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Consistently ranked among the best of the best by editors of top travel publications, Rancho Valencia, a member of Relais & Chateaux, is a sanctuary for the senses. Situated in a bucolic region of San Diego near Del Mar, known for its polo matches and refined way of living, the resort has all the amenities needed for the perfect getaway. With its secluded location and bougainvillea-draped buildings, the intimate guest rooms are picture-perfect haciendas featuring a generous amount of square footage, hand painted tiles, mission-style fireplaces, exposed wooden beams, pitched ceilings and earthy stucco walls that are cool to the touch. The bathrooms, which are equally spacious and spa-like, are rich with tandem tubs and separate showers. French doors transition the indoors to a private outside garden where you are likely to find a sunken whirlpool or conversation pits for intimate entertaining.
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
5921 Valencia Cir,
Rancho Santa Fe, California
92067
Nearest Airport: SAN
Simona and the team at Rancho Valencia provided the perfect girls weekend getaway. With 10 kiddos between me and my girlfriends, a long weekend of R&R was much needed and Rancho Valencia delivered on all levels. From the moment we arrived with champagne and a warm welcome to beautiful meals, spa services, pool days and pickle ball, we had an absolute blast. We felt the luxury in every moment and the art of being well taken care. We are endlessly grateful for the time and ease this experience provided us and we will definitely be back!
Chelsea C - NYC
This resort was wonderful. I have no complaints. Our casita was perfect! I asked for special beverages to be stocked in our mini fridge and they had them ready and waiting. The spa was fantastic, the Pony Room was amazing and a great vibe. Highly recommend staying here. You will not regret it!
seluj07 - Cali
All items 5 star except wait times/service in the (restaurant) the pony room. Food excellent- service was not up to the task but they kept apologizing ( 2 meals). Room service was flawless. Will give them a pass as they nailed everything else during our stay!
smarcus2026 - Palm Desert, California
First time visiting RV. We will be back. This is a 5-Star facility in every way. The rooms are very spacious and the Pony Room was fantastic
Joseph D
My wife and I got marred at Rancho Valencia, and we both agree that we've never been treated so well in any hotel or resort we've been to. Immaculate grounds. Cozy ambiance. Attention to detail. And best of all, their customer service was out of this world. We were treated like royalty. And a shout-out to Rebecca Venturi for helping to make our wedding special and seamless.
Bryan-Annie
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Great resort! The only negative thing I can say is that our time there was too short! We were first time Luxury Link users - the service, meals, accommodations all exceeded our expectations. We have nothing but good things to say about this resort, what a wonderful treat. We have recommended Rancho Valencia as well as Luxury Link as a result of this trip.
-Steve & Rose