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The Umstead Hotel and Spa

5.0 star property

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Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy
Lounge
Seasonal outdoor pool
Executive Suite, Balcony, Lake View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary, NC, 27513
  • The Umstead Spa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • William B. Umstead State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Lenovo Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Spa Level)

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Suite (Signature)

  • 1210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Presidential Suite

  • 1722 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Studio Suite

  • 785 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 1080 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

  • 540 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, Accessible (Spa Level)

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Suite (Governors)

  • 1080 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Balcony, Lake View | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Executive Suite, Balcony, Lake View

  • 922 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Double Room

  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

  • 540 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

  • 540 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

5-star Cary resort with restaurant
This smoke-free resort features a full-service spa, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and valet parking.
The Umstead Hotel and Spa offers 150 accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, The Umstead Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

In addition to a full-service spa, The Umstead Hotel and Spa features a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. The resort offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 5-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This luxury resort also offers spa services, a terrace, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

The Umstead Hotel and Spa is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Herons - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 14 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Herons

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 50 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 14.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from March to October
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hotel Umstead
Umstead
Umstead Cary
Umstead Hotel
Umstead Hotel Cary
The Umstead Hotel Cary
Umstead Hotel Cary
THE UMSTEAD HOTEL SPA
The Umstead Hotel and Spa Cary
The Umstead Hotel and Spa Resort
The Umstead Hotel and Spa Resort Cary

The Umstead Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 645 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 645 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 645 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 645 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 645 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tellers

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer Service was top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuvia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best in NC

A beautiful hotel. Good standards. A good restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shamal

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay all around! Accommodations, staff restaurants top notch! Spa was awesome . Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

harold

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Lawrenceville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most beautiful resort Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best in NC

A great hotel, located close to the woods Kept in pristine condition
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxury!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney, Albemarle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best NC resorts I’ve ever stayed at. Everything was amazing. Pricey but worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection in little ol Cary NC!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024