Nestled on verdant acres with stately pines and California oak trees, surrounded by a vineyard and the Santa Lucia mountains rising majestically in the background, Bernardus Lodge is a premier luxury resort that combines the simple elegance of fine country living, with the high quality of service and luxury amenities found in only the choicest European hotels. Here, discriminating travelers can experience the finest accommodations, cuisine, viticulture, spa services and recreational venues in a singular environment. The resort has sumptuous guest rooms located in nine, single and two-story adobe village-style buildings along a terraced hillside, a luxurious spa, ballroom and function space, swimming pool, two tennis courts, a croquet lawn and vineyard. Some of the unique services offered to guests include in room wine, soft drinks and gourmet pastries, as well as wine and cheese service on arrival.

Under the direction of celebrated Chef, Cal Stamenov, guests can enjoy culinary delights in either of our two restaurants, Marinus and Wickets Bistro.

Marinus is highlighted by a stunning 12-foot wide European fireplace with raised hearth that provides magnificent garden and mountain views and old-world wine country charm. Open for dinner Wednesday thru Sunday, Marinus offers a menu that is distinctively Cal-Regional and will tempt your palate and keep you wanting more.

Wickets offers a creative bistro-style menu in a casual resort setting, with indoor and outdoor seating available. The adjacent stone fireplace creates a stunning ambiance, perfect for an evening nightcap or a light meal. At Wickets, you can enjoy delectable bistro classics such as Duck confit, Steak Frites, and an assortment of shellfish and seafood. Wickets is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and has a full bar.

The Spa nurtures mind, body and spirit with luxurious treatments infused with pure and natural ingredients culled from the ocean, the vineyards and abundant, on-site organic gardens. So whether you seek to relax, renew or reconnect, The Spa at Bernardus Lodge offers an array of distinctive services from vinotherapy to marine-inspired treatments to international traditions, elevating relaxation to an art form.

The warming room is a tranquil area where guests relax by an indoor fireplace and enjoy herbal teas in anticipation of their treatments. The warming room is the perfect place to lounge on a comfortable chair under a chenille throw blanket. The meditation garden's tranquil fountains and scenic views are ideal for sunbathing or quiet reflection. Guests 18 and older can enjoy a well-deserved soak in the cozy 100-degree warming pool for a hydrotherapy retreat between treatments. The Salon at Bernardus Lodge offers a full array of manicure, pedicure, cutting, styling, and make-up application services. The Fitness Room at the spa is equipped with cardio machines with TV screens and free weights. It is available to all resort guests and accessible 24 hours a day. The Spa’s hours vary by season.

Bernardus Lodge offers a number of unique services including wine and cheese service on arrival, concierge check-in, twice daily maid service, complimentary snack pantry, fresh fruit and local roses daily, coffee maker and tea service, CD player, and nightly turndown service.