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The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Property class: 5 and above

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $463
$409 nightly
$463 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

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
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Headquarters
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Suite, Balcony, Lake View

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and two lamps. There are two framed pictures on the wall and a flat-screen TV.

Executive Suite, Balcony, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 922 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite (Governors)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Suite (Governors)

  • 1080 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a bench, and a view of the outdoors.

Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premier Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a bench, and a view of the outdoors.

Premier Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Presidential Suite

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a large window offering a view of trees.

Presidential Suite

  • 1722 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite (Signature)

A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a dining table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Suite (Signature)

  • 1210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite (Spa Level)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

Suite (Spa Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, Accessible (Spa Level)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

Suite, Accessible (Spa Level)

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view, and artwork on the walls.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 1080 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Studio Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 785 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Cary

With a stay at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, you'll be a 4-minute drive from North Carolina State University and 6 minutes from North Carolina State Fairgrounds. .This luxury resort is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Lenovo Center and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Carter-Finley Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • The Umstead Spa - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • William B. Umstead State Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Headquarters - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lenovo Center - 4 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • USA Baseball National Training Complex - 13 min drive - 15.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rally Point Sport Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bru's Public House - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

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 minibars 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. Open daily.
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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 14 per night)

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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 720 out of 840 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 840 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 840 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 840 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 840 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is beautiful - the staff are very friendly and always ready to assist - we will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was lovely. Staff was helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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One the top hotels in the world
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing, world class property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was perfect! Staff was very inviting and polite. I enjoyed my birthday stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property with amazing restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely amazing hotel. This is the ONLY hotel I'll stay at when I visit Raleigh (Cary).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect, peaceful, clean and modern hotel with excellent service. Centrally located in the Raleigh Durham area. Cannot wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect in all ways
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was excellent and amenities are top notch
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Every detail is perfection.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The hotel is the best one in all of the research triangle. Excellent food and great wine selection.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room and professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was amazing - from the sparkling wine at check in to the bar and room - it was all amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great! Great service, beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful Hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is beautiful the staff go above and beyond! You’ll find it hard to leave!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing service and staff. Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The experience was just amazing. From welcome truffles made in house and spring water waiting for us in our room to the cozy robes and amazing room service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was clean and spacious. The staff was friendly and always attentive to our needs and requests.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Umstead is such a beautiful property. It is pristine and extremely quiet and peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best Hotel in the Triangle by a wide margin
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Top luxury hotel. Amazing rooms, staff and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful for a luxury spa getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026