Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

5.0 star property

Room options

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Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Agave)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed (Agave)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, pay films

Suite, 1 King Bed (Olive Grove)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed (Palm, 1 Bedroom)

  • 111 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, pay films

Suite, 1 King Bed (Valencia, 1 Bedroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 121 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Hacienda) | Private kitchen

Room (Hacienda)

  • 465 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Eucalyptus)

  • 83 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, pay films

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Eucalyptus)

  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, pay films

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Olive Grove)

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Rancho Santa Fe

With a stay at Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa in Rancho Santa Fe, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of Del Mar Racetrack and Del Mar Horsepark. .This family-friendly resort is 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from LEGOLAND® California and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Del Mar Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Rancho Santa Fe Art Gallery - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • San Diego Polo Fields - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Del Mar Horsepark - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Ranch Santa Fe Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 10 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 22 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Valle Coastal Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Pueblo Mexican Food & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lilian's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

Suburban resort with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa offers 49 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Espresso makers and free minibar items are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Rancho Santa Fe resort provides wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include offices and desks, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary newspapers. Refrigerators and in-room massages can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

15 outdoor tennis courts and complimentary bicycles are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 49 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Rooms have private patios. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this resort include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this resort consist of conference space and meeting rooms.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa has 2 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.
The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 60 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 60 for adults and USD 20 to 60 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 15 outdoor tennis courts
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis lessons
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room cot
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Pay films
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Spa access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 60 for adults, and USD 20 to 60 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 60 per night (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Rancho Valencia
Rancho Valencia Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Valencia Resort
Rancho Valencia Resort Rancho Santa Fe
Resort Valencia
Rancho Valencia Santa Fe
Rancho Valencia, An Auberge Hotel Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Valencia Santa Fe
Rancho Valencia Resort Spa
Rancho Valencia And Spa
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa Resort
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa Resort Rancho Santa Fe

Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 138 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfection

So relaxing. Perfect place to unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect get away for our anniversary!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here over Father’s Day weekend and had such a wonderful experience! The resort was beautiful, clean, and relaxing everything we needed for a family getaway. The staff was incredibly friendly and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Thank you for making our Father’s Day weekend unforgettable. We’ll definitely be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehraban

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

david beom

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

dwight

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, a little noisy as we were near the pool
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. From the welcome at the gate, a quick and informative check in process, the spa with the best deep tissue massages, dinner, breakfast, drinks, it was a perfect place for a quick getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tennis courts and staff are top notch. Rooms are very large and luxurious. Staff is super accomodating and make you feel special. All in all, we felt like royalty.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kaitlin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silvana Da

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything - it's a fantastic property with great service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gus

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021