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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
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy
Lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary, NC, 27513
  • Place, The Umstead Spa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, William B. Umstead State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Crabtree County Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Suite, Balcony, Lake View | Living area

Executive Suite, Balcony, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 86 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premier Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | Living area

Presidential Suite

  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Spa Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

  • Garden view
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cary

With a stay at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of North Carolina State Fairgrounds and North Carolina State University. .This luxury resort is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Lenovo Center and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Crabtree Valley Mall.
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What's nearby

  • The Umstead Spa - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • William B. Umstead State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Headquarters - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake Crabtree County Park - 1 min drive - 2.7 km
  • North Carolina State University - 3 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rally Point Sport Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC/Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Luxury resort with a full-service spa and a seasonal outdoor pool
The Umstead Hotel and Spa offers 150 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the 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 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 150 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while DVD players and cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at Herons, a restaurant which specializes in American cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Herons - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

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)
  • Limited on-site self and valet parking

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 rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
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 are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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 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

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
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

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. 620 out of 728 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 728 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 728 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 728 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 728 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff has exceeded our expectations with their exceptional friendliness and warm hospitality. Additionally, the room provided is impressively spacious. Sushi was excellent, lunch menu is wonderful. We didnt even go out any where
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are frequent guests at the Umstead. It is one of the best hotel/spas where we have ever spent time. Very professional staff, clean, well decorated, beautiful grounds with walking paths. Heron’s restaurant is on Forbes best rated list. Well worth the price of admission!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belkis

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi, Rougemont

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

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

Lives up to high reviews

Loved the hotel and staff, I highly recommend it
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin, Arlington Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING! The staff was phenomenal. Five star service all around. Room was beautiful with a ton of amenities. Delicious food and drinks at the pool and in-room dining. Spent 1 afternoon at the spa. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Darrell

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ageliki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, friendly staff, delish food, luxury and relaxation, spa was top notch. Very accommodating hotel and spa.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Favorite place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Clare

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Huntington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exquisite place top to bottom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Their attention to detail was exquisite. The staff was warm kind and friendly I felt valued as a guests. The extra attention was of the chane I definitely would stay there again. There was nothing wrong to my observation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

moses, FAYETTEVILLE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfort. Staff was amazing. Had a wonderful dinner experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025