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The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Star Rating
5 out of 5

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Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Guest reviews

4.8/5 Exceptional
301 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.9/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Parking included
Pet Friendly
Air Conditioning
Spa

Cleaning and safety practices

Cleaned with disinfectant
24-hour vacancy between guest room stays
Personal protective equipment

Map

100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary, NC

Explore the area

Popular LocationPNC Arena5 min drive
Popular LocationNorth Carolina State Fairgrounds7 min drive
AirportRaleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)7 min drive
Popular LocationNorth Carolina Museum of Art8 min drive

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  • Executive Suite, Balcony, Lake View

    Room amenities

    • 922 sq ft
    • Lake view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsExecutive Suite, Balcony, Lake View

  • Suite (Governors)

    Photos of Suite (Governors)

    Room amenities

    • 1080 sq ft
    • Lake view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsSuite (Governors)

  • Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

    Room amenities

    • 540 sq ft
    • Lake view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 2 Double Beds
    More detailsDouble Room, Balcony, Lake View

  • Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

    Room amenities

    • 540 sq ft
    • Lake view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsRoom, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

  • Premier Double Room

    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 540 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Premier Room, 1 King Bed

    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 540 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsPremier Room, 1 King Bed

  • Presidential Suite

    Room amenities

    • 1722 sq ft
    • Lake view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsPresidential Suite

  • Suite (Signature)

    Photos of Suite (Signature)

    Room amenities

    • 1210 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Suite (Spa Level)

    Room amenities

    • 650 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Suite, Accessible (Spa Level)

    Room amenities

    • 650 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

    Photos of Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 540 sq ft
    • Lake view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsSuperior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

  • Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

    Room amenities

    • 1080 sq ft
    • Sleeps 1
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsSuite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • Studio Suite

    Room amenities

    • 785 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 4 King Beds
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About this area

Cary

The Umstead Hotel and Spa is located in Cary. North Carolina Museum of Art and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Cary Towne Center and Crabtree Valley Mall. Check out an event or a game at PNC Arena, and consider making time for Frankie's Fun Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • PNC Arena - 5 min drive
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 7 min drive
  • Dorton Arena - 7 min drive
  • North Carolina Museum of Art - 8 min drive
  • Cary Towne Center - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Cary Station - 6 min drive
  • Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Herons — 1 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A - 8 min walk
  • Bonefish Grill - 12 min walk
  • Cafe Carolina and Bakery - 12 min walk
  • Bravo's Mexican Grill - 4 min drive

About this property

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Luxury resort with full-service spa and restaurant
This smoke-free resort features a full-service spa, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and valet parking. All 150 rooms boast deep soaking tubs and offer free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Free wired Internet and iPod docks are standard, as are flat-screen TVs with cable channels.
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 separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Cary resort provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a fitness center 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 spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking
  • Valet parking: USD 14.00 per night
  • Electric car charging station

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM: USD 20-50 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Dry cleaning service
  • DVD player
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
2 per room
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs (infant beds)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 20 and USD 50 per person (approximately)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 14.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas
Contactless check-out is available
Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from March to October
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section)

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

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at The Umstead Hotel and Spa and receive a full refund?
Yes, The Umstead Hotel and Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to The Umstead Hotel and Spa cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
How much does it cost to stay at The Umstead Hotel and Spa?
As of Aug 6, 2020, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Umstead Hotel and Spa on Aug 9, 2020 start from $339, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does The Umstead Hotel and Spa have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
Is The Umstead Hotel and Spa pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 per room). There's a fee of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay.
How much is parking at this resort?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at this resort?
Check-in is from 3 PM–midnight.
What time is check-out at The Umstead Hotel and Spa?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is The Umstead Hotel and Spa located?
Situated in Cary, this luxury resort is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from William B. Umstead State Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of PNC Arena and North Carolina State Fairgrounds. North Carolina Museum of Art and Cary Towne Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Guest reviews

Overall score and ratings for The Umstead Hotel and Spa

4.8
Exceptional
301 reviews
5 - Excellent
261
4 - Good
27
3 - Okay
8
2 - Mediocre
1
1 - Poor
4
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Service and Staff
4.9
Amenities
4.9
Property condition

5/5 Excellent

Dani, Kansas
Jul 23, 2020
  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

At every opportunity I can, I stay at this excellent hotel. It is a refuge against the hustle and bustle of rest of the world. World class accommodations, excellent staff, and well-appointed. The menu you is amazing and the grounds are delightful. Worth every penny.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 21, 2020
    This traveler didn’t leave comments with their review
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

    5/5 Excellent

    Verified traveler
    Traveled with partner
    Mar 11, 2020
    • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

    The hotel is under renovations, but we knew about this ahead of our arrival.

    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

    5/5 Excellent

    Verified traveler
    Traveled with partner
    Mar 10, 2020
    • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

    Loved the rooms, decor, and food. Walking the path around the lake was very nice.

    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

    5/5 Excellent

    Verified traveler
    Feb 18, 2020
    • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

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