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The Umstead Hotel and Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury resort in Cary with spa and restaurant

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Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy
Lounge
Lounge
Seasonal outdoor pool
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy
Located near North Carolina State University, The Umstead Hotel and Spa offers a serene escape. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa day with aromatherapy and Swedish massage at The Umstead Spa or indulge in American cuisine at Herons restaurant. With yoga classes, an outdoor pool, high-speed WiFi, a fireplace in the lobby and helpful staff on hand you'll feel right at home.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The current price is $395
$447 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

Executive Suite, Balcony, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 86 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Suite (Governors)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premier Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Suite (Signature)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 112 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite (Spa Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, Accessible (Spa Level)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary, NC, 27513

What's nearby

  • The Umstead Spa - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lenovo Center - 4 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Carter-Finley Stadium - 4 min drive - 6.4 km
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Crabtree Valley Mall - 10 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 8 min drive
  • Cary Station - 6 min drive
  • Raleigh Union Station - 13 min drive
  • Durham Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rally Point Sport Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Victoria - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

When you stay at The Umstead Hotel and Spa, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of North Carolina State University and North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or mani/pedis, and American cuisine is served at Herons, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include a poolside bar, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Fellow travelers say good things about the room service and helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 150 units
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

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

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite valet parking (USD 14.00 per night)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Shopping
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Herons - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 to 50 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 14.00 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from March to October
  • Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Umstead Hotel and Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Umstead Hotel and Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Umstead Hotel and Spa?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Umstead Hotel and Spa?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Umstead Hotel and Spa?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Umstead Hotel and Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Umstead Hotel and Spa and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center. The Umstead Hotel and Spa also has spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Umstead Hotel and Spa?

Yes, Herons offers American cuisine.

Does The Umstead Hotel and Spa have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around The Umstead Hotel and Spa like?

The Umstead Hotel and Spa is a short 1-minute walk from The Umstead Spa and 11 minutes' walk from William B. Umstead State Park.

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The Umstead Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The spa was highly praised for being one of the best, with guests raving about its relaxing and rejuvenating experiences. (17 reviews)
  • Dining at the property offers a phenomenal experience with delicious food and excellent service. (4 reviews)
  • The pool area was relaxing and great service was provided. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lives up to high reviews

Loved the hotel and staff, I highly recommend it
Tracie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel.
shannon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing weekend!
Tracey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very Nice...great ambiance and location
owen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Most beautiful resort Excellent service
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best in NC

A great hotel, located close to the woods Kept in pristine condition
Tuvia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a very enjoyable stay.
Teresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best NC resorts I’ve ever stayed at. Everything was amazing. Pricey but worth it.
Brittney, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Emily, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely wonderful hotel, we will be back next year for camp drop off and pick up.
yanyan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lou, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What an amazing hotel! The staff was fantastic.
Thomas, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Arrived in room and luckily did a quick inventory, An empty Titos bottle, reported but so wrong. I brought my own favourite wine glass along, taken from room and reported. No feedback whatsoever.
mary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had an amazing weekend stay. This hotel is worthy of the 5 stars that its rated.

10/10 Exceptional

Perfection in little ol Cary NC!
Chantel, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Used to be the best

Not surprised about the slow service at the bar. It’s been that way for the past year. Took an hour to get dinner and had to remind them of food we ordered that they forgot so it was another 30 minutes. Chairs at pool were moldy and towels were damp. Tons of ants around chairs and we were bit so many times we left the pool. The duvet had blood marks on it and when it slipped off the duvet cover we noticed it. Couldn’t get in the wet bar because the lock was stripped. Other than that is was okay.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything about it was amazing
Kahlea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, cant wait to come back when the spa is finished with renovations
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property!
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such an elegant hotel!!!!
laura, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This gorgeous hotel is perfection. So happy with the service.
Agent, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very relaxing and comfortable elegance
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Luxury!
Kelly Ann, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very attractive hotel. Beautiful artwork, attentive staff, and wonderful class restaurant. Five star!!!
Benjamin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Umstead will far exceed your expectation

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at this incredible hotel. It is absolutely beautiful, romantic and classy. The art work is gorgeous, the food is truly delicious and the staff is exceptional. We will only stay here from now on when visiting Raleigh.
Yvette, 3-night trip