Sanctuary Beach Resort
Though most people have not heard of this property, it bills itself as a luxury hotel "in a class of its own", and is a member of Luxe Hotels "Elite Collection". Unfortunately, our experience was so far less than acceptable, you should go running away if anyone suggests you stay there.
Tips
Sanctuary Beach Resort (Monterey, CA)
Gym
There is no on-site gym.
Spa
Interestingly, there is a spa onsite. Given the rest of our experience we were not inclined to try it. The prices were unreasonable given the overall service and hard product levels of the rest of the property.
Overall
Other Luxe properties seem to have at least a reasonably good reputation on FT from what I've seen, so this was a real let down. I have stayed in plenty of 2 and 3 star properties in my life and certainly don't feel "above" them even though I choose to stay in nicer places now. But, if you're going to bill something as a luxury property and have it be part of the Luxe Elite Collection, please make sure it's a bit nicer than the Best Western down the road. Or, drop the Luxe designation, cut the rates in half, and sell it for what it is. Unfortunately, this way of doing business seems to be the rule, not the exception along the Central Coast of California. There are 2 fine boutique properties in the vicinity of Monterey - Bernardus Lodge and L'Auberge, neither with water views. If you must stay on the water in the Central Coast, looks like you're still limited to Post Ranch Inn and the Pebble Beach properties.