Second visit but this time with friends we booked the two bed Grand suite - not so grand. Tired furniture, dull and only fires in bedrooms lift the gloom. The setting is magnificient the club house good for light snacks with modern surroundings and good staff. The main hotel has a problem, one day using the pool at around 4... more

We were expecting great things as we drove up the winding drive past the golf course to the reception area but when the guy on the desk stops to answer four phone calls during the check in procedure you wonder where they learnt about customer service. Added to that a friend was under the impression he had paid our two... more

We returned this year after a stay last year. Tip is to get an Estate Suite. They are newly renovated and furnishings are upgraded and not as tired as some of the other suites. Stunning grounds and good service. Heard from one of the staff that they are under new ownership and are beginning renovations in November 2009 that will... more

for a true escape the hotel was a wonderful place to be for the weekend. nature is abundant and the hotel is an easy drive to Carmel Valley for wine tasting, lots of golf, Earthbound Farms, and Carmel by the sea. the hotel was updated, although the bathrooms are obviously not renovated. we liked the amount of space with a... more

We recently had 2 days in this resort after a holiday which included San Francisco and Yosemite. The rest of the holiday was superb, so we were surprised when we got to this resort. Our room had seen a lot of wear with torn curtains, badly scuffed furniture, peeling paint on the front door and a general look of something... more

Carmel Valley Ranch proved to be an outstanding choice as a place to spend a few days, recharge during a driving tour of the CA coast and enjoy the entire Carmel/Monterey area. The resort is ideally located, with Carmel just 10 minutes away, which also means the weather can be warmer and less prone to fog. The lodging units are... more

Stayed @ CVR for 2 days over the Labor Day, left to Napa Valley, then had an incredible "craving" for the place & came back for another 2 days of pure bliss. At the risk of this hotel becoming overpopular, here r the highlights: Hotel: located in a private, way off the fwy, huge ranch setting (I believe close to... more

Stayed recently at Carmel Valley Ranch with friends mostly for golf. Experieenced nothing but first rate service from all. Although accomadations are not new, everything was clean and well maintained. Fireplace and free firewood on demand is a great touch. View off veranda was spectacular. Concierge at check in (Misty) was very helpful and spot on with her recommendations. Now... more

We stayed for 3 nights and 4 days with our 2 children (ages 3 and 1) in the Estate Suite (second best suite available). The room was different than advertised online which indicated hardwood floors (cheap, flat carpet instead), kitchenette with stainless steel appliances (pseudowood front appliances) which included microwave (had to ask for this, cheap one supplied which we... more