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The Quail
Carmel-by-the-Sea · United States
81.8EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100Price on request
- Golf
- Wellness
- golf
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #1224
Carmel Valley Ranch
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
4,515 guest reviews analysed
1 Old Ranch Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93923, US
Distinctions
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
76.7 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 4,515 guest reviews across Tripadvisor and Google.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- families
- couples
- golf
- wellness
About Carmel Valley Ranch
Carmel Valley Ranch offers a 5-star resort experience in Carmel-by-the-Sea, United States. Guests can dine at Valley Kitchen or The Clubhouse Grill, enjoy immersive treatments at Spa Aiyana, or play on the only Pete Dye-designed bentgrass golf course in Northern California. The property features a swimming pool with new cabanas, is pet friendly, and serves as a wedding venue.
The resort provides a variety of experiences, from wellness and relaxation to golf and dining, making it suitable for different types of travellers. Its official 5-star classification and range of amenities contribute to its EMPTYJET status.
Why it stands out
Carmel Valley Ranch is listed as EMPTYJET for its 5-star classification, on-site golf course, Spa Aiyana, and multiple dining options. Its location in Carmel-by-the-Sea and amenities such as pet friendliness and wedding venues make it a versatile luxury resort.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 4-star (google_maps)
- Pets
- allowed
- Type
- Golf, Wellness, Family, Romantic
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Swimming pool — evidence: brand-new cabanas at the Lodge Pool
- On-site golf course — The only Pete Dye-designed bentgrass golf course in Northern California is right here
Dining
- Multiple restaurants — Valley Kitchen; The Clubhouse Grill
Policies
- Pet friendly — evidence: Of course you can bring your four-legged friend to The Ranch
Services
- Wedding venue — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Wedding Venues
Wellness
- Spa — Spa Aiyana experience goes beyond your everyday spa day
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Golf
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
36.5367, -121.8080Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial14 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
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