Carmel

Carmel Valley Ranch - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Rialto Score 8.5+

An Unbound Collection hotel. Rialto is a Hyatt Privé agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

At Carmel Valley Ranch, “play” takes many different forms. Spanning 500 acres of scenic foothills, lavender fields, vineyards, and old-growth oaks, this all-suite resort is all about pleasurable diversions. Dine on seasonal cuisine at Valley Kitchen, with dishes incorporating ingredients from our own gardens and creamery; cool off in the pools or gather around the fire pits at the newly enhanced River Ranch activity center; make memories with new experiences and programs tailored for every age. Of course, classic pursuits abound as well, from championship golf to nature-inspired spa treatments.

One Old Ranch Road, 93923 Carmel, CA, United States
Carmel Valley Ranch - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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About Carmel Valley Ranch - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Insider tip

The bee experience is a must! It’s a great activity for all ages. –Yvonne Verstandig

In the hotel’s own words

Carmel Valley Ranch has long been an escape with plenty of room to roam, to explore, to discover. Where people rekindle romances, reunite with friends and family, revive spirits, or simply get away and play. And in today’s digital-dominated society, real-world play is more important than ever.

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From our all-suite accommodations to elevated cuisine crafted with ingredients grown right here, a reimagined spa, and an activity complex that just completed a multimillion-dollar renovation, this is where the call of the wild meets casual, carefree luxury. That’s not all, of course: We’ve got a Pete Dye-designed championship golf course, our own creamery, miles of hiking and biking trails, a herd of friendly animals (every ranch needs that), and much more.

Here, you can dine at the always evolving Valley Kitchen, where menus change with the seasons to take advantage of Carmel Valley’s bounty. You can play at the enhanced River Ranch, where you’ll find pools for kids and adults, a splash pad for our littlest guests, courts for tennis and pickleball, and tailored programming for everyone from toddlers to teens, parents to grandparents, singles to couples.

You can also restore and renew at the transformed Spa Aiyana, a healing oasis that embraces the rhythms of nature with thoughtful treatments, eucalyptus steam rooms, peaceful relaxation areas, and other touches to help you focus on wellness.

Your Carmel Valley Ranch story is waiting to be written as you see fit: Do it all, or take some “me time” and do nothing at all.

Even as our 500-acre playground continues to change, it remains a throwback of sorts, a reminder of why we travel in the first place: to share experiences, to explore and discover, to make the kind of memories you simply can’t create staring at a screen.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Hyatt Privé benefits, included

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Hyatt Privé is Hyatt's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns World of Hyatt points and elite-night credit, and World of Hyatt elite status benefits apply. Hyatt Privé rates can also be combined with World of Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards and Guest of Honor bookings.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $50–100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade at booking, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • World of Hyatt points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking
  • Suite Upgrade Awards and Guest of Honor can be combined with these rates

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Rooms and suites

11 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
Bed options
1Santa Lucia Studio with King Bed
Spacious with a cozy elegance and every imaginable comfort., king bed, sofa sleeper, fireplace, hillside bluff location, spacious outdoor deck, oversized bathroom. · King Beds are available with ADA features. · **Next applicable upgrade category - Vineyard Oak Studio with King Bed · Virtual Tour
650 ft²
2Vineyard Oak Studio with Outdoor Tub
Our treetop studios provide a blissful escape above it all—and our signature outdoor stone tub is sure to tempt you and your playmate. · **Vineyard Oak Studio with King Bed and Outdoor Tub available with ADA features. · **Next applicable upgrade category - Ranch Suite with King Bed. · Virtual Tour
700 ft²
3Vineyard Oak Studio with King Bed
Relax above it all in these suites, which offer an indoor/outdoor experience and prime views of Carmel Valley. · Vineyard Oak Studios with King Beds are available with ADA features. · **Next applicable upgrade category - Vineyard Oak Studio with King Bed and Outdoor Tub. · Virtual Tour
Members only
Suites
Size
Bed options
4Ranch Suite with King Bed
These well-appointed suites feature a separate living room with a sleeper sofa, a fireplace in the bedroom with a King Bed, and room to relax. · Ranch Suites are available with ADA features. · **Next applicable upgrade category - Ranch Suite with Double Beds · Virtual Tour
5Hilltop Ranch Suite with Outdoor Tub
These suites feature one king bed along with a fireplace, a living room with a sleeper sofa, and a private deck featuring an outdoor soaking tub. · Hilltop Ranch Suites are available with ADA features.
Members only
King
6Estate Suite with King Bed
Ideal for sampling the culinary bounty of Carmel Valley, these one-bedroom premium view suites include a kitchenette. · Filtered oak tree views of the vineyards, golf course, and valley. · **Next applicable upgrade category - Vineyard Suite with King Bed and Outdoor Tub · Virtual Tour
Members only
7Live Oak Two-Bedroom Suite
The ultimate family experience, the newly renovated Live Oak Two-Bedroom corner suite offers casual yet refined luxury with its light, airy interiors and natural aesthetic.
Members only
8Ranch Suite with Double Beds
These suites feature a separate living room with a sleeper sofa, a fireplace in the bedroom with two double beds, a spacious outdoor deck, oversized bathroom and room to relax. · Double Beds are available with ADA features.
Members only
Two double beds
9Vineyard Suite with Outdoor Tub
These suites' stunning panoramic views of the vineyards and valley elevate The Ranch experience. · These one-bedroom suites can connect up to four-bedroom suites. High-end kitchenette with stovetop, microwave, and refrigerator.
View: Vineyards and valley
Members only
10Carmel Two-Bedroom Family Suite
Perfect for families and socializing, this newly renovated corner suite with two bedrooms (one with a king bed, one with two queens) and two bathrooms includes an expansive terrace with a fire pit and stunning sunset views—along with a four-person outdoor table for sunny breakfasts, leisurely lunches, and enchanting…
Members only
11Carmel King Two-Bedroom Suite
The Carmel King Two-Bedroom Suite is ideal for savoring moments with family and friends. A corner suite boasting two king bedrooms and two bathrooms, it also features a wraparound deck with two fireplaces and a living room with sleeper sofa and large desk.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Hyatt Privé always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $50–100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn World of Hyatt points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns World of Hyatt points and elite-night credit, and World of Hyatt elite status benefits apply. Hyatt Privé rates can also be combined with World of Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards and Guest of Honor bookings.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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