L'AubergeCarmel
L'Auberge Carmel sits steps from Carmel's white-sand beaches and upscale shops, meaning your guests can maximize their time exploring rather than traveling between venues and accommodations.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- MRY · 25–30 minutes
- Open season
- June – October
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.6 /5 · 268
L'Auberge Carmel is a hotel destination wedding venue in CA 93923, USA, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), 25–30 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, October.
L'Auberge Carmel in CA 93923, open June–October.
L'Auberge Carmel sits steps from Carmel's white-sand beaches and upscale shops, meaning your guests can maximize their time exploring rather than traveling between venues and accommodations.
This 54-room hotel pairs intimate ceremony spaces with flexible reception areas, allowing you to host everything under one roof.
The on-site restaurant and wine bar streamline catering logistics while maintaining Californian coastal sophistication.
Great location and great vibe to hotel. Nice that a tasty breakfast is included, not standard mass cooked continental breakfast. Wife loved the heated floors. I've stayed at other 4& 5 star hotels. Value given price didnt compare to other hotels, but still really good experience.
4 notes, from the desk.
54 rooms available for guest accommodations directly at the venue
Located on Monte Verde Street, one block from Carmel's main beach and town plaza
Multiple event spaces ranging from 20–150 guests with customizable layouts
On-site fine dining restaurant and wine bar with Monterey County selections
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at L'Auberge Carmel.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 2:00 PMGuest check-in opens; welcome reception in hotel courtyard or wine bar
- 6:00 PMRehearsal and dinner (optional; restaurant available for groups)
- 10:00 AMHair and makeup (rooms available as bridal suites)
- 3:00 PMCeremony in garden or interior gallery space
- 4:00 PMCocktail hour and reception dinner (on-site restaurant service)
- 9:00 AMFarewell brunch before checkout
Things worth knowing.
MRY · 25–30 minutes
Guests fly into Monterey Regional Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
$25,000–60,000
Final pricing depends on date, season (peak summer rates higher), number of rooms blocked, menu selections, and any add-ons (florals, photography coordination). Contact venue directly for firm quotes.
$1,500–3,000
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
$150–250 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
$280–450 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
June – October
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
Can we book the entire hotel for a wedding weekend?+
Yes, L'Auberge Carmel's 54 rooms can be reserved as a block, creating an all-inclusive destination experience where guests stay, dine, and celebrate at the same location.
What ceremony and reception capacity does the venue offer?+
The venue accommodates 20–150 guests across multiple configurable spaces, suitable for intimate ceremonies in garden settings or larger receptions in interior galleries.
Is catering included or must we use outside vendors?+
The on-site restaurant provides catering services; outside catering is typically not permitted, ensuring seamless service and quality control.
What's the closest major airport?+
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is 20 miles away with a 25–30 minute drive. San Francisco International (SFO), 120 miles north, offers more flight options.
Are there wedding planning packages available?+
Contact the venue directly at http://www.laubergecarmel.com/ or their events team to discuss customized packages, seasonal availability, and pricing structures.
In the same country.
Hold dates at L'Auberge Carmel.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.