Bernardus Lodge & Spa is a hotel destination wedding venue in CA, United States, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (MRY / SFO), MRY: 45 minutes | SFO: 2.5 hours. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Bernardus Lodge & Spa sits on 22 acres in the Santa Lucia foothills of Carmel Valley, offering sweeping vineyard views and oak-studded terrain at 2,000 feet elevation.
About Bernardus Lodge & Spa
Bernardus Lodge & Spa sits on 22 acres in the Santa Lucia foothills of Carmel Valley, offering sweeping vineyard views and oak-studded terrain at 2,000 feet elevation.
The resort combines Mediterranean-inspired architecture with California wine country landscape, featuring guest rooms overlooking rolling hills and a full spa facility on-site.
Ceremonies and receptions unfold against views of the valley floor and distant coastal ridges.
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My wife and i had a wonderful evening enjoying appetizers and wine by the fire in the main dining room. We ordered the Abalone which was outstanding. The bread was outstanding. The wine was very good. The service was absolutely perfect.
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Money
- Price
- US$7,500 to US$20,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MRY, 195 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Ballroom
- Setting
- Vineyard, modern, elegant
Venue highlights
- 22-acre property with vineyard vistas and natural oak woodland terrain
- On-site spa and wellness facilities available for wedding guest relaxation
- Elevation of 2,000 feet provides cooler temperatures and dramatic sunset backdrops
- Four on-property dining venues including Marinus restaurant for rehearsal dinners
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 4:00 PMGuest arrival, check-in, welcome reception on terrace
- 7:00 PMRehearsal dinner at Marinus restaurant
- 9:00 AMBridal party preparation, spa services available
- 3:30 PMCeremony on hillside lawn or indoor venue
- 5:00 PMCocktail hour with vineyard views
- 6:30 PMReception dinner and dancing
- 10:00 AMBrunch farewell, guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MRY · about 3 h 15 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into MRY.
- Typical total
- $35,000–60,000+Aisle estimate
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$35,000–60,000+ (100 guests, 2-night stay, ceremony & reception)
- Ceremony fee
- $2,500–5,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- $150–250 a headAisle estimate
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$150–250 (food & beverage)
- Room rate
- $350–650 a nightAisle estimate
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$350–650 per room
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (831) 298-5389
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Spa packages, wine tastings, and rehearsal dinners add separately. Peak season rates higher. Request formal proposal for exact quote.
Questions about the venue
What is the terrain like for outdoor ceremonies?+
The property features rolling hillside grounds with oak trees and manicured lawn areas. Elevation changes offer dramatic backdrops but require consideration for guest mobility and ceremony setup logistics.
Are there indoor and outdoor reception options?+
Yes. Multiple indoor event spaces accommodate various party sizes, and outdoor terrace areas provide vineyard views. Coverage options exist for weather contingencies.
Can wedding guests stay on-site?+
The lodge has 55 guest rooms on property, allowing multi-day wedding experiences. Room rates and wedding group packages vary seasonally.
What is the distance to major cities?+
Carmel Valley is approximately 20 miles inland from Carmel-by-the-Sea and 100 miles south of San Francisco Bay Area.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Event spaces: Ballroom
“Connected to a two-acre landscaped setting, the 2,160-square-foot Meritage Ballroom is perfect for weddings, receptions, cocktail parties and banquets.”
Read the source for event spacesSetting: Vineyard, modern, elegant
“The best forevers begin at Bernardus, tucked among sun-dappled vineyards and fragrant rose gardens.”
Read the source for setting