Pros
- Within walking distance of the Farms golf course
- Huge, private suites with fireplaces and patios
- Excellent fine dining restaurant with outdoor seating
- Wonderful spa with high-end treatments
- Two outdoor pools -- one adults-only, one family-friendly
- Nice fitness center with free classes and a yoga studio
- 18 tennis courts, a croquet lawn, and free use of bikes
- Free access to Callaway Golf Clubs
- Free parking and Wi-Fi
- 24-hour room service
Bottom Line
This 49-room luxury resort is located in Rancho Santa Fe, a wealthy residential community in the hills of Southern California, on 40 acres of lush grounds. The Spanish-style suites, all with fireplaces and patios, are located in 26 casitas spread across the sprawling property, creating a rare level of privacy for guests. Excellent freebies (including Wi-Fi, minibar items, parking, morning juice and newspaper delivery), as well as a wonderful restaurant and an upscale fitness center with free classes contribute to the experience of exclusive pampering.
Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Pets Allowed
- Pool
- Spa
Scene
Spanish-style casitas dotting 40 acres of lush, beautiful grounds
Rancho Valencia's sprawling grounds, dotted with just 26 casitas and one large hacienda, allow guests to experience a rare level of privacy. The stucco buildings with clay tile roofs are surrounded with gorgeous, lush landscaping -- bougainvillea, palm trees, citrus trees, flowering bushes, crawling vines -- which adds to the feeling of seclusion. (No wonder celebrities like Bill Gates and President Clinton have chosen to vacation here.)
The resort is truly luxurious, with lots of free amenities (including Wi-Fi and minibar items) along with a full-service spa, 18 tennis courts, and a wonderful restaurant.
Location
In the rolling hills of Rancho Santa Fe
Located just outside of beautiful and affluent Rancho Santa Fe, the 40-acre Rancho Valencia is surrounded by beautiful scenery, golf and country clubs, and parks. It's a 10-minute drive away from Rancho Santa Fe's upscale (but limited) dining and boutique shopping.
- 20-minute drive to the beach
- 35-minute drive to Downtown San Diego, Balboa Park (home to museums and the San Diego Zoo), and the San Diego Padres' Petco Park
- 2-hour drive to Los Angeles
Rooms
Large Spanish-style suites with vaulted wood beam ceilings, tile floors, fireplaces, and private patios
The 49 one- and two-bedroom suites are housed in 26 stucco casitas spread across the property, and feature white-washed wood beams, fireplaces, and French doors leading to the private patios.
Minor amenities in the rooms (phones, light fixtures, electrical switches, faucets) are very slightly dated. (At this price point, we have to nitpick.)
- Fireplaces and private patios i all rooms
- Lisa Galimbierti 600 thread count linens and down bedding
- Illy espresso makers with milk frothers
- Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
- iPod docks
- Soaking tubs and separate showers; Amala toiletries
- Free minibar items
- Free orange juice, milk and newspaper delivered every morning
- Free Wi-Fi
Features
Two outdoor pools, a lovely spa, and 18 tennis courts
- Full-service spa with upscale treatments and salon services
- Two heated outdoor pools and hot tubs (one for adults only, and one for families)
- Fitness center with up-to-date equipment and classes, complete with a yoga studio
- 18 tennis courts free for guests to use; instructional clinics offered daily; match play, private, and semi-private lessons available
- A croquet lawn, basketball court, and free bike rentals
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free juice, milk and newspaper delivered daily
- 24-hour front desk staffers (who double as concierges)
- 24-hour room service
- Free laundry service for guests who stay multiple days
- 24-hour business center with free computer and printer access
- Scavenger hunts and other activities for kids
- Free Mercedes-Benz test drive, depending on availability
All-Inclusive / Food
Pricey, but excellent, California cuisine
- Veladora: Serves upscale California-inspired American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating.
- The Pony Room serves small bites (afternoon and evening) along with craft drinks. The bar also hosts live music on weekend nights.
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Rancho Valencia Resort, Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego
Things You Should Know About Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
Also Known As
- Rancho Valencia Resort
Room Types
- Casita Junior Suite with Garden Patio
- Casita Junior Suite with Outdoor Spa
- Casita One Bedroom Suite with Garden Patio
- Casita One Bedroom Suite with Outdoor Spa
- Casita Two Bedroom Suite with Garden Patio
- Casita Two Bedroom Suite with Outdoor Spa
- Luxury Three Bedroom Villa
Address
5921 Valencia Cir, Rancho Santa Fe, California 92067-9520, United States
Phone
(858) 756-1123
Website
Scene
Spanish-style casitas dotting 40 acres of lush, beautiful grounds
Rancho Valencia's sprawling grounds, dotted with just 26 casitas and one large hacienda, allow guests to experience a rare level of privacy. The stucco buildings with clay tile roofs are surrounded with gorgeous, lush landscaping -- bougainvillea, palm trees, citrus trees, flowering bushes, crawling vines -- which adds to the feeling of seclusion. (No wonder celebrities like Bill Gates and President Clinton have chosen to vacation here.)
The resort is truly luxurious, with lots of free amenities (including Wi-Fi and minibar items) along with a full-service spa, 18 tennis courts, and a wonderful restaurant.
Location
In the rolling hills of Rancho Santa Fe
Located just outside of beautiful and affluent Rancho Santa Fe, the 40-acre Rancho Valencia is surrounded by beautiful scenery, golf and country clubs, and parks. It's a 10-minute drive away from Rancho Santa Fe's upscale (but limited) dining and boutique shopping.
- 20-minute drive to the beach
- 35-minute drive to Downtown San Diego, Balboa Park (home to museums and the San Diego Zoo), and the San Diego Padres' Petco Park
- 2-hour drive to Los Angeles
Rooms
Large Spanish-style suites with vaulted wood beam ceilings, tile floors, fireplaces, and private patios
The 49 one- and two-bedroom suites are housed in 26 stucco casitas spread across the property, and feature white-washed wood beams, fireplaces, and French doors leading to the private patios.
Minor amenities in the rooms (phones, light fixtures, electrical switches, faucets) are very slightly dated. (At this price point, we have to nitpick.)
- Fireplaces and private patios i all rooms
- Lisa Galimbierti 600 thread count linens and down bedding
- Illy espresso makers with milk frothers
- Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
- iPod docks
- Soaking tubs and separate showers; Amala toiletries
- Free minibar items
- Free orange juice, milk and newspaper delivered every morning
- Free Wi-Fi
Features
Two outdoor pools, a lovely spa, and 18 tennis courts
- Full-service spa with upscale treatments and salon services
- Two heated outdoor pools and hot tubs (one for adults only, and one for families)
- Fitness center with up-to-date equipment and classes, complete with a yoga studio
- 18 tennis courts free for guests to use; instructional clinics offered daily; match play, private, and semi-private lessons available
- A croquet lawn, basketball court, and free bike rentals
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free juice, milk and newspaper delivered daily
- 24-hour front desk staffers (who double as concierges)
- 24-hour room service
- Free laundry service for guests who stay multiple days
- 24-hour business center with free computer and printer access
- Scavenger hunts and other activities for kids
- Free Mercedes-Benz test drive, depending on availability
All-Inclusive / Food
Pricey, but excellent, California cuisine
- Veladora: Serves upscale California-inspired American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating.
- The Pony Room serves small bites (afternoon and evening) along with craft drinks. The bar also hosts live music on weekend nights.
Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Babysitting Services
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Beauty / Hair Salon
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Business Center
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Cabanas
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Cable
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Children's Pool
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Free Breakfast
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Full Kitchen
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Pets Allowed
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Spa
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Supervised Kids Activities
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Swim-Up Bar
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Tennis Court
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