Carmel Valley Ranch

One Old Ranch Road, Carmel, CA, USA, 93923-8551
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About us

Carmel Valley Ranch sits on 500 beautiful acres in Carmel Valley, CA. We offer a unique selection of customized activities on property for your guests to choose from, like bee keeping, falconry, Hilltop yoga and more. From the moment your group arrives, they will be able to enjoy their time relaxing & bonding, bringing everyone together in one of our many outdoor settings. As a planner, this will save you time and money, as our qualified staff will organize and plan all of the events. Carmel Valley Ranch recently went through a $25 million renovation that was completed in July 2019. We have renovated the guest rooms, meeting space, golf clubhouse and even added a creamery to make fresh goat cheese daily. Carmel Valley Ranch showcases more than 45,000 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor function space, and all our function rooms features natural light and access to a private terrace or courtyard. Carmel Valley Ranch has new operational practices for meetings and events. We are building on Hyatt’s existing rigorous protocols to deliver your meeting in a safe environment. You can be confident we are doing everything we can to keep your guests safe and healthy. This includes an accreditation process by GBAC (Global Biorisk Advisory Council). Promising that we will deliver exceptional service with your guests’ health and safety as our top priority. You will have peace of mind that you selected the best hotel for your event. Your guests will enjoy the Mobile Key offer for all guests through the World of Hyatt app. This allows guests to bypass the front desk. You can be assured that guest health and comfort are our top priority. We hope this a feature your guests will appreciate. The Valley Kitchen restaurant at Carmel Valley Ranch serves favorite dishes created especially for the California palate, featuring foods infused with locally grown ingredients and produce from our own Organic Garden. Whether attending a corporate retreat or celebrating a special occasion, guests will relish a truly exceptional culinary experience complemented by approachable service and comfortable surroundings.

Venue Details

ChainHyatt Hotels
BrandThe Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Built1987
Renovated2019
Total meeting space11,500 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms179
Venue typeResort

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
2018 Awards: • No. 4 Resort in Northern California, Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards • Stella Award Winner 2018, Gold Medal, Best Golf Resort in the Far West region Meetings & Conventions and Successful Meetings • Stella Award Winner 2018, Silver Medal, Best Hotel/Resort in the Far West region Meetings & Conventions and Successful Meetings

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Seasonal Availability

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High season
May 01 - Nov 15
Shoulder season
Mar 01 - Apr 30
Low season
Jan 04 - Feb 10

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
11,500 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,548 sq. ft.
Space (private)
11,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
10
Second largest room
7,500 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
35,530 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
3,278 sq. ft.
39.3 x 83.3 sq. ft.
18 ft.
288
72
220
280
288
156
--
88
820 sq. ft.
19.7 x 41.7 sq. ft.
18 ft.
72
28
40
60
72
30
34
-
32
820 sq. ft.
19.7 x 41.7 sq. ft.
18 ft.
72
28
40
60
72
30
34
-
32
820 sq. ft.
19.7 x 41.7 sq. ft.
18 ft.
72
28
40
60
72
30
34
-
32
820 sq. ft.
19.7 x 41.7 sq. ft.
18 ft.
72
28
40
60
72
30
34
-
32
1,639 sq. ft.
39.3 x 41.7 sq. ft.
18 ft.
144
40
100
125
144
72
--
54
1,639 sq. ft.
39.3 x 41.7 sq. ft.
18 ft.
144
40
100
125
144
72
--
54
2,000 sq. ft.
60 x 20 sq. ft.
-
100
-
80
100
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2,580 sq. ft.
60 x 43 sq. ft.
15 ft.
258
57
168
258
216
96
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78

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
179
Single (1 bed)
159
Single (1 bed) rate
$370.00 - $1,470.00
Double (2 beds)
22
Double (2 beds) rate
$370.00 - $1,070.00
Suites
179
Tax rate
8.75%
Occupancy rate
10.695%

Location

Getting Here

FROM SAN FRANCISCO INT’L AIRPORT (SFO) Take Highway 101 South to Monterey Peninsula. Exit onto Highway 156 West. Continue to Highway 1 South. Continue to Carmel Valley Road, and turn left. Follow Carmel Valley Road for 6 miles, and turn right onto Robinson Canyon Road. Veer right at the fork in the road. Carmel Valley Ranch will be the second driveway on the left. FROM SAN JOSE INT’L AIRPORT (SJC) Take Highway 101 South to Monterey Peninsula. Exit onto Highway 156 West. Continue to Highway 1 South. Continue to Carmel Valley Road, and turn left. Follow Carmel Valley Road for 6 miles, and turn right onto Robinson Canyon Road. Veer right at the fork in the road. Carmel Valley Ranch will be the second driveway on the left. FROM MONTEREY PENINSULA AIRPORT (MRY) Exit the airport via Olmstead Road, and turn right onto Highway 68. Follow Highway 68 to Highway 1 South. Continue to Carmel Valley Road, and turn left. Continue 6 miles to Robinson Canyon Road, and turn right. Veer right at the fork in the road. Carmel Valley Ranch will be the second driveway on the left. FROM OAKLAND INT’L AIRPORT (OAK) Take Interstate 880 South to San Jose. Take Exit 4B to merge onto Highway 101 South to Los Angeles. Exit onto Highway 156 West. Continue to Highway 1 South. Continue to Carmel Valley Road, and turn left. Follow Carmel Valley Road for 6 miles, and turn right onto Robinson Canyon Road. Veer right at the fork in the road. Carmel Valley Ranch will be the second driveway on the left.
Distance from airport 13 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking

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Facility Restrictions

Room Rates Exclusive of $70 Resort Fee

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Cancellation Policy

Group and event cancellation policies vary. Please inquire with one of our sales representatives.

Additional details

A perfect location beyond the coastal fog belt on the sunniest side of the Monterey Peninsula provides the ideal backdrop for outdoor events and team-building activities. Groups can test their skill with championship golf on the resort’s restored, par 70 Pete Dye course or invigorating tennis at twelve courts managed by award-winning Peter Burwash International. Additional recreation options include: Spa Aiyana's 11 treatment rooms, three pools, hiking trails, organic garden tours, horseback riding, our signature Bee Keeping experience, and storied Monterey attractions.

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Carmel Valley Ranch Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Carmel Valley Ranch's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hyatt.com/WorldOfCare
Does Carmel Valley Ranch have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Carmel Valley Ranch and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Carmel Valley Ranch's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://about.hyatt.com/content/dam/hyatt/woc/DEIReport.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at Carmel Valley Ranch developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, GBAC STAR Accreditation (Global Biorisk Advisory Council)
Does Carmel Valley Ranch clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, All public areas are disinfected at least every two hours. Grequently touched surfaces are sanitized on an ongoing basis depending upon frequency of use.
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