
<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>500-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with vineyard views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free wired internet access </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, first-run movies, iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (stocked with some free items), room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and turndown service </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Raised toilet seat</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Luxury Double Queen, 2 Queen Beds
<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>500-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with vineyard views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free wired internet access </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, first-run movies, iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (stocked with some free items), room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and turndown service </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Raised toilet seat</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Villa Sol, Two Bedrooms, 2 Queen Beds, 1 King bed, 1 Queen Pullout Sofa
<p><strong>1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>1050-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with vineyard views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free wired internet access </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, first-run movies, iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (stocked with some free items), room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and turndown service </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Raised toilet seat</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Villa One Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Pullout Sofa
<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>1500-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with vineyard views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and dining area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free wired internet access </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, first-run movies, iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (stocked with some free items), room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and turndown service </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Raised toilet seat</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Premium Croquet King
Featuring views of the croquet court and Boccie lawn, this room includes a vaulted ceilings, a limestone fireplace, down feather bedding, mini bar, a flat-screen cable TV, iPod docking station and coffee machine.
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Premium Santa Lucia King
Featuring views of the Santa Lucia mountains or vineyards from a large balcony or terrace, this room includes a 2-person bath tub, vaulted ceilings, a limestone fireplace, down feather bedding, mini-bar, flat screen cable TV, iPod docking station and coffee machine.
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Premium Santa Lucia Double
Featuring views of the Santa Lucia Mountains or vineyards from a large balcony, this room offers a 2-person spa bath, vaulted ceilings, a limestone fireplace, down feather bedding, mini bar, a flat-screen cable TV, iPod docking station and coffee machine.
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Luxury Croquet King
Featuring a patio with views of the croquet court and Boccie lawn through French doors, this room offers a 2-person soaking tub, a seating and dining area with vaulted ceilings, a limestone fireplace, down feather bedding, mini bar, a flat-screen cable TV, iPod docking station and coffee machine.
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Luxury Spa King
Featuring a large patio overlooking the vineyards, gardens and Santa Lucia Mountains, this room offers a 2-person soaking tub, vaulted ceilings and a limestone fireplace. It includes down feather bedding, a mini-bar, a flat-screen cable TV, an iPod docking station and a coffee machine.
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Luxury Santa Lucia King
Featuring a patio or terrace overlooking the pool with views of the Santa Lucia Mountains, this room offers a 2-person soaking tub, vaulted ceilings, a limestone fireplace, down feather bedding, mini bar, a flat-screen cable TV, iPod docking station and coffee machine are provided in this guest room.
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Valley Villa Suite
This suite features a cable TV, mini-bar and iPod dock. Adults only - no children allowed in suite
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Vineyard Villa Suite
This apartment's standout feature is the fireplace. The spacious apartment offers air conditioning, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, as well as a TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.
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One-Bedroom Suite
Guests will have a special experience as this suite features a fireplace. The spacious suite offers air conditioning, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and a TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Suite
This suite features a fireplace. The suite features air conditioning, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, as well as a TV with cable channels.
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Apartment
This apartment's special feature is the fireplace. The apartment provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and a TV with cable channels.
About the property
Luxurious Accommodations
The Carmel Valley resort offers elegantly appointed guest rooms featuring a limestone fireplace, 2-person soaking tub, and plush down feather bedding for ultimate comfort.
Culinary Delights
Indulge in a gastronomic experience at Lucia Restaurant & Bar, where an extensive wine list complements a menu highlighting organic, local ingredients. Enjoy a more casual dining experience at the bar and lounge area.
Relaxation and Wellness
Unwind at The Spa at Bernardus with marine-inspired massages and body treatments. Explore the spacious facility offering sauna rooms, a fitness room, and a juice bar. Take advantage of the warming room, meditation garden, and pools for ultimate relaxation.
Experience luxury and tranquility at Carmel Valley's finest resort. Book now for an unforgettable stay.
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Stay details
Weather in Big Sur
7-day run 7–13 Nov, zero rain · 5 clear, rain on 8 of 16 forecast days (126h)
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