The Quail
Your guests arrive at a luxury golf resort in Carmel Valley where they'll spend days moving between refined accommodations, championship fairways, and elegant event spaces overlooking the Santa Lucia Mountains.
The Quail is a hotel destination wedding venue in CA, United States, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Monterey Regional Airport (MTY), 45-50 minutes. Best months: July, August, September, October.
About The Quail
Your guests arrive at a luxury golf resort in Carmel Valley where they'll spend days moving between refined accommodations, championship fairways, and elegant event spaces overlooking the Santa Lucia Mountains.
The Quail Lodge delivers a self-contained destination where 150 guests can celebrate across multiple days without leaving the property.
From morning golf outings to sunset receptions in climate-controlled venues, attendees experience California's Monterey Peninsula at its most sophisticated.
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Wonderful resort. Grounds are beautiful. We had a lovely stay. They offer amenities like putting course and s'mores. Facilities are very well maintained and the staff is very warm and friendly. We enjoyed every minute of our stay here.
Lavina Jain · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Ceremony, seated
- 300 guests
Staying over
- Room types
- 20 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- Price
- US$175 to US$325 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Music until
- Quiet hours 10pm to 8am
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MRY, 50 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Countryside, restored, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Muirhead on 110 acres of manicured grounds
- 27,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space across multiple venues
- 100 on-site rooms ranging from standard to luxury suites, keeping all guests within walking distance
- Private dining experiences from casual poolside dinners to formal seated galas for up to 150 guests
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in and welcome reception at the lodge
- 7:00 PMWelcome dinner at Quail's fine dining restaurant or private room
- 8:00 AMOptional morning golf tournament for interested guests
- 4:00 PMCeremony in garden venue overlooking fairways
- 6:00 PMCocktail hour and reception in covered pavilion or ballroom
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch by the pool
- 2:00 PMGuest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MRY · about 50 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into MRY.
- Typical total
- $45,000-85,000Aisle estimate
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$45,000-85,000 (100 guests, 2-night event, ceremony + reception only)
- Ceremony fee
- $2,500-4,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- $150-250 a headAisle estimate
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$150-250 (food and beverage, excluding service and tax)
- Room rate
- $250-500+ a nightAisle estimate
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$250-500+ (varies by room type; blocks negotiated separately)
- Weather window
- July – October
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (831) 624-2888
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing does not include rooms, which are booked separately. Alcohol, florals, rentals, photography, and other services add significantly. Golf packages and spa treatments are additional. Request formal proposal for custom quotes.
Questions about the venue
Can we host multiple events across different days?+
Yes. The resort offers 27,000 square feet of customizable event space. Couples frequently host welcome dinners, ceremonies, receptions, and farewell brunches throughout their multi-day celebration.
What if some guests don't golf?+
The resort includes a spa, fine dining restaurants, hiking trails, and proximity to Carmel's galleries and shops. Non-golfing guests have abundant activities beyond the course.
Are rooms included in wedding packages?+
Room blocks are negotiated separately from event packages. Most couples arrange preferred guest rates rather than inclusive packages, allowing flexibility for varying budgets.
Can we bring our own caterer?+
The Quail Lodge operates with in-house catering. Outside catering is not permitted, but their culinary team provides extensive customization options.
What's the weather like in Carmel Valley during peak wedding season?+
Spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) offer 70-75°F temperatures with minimal rain. Summer peaks at 80°F; winter is mild at 55-60°F with occasional rain.
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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
Ceremony, seated: 300 guests
“Share your special day with up to 300 guests as you revel in the contagious joy of your unique love story in Carmel, where nature’s most stunning settings are paired with versatile venues, seamless planning services, and a full suite of day-of details coordinated to perfection by our expert team.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRoom types: 20 listed
“Double Room”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Set among our expansive lawns and framed by lush, towering oaks, the Quail Meadows venue is ideal for outdoor ceremonies and receptions, with a rustic barn, nearby lake, and tree-covered hillside.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Along with our expert culinary team, we’ll help you put together customized menus that reflect your unique tastes—with the fresh, flavorful flair that The Quail’s renowned dining is well-known for.”
Read the source for in-house cateringMusic until: Quiet hours 10pm to 8am
“Quiet hours are between the hours of 10pm and end at 8am however.”
Read the source for music untilEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“* Indoor & Outdoor Event Space”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Countryside, restored, elegant
“Nestled in the rolling green hills of the majestic Carmel Valley, this rare jewel sits on the sunny side of the Monterey Peninsula.”
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