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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
Seasonal outdoor pool
Reception
Executive Suite, Balcony, Lake View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 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
  • North Carolina State University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lenovo Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬
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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Spa Level)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Suite (Signature)

  • 112 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite

  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio Suite

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, Accessible (Spa Level)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Suite (Governors)

  • 100 sq m
  • 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

  • 86 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Double Room

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Luxury resort with full-service spa and fitness centre
This smoke-free resort features a full-service spa, a restaurant and a fitness centre. 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 a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

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

Recreational amenities at the resort include a fitness centre 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Umstead Hotel and Spa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Umstead Spa. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Herons, a fine-dining restaurant that serves American cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Indulge with body treatments, body scrubs or massages at The Umstead Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, yoga classes and bicycles to rent
  • 6 minutes by car from North Carolina State University and 6 minutes from North Carolina State Fairgrounds
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Umstead Hotel and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a fitness centre, and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the luxury The Umstead Hotel and Spa. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Cary resort is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Herons – This fine-dining restaurant specialises 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 transport

  • 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 cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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 centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in October.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 532 out of 628 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 628 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 628 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 628 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 628 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittney, Albemarle

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property!! Well appointed rooms with great amenities. Booking with Expedia gives the option to pay in cash. This is not so. You must have a credit card to pay; however, an exception was made for me. So FYI have your credit card handy. Other than that everything was superb!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Umstead was beautiful andnthe customer sercice was excellent. My room wasnt as cool as if like itnro be when I slept, but beyond thay, everything was phenomenal. Jan, in reservations, is an absolute delight and the kindest person. I want to thank her especially for making my first night away from girls special. The spa and the room service was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel Ive staying in the USA. Definately a 5-6 establishment. Be sure to splurge on the spa, pool and herons restaruant if you stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Natalia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dishonest staff, terrible service, uninviting rooms, a mediocre restaurant, a poorly managed bar, lousy upkeep, and a dull ambiance. We stayed at The Umstead Hotel ($800/night room), and the experience was far below what I expected for that price. The room was small and uncomfortable, and the balcony was no better—cramped and not conducive to relaxation. The service was abysmal. We had to wait an excessive amount of time just to get someone to take our order, and when they finally did, they refused to bring us coffee at certain tables. We waited forever for our food, which was frustrating and unacceptable. The restaurant was a letdown. The food okay, nothing special considering the high prices, but the desserts were terrible. Only the sundae was edible; any other dessert we tried tasted sour and bad. We ended up leaving most of them uneaten. The gallery was in terrible condition—dusty, dirty, with large cobwebs and bugs everywhere. It was unsettling, far from the clean, luxurious environment you'd expect. The bar experience was equally disappointing. We sat in the gallery of the bar and were completely unattended for over 90 min. When we finally decided to go inside to get a beer, they refused to serve us because they were closing. This was incredibly frustrating and not what you'd expect from a so-called luxury hotel. To add, I accidentally left a $40 charger in the room; after calling several times it was clear it was stolen and they don't keep track of their staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best experience I have ever had at a hotel. The staff was top notch and their attention to service was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always love our stays here and it was the perfect place to stay on the first night of our honeymoon. The staff were so kind in congratulating us and made our stay extra special!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SUPERB… best spa resort I’ve ever stayed at… the whole staff knew we were there for our anniversary and went out of their way to make the weekend special. It’s the attention to detail and the elegance of the hotel itself that make it so extraordinary. Herons restaurant serves Michelin star caliber food in a beautiful dining room… cannot rave enough about the food. Our Twins Falls Couples massage was incredible and the spa world class. I cannot recommend this place enough. Look no further… this is it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
3 Star Customer Service
Beautiful building. Beautiful room. The front desk receptionist was never there. Felt like a ghost town. We waited 15-20 minutes for a receptionist to show up upon check in. Another couple ahead of us was waiting before us and finally left the reception desk. We noticed the 4 days that we were there that the reception desk was MiA most of the time. The bell men were awkward and young. Had complimentary valet parking but bell men said that’s not a thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Umstead Hotel is a 5-star hotel beyond compare. We stayed for a birthday and there was an amenity and birthday card in our room when we arrived. They specialize in exquisite service. The hotel and properties are both beautiful and immaculate. We love the pool and the spa is one of the best ever. We will return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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