Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
San Diego, United States · ★★★★★ · 9.8/10 Exceptional · guest rating
Luxury resort in a residential part of Rancho Santa Fe, north of San Diego, with a pool, a hot tub, a spa, a bar, a restaurant and room service.
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa is on Valencia Circle, in Rancho Santa Fe, a residential area in northern San Diego County. Access is through a stone-walled entrance, and the property offers a pool, a hot tub, a spa, a bar and a restaurant. It is a quiet choice for guests who prefer a countryside setting away from the bustle of downtown, with the coast at Del Mar and Carlsbad a short drive away.
According to the available data, the resort lends itself to mixing rest with outings around the region: golf and polo nearby, plus the coast at Del Mar and Carlsbad. It also has a fitness center, room service, WiFi, air conditioning, laundry service, business services and a 24-hour front desk. Confirm activities, hours and conditions of each service with the hotel before you travel.
Why stay here
- Quiet resort in Rancho Santa Fe, north of San Diego
- Spa, pool, hot tub and fitness center in one place
- Rooms with wooden beams and living rooms with fireplaces
- Golf and polo a few minutes' drive from the resort
- Tip: rent a car, since almost everything is a short drive away
The setting
The property combines a modern pool, patios with outdoor seating and a bar with leather armchairs. The photos show a spacious dining room, guest rooms with wooden beams, living rooms with fireplaces and bathrooms with double sinks or a freestanding tub. The setting is an exclusive suburb, with gardens and open spaces, and a calmer atmosphere than the coastal parts of San Diego.
What we like
- Quiet setting in Rancho Santa Fe, away from the bustle of downtown
- Pool, hot tub, spa and fitness center within the resort
- Rooms with wooden beams, fireplaces and roomy bathrooms
- Golf and polo a few minutes away by car
- Del Mar Beach and Carlsbad within reach for an outing
Worth knowing
- You will need a car for almost any outing
- Few reviews on record, so check the details with the hotel
Don't miss
If you like horses, the San Diego Polo Fields and Del Mar Horsepark are about 9 minutes away by car. For a coastal plan, Del Mar Beach and Moonlight State Beach are a short drive; if you are traveling with kids, LEGOLAND California is another nearby excursion.
Facilities
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center
- Room service
- WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Business services
- Laundry
- Pets allowed
Location
The resort is at 5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe. Rancho Santa Fe Art Gallery is about 6 minutes by car, Ranch Santa Fe Golf Course about 8, Del Mar Horsepark and San Diego Polo Fields about 9, and Del Mar Fairgrounds about 13. From the resort, Del Mar Beach and Carlsbad are a short distance away. Traffic varies.
Address: 5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 92067
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Rancho Valencia?
It is in Rancho Santa Fe, a residential area north of San Diego. To reach the coast at Del Mar you will want a car; ask the hotel for estimated travel times.
What is there to do nearby?
Golf, polo and art galleries are a few minutes away, along with beaches such as Del Mar and Moonlight State Beach. Confirm activities and availability on your own.
Does it have a spa and a pool?
Yes, it has a spa, a pool and a hot tub. Check the hours, which treatments are available and whether advance booking is needed before you travel.
Is it a good place to go with kids?
The description mentions family attractions nearby, such as Del Mar Fairgrounds and LEGOLAND California. Ask the hotel which services and activities are offered for families and which suit each age.
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