Carmel Valley Ranch
Carmel Valley Ranch is a 500-acre playground focused on fun, offering 300 sunny days a year!
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 at the reimagined signature restaurant, cool off in the pools or hit the pickleball courts at the newly enhanced activity complex, make memories with new experiences and programs tailored for every age—from the littlest Ranchers to parents and grandparents. Of course, classic pursuits abound as well, from golf to nature-inspired spa treatments. Four-legged friends are welcome! In fact, you’ll find a friendly herd of animals on site.
Hotel Tip
The bee experience is a must! It’s a great activity for all ages. –Yvonne VerstandigVirtuoso Preferred Supplier Since 15 May 2012
Virtuoso Amenities
For 2025:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily breakfast credit of $40 per person, for up to two guests per bedroom, applicable at Valley Kitchen, The Market & Creamery, or through In-Suite Dining (credit is non-cumulative)
- $100 USD Hotel or Resort credit to be used once during stay, applicable towards Spa, Food & Beverage, Golf and any fee-based activities (Excludes retail, not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Early check-in / Late check-out, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Sustainability
Our Commitment
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO #RANCHRESPONSIBLY?
At Carmel Valley Ranch, we understand that the natural wonder of our 500-acre playground means we have a responsibility to be a leader in sustainability—promoting responsible practices, nurturing inclusivity, and protecting our place of play for generations to come. That is the genesis of #RanchResponsibly, an initiative aimed at pursuing continuous improvement, inspiring our guests, and celebrating our successes.
In 2024, The Ranch earned Green Key Global certification, a testament to our longstanding commitment to sustainability. This achievement reflects our compliance with the latest Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards, along with United Nations sustainable development goals. We received a rating of 4/5 keys for our efforts in areas including energy and water conservation, indoor air quality, land use, environmental management, and more.
Many aspects of our resort are designed to limit the impact to our wild neighbors: For instance, fertilizer use on our golf course is minimal, we have our own recycled water plant on site that supplies irrigation, and we produce many of our products while sourcing others locally. We also partner with the Carmel River Watershed Conservancy to help maintain the health of the Carmel River.
While we’re proud of our efforts, we’re continually striving to improve as well: Our Sustainability Committee focuses on new initiatives and industry leadership.