Name: L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux
Address: Monte Verde & Seventh Avenue, P.O Box J, Downtown Carmel, Carmel, California, United States of America, Carmel, Monterey County, US
Price range: US$664–US$1,097 per night
Rating: 8.9

What guests think

L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux is a charming, centrally located boutique stay praised for warm, attentive service, comfortable rooms, and a pleasant courtyard experience, though several guests note thin walls, street and restaurant noise, and limited on‑site amenities.

Breakfast and the on-site Michelin-starred dining earn praise, but some find the complimentary breakfast portions or add-ons limited. Multiple reviews mention no air conditioning, steep or narrow stairs, and occasional maintenance or dated furnishings alongside generally clean, well-appointed rooms. Expect a boutique stay with thoughtful touches rather than a full-service resort footprint.

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Rooms

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Facilities

On-site amenities are limited, with a small bar and little public space. Valet parking is available, and the hotel is pet-friendly but with a relatively high fee.

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10

Isabelle

29 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful boutique hotel right in the middle of Carmel, you can walk to restaurants and boutique. The room was well appointed - very comfortable bed and pillows, nice shower and we had everything we need. There is also a bar on property.

6

Richard

12 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

no parking - weird staff - poor tv - good wine - small breakfast but tasty - hotel is extremely overrated - just because a room has a Nespresso machine does not make it a good room - room was too small compared to its huge 4-post bed canopy, much like Al Bundy's large clients who insisted on wearing small-sized shoes (reference to Married With Children show). Just because you put it there does not mean it fits, and therefore it looks obnoxious. Not worth the stay.

10

Nicholas

16 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My wife and I stayed for the weekend and brought our dog. It is pet friendly with a $250 fee per pet and a 20 lb limit. The property is beautiful and the service is excellent. They had bowls and a dog bed in our room for our dog which was a nice touch. The complementary breakfast is excellent as well. Overall, a fantastic place to stay!

8

Jennifer

15 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a fairly nice property but we would stay elsewhere next time. Small rooms and steep stairs are quaint but hard on 70 year olds. Our key was tricky and the valet parking is off property. The included breakfast was lovely! We were surprised to have an additional $35 per day added for gratuity and still expected to tip.

6

Barry

8 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very nice. And we enjoyed the included breakfast. But the facility is so limited, and the price so high, that I would never come back nor recommend. Small room. Noise from the street (including a 6am delivery truck), plus the restaurant and courtyard -- since there's no A/C you need to keep windows open. Valets just park your car in the neighborhood; sometimes they fetched it, another time we were handed keys and given directions. Unbelievably, I tried to watch something on HBO, and it wasn't available! Roadside motels give you HBO, but not the L'Auberge Carmel! Way too expensive for what you get.

10

Thomas

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The Auberge is located right in the center of Carmel, and our room was large and clean, though a rug in the middle of the large central area would have made it feel more homey. The bed was exceptionally comfortable. For a place with a Michelin star, breakfast was merely OK. You have to pay extra if you want bacon or anything beyond 2 eggs and toast. The first day, the kitchen only sent 1 order of eggs for the two of us, but they were quick to respond to our request for more. We were disappointed that staying at the hotel did not mean we could get a reservation for dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant. The hotel has essentially zero amenities on site. No lounge to speak of (there was a tiny little bar), no public spaces except the open atrium in the center. Although the room was big, clean and comfy, I doubt we'll stay at Auberge again. La Playa has much better public spaces, a great bar, views over the sea, etc.

8

william

4 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was good but not quite what one expect for the price. $250 for dog was rediculous and nickel and dimeing

10

Lisa

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They think of everything. You check in and they take your bags, park your car and that’s all you have to think about until you fill in your breakfast order that night. Lovely courtyard dining and a 2 Michelin star restaurant on site. It was a lovely break we sorely needed.

8

Bruce

7 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Charming small hotel in the middle of the Carmel downtown district. Close to shopping and restaurants and the beach. The rooms are quiet and the outdoor community ares are accessible, private from the street and comfortable.

10

Geoffrey

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is located at the heart of Camel-by-the-Sea where you can enjoy walks around the town and access to various restaurants and shops. All the staff at the hotel are nice and courteous. The room was nice, cozy, and warm at night as well. It was great that they were able to park my car at a gratuity/fee which is expected in the busy town. All good.

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Cleanliness

Generally very clean with housekeeping praised; a few reports note wear or maintenance issues such as a stained carpet or a leaking faucet.

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8

Paul

27 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was excellent; furnishings were decrepit and in need of replacement in most cases

10

Ryan

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean, kind and attentive staff.

10

Elizabeth

12 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were greeted so warmly and feel so pampered here! Amazing staff and beautiful, clean room. Lots of amenities like robes, slippers, turn down service with freshly made cookies, clothes steamer, and very comfy bed!

2

Ashley

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place is all smoke and mirrors. The carpet in the room was stained, and the room was so stuffy.

8

Gina

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location and sweet courtyard. Room was clean and comfortable though there was a leaking tub faucet. I was extremely disappointed with the level of noise that woke me up on vacation at 7:30am (or so)....lawn mowing or blowing, garbage pickup, etc. Is there no town noise ordinance near a luxury hotel?

10

Melanie

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

AMAZING hotel. Very clean room, amazing staff, superb bed, wonderful food. Pamper yourself and stay here!

10

Thomas

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The Auberge is located right in the center of Carmel, and our room was large and clean, though a rug in the middle of the large central area would have made it feel more homey. The bed was exceptionally comfortable. For a place with a Michelin star, breakfast was merely OK. You have to pay extra if you want bacon or anything beyond 2 eggs and toast. The first day, the kitchen only sent 1 order of eggs for the two of us, but they were quick to respond to our request for more. We were disappointed that staying at the hotel did not mean we could get a reservation for dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant. The hotel has essentially zero amenities on site. No lounge to speak of (there was a tiny little bar), no public spaces except the open atrium in the center. Although the room was big, clean and comfy, I doubt we'll stay at Auberge again. La Playa has much better public spaces, a great bar, views over the sea, etc.

4

Alexandra

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decor - rooms are outdated with a number of old, faded, stained furniture... see for yourself, photos below. This hotel should definitely NOT be part of luxury Auberge group. What a disappointing experience compared to Auberge du Soleil in the Wine country

6

David

28 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

good location tired decor and expensive it was okay but would not go back

10

Karin

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful, quaint hotel. The staff and service were amazing! Super clean and super friendly! Carmel is a beautiful town. Love how much is in walking distant.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and well-appointed with quality bedding, but several guests report thin walls and notable noise from the street, courtyard, or adjacent rooms. Many also mention no air conditioning and steep or narrow stair access to some rooms.

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10

Isabelle

29 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful boutique hotel right in the middle of Carmel, you can walk to restaurants and boutique. The room was well appointed - very comfortable bed and pillows, nice shower and we had everything we need. There is also a bar on property.

10

Sandy

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Convenient location, service over the top, rooms and bedding fabulous

8

Nikola

10 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Its unique in many ways but experience can vary greatly based upon the room. If you are courtyard facing be mindful of always hearing chatter and opening doors onto people eating

6

Sadie

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is just lovely. Unfortunately, the walls, at least in the 2 story bungalow we were in, seemed very thin, and the people upstairs walking around, walking up the stairs (not even loudly, but you could hear every step echoing into our room, and listening to their TV kept us up until 1 am, and then we couldn't sleep until 3. I'm not usually going to complain about sound issues, but for a hotel of this caliber, it's not acceptable that I could literally hear what the TV actors were saying. For hours. So although the hotel itself is a dream, sleeping there, for us, was a nightmare, and we can't recommend it to others based on our experience.

6

Barry

8 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very nice. And we enjoyed the included breakfast. But the facility is so limited, and the price so high, that I would never come back nor recommend. Small room. Noise from the street (including a 6am delivery truck), plus the restaurant and courtyard -- since there's no A/C you need to keep windows open. Valets just park your car in the neighborhood; sometimes they fetched it, another time we were handed keys and given directions. Unbelievably, I tried to watch something on HBO, and it wasn't available! Roadside motels give you HBO, but not the L'Auberge Carmel! Way too expensive for what you get.

8

Gina

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely location and sweet courtyard. Room was clean and comfortable though there was a leaking tub faucet. I was extremely disappointed with the level of noise that woke me up on vacation at 7:30am (or so)....lawn mowing or blowing, garbage pickup, etc. Is there no town noise ordinance near a luxury hotel?

10

Mary Ann

24 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

One of the nicest Inns we’ve stayed at. Our room was spacious with a king size bed, two comfortable chairs, a huge bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower. The extra amenities were wonderful including a Nespresso coffee pot, turndown service and homemade snacks. The included breakfast was delicious.

6

Melvyn

17 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff are excellent. The location of the hotel is perfect. The restaurant at the hotel (one Michelin Star) is truly outstanding. Food, Service and Atmosphere. However, we were in Room 9. To be avoided at all costs. The room itself was beautiful. But it sits above the restaurant…and sits below another room….and sits on the front of the hotel. Quiet it is not.

10

Ashley

31 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was spectacular. From the little gold key, to the complimentary valet parking, to the nespresso machine and sparkling water in the room, to the heated bathroom floor tiles, to the fluffy cloud bed, to the little windows that open letting the sea scented air inside, to the generous toiletries that left my hair soft AND clean feeling, to the room service and the little blue phone to call for anything you need, to the perfectly portioned daily breakfast so you leave neither famished or uncomfortably stuffed including a wellness shot and unique options such as chia seed pudding and mushroom toast (*which may not sound appealing, but trust me, try it.) To the gorgeous setting right in the thick of things. It was everything I hoped for and more.... the service and staff was five star.*****

8

John

4 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We found the room noisy as the building is old and easy to hear the music from the restaurant and people talking near the room. Otherwise a pleasant stay and very helpful service providers.

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Service

Service is widely described as warm, professional, and highly attentive, from valet and luggage help to personalized touches and flexible breakfast timing. A few guests experienced communication lapses or less helpful responses.

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Sasha

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While having no power is out of anyone’s control, failing to notify me that the property had been out of power for several days until the day of check in, after I had already traveled to Carmel, is unacceptable. I spent another three hours driving home in the pouring rain and over an hour on the phone with hotels.com to get a refund. This could have been avoided with better communication.

10

Sandy

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Convenient location, service over the top, rooms and bedding fabulous

10

Oneida

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff service was great.

10

Ryan

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean, kind and attentive staff.

10

Francesco

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was incredibly service oriented. We were able to check in early with no problem. The concierge drove us to dinner and picked the group up afterwards; very helpful as it was a rainy night. Our room was in the courtyard and was perfect - size, layout, quiet. The bathroom was nicely equipped.

8

Greg

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Well located hotel in Carmel. Good value. Staff service was not up to past stays.

6

Yvonne

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room temperature was 80 degrees and when I called down to the front desk - their response was I can bring you some cold waters. Really? $1k/night and that’s it?

10

Amanda

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful time at L’Auberge. From check-in to check-out, it was perfect. The staff is attentive, the breakfast is delicious, and the rooms are beautiful. We’ll be back!

10

Lisa

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They think of everything. You check in and they take your bags, park your car and that’s all you have to think about until you fill in your breakfast order that night. Lovely courtyard dining and a 2 Michelin star restaurant on site. It was a lovely break we sorely needed.

10

Kathryn

22 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our quick stay. While the property itself is beautiful and well taken care of, the staff were incredibly kind making that our reason to return. From checking in, getting our luggage to our room, housekeeping, front desk staff… every single person was kind, friendly, and helpful. Thanks again!

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Location

Central, walkable location in Carmel close to shops, restaurants, and the beach.

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julie

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was wonderful. Service was exceptional, the breakfast in the courtyard was really special. The rooms were very comfortable with robes, slippers and nespresso machine. The location is in the heart of carmel and short distance to the beach. It was ideal being there We stayed up in October and it was in the mid 60s to 70 so at night we left our windows open however there is no air conditioning so we would not have enjoyed our stay in the mid summer. Be cautious of that.

10

Isabelle

29 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful boutique hotel right in the middle of Carmel, you can walk to restaurants and boutique. The room was well appointed - very comfortable bed and pillows, nice shower and we had everything we need. There is also a bar on property.

10

Emily

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is always enjoyable to visit. I’m a repeat customer. The food is amazing. The location is central to Carmel activities.

8

Vivian

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location.

10

Ruth

29 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful boutique hotel! Location is ideal for shopping and beach. We will be back!

8

Greg

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Well located hotel in Carmel. Good value. Staff service was not up to past stays.

10

Sharon

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A stay at L’Auberge Carmel is a wonderful experience. Charming rooms, great service and conveniently located in downtown Carmel.

8

Bruce

7 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Charming small hotel in the middle of the Carmel downtown district. Close to shopping and restaurants and the beach. The rooms are quiet and the outdoor community ares are accessible, private from the street and comfortable.

10

Erik

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super cool boutique hotel with customized service! Close to downtown Carmel. Would definitely recommend!

10

Karin

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful, quaint hotel. The staff and service were amazing! Super clean and super friendly! Carmel is a beautiful town. Love how much is in walking distant.

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Dining

Breakfast is often enjoyed, including courtyard service, though some find portions limited or extras charged. The on-site Michelin-starred restaurant draws strong praise, but reservations may be hard to secure.

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Emily

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is always enjoyable to visit. I’m a repeat customer. The food is amazing. The location is central to Carmel activities.

10

Anne

8 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay here! The staff was very friendly and professional. The environment was clean, comfortable and classy with an old world vibe. Great cocktails. Beautiful and delicious food. I’d stay again.

10

Susan

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Wonderful service. Very helpful and accommodating. I had to leave early each morning and my morning breakfast was arranged so that I could eat it before I left.

10

Elizabeth

12 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were greeted so warmly and feel so pampered here! Amazing staff and beautiful, clean room. Lots of amenities like robes, slippers, turn down service with freshly made cookies, clothes steamer, and very comfy bed!

10

garrett

6 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff and quick to address you when entering any area. Dinner was absolutely fabulous phenomenal experience and service

10

Melanie

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

AMAZING hotel. Very clean room, amazing staff, superb bed, wonderful food. Pamper yourself and stay here!

10

Thomas

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The Auberge is located right in the center of Carmel, and our room was large and clean, though a rug in the middle of the large central area would have made it feel more homey. The bed was exceptionally comfortable. For a place with a Michelin star, breakfast was merely OK. You have to pay extra if you want bacon or anything beyond 2 eggs and toast. The first day, the kitchen only sent 1 order of eggs for the two of us, but they were quick to respond to our request for more. We were disappointed that staying at the hotel did not mean we could get a reservation for dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant. The hotel has essentially zero amenities on site. No lounge to speak of (there was a tiny little bar), no public spaces except the open atrium in the center. Although the room was big, clean and comfy, I doubt we'll stay at Auberge again. La Playa has much better public spaces, a great bar, views over the sea, etc.

10

Lisa

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They think of everything. You check in and they take your bags, park your car and that’s all you have to think about until you fill in your breakfast order that night. Lovely courtyard dining and a 2 Michelin star restaurant on site. It was a lovely break we sorely needed.

10

Lori

23 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very quaint hotel with high end linens/pillows. Attentive, understated service which we enjoyed. Breakfast outside in courtyard with a fountain and flowers. Close walk to the beach. Restaurant was unfortunately closed because it was Monday. We will return and make a dinner reservation!

8

Lila

23 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff are very courteous and the location was excellent. Also, the the breakfast was included in European style and he was very convenient.

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Month	Average price
January	US$457
February	US$466
March	US$517
April	US$613
May	US$637
June	US$645
July	US$750
August	US$644
September	US$647
October	US$601
November	US$452
December	US$433

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $721	16 $725	17 $855	18	19
20 $726	21 $817	22	23 $717	24 $712	25	26
27 $800	28 $754	29 $748	30

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4 $725	5 $923	6 $745	7 $977	8 $1,096	9 $1,092	10
11 $1,097	12 $904	13 $824	14 $824	15	16 $1,011	17 $893
18 $854	19 $730	20 $922	21 $735	22 $748	23	24
25 $664	26 $664	27 $665	28 $664	29 $684	30	31

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard Area

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

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