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Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy
Reception
Lounge
Seasonal outdoor pool
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
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Crabtree County Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬
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Executive Suite, Balcony, Lake View | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Executive Suite, Balcony, Lake View

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

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Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Suite (Governors)

  • 1080 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Balcony, Lake View

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Double Room

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Presidential Suite

  • 1722 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Suite (Signature)

  • 1210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Spa Level)

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, Accessible (Spa Level)

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 1080 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Studio Suite

  • Garden view
  • 785 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cary

The Umstead Hotel and Spa places you next to The Umstead Spa and within a 15-minute walk of William B. Umstead State Park. This 150-room, 5-star resort welcomes guests with a restaurant, a full-service spa, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • The Umstead Spa - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • William B. Umstead State Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Headquarters - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lake Crabtree County Park - 1 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • North Carolina State University - 3 min drive - 3.6 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
  • ‪Rally Point Sport Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
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About this property

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Guests staying at The Umstead Hotel and Spa enjoy access to a full-service spa, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury resort include meeting rooms, a business center, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other amenities include iPod docks, minibars, and coffee makers.
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.

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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: 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from March to October.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

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

Are free cancellation options available at The Umstead Hotel and Spa?

The Umstead Hotel and Spa offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Umstead Hotel and Spa on May 25, 2026 start from $431, 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.

What's there to see around The Umstead Hotel and Spa?

This resort is located in Cary, just steps from The Umstead Spa. You'll also find Lenovo Center and North Carolina State Fairgrounds within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Umstead Hotel and Spa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the resort. Valet parking is available for USD 14 per night. An electric car charging station is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at The Umstead Hotel and Spa?

The Umstead Spa is the resort's spa and services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy.

Does The Umstead Hotel and Spa have luxury amenities?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as a seasonal outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a poolside bar at this resort.

Does The Umstead Hotel and Spa have a casino?

No, The Umstead Hotel and Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Umstead Hotel and Spa?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from March until October.

Is The Umstead Hotel and Spa good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this resort, including a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a full-service spa.

Are there hot tubs at The Umstead Hotel and Spa?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this resort.

Does The Umstead Hotel and Spa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Umstead Hotel and Spa serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Herons.

Will The Umstead Hotel and Spa allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Umstead Hotel and Spa for a fee of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at The Umstead Hotel and Spa?

Yes, this resort has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to The Umstead Hotel and Spa?

The closest major airport to The Umstead Hotel and Spa is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which is 5 mi away (8 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Umstead Hotel and Spa?

Yes, some guestrooms at this resort offer either a balcony and a patio where guests can enjoy lake and garden views.

Does The Umstead Hotel and Spa have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at The Umstead Hotel and Spa.

The Umstead Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 654 out of 765 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 765 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 765 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 765 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 765 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tove

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Serita

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kermit

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

8/10 Good

Leonard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property: However, both the restaurant and guest attire was not congruent with a what a 5- start restaurant should be. Portions were nonexistent and after spending $360 for dinner I left the table starving; not to mention, allowing jeans and t-shirts for "fine dining" is embarrassing. Needless to say, the second night my wife and I dined off the property and enjoyed a fine dining experience elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Deidra J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Always a great visit!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY, Dublin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and upgraded. Excellent turn down service. Food at cafe was excellent. Spa experience needs to be improved- quiet areas aren’t quiet, bring your swimsuit because they don’t tell everyone to do that and you miss out on amenities and massage therapist was heavy handed despite corrections.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
elegant beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

matthew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanelle

M
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Lawrenceville

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything other than dinner in room. Hamburger was way over done, couldn't eat it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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