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The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Cary · United States
93.1EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$from ~$615 / night
- Wellness
- couples
- wellness
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #1234
The Umstead Hotel & Spa
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
3,332 guest reviews analysed
100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary, North Carolina, 27513, US
Distinctions
Forbes Travel Guide
Global excellence index- Industry awards
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
93.1 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 3,332 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- couples
- wellness
- food & wine
- city breaks
About The Umstead Hotel & Spa
The Umstead Hotel & Spa in Cary offers 150 rooms, blending luxury accommodation with a focus on wellness and fine dining. Herons, the on-site restaurant, is both Michelin Recommended and a Forbes Five-Star venue, serving locally sourced, seasonal dishes. Guests can also enjoy The Umstead Bar, which features afternoon tea, and a spa offering a range of treatments in a setting that highlights art and nature.
The hotel has been recognised with a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award and is listed in La Liste's Top 1000 hotels, with a La Liste rating of 95.5/100. The property is set on acres of lakefront landscape, providing a tranquil environment for relaxation and culinary experiences.
Why it stands out
The Umstead Hotel & Spa is listed for its EMPTYJET tier, Forbes Five-Star award, La Liste Top 1000 ranking, and Michelin Recommended dining. Its Cary location, acclaimed spa, and focus on art and nature create a strong luxury offering.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 150 rooms
- Type
- Wellness
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Dining
- Fine dining — evidence: Herons restaurant . Rather, guests can taste spectacular, locally sourced seasonal delights
- MICHELIN-starred restaurant — evidence: one of only 83 Forbes Five-Star Restaurants and Michelin Recommended
- Bar — at a cozy table in The Umstead Bar while savoring Afternoon Tea
- Afternoon tea — evidence: at a cozy table in The Umstead Bar while savoring Afternoon Tea
Wellness
- Spa — evidence: indulgent spa treatments in a setting where art, nature and wellness beautifully come together
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
- La ListeTop 10002026
- World Travel AwardsWinner · North Carolina's Leading Hotel2024
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
35.8295, -78.7646Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial14 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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