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The Umstead Hotel and Spa

5.0 star property

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Relax in a serene outdoor seating area surrounded by tall trees, perfect for enjoying a meal or a moment of peace.
Enjoy dining and socializing in this stylish space with a central table, sleek chairs, and a fireplace.
Surrounded by lush greenery, this hotel offers a serene pool area with sun loungers and umbrellas.
Relax in a stylish living area with a view of lush greenery through large windows, featuring a comfortable seating arrangement and a beautiful painting on the wall.
Relax in our spacious lobby with high ceilings, comfortable seating areas, and beautiful artwork.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly

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100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary, NC, 27513
  • The Umstead Spa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lenovo Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Carter-Finley Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Spa Level)

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

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Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Suite (Signature)

  • 112 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | Living area

Presidential Suite

  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, Accessible (Spa Level)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Suite (Governors)

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Balcony, Lake View | Living area

Executive Suite, Balcony, Lake View

  • 86 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Cary

With a stay at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of North Carolina State University and North Carolina State Fairgrounds. .This luxury resort is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Lenovo Center and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Raleigh Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • The Umstead Spa - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lenovo Center - 4 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Carter-Finley Stadium - 4 min drive - 6.4 km
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Crabtree Valley Mall - 10 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Cary Station - 6 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rally Point Sport Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Big Easy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Luxury resort with a full-service spa and a fitness center
The Umstead Hotel and Spa offers 150 accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, The Umstead Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 150 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while DVD players and cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at Herons, a restaurant which specializes in American cuisine, 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. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Herons - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 14 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Herons

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 50 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 14.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 200 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from March to October
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hotel Umstead
Umstead
Umstead Cary
Umstead Hotel
Umstead Hotel Cary
The Umstead Hotel Cary
Umstead Hotel Cary
THE UMSTEAD HOTEL SPA
The Umstead Hotel and Spa Cary
The Umstead Hotel and Spa Resort
The Umstead Hotel and Spa Resort Cary

The Umstead Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 680 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 680 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 680 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 680 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 680 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Darrin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the amenities staff and the property! Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reed, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First rate service and an excellent restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

owen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice...great ambiance and location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived in room and luckily did a quick inventory, An empty Titos bottle, reported but so wrong. I brought my own favourite wine glass along, taken from room and reported. No feedback whatsoever.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Classic Luxury

Gorgeous and classy hotel, with high end amenities and an impressive mini bar. Great location and close to the airport. Herons, the restaurant in the hotel, was a bonus as well. Food and presentation were superb! For a hotel of this caliber though, I was underwhelmed by the staff. My expectations were high given the price point etc. They didn’t seem as “polished” or friendly as one would expect. Nonetheless, I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark, taplow

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. It is expensive but it’s understated luxury with great staff, food and wine
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Herons was simply unforgettable culinary art.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

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

10/10 Excellent

Shenae, Fayetteville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful stay with great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ian, Clayton

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

Elegance in the Backwoods!

AMAZING!! I’m a former diplomat and have traveled the world. This hotel is one of a kind and their restaurant, Herons, is insane!
Early Morning Birthday
Tasting Menu @ Herons
Tasting Menu @ Herons
Tasting Menu @ Herons
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrison

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY, Dublin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025