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Reviews of Warner Springs Ranch

3 out of 5
Warner Springs Ranch
31652 Highway 79, Warner Springs, CA

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 137 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa N.

Overnight stay at Warner Springs Ranch
The ranch is a little hard to find on Google Maps as we were driving over in the dark after viewing wildflowers in Anza Borrego- it's actually opposite the Warner Springs Ranch gas station. We were saved by an alert and super helpful security guard who spotted us! The cottage is small and cozy, with two heaters in case it gets cold. Basic amenities were provided. It was a good place for us to get a rest and sleep before heading back up to the Bay Area the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful property. We loved the cottages and the surroundings. The cottages were reminiscent of old time holiday cottages we may have seen in magazines and on TV. The check-in was tedious and the lady checking us in did not look happy to check in a colored couple. The check -out person was cheerful and helpful. Overall, a fantastic place to spend a few nights.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A Little Odd
Kind of strange. Promised a fold-out bed which turned out to be a futon chair with a hard section for head and shoulders, and they didn't leave bedding. Didn't give us a gate fob to get back in at night--we were lucky that another guest came along who did have one and we followed them in. The restaurant at the golf course closes at around 5 PM on weeknights and the nearest other one is 14 miles away. Stopped at the guard gate to turn in our keys and the guard told us we needed to move quickly or the gate would close on our car. The cabins have charm, though, and it's very quiet out ther.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warner Springs is a historic resort with fabulous bones but currently is mostly closed for renovation. It's almost sadder to see how amazing this place once was and that everything is closed off and empty, but hopefully someone will figure it out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and clean. The cleaning staff did not replace towels unless we asked for them. The food was good. The walls are paper thin. We could hear everything going on next door and outside. I would recommend earplugs
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property has a great historic western feel. The property is under restoration so a lot of amenities (pool, Hot Springs) are not accessible yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Shirley on Apr 1, 2019
thank you for staying!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The property was ok. The first night was cold the electric wall heater did not quite get it. No T.V was different. And having a full size bed was not to comfy. In a pinch it was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Not worth it
Hard to find in the dark as there is no lighting on the poor signage. At the same time, it is impossible to even leave a bag there before the 4pm check-in time. Lobby non-existent, either a gas station across the street or a sketchy “security booth” at entrance. Guard/check-in guy (no way he gets to be called a receptionist) was short on manners but made up for it in attitude. Vague directions to cabin unaccompanied by map. Room was cute, snug, clean ...and a good thing because there was NO SOAP. Just lotion and conditioner (?!). And no phone to call the non-existent front desk. Very weak Wi-Fi. You can hear the people in the next room change their minds... Grounds are a mess. This place needs to get its act together. Way, WAY overpriced for value received.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic, rustic, but renewed, updated and entirely comfortable. A little off beat, and off the beaten track. Check in was unusual, but the friendly staff called ahead of time to make sure we knew what to expect, and were VERY helpful and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property is being remodeled , will be nice to go back in a year or so to check it out
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Appears to be in transition
Liked the room. It was clean and had large bathroom. Bed comfy. Complex looks like they're renovating. Stayed there to play golf and then they closed it for the day. So a waste. Not much in area. The restaurant across the street is good, but closes early as does the gas mart where you check in. Although all personnel we had contact with were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort setting. Each room is a cabin. Spacious room. Clean. No central heating but a loud and small electric fireplace heater.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Very clean and quiet although adjoining wall a bit thin for noise control. Hardly visible at night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Super quiet location- the walls are thin so thankfully our conference calling neighbors went to bed early. No TVs in the rooms was a plus. Very nice room for the price and close enough for desert wildflower hiking
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is a hidden gem. I highly recommend it. Warner Springs is a very quaint historic town. The restaurant golf course across the street is excellent but unfortnately is closed on Monday and Tuesday. The nearest open restaurant is the Country Apple which is 15 miles away and is also very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barry, Murphys, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, friendly, clean and quiet with helpful staff. Perfect place for a few days in the area, and all at an excellent price. I will use again, and I highly recommend the place to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable
Very comfortable room in newly reopened portion of historic hotel in this very small mountain community. Room was very comfortable and nicely appointed. No grounds ready yet. The only restaurant closes at 5 PM on Wednesday and Thursday, so dinner was a bit of a push!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cabins are cute and well refreshed. We liked they choices they made in fixing up the cabins.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Do Not Stay Here
Terrible stay. There’s no sign to mark the hotel so it’s hard to find. There was an unmanned “security” booth in front of a locked gate. After 2 cars sat at the gate awhile, a man ran over. This booth was the check in desk. During our stay it was manned sometimes and sometimes not. One day our room was not attended to. I had to walk out to the booth in the dark to let them know. The next day it was cleaned but no new coffee was left. Mostly, there was no one to tell about a problem. The only food service was the cafe across the street at the golf course. The rooms are a grouping of duplexes surrounded by a chain link fence. It was nothing like what was presented on the website.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was located in a lovely mountain area and very quiet. I went off season so the amenities were a bit less than I expected. I did not have a microwave in the room even though that was advertised. The room itself was rustic in decor. They are updating the cabins but the shower drain was sluggish. I would stay again but will check if the restaurant is open which wasn’t when I was there. Overall not bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is good, not so far from Anza Birrega desert.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Shirley on Mar 5, 2019
Hope to see you again!

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Shirley on Feb 18, 2019
Thank you for your comment. Hope to see you again soon!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Shirley on Feb 18, 2019
Thank you for staying! Hope to see you again soon!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy enough !
Came for New Years, was the last place available... it was a getaway! Will definitely book in advance in the future however. (Also VERY COLD bathroom floors)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Shirley on Jan 8, 2019
thank you for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't get to see much because it started to snow, but what we saw was enough to decide to come back. It was peaceful, relaxing, no TV. The only thing we would have appreciated was a microwave:)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from SParry on Jan 2, 2019
Hope to see you again soon! Glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Shirley on Jan 8, 2019
thank you for staying with us!

4/10 Poor

Rachel, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No TV in the room and they're renovating the grounds. Good luck with that, if you're choosing to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Shirley on Nov 27, 2018
Thank you for your comment. We've always found that our guest prefer to not have TV or phones in the rooms for a quiet getaway.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Shirley on Jan 8, 2019
thank you for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Shirley on Jan 8, 2019
thank you for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the proprty. Very cute! Great price! The only thing was that we spilled some water on the bathroom floor, and when we wiped it up, the rag was black! So that was disgusting. But we'd stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Shirley on Nov 27, 2018
thank you for your comment, I will speak with our housekeeping staff. Hope to see you again soon!

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was awesome accommodating us for a very full race weekend up on reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Shirley on Nov 27, 2018
it was our pleasure - thank you for the comment.

8/10 Good

William, San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you are there when it is cold roll up the bath mat and use it as a seal at the bottom of the door to keep out the cold air.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Shirley on Nov 27, 2018
Thank you for your comment, I will address this issue.

8/10 Good

Yaseng, Seal Beach, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly, helpful check-in at the Gas Mart. Room was very clean, but we did find a pair of kid's retainers (invisalign?) in the sofa cushion--kind of creepy. No TV! But that was fine. Shower pressure was AWFUL, way below adequate. Bathroom was spacious, clean, modern and the window opened to the outside fresh air. My daughters opted out of showering because of the shower pressure, but they loved the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Shirley on Nov 27, 2018
thank you for the comment, we will correct that. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This property is a treasure, but is in the midst of much needed refurbishing. We are told the hot springs could be re-opened by year end. In the meantime, go for peace & quiet in old adobe-walled cabin with great view of night sky.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Steve, Central California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was very happy with the overall stay. Clean and comfortable! However, the communication level here was very poor. We tried to call and email the resort that we'd be checking in after 9pm. Still no response. Arrived at 10:15pm to the closed Gas Mart. There was no instruction on how to get to our cottage or even where it was located. No apparent signage, all was dark around this very rural location. Pretty frustrating because NO ONE ANSWERED THE RESORT PHONE, NO SIGNS TO HELP US FIND WHERE WE NEEDED TO GO. After our 7-hr drive to this rather remote location, my wife, two kids and I were about to give in to sleeping in our truck--I decided to drive a bit up the road. I turned around when I discovered nothing ahead on my GPS. We returned to camp at the Gas Mart, I noticed a nightwatchman's shack and a wrought-iron gate on the right. NO LIGHTS AND NO SIGNS INDICATING THE ENTRANCE. I pulled up, a friendly guy came out and told us we were in the right place. Such a nice place, such poor communication. Could have been a long night in our truck because there was no way to contact the proprietors. I won't recommend this place to anyone until they fix their communication issues. Very simple solutions for a nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

MBrock, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the cottage. It was clean and quiet. They are secluded off the main road. They are currently doing renovations to the other sections of the property but I did not mind. Of course I would have loved to enjoy the hot springs but I guess I’ll haveto visit when they are done being worked on. Bed was comfortable. Room has AC , a ceiling fan, and a heater. Refrigerator and coffee maker. I will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from Shirley on Jul 18, 2018
Thank you for your feedback, it's important to us.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rustic charm a little rough around edges
The room was super cute...loved the touches of rustic decor. The bathroom was in sparkling condition (looked newly redone). I didn't realize when I made the booking that there was no TV in the room, which was fine, because we were only there overnight. Opps for improving: I didn't know how to find the place. No visible sign except across the street at the Golf Course/Grill. We tried going in and no one was in sight, so we drove further down the road, circled back, went back to the Grill and were told to go to the Market next door for check in. Did I miss the info on my booking? It would be good for it to be more prominent. Currently the only place for dinner close by is the Grill, which was fine, but it is scary to have to dash across highway 79 to get from the resort to the grill. Driving across is also scary because of the speed that cars travel on that stretch. Also, by our parking space at the room, there was a wadded up blanket and a few other things that made it look like a homeless person was living there. Last thing: the porch with the chairs was charming and we enjoyed sitting there to unwind after a long day, and soak up some of the natural beauty, but then the neighbors came out and since there is no privacy, we were forced to socialize with a very chatty couple. They were nice, but sometimes you prefer quiet solitude, especially in that setting. Would be nice to have a screen or some sort of divider. We fled back into the room after a discreet period of time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from Shirley on Jul 20, 2018
Thank you for the feedback. We make every attempt to contact each arrival to let you know where to check in and what is going to be available during your stay. I'm sorry if you did not receive this information.Our larger rooms that will be opening later next year, have secluded porches that you may love! thanks again for the feedback, I'll work on these points.

10/10 Excellent

Yulia, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional experience, thank you so much for meeting and exceeding our expectations. The place is neat and clean, plus - most importantly - it for sure has that western movies chiq we were looking for. I'm truly impressed by the interior, minimalistic yet as comfortable as it can get. Good job for reproducing the atmosphere so accurately!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from shirley on Jul 18, 2018
Thank you for your kind words. Hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Turkey Vultures
The room was very comfortable but no pool or hot tub. I didn't like the late check time of 4:00. We got there at 1:30 and had to wait till 4:00 to check in. Not good! There was no one else but us there. Why did we have to wait? The food was good though.We went to the church and prayed while we waited for our room. There were at least 10 turkey vultures in the trees waiting for us to die.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No info re:restaurant availability , closing times on site, there was trash around our unit
Stayed 1 night in May 2018