Resort Suite

5.0 · 10 reviews

Vineyard Villa Suite

Carmel Valley, California

1.0

1,059 sqft

Ground floor suite with French doors and a private terrace
Living area and bedroom fireplaces
Custom furnishings and vaulted ceilings give the space a luxurious feel
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Features & Amenities

Room:

Ground floor suite with French doors opening to a private terrace
Complimentary wine bar stocked with Bernardus wines
Limestone fireplaces in every bedroom and living area
Vaulted ceilings and modern furnishings
Custom furniture and light fixtures
Pull-put sofa
Outdoor shower with private bath patio
Nespresso machine and tea selection
Air conditioning

Full access to the amenities of Bernardus Lodge & Spa including:

Heated outdoor lap pool
Lucia Restaurant & Bar, serving local California country cuisine
Full-service spa with a eucalyptus steam room, dry sauna, and warming pool
24-hour fitness center and a range of fitness classes
Tennis courts, croquet lawn, and bocce court
Local tours and off-site activities including wine tastings, horseback riding, scuba diving, hiking, art gallery visits, and more

Amenities

Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Full Service Spa
Pets Allowed
Resort Access
Shared Hot Tub

Bedding

Bedroom
- One King Bed

Know before you go

check-in time4:00 PM

check-out time11:00 AM

Bernardus Lodge & Spa hosts a variety of wellness and lifestyle workshops. The schedule changes often, so ask your concierge for a current calendar before you arrive.
Images shown are provided by our partner and are representative; actual interiors and views may vary slightly.

Additional Information:

Cancellation policy: Reservations canceled more than 72 hours prior to arrival receive a full refund. Reservations canceled within 72 hours of arrival are charged one night's room rate plus tax. All refunds will be issued in the form of Travel Credits.
Maximum occupancy: The maximum occupancy of this suite is five, including accommodations for one on a rollaway bed which can be requested from the hotel for a fee of $75 per night. Rollaways must be requested prior to arrival and are subject to hotel availability. There is a fee of $60 per night for the third guest.
Pet policy: Pets allowed with advance notice, subject to availability, fees, and weight limits.

Location

The nearest major airport is San Jose International Airport (SJC), located approximately 80 miles from Bernardus Lodge & Spa. SJC provides nonstop service to numerous major cities in the United States and a few international hubs including London and Vancouver. Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is about 12 miles away and offers service to hubs in California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington.

You will most likely want a rental car for the roughly 90-minute drive to the resort. We recommend renting a car through club partner Avis. Inspirato members receive exclusive benefits through the invitation-only Avis President’s Club. Bernardus Lodge & Spa has everything for a great getaway on-site, but we suggest a rental car for exploring the nearby towns, wineries and mountains.

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Reviews

1 - 5 of 10 reviews

Anonymous

Paradise Found

Glorious setting , lush garden paths through out the property. High end luxury finishes in spacious Vineyard villa. Prettiest curtains in hotel, 2 indoor fireplaces with complementary snacks galore and lovely Bernardus wine. Garden of Eden bath with huge shower and outdoor shower and Sunni g area. Outdoor terrace across length of villa with fire pit and dining area. Adult hot tub near villa and lovely pool and hot tub near main house. Lucia breakfast is a must, dinner too. Staff was all friendly and helpful.

Frank C

Bernardus Lodge and Spa

Bernardus Lodge & Spa. We’d give it an “A” at 4.6 stars. If we found ourselves in the area again, we’d certainly go back to Bernardus Lodge & Spa, which is perhaps the only true test of any vacation accommodation. The short drive to/from Carmel-by-the-Sea is convenient and enjoyable; plus, the weather in Carmel Valley (warmer blue sky) seems far more desirable than staying in Carmel-by-the-Sea (more typically colder hazy, foggy or overcast). IMO you’re better off staying at Bernardus than staying in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Friendly Tip: from Bernardus early one morning, take the short drive south to Big Sur — beautiful natural views of the California coastline, tall pine trees and the Bixby Bridge. Great picturesque photo opps. Pros. The landscaping at Bernardus is truly beautiful. The groundskeepers are to be commended for maintaining such beautiful, fanciful, colorful outdoor spaces. The hummingbirds enjoy it, too. Friendly staff (Sara especially) and super responsive valet. The fact that the valet service gets a “shout out” tells you how really exceptional (ie, better than the Ritz or Four Seasons) it is — really quick, polite, helpful and top notch hospitality! Our accommodation was a spacious King suite villa with high quality furnishings, fixtures and decorations. Color palette is refined, neutral and natural. Beautiful bathroom with attractive tile work and heated floors at the double sink vanity. Double showers inside the bathroom and a private outdoor shower. Comfortable bed. If you’re a foodie, the best meal of our trip was at Bernardus’ restaurant, Lucia. We also had dinners at Rustica in Carmel Valley and Seventh & Delores in Carmel-by-the-Sea (both worthwhile), but Lucia was the best food and service (sat outside on the front patio — Dave is an outstanding server). Enjoyed trying Bernardus wines (when in Rome) but Lucia has a good, diverse group wine list. The spa at Bernardus is excellent; guests can use the steam room, sauna and warming pool without additional charge. Go to the spa early in your visit to check it out. Great cozy bar in the main building behind the Reception Area and Restaurant Lucia. Fun spot for late night drinks. Try the Spa Day Spritz, cucumber vodka cocktail with chareau aloe liqueur! Bernardus also seems to commonly have “live music” in the lobby / bar area / outdoor dining area, a real bonus to round out the experience. Cons. The cons are really minimal and might not apply to anyone else’s experience. First, it’s odd, given how beautiful the landscaping is, but the exteriors of the Bernardus villas and suites appear somewhat cheap (ie, in need of repair and/or improvement). The main Reception Building’s exteriors are far nicer than the accommodation quarters. And while you might imagine your “vineyard villa suite” being a stand-alone, private villa suite in the middle of a remote, isolated patch of the Bernardus vineyard, the truth is all of the Bernardus accommodations are side-by-side / conjoined and the backside of your villa (where there’s a fire pit and sitting area) likely will face the backside of another row of villa buildings as opposed to looking into a vineyard. Second, there’s little-to-no chair-side drink service at the pool. I realize this is a “first world” critique but — let’s be honest, you’re an Inspirato member for a reason. At the Bernardus pool there appears to be ample staff to serve guests chair-side and, as a business owner and business investor myself, this is not only an inconvenient annoyance for relaxing guests-on-vacation but probably a missed revenue opportunity for Bernardus. Friendly Tip: when you go to the pool, stop first at the poolside bar and tell the bartender to “keep the drinks coming.” If you just park yourself on a poolside lounge chair and simply wait for drink service, you might not get it. Third, the gym didn’t / doesn’t open until 8 am. That’s odd, since one would think guests would be able to exercise 24/7 at a spa, but Bernardus appears to keep its gymn doors locked from about 6 pm until 8 am California time. Fourth, Bernardus is completely “smoke free” so if, from time to time on vacation, you like to enjoy a fine cigar or other kind of fire stick, you’ll have to enjoy it somewhere off premises. It may come as no surprise, California isn’t altogether cigar friendly. Just drive a few minutes north to Pebble Beach to smoke your favorite cigar.

Truffle Mushroom Ravioli with Shrimp at Lucia

Anonymous

Romantic Couples Getaway

The Vineyard Villa Suite is absolutely incredible. The fireplaces were nice both inside the room and the outdoor patio. The room was very large and newly renovated. The complimentary stocked fridge and snacks were a nice perk. The grounds and feel of this place make it perfect for a romantic couples getaway. The food and atmosphere at the restaurant were excellent.

Jared S

10 Year Anniversary Bliss!

Writing this almost a year later but better late than never! Quarantine during the COVID 19 pandemic is making me dream of past vacations!

The Bernardus was spectacular. My wife had been to the Carmel area as a college student and has always told me she's wanted to go back. When we found the Bernardus in the Inspirato portfolio, we thought it looked perfect for a romantic get away from work and little kids to celebrate 10 years of marriage. We were drawn by the unique romantic/rustic decor, the big copper tubs, the spa, and the location. This trip exceeded every expectation. Walking into the room was like a dream. Very comfortable, spread out, and every detail promotes that relaxation most people seek when they stay here. The location is awesome! Nestled in Carmel Valley next to a vineyard and surrounded by mountains. This made for excellent views especially at dawn and at sunset. A short drive to Carmel-By-The-Sea and Pebble beach gave the trip great variety. In addition to relaxation, spa, and great food at the resort, these near-by spots added shopping, wine tasting, golf, hiking and many other activities that will draw folks looking for more activity/adventure.

The weather in the valley is perfect. Pebble Beach and Carmel by the Sea are coastal and stay pretty chilly. But in the valley at the resort it would be cool in the morning and by noon the sun was out and temps in the mid 70's: perfect for swimsuits by the pool. This also added variety when we would spend the day in the sun at the resort but go into Carmel for dinner and have to wear pants and a sweater. It almost felt like we were on two different vacations which was a memorable element to the trip for us!

We hope to go back one day! Thanks Inspirato and everyone at Bernardus for helping us find a trip worthy of our 10 year anniversary celebration. You set the bar high!

Mark a

Bernardus Lodge is great

The villas are enormous, and stunning. Service was fabulous. we loved it