The Ranch at Laguna Beach

Amazing hotel. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. Very different from the usual hotel, very nice hiking trails, beautiful golf course. One of the nicest hotels I’ve stayed at!

We went there for Happy Hour last night, joining our son, wife and almost two year old.
The food was fantastic. It was also beautifully presented.
The setting is beyond lovely, looking out over a lush golf course.
Very impressed at how nice they were to our little one and a couple children there.
When the building is complete it will be very impressive.
The food at the golf course Pro Shop was also spectacular.

I’m giving a 5 star for a hotel that is undergoing construction– that says alot.
Checking in– Jake the valet took us directly to the check in and stood with us the entire process. The process was short and the check in lady was very knowledgable about the area. They use golf carts as transportation around the grounds which is fast and fun.
The room– the bed is 5 star quality, the water pressure in the shower is awesome, the ammenities were nice, the coffee was just ok, no iPod player but it keeps things quiet, no bath tub due to a city restriction, plush robes, no slippers, a wine opener, fridge and microwave are in every room– perfect.
The grounds– the golf course is beautiful ($ 53 per person with cart). The deer run free. The creek runs between some of the rooms and is very peaceful. The hotel was under construction so the restaurant was make shift with clear walls and heaters but it was still beautiful.
You are a short golf cart ride away from the beach with public access and a park. You can also walk to the Montage for a drink. A trolley is close by as well that takes you into town.
The food– American deliciousness. The chef is from the south, but the menu is is a mix of southern/​Californian. The food was always perfect and the drinks even better. The happy hour is 20% off and the bartenders are very friendly and informative.
The service– the manager must have a thing for young, good looking Cali guys with great hair because this place is crawling with them. They were so charismatic and so helpful, our stay wouldn’t have been complete without them.
The construction– we didn’t hear it at all. I can’t wait to see the spa and the new restaurant.
The pool– 24 hour pool? Yes please and thank you. There is no pool bar, but they do offer drinks occasionally which is a nice touch. They are building something by the pool which I can only hope to be a steam room with an outdoor shower
Sales– we are looking to have our wedding here and so far, Lindsey the sales/​wedding contact has been great.
Location– I hope no one ever sees this place when driving off the main road. We want to keep it a secret for locals to chill at when the beach city life gets to be too much. It is in a perfect location for a short getaway and close enough to get back to work quickly.
Price– our first night on NYE was around $ 300, second $ 269. I hope they never go above the $ 300 range– I would hate to say the greatness of this spot isn’t worth the price. For now at $ 269– it’s worth it :)
Thank you to the staff and the ranch– see you at the wedding!

The Ranch is a truly special place. It is like a love letter to old California. We travel from Atlanta to escape here, and we are so glad that places like this still exist. I hope that you are lucky enough to discover it for yourself.

Cute place. Stayed here Christmas night. It is very quiet and quaint. My only issue is I am not sure it is really worth the price tag. I just believe there are better options in the area for just a bit more $. The service was great and the rooms were very clean. However it is still a newer hotel so no things like room service for items like drinks or breakfast in bed. If they added this level of service I think it would be higher on my radar for a future visit The location does make you feel like you got away to the mountains vs. the beach which is kind of neat. Again we had great service just missing a few touches. I also recommend that the staff already place the heater on low during these winter months because our room was freezing when we arrived and it took almost an hour to warm up. Also the coffee brand they use is very subpar.

Great place to grab some drinks with friends. Came here for some craft cocktails and I wasn’t disappointed! The bartender Brandon was really good. Check out the happy hour! Its worth it. Try the old fashion. Its phenomenal!

Save your money! Go to the surf and sand down the street with also amazing views and not this amateur service. This is NOT a luxury hotel! l yet! They shouldn’t have had a soft opening with this many kinks! I’ve mentioned everything below and they promised a manager would check in but when we checked out all we got was «thanks for staying with us!»
Not sure what the fuss is all about. I suppose we should’ve asked if this was a golfing hotel. Since that appears to be a beautiful course and the views are beautiful. The quietness and quaint charm of the rooms are absolutely delightful. The staff are eager to get you what you need and are very friendly. However for the price, you can definitely get better service at the surf and sand or island hotel.
My sister my mom and I wanted to go to dinner. The front desk kept suggesting we my drive but take the trolley since parking is hard on the street. It began to rain right before they picked us up in their golf cart so they called to suggest umbrellas. When the ranch hand came with the golf cart, he just waited for us 20 feet away without bringing us the umbrellas when there was a car spot right next to us. As we got drenched in the rain just walking up to the golf cart, we requested if he could wait with us until the trolley comes so we don’t get soaked. He said he could do that. When we got to the bottom, he just opened our umbrellas and pointed to the stop 100 yards away in the dark and took off. We literally stumbled in the rain with my mom and her bad knees, upon uneven grass, not knowing if we were gonna step into a puddle of water or sink into mud. We couldn’t even get our phones out for light cause it was pouring! Then we wait at the stop and finally when the trolley came it was going the wrong direction!!!
We stopped at the next stop when we realized and then got out got a cab at the montage and went to our restaurant. Wish they just suggested we drive or call a cab for us! I don’t understand why that didn’t cross their mind for a hotel that charges $ 600 a night when it’s not even fully operational! Blows my mind!
When we arrived there was no lobby so I was walked to a very small room to check in. The lady checking us told us if we needed any help with reservations, to let them know. We checked in at 3:30pm. When we were walked into our room, it was so cold and no one showed us how to operate the thermostat. Assuming it was because it is self explanatory, we just managed to figure it out ourselves but hot air was just blowing in one area. Then after a freezing nap we called and they told us both thermostats have to be at the same temperature, the panel needed to be open and a sun button needed to be pushed for the heat. The front desk offered suggestions for dinner but did not offer to make reservations or tell us it will be busy in the area and suggest we do. So the restaurant they recommended did not have any open tables when we called.
Further when I opened the bathroom amenities looked like someone used a q-​tip since the plastic was opened on one packet and one was missing.
The pull out sofa bed was comfortable for the nap but not for the night!

Brandon the bartender was the BEST. He was attentive, warm and charming. The location is beautiful. Perfect for a fun night out with friends. Add their nachos to the mix and you’ll be more than pleased. Definitely coming back!

We had a corporate event at The Ranch followed by golf. The Board Room is perfect for a meeting and the scenery was beautiful. The service was extraordinary and the food was excellent. The Vitality morning break included fresh berries, juices and protein bars. The lunch was equally good and was both fresh and healthy. I highly recommend this place for your next event.

Just had a magical weekend staying at The Ranch. My husband and I cannot stop raving about our experience, which was an Incredible experience all in all. The room was amazing, such beautiful décor and the attention to detail was evident. The way that it is set up you almost feel you are the only ones there. It’s so nice.
All staff, from greeter to bar tender to check-​in were very attentive and went above and beyond to ensure our experience was pleasant.
We had breakfast on the patio and enjoyed happy hour there as well. Looking over the canyon and the golf course, it really can’t be beat. The food was amazing, great value and delicious plates you can’t find just anywhere.
We felt our experience was very personalized and we are very thankful.
It was magical we are so excited to share with our friends and loved ones how much we loved our stay at The Ranch.
We will be back for cocktails on the harvest patio.

This place is recently renovated. The have breakfast on the patio that overlooks the golf course. We ordered three different meals and they were all delicious.
I want to go back and play golf in the morning and meet the family for breakfast after.
Great views, good food. Hard to go wrong.

A little mixed about this place. The rooms were really nice as this place is almost finished with renovations. Although the bed was super comfortable and all the furnishings are newer, we found you could hear Everything! The walls are really thin. We heard a crying baby next door both mornings we stayed at 6am! It literally sounded like the baby was in our room. The front door doesn’t have a door guard, meaning I could see a 1 – 2 inch gap from the floor to the bottom of the door causing it to be really cold at night. On top of that, there were a couple large bugs in the room which I assume came through that crack easily. The pool and hot tub were nice. And it’s within walking distance to the beach. There was a very long check in process and as it was late, really just wanted the keys to the room to go to bed. Overall it was a descent stay.

I had called and left a message for the wedding coordinator, Lindsey, well over a month ago and still to the day have not heard back. Both myself and fiancé were looking into booking with them. Luckily, I’ve booked my upcoming wedding elsewhere but wanted to share my experience for any brides looking at this venue as a prospect. Very unprofessional.

Ok, this place is a hidden gem. As soon as the word gets out on The Ranch at Laguna Beach it will stay booked all year long.
To start with the entire staff is amazing, they bend over backwards to provide excellent service. The rooms are new and the décor is quoint and well done. Beds are very, did I say very comfortable.
The grounds especially around the pool area are beautiful and relaxing … All this while they are still finishing the build.
Do yourself a favor and book for a stay. Close to the beach and in the canyon; we just had 3 deer walk by our room while we were out on the patio. A treat you don’t get in Laguna Beach.

We came here for our wedding anniversary. I booked our trip on Expedia and there was no mention about the construction going on. After I booked the room I received a confirmation email that mentioned the construction. I was disappointed that for this price there is no spa, lobby etc. basically you pay for the room and the pool. I gave it 3 star bc the rooms are beautiful and the golf course patio is amazing. They should not charge $ 300 plus for a hotel that’s not completed. After complaining we received free breakfast that was really amazing. I called them before arriving to let them know that we r celebrating our anniversary and they gave us cookies. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. I am sure this place will be amazing once done.

Stayed here for a mini «stacation», we were treated to lovely accommodations and excellent service. The pool was refreshing and the room was beautifully decorated and completely relaxing environment.
Highly recommended

We spent our anniversary weekend at The Ranch, by recommendation of some friends who are locals – and we are overjoyed that we did!
Not only was the staff so welcoming for our special weekend; the room was just so comfortable! We had beautiful views of the mountains and the golf course in the back — and we even saw deer! It was magical.
When visiting, be sure to enjoy breakfast on the patio dining area and spend an afternoon at the pool – the view is spectacular. It was also so wonderful to be just a 5min walk away from the beach (or 2min in a golf cart!), and have our own private space to come home to afterwards. Perfect place for those who are looking for an intimate retreat right next to beautiful Laguna Beach!

I think we are among the first to stay at The Ranch as they roll thru a soft open… just have to say the rooms are beautiful, comfortable and now my number one pick in Laguna! We booked because we needed to be out of our house overnight — not looking forward to the disruption. The hotel has totally flipped our attitude! The setting is stunning, so nice to be separated from the summer Laguna hub-​bub by just enough… but very close for a walk to the beach or a hike in Aliso Canyon. I predict this will become THE destination for locals and savvy travelers. Can’t wait for the whole ranch to be completed!

We are fans of the place in spite of their high prices for 9 holes of golf. The plus is that the location is aesthetically pleasing to the eye and the course is pretty well maintained but maybe shy of what it should be for the cost.
Regardless, the outdoor dining on Hole 1 is pretty much breathtaking. And the food quality is very good. The staff are kind and helpful.
Some holes aren’t laid out the best so you will need to keep your eyes and ears open. Hole 9 tees off towards the clubhouse but golfers venturing toward the green on Hole 8 must cross a bridge inline with errant tee shots from golfers dug in at the tee box of Hole 9. I’ve been a party to or witnessed a few «Cuban Missile Crisis» blasts hover over people’s heads as they crossed the bridge. Also, golfers on Hole 9 will often hook a shot into the fairway on Hole 1. So maybe this course isn’t «helmet worthy», but keep your eyes and ears open on those holes in particular.
The course is moderately difficult. The greens tend to be «relatively» quick with some variance to that. Hole 6 is a fun par 3 with an elevated tee box and a green surrounded by sand and a creek. Judge the wind carefully as shots will die and end up creek bound. The nice thing is that it isn’t a «Big Dog Hitter» course so the absence of 500 yard holes isn’t missed by this party in particular.
The property is still under construction which I’ve heard was tied to delays in permits or re-​designs. The construction is mostly an aesthetic thing versus affecting the experience. However, no price adjustment has been made in the course fees. I will say that we rarely see exceptional golfers out here which is a little surprising given its a nice course. So again, keep your eyes and ears open. :)

Threw a bridal shower here on the harvest lawn. Perfect location for a sunny day and lovely view. High tea was served and the food was delicious. Scones, tea sandwiches, fruit tarts, and a variety of tea. The bride loved it.
Our main contact, Lindsey, is the catering sales manager and she’s amazing! She was so accommodating. I initially reached out to her and she was so quick with responses. It made the decision on choosing this location easy. Our day of staff/​servers were on top of it. Eduardo and his team are awesome.
Parking lot is convenient for guests. Venue is a nice surprise location for folks who aren’t familiar with the area.