1 Old Ranch Road, Carmel-By-The-Sea, California 93923, US
(855) 687-7262
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About Carmel Valley Ranch Resort

Carmel Valley Ranch Resort calls itself a 500-acre "playground" for all ages. The valley is 10 miles from the coast, offering an escape from the marine layer into a sunnier climate. Hiking trails, a vineyard, pools and activities galore inspire guests to get outside. Tennis courts, a spa and multiple restaurants are available. Golfers can play the only Pete Dye course in NoCal.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres500
Year Opened1987
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Casual
Room TypesSuite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Carmel Valley Ranch Resort

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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful course

I love this course from layout of the holes to course condition it was just amazing! I will definitely be going back to play here many times!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course located in the center of Carmel Valley

I would highly recommend this course but would rather keep it to myself.price is right and it is beautiful here.

Staff is extremely friendly and accommodating.

Plenty to drink and eat. They installed a nice bar/cafe after hole 8.

This golf course is always managed well just wish some that played on the course would care for it more. Rake sand traps, fix divets, etc

It sucks getting a great shot and then your ball stuck in someone’s else foot print on the sand. There is no worse feeling than.

Hit more birdies and enjoy your game!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, needs owners oversight

First, fun course in great shape with fantastic views and layout. I played Pebble also on the trip. CVL should be proud of the course they provide for their members and thank you for sharing it with the public. Staff is mixed bag; golf professionals and lazy imbeciles. The latter easily identified, harder to avoid. On round #2 saw a large gap between AM and 1pm times so asked a disheveled (nothing a haircut and ironing board wont fix) OGS employee to go ahead. He mumbled a response I interpreted as a no, so I waited to drive to the 1st hole for my 1pm slot where a later-scheduled 3some had balls teed up, asking to go bc they were "really fast players" with no attempt by the marshal/starter present to enforce my teetime. I spent the round pushed by the group behind, waiting at every teebox and approach shot for mediocre players who either don't understand pace etiquette, or have passive-aggressive tendencies, never allowing passage even though there was no group in front of them. The players' actions during the round clearly demonstrated their intent, hurrying to the teebox after each green and then obviously slow-walking play. Ultimately the responsibility lies with staff. Don't make players do the job their $ pays you to do, and the starter needs to have enough brains to figure out that a single with blades will outrun 3 fat socializing drinkers easily.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Special Dye

Great design by Pete Dye with dramatic elevation changes and unparalleled beauty. Course conditions were perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun round in honor of all moms

Great weather but windy. Course in great shape and green slick but fair. I birdied 12th hole with sandy save from the uphill fairway bunker with a 2 foot putt. A miracle Sunday!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not my best time at this course

I've been playing this course for 40 years, and this was probably my least enjoyable round. The cuts around the greens were often such that it was impossible to discern the edge of the green.

There was a lot of maintenance going on - a temporary green, and many areas where work was being done, but were unmarked as GUR.

Given this, I'd have expected a discount on the green fees at least.

I'll go back, because i do love this course, but this was a bit of a letdown.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wow, just wow.

Belong to a great country club (Tulsa Country Club) that's well kept and challenging. Love finding places like CVR. Stunning scenery, well groomed, not crazy difficult, yet very challenging. Staff was good/polite.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Heavy gusts with stunning views

This course is best for all golf enthusiasts beginner or not who enjoy immaculate greens and unique layouts offered along each hole.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fabulous Experience

Facilities and staff were terrific! Course was in excellent shape and pace of play was perfect!

A real gem! I’d highly recommend.

Bill

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 89
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 89
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 89
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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