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Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy
Meeting facility
Reception
Lounge
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 86 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)

  • 112 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, Accessible (Spa Level)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Cary

In Cary .At this resort, you'll be steps from The Umstead Spa and within a 15-minute walk of William B. Umstead State Park. Lenovo Center and North Carolina State University are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Umstead Spa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • William B. Umstead State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Headquarters - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • North Carolina State University - 3 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Lenovo Center - 4 min drive - 6.4 km

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
  • ‪Rally Point Sport Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

5-star luxury resort near Lenovo Center
The Umstead Hotel and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the luxury The Umstead Hotel and Spa. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Cary resort is smoke free.

  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

Things to do

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

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

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: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in October.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

How close is The Umstead Hotel and Spa to the airport?

The Umstead Hotel and Spa is 5 mi (8-min drive) away from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Umstead Hotel and Spa?

As of Jul 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Umstead Hotel and Spa on Jul 30, 2026 start from CA $551, 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 an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Umstead Hotel and Spa.

Does The Umstead Hotel and Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Umstead Hotel and Spa, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 20 and 50 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Umstead Hotel and Spa?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at The Umstead Hotel and Spa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Umstead Hotel and Spa?

This resort offers free self parking. Valet parking is available for USD 14.00 per night.

Does The Umstead Hotel and Spa have a pool?

The Umstead Hotel and Spa features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does The Umstead Hotel and Spa have a restaurant?

The Umstead Hotel and Spa is home to Herons, which features American cuisine and brunch.

Does The Umstead Hotel and Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at The Umstead Spa, where you can enjoy prenatal massages, mani/pedis, and facials.

How close is The Umstead Hotel and Spa to downtown Cary?

The Umstead Hotel and Spa is 3.1 mi away from Cary.

The Umstead Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 676 out of 790 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 790 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 790 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 790 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 790 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful for a luxury spa getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Quawanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy our trip here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was spotless, the beds are so comfortable and the staff goes the extra mile to make your stay comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff room xlnt Comfy bed Great shower
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Always a great visit!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top tier
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed was an absolute dream. The service from every staff member was exceptional. The amenities were fantastic. This hotel is everything you have read and heard about but better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, cleanliness, room, location all were beyond excellent. The Umstead is beautiful. My wife said the spa was excellent as well. Looking forward to our return visit in the spring.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All staff were excellent! 5 stars each of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely bed and room. Service and food was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious and spotless. The beds are fantastic! The gym is great. We ate at in the lounge every night, and it was great. This is just a wonderful hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sadly, we did not have time to use the spa or gym.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ageliki

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ulrich H

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall excellent experience. Beautiful hotel, rooms and very well trained staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff. Abdel went out of his way to get my sister extra chocolate for her birthday and found more of the delicious herbal tea for me. Our waitress during brunch was attentive without being intrusive. The food was fantastic. Cory gave me the best deep tissue massage that I have ever had, and tips for home stretches to help my back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
elegant beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shenae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful stay with great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Amenities
Favorite place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice...great ambiance and location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

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