The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
Old Hollywood glamour meets Southern California ease. Think eucalyptus-lined pathways, chandeliers, croquet lawns, and a bar named after Bing Crosby — but updated with Dyson hair dryers, Erewhon wellness snacks, and a longevity medicine program. It's the kind of place where locals actually eat and drink, not just hotel guests.
Book a Fireplace Bungalow if you can — wood-burning fireplaces and clawfoot soaking tubs are worth the upgrade
Why It Matters
One of the few small luxury hotels in San Diego County that genuinely earns the designation. The Mila Moursi Spa — Condé Nast Traveler's 'Best New Spas in the World' and Women's Health Magazine's '2026 Best Rejuvenating Retreat' — is a destination in its own right. The property is also a founding institution of the Rancho Santa Fe community, designed by legendary architect Lilian Rice in the 1920s.
A 1920s-era Spanish-California resort set on 11 hilltop acres in Rancho Santa Fe — one of the wealthiest zip codes in San Diego County. The property underwent a full reimagination in early 2023, reopening in fall of that year with a vintage Hollywood aesthetic: one-of-a-kind curated antiques, Calacatta marble bathrooms, Frette robes, wood-burning fireplaces in select rooms. The Mila Moursi Spa, celebrity chef Patrick Ponsaty at Lilian's restaurant, and four dedicated pickleball courts round out an unusually complete resort package for a property of this scale.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Bungalow
450 sq ft of serene retreat. King bed, cozy sitting area with sofa and armchair, dining table for two, and a marble bathroom with custom vanity. Every Bungalow has a patio or balcony. Can connect to another Bungalow.
King
Cottage
700 sq ft with a private back patio and, in some units, a gas fireplace. Grand king bed, sofa, elegant wood flooring, and a marble bathroom with rainfall shower. Select cottages add a deep soaking tub. One of the Inn's most gracious options short of a full Villa.
KingFireplace Bungalow King
The romantic headline act. Semi-private front patio, marble bathroom with dual vanity, a wood-burning fireplace, and select rooms with a clawfoot soaking tub. Ideal for a long weekend with nowhere to be.
KingFireplace Bungalow Two Queen
500 sq ft that sleeps up to four. Two queen beds, a separate seating area, tête-à-tête dining table, a sofa, and a clawfoot tub. Good option for families or small groups who want the fireplace experience.
Two Queens
Premier King
The entry-level room, but it doesn't feel entry-level. Plush king bed, custom hardwood floors, seating for two, and a Calcutta marble bathroom with a rain shower. Some rooms have a patio or balcony. Can connect to a Villa or another Premier King.
KingPremier King ADA
All the signature finishes with full accessibility. Marble ADA-height roll-under vanity, roll-in rain shower, bathroom grab bars, and ample wheelchair space.
King
Residence (2-Bedroom)
A private two-bedroom home with 3 bathrooms, full kitchen, spacious common area, and a private yard overlooking the rolling hills. Designed by award-winning designer Steve Hermann with finishing touches by Nina Chiappa Interiors. When booked at Best Available Rate, includes complimentary daily breakfast for two, welcome in-room cocktail, personalized spa consultation, and a spa gift to take home.
Two KingsResidence (3-Bedroom)
The most expansive option on property — up to 2,500 sq ft with three king bedrooms, 3.5 marble bathrooms, separate living and dining rooms, a fully stocked kitchen, one-car garage, and a private backyard. Designed by Steve Hermann and Nina Chiappa Interiors. Comes with all Residence perks when booked at Best Available Rate.
Three KingsVilla
Up to 1,200 sq ft with a separate living room, dining room, kitchen or kitchenette, and a private backyard. One king bedroom and one marble bathroom. Connecting rooms available if you need even more space.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Access to the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve trails and surrounding rolling hills. The Concierge can arrange bike rentals and recommend routes.
Curated complimentary fitness classes including morning yoga and strength training for resort guests, also open to local residents. Schedule changes seasonally.
On-site fitness center open 24 hours a day with cardio equipment, weights, and stretching area.
The Concierge team contacts guests before arrival to arrange off-site adventures, dining and spa reservations, and personalized stay requests. Can organize surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking at nearby Solana Beach, plus antique shopping excursions.
Classic croquet on the manicured resort lawns — a nod to the property's old-world heritage.
Rancho Santa Fe has extensive horse trails and well-equipped equestrian centers nearby. The Concierge can arrange bookings.
Complimentary Cadillac house car available for same-day reservations within a 15-mile radius of the property. Arrange through the Valet desk.
Four dedicated on-site pickleball courts available complimentary to resort guests via the Concierge. Rackets, paddles, and balls provided.
Award-winning Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club available to guests via the Concierge, just a short drive from the property. Same-day court booking available.
Heated saltwater pool open year-round, surrounded by vintage-inspired emerald latticework, cabanas, and striped green and white umbrellas. Poolside dining from Lilian's available Friday–Sunday.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces including The Library, Vintage PDR, Upper Lawn, and Croquet Lawn. Suitable for corporate meetings, galas, weddings, and fundraisers.
Full Lilian's menu delivered to room. Daily 7am–10pm.
Cardio equipment, weights, and stretching area. Open around the clock.
Valet desk on-site. Property notes a one-car garage in the 3-bedroom Residence.
Dogs allowed in all rooms and public areas on leash. No size or weight limits. $50/day non-refundable deposit. Service animals welcome.
Year-round heated saltwater pool with jacuzzi, vintage emerald latticework surround, cabanas, and chaise lounges. Poolside dining available Friday–Sunday.
Classic croquet on manicured resort grounds — part of the property's heritage.
Pre-arrival contact from Concierge team. Can arrange off-site adventures, dining/spa reservations, and personalized requests.
Full-service spa with five treatment rooms, couple's suite, relaxation lounge, cold plunge, outdoor cabanas, dry sauna.
On-site, complimentary for resort guests. Equipment provided.
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