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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4.7
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Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Carmel Valley in the Sun

A wonderful day at the ranch. Weather was good and the staff were super friendly. The greens were in in great shape and the fairways were good. Quite a few non repaired divots in the fairway but other then that the course was in a great condition.
Enjoyed lunch there which was good as well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Golf Experience

Course was in great shape, staff was friendly. It had been over 20 years since I played the original Pete Dye design. The recent changes make the course more playable and really fun for all skill levels.
I look forward to my next trip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Day!

Greens were punched recently but new technology make them extremely playable. Greens were quick and true, and also held shots very well. My only gripe is the layout of the first 3 holes (which are tight; hybrid and wedge par 4s), but after that the course plays great. Wonderful day on a very nice track!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Fun Course.... overpriced

Interesting and fun course. Beside the infrequent lockup of the cart with GPS off trail issue (especially 8th hole) it was a fun day. Crowded July 3rd Friday Holiday so pace of play bottleneck a few times. (holiday weekend). Staff was congenial or downright friendly. Rate should be closer to $65 than $125. Some construction or I'd give the overall facility excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course with challenging and varied holes

Played this course to escape the damp, cold, windy weather on the Monterey Peninsula. The course is semi-private, but the staff and members were welcoming and friendly. Nice driving range with piles of balls for practice at no charge. Short game practice area was good. Minor construction between holes 8 and 9 did not impact my weekend play. Really enjoyed playing the course, which was in good shape. Course climbs up the surrounding hills and provides some great views. The holes are varied with different challenges, making it quite fun. Will definitely play here next time I am in Carmel area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Horrible

Horrible is kind. This course is not cheap, well over a $100 a round and wants you to think it is a top golf course. IT IS NOT! There is major construction going on all over course, very, very noisy. Very hard to play golf with heavy equipment everywhere. . Really. DIRT AND POOR CART PATHS AND DETOURS. No warning. The course doesn't care about quality of golf, just money. Also some fancy gps, but it keeps telling you to get back on cart path when you are On the cart path. Very annoying! The cart goes super slow when that happens, messing with your timing and pace of play(5hrs). Very bad. Not a good golf course, don't be fooled. You can play good courses near by for 1/4 the price, and HAVE FUN! SAD. I suggested free lunch, hotdog and soda, and management laughed, and wanted me to be quite. They don't want people to know. Plus many other issues. Really Horrible. NO EXCUSE. PLAY ELSEWHERE!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outstanding Day

Top notch course, facilities, and surroundings. The course offers challenging holes on a well groomed course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Windy course

It was so windy. Wind made the play condition tough.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

The best.

It's perfect course. Perfect course condition, view, staff friendliness etc.

I will go there again soon. Perfect course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

fun track

Great course! The front nine is straightforward but back has some real teeth.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course was in great condition

Some courses are very driver dependent, but this course is Very second shot dependant.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Cpurse

Except for the coots I thougt the course was a great course to play. I especially liked the back 9. It was challenging and the views were beautiful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very nice course and facility

Played here as part of an NCGA two day tournament. This is a nice course that wanders through houses and condos. You must place your shots on this course. Greens are decent size and roll well. There are some elevation changes that can be tricky. Play it in the morning as the wind tends to pick up in the afternoon. It can be foggy on the coast and be sunny and nice just a few miles away, both times it was exactly the case.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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