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Bandy Canyon Ranch

3.0 star property
A peaceful countryside escape near San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park with an outdoor pool and convenient shopping mall access

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Bandy Canyon Ranch offers a quiet retreat near San Diego Zoo Safari Park with an outdoor pool, garden, spa tub, and on-site mall. Enjoy to-go breakfast and free WiFi in your room. Guests love the helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Kestrel Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Peacock Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Sparrow Cottage

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bluebird Cottage

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Mockingbird Cottage | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Mockingbird Cottage

  • Hill view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Eagle Cottage

  • Resort view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cottage, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hummingbird Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Blackbird Cottage

  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Finch Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Dove Cottage

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Bunk Bed, 2 Twin Trundle Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Canary Cottage

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Nightingale Cottage

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Firehouse

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Swift Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Escondido, Bandy Canyon Ranch is in the entertainment district and near the airport. San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Cordiano Winery and Orfila Vineyard and Winery are worth checking out. San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park is another place to visit that comes recommended. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Escondido travel guide
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16251 Bandy Canyon Road, Escondido, CA, 92025

What's nearby

  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • San Diego Archaeological Center
    5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Cordiano Winery
    9 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Orfila Vineyard and Winery
    11 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station
    38 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bernardo Winery
    21 min drive
  • Orfila Vineyards
    12 min drive
  • Panda Express
    13 min drive
  • Charleys Cheesesteaks
    13 min drive
  • Lion Cart - Slush Zone
    13 min drive

About this property

Bandy Canyon Ranch

Ranch near San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Located close to San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park and Cordiano Winery, Bandy Canyon Ranch provides a shopping mall on site, a garden, and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage, a reception hall, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Decks/patios, separate sitting areas, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend on-the-go breakfast available 9:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 48.50 to 48.50 for adults and USD 48.50 to 48.50 for children

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 13 buildings
  • Built in 1881
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.
  • Resort fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Pool access
  • Spa access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 48.50 to 48.50 for adults, and USD 48.50 to 48.50 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does Bandy Canyon Ranch have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Bandy Canyon Ranch?

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bandy Canyon Ranch on Mar 31, 2026 start from $274, including 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.

Is Bandy Canyon Ranch pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bandy Canyon Ranch?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Bandy Canyon Ranch?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Bandy Canyon Ranch located?

Situated near the airport, this ranch is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park and 3 mi (4.9 km) from San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Cordiano Winery and Orfila Vineyard and Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Bandy Canyon Ranch Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 157 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice Jome Vacation

There is a lot of dust under the beds. They should sweep or use a robot vacuum cleaner. The room inside needs to be renovated. They should have free breakfast because it's outside the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and peaceful property with super nice staff. Picturesque property kept nicely manicured. Clean all around. Wish I could have stayed longer. Only disappointing part was that there isn't a restaurant there or a bigger assortment of breakfast food. The little coffee cart was cute and fit the ambiance. Would be perfect if you need to get away and decompress or for a wedding. for a getawayWill definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about The bandy canyon Ranch This Hidden Gem is A Place you will never Forget.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful place will come again. Overall great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bandy is a hidden gem that will only get better

We spent our spring break at Bandy Canyon Ranch. It was wonderful! Our family (Dad, Mom, 2 young kids) stayed in the Peacock Cottage. It's recently been renovated and was very comfortable. A quick note: BCR got new owners a few years back, and they're actively investing in the property. They're going through each cottage to upgrade/renovate it. (One was actively being worked on while we were there.) The same is true of the grounds. Our kids loved the pool area. The grounds were fun and *beautiful*, full of plants and birds. They also have a playground area and games for kids to play. We loved our time, but also could see it's going to be even better when the upgrades are finished. BCR doesn't have a restaurant on site. They offer several boxed meal/treat options (breakfast, snacks, charcuterie, treats, etc). On weekends, they have a pizza oven, and they'll prepare some great 12" pies, made to order. (Delicious.) They also had a movie night on one of their lawns, but it was past our kids' bedtimes. BCR is a short drive from the Safari Park, and it's a perfect option if you're going there. We will most certainly be back, with the intention of traveling with a few other families, as this is a great, intimate spot to travel with a group of friends/family. (I'm betting this will end up being a desirable wedding venue too.). Last thing: they have an animal sanctuary on site that our kiddos were delighted by. 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

christine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management would not let me view the property beforehand. The spa was broken, which was one of the main reasons we wanted to go there. The two bedroom was really a one bedroom and a living room with a bed in it. There were not enough coffee cups for the four of us. We could not feed the animals. Everything was no no and no. Would not recommend it and will never go back. When I complained they would not respond.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Evelyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
If you love paying an arm and leg for mediocrity this is the place for you. Do yourself a favor and stay at Rancho Bernardo instead. Bandy Canyon says they’re pet friendly but you’ll have to fork up $100 for the pet fee. I’ve stayed at Rancho Bernardo with my pet who is an emotional support dog and the fee wasn’t $100, that’s absolutely ludicrous. Not to mention there is no wiggle room for checking in early. Also, when turning on the water to shower it smells like rotten eggs and the sink water comes out black. The staff is not helpful let alone friendly or on time to open the office to check out. Again, do yourself a favor and stay anywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet when we went. We had our cottage. Amazing! I don’t want to tell anyone about the gem of place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabins were nice, but the grounds had not been maintained, the creek that was once beautiful and lively with ducks and fish,was dried up with moss and mold. The hot tub was drained. The check in person at the front desk, however, was super nice and apologetic. We left the property as we did not want to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bandy Canyon is such a hidden gem. When you’re there, it feels like time stopped and you’re in a totally different world. The staff are very friendly & they provide great amenities including yummy snacks!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Sparrow Cottage for a weekend in December. There was a little hiccup with the gate code, so I’m glad I arrived while the office was still open. Everything else was great - very clean and comfortable cottage, great welcome/breakfast basket, a really useful suite of appliances for toast and coffee. On the ground lots of space for kids to play and run (sports goals, chess, lawn games). Very quiet at night and home to great horned owls! It was absolutely lovely and I would definitely stay there again. (Note, friends were staying at another cottage and their water was rather sulfurous smelling, but the water in the Sparrow cottage had none of that - it tasted and smelled great.)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Justin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The facility is due to a remodel. Shower door doesn’t close all the way so the bathroom floor floods when shower was used. Requested for a maintenance repair, but it didn’t get fixed and we did not hear back from anyone. The property uses well water that has high sulfur concentration so when hot water is turned on the entire room will smell like rotten eggs. The environment is nice and quiet and feels safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mijoa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

day in the quite country

we were pleasantly surprised with the Bandy Canyon Ranch. Very well taken care of. everything looked green and serene. the only thing they can add is to have some sort of food service since it is out of nowhere. Also we couldn't get any information on hiking trails around the Ranch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great,, I just have one sugestion,, we wish to have a sink inside of the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and feel like you are a world away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis Rey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute ranch. It felt like we were glamping. The breakfast basket is such a great idea. You have all your breakfast items for the morning. We walked around the ranch and it was very peaceful and quiet. Our cottage was modern and very clean. We will definitely come back with family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine Larissa Ame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful experience for our family! Thank you for hosting us and sharing such a beautiful location with the world!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So good, I don’t want to share!

Our cottage (Kestrel) was a compact, but efficient space. Incredibly clean and serene. The grounds are gorgeous. Highly recommend the sanctuary tour, the pig walk, and bringing your bathing suit, closed toed shoes, and some marshmallows and sticks to enjoy everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

👍👍👍👍

Nice place. We would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

VIVKIELEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would be perfect if the restaurant was open.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024