Set on 500 acres of beautiful landscapes in Carmel Valley, Carmel Valley Ranch is a luxurious resort and hotel that has been a favorite getaway spot for discerning guests for decades. The well-appointed hotel features stylish accommodations, first-class facilities, including a full service spa, outdoor swimming pools, a fully equipped fitness and business center, tennis courts and a golf course, award-winning cuisine, and unrivaled personalized service. Situated just a few miles from the Garland Ranch Regional Park and Carmel Bay, the Carmel Valley Ranch is nestled in the Carmel Valley, which spans the coast from the village of Carmel-by-the-Sea into the heart of the Santa Lucia Mountains. Boasting beautiful weather, the Ranch offers an array of activities and recreation including miles of hiking trails, mountain-top yoga, organic garden tours, wine-tasting and world-class golf.

Guest Accommodations

Carmel Valley Ranch features 181 spacious and elegantly appointed studio and multiple-bedroom suites located in three individual neighborhoods, each of which boasts unique views of sun-soaked bluffs, the valley or the golf course, or intimate garden-filled courtyards. The Ranch suites and studio suites offer relaxing privacy with oversized outdoor decks, elegant bedrooms with king or queen-size beds, en-suite bathrooms with separate showers and soaking tubs, plush bathrobes and Body Bliss aromatherapy amenities. Modern conveniences in every suite include 42" flat-screen televisions with cable channels, travertine fireplaces, iPod docking stations with alarm clocks, Keurig single-cup coffee makers, laptop-size safes, irons and ironing boards, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Other guest services include daily housekeeping, an evening turndown service, and a complimentary newspaper delivery.

Studio Suites range from 650 to 700 square feet and feature indoor/outdoor fireplaces, custom lounging furniture such as daybed swings, expansive private outdoor sitting areas with oversized chaises and picnic tables, and stunning views of the vineyards, golf course, and the valley.

One to Four Bedroom Suites range from 800 to 1200 square feet and feature multiple bedrooms with en-suite or shared bathrooms, separate living rooms with pullout sleeper sofas and fireplaces, and wraparound decks with breathtaking views.

Dining

Carmel Valley Ranch offers a selection of excellent dining options, including the Valley Kitchen, the Clubhouse Grill, the Lodge Pool, and the River Ranch Café. The Valley Kitchen serves delicious organic menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating and lovely valley views.

Set in the Ranch’s most historic building next to the pool, the casual River Ranch Café serves light meals such as fresh salads, sandwiches, grilled items, and a variety of beverages, as well as grab-and-go selections with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Conveniently situated near the 9th and 18th holes of the golf course, The Clubhouse Grill offers quick and delicious breakfast, and light fare throughout the day, including sandwiches, salads, tacos, beer on tap and other beverages.

Amenities & Recreation

Carmel Valley Ranch presents an array of amenities and facilities including a full service spa and pampering massages, body treatments and salon services, two outdoor salt water swimming pools, hot tubs, a fully equipped fitness and business center, nine tennis courts, basketball and bocce courts, and an 18-hole championship golf course. Customized amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, bottled water, and a welcome snack basket in each room, daily newspaper delivery, unlimited use of the business center, and free parking. Guests have unlimited access to fitness classes, hikes, gardens, and other events during their stay.

Weddings & Events

Carmel Valley Ranch presents a stunning location for romantic wedding ceremonies, elopements, and receptions, along with exclusive tailor-made packages for all budgets and needs. Outdoor venues include the Vineyard Lawn set in a Pinot Noir vineyard and surrounded by ancient oaks, and the manicured Valley Lawn. Indoor reception spaces include the Redwood Room, which is located in the Lodge and perched high above the Vineyard Lawn; the intimate and serene Oak Room, and the modern Clubhouse with sweeping views of the valley and hills. Outdoor reception spaces include the driving range and the organic garden. Ceremony site fees include the set-up and break-down of the venue, white folding chairs, a spa water station with the resort’s signature honey-lavender lemonade, and in-house transportation to and from the ceremony. Reception site fees include the rental of room for five hours, set-up and break-down of the venue, tables and chairs, china, silverware, glassware, and standard linen, a dance floor, patio umbrellas (if needed), and in-house transportation to and from the reception.

1 Old Ranch Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, Phone: 855-687-7262

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